# General **URL:** https://forums.spacerex.co/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forums.spacerex.co/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.spacerex.co/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.spacerex.co/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome To SpaceRex Forums!](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/welcome-to-spacerex-forums/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/welcome-to-spacerex-forums/7 "2023-03-01T19:55:30Z")
This forum is for everyone who who is a lover or technology! SpaceRex started out as a YouTube Channel covering NAS / Servers / HomeLab community! Who is this for? Synology Users HomeLab community TrueNAS Servers --- ## [About the General category](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2025-08-31T19:29:38Z")
Create topics here that don’t fit into any other existing category. --- ## [What to do if iDrive stops backing up](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-to-do-if-idrive-stops-backing-up/3693)
**Author:** [@Avios](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Avios)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-to-do-if-idrive-stops-backing-up/3693 "2026-08-05T17:44:37Z")
TL;DR - if you are having trouble with iDrive not backing up - try rebooting the NAS. Longer version… I’ve been using iDrive as a backup for a while now. About 6 months ago it just stopped working. I would get an err… --- ## [Thank you...and an idea](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/thank-you-and-an-idea/3679)
**Author:** [@pixro](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/pixro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/thank-you-and-an-idea/3679 "2026-06-24T13:24:41Z")
Blaming a day of multiple power outages that resulted in the OPT not working…leading down set of rabbit holes, each worse than the last. IP eventual blocked (dreading any ‘reset’ steps.) The video titled ”Locked out of… --- ## [DS 720+ out of space](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-720-out-of-space/3658)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-720-out-of-space/3658 "2026-05-19T02:26:36Z")
Hello and thank you for replying to this ….. sorry i couldn’t find anything regarding this. I have an older Synology DS720+ with 8tb hard drives in a RAID 1. My kid came back from college who is a Video student and ha… --- ## [Non Admin User Accessing Homes Folder Remotely in Windows 11](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/non-admin-user-accessing-homes-folder-remotely-in-windows-11/3656)
**Author:** [@BigTasty](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/BigTasty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/non-admin-user-accessing-homes-folder-remotely-in-windows-11/3656 "2026-05-11T16:03:33Z")
Hi everyone! I’m very new to Synology and having a NAS. I stumbled upon SpaceRex when looking for info. Well I didn’t stumble upon him, he’s kind of plastered all over YouTube :rofl: , but I’m glad I found him! I’m usin… --- ## [Nas Volume set up options](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-volume-set-up-options/3652)
**Author:** [@ptgerald](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/ptgerald)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-volume-set-up-options/3652 "2026-05-06T09:10:46Z")
Rebuilding my NAS Volume and trying to decide the best set up. COMPONENTS: Two 26TB HDDs Two 1TB NVME SSDs (I also have a 26TB external drive that I will back everything up to and keep offsite). I have about 14TB of… --- ## [Packaging hard drives, no good?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/packaging-hard-drives-no-good/3642)
**Author:** [@CharlesBronson](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/CharlesBronson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/packaging-hard-drives-no-good/3642 "2026-04-18T19:11:23Z")
I just received four 16TB seagate drives which I bought from an online store. They were all in sealed in anti static bags, but other than that there was no padding whatsoever between the drives, which were stacked in a s… --- ## [Can't delete crashed Hyper Backup tasks](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cant-delete-crashed-hyper-backup-tasks/3629)
**Author:** [@tadiv](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/tadiv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cant-delete-crashed-hyper-backup-tasks/3629 "2026-04-06T12:36:26Z")
I have been working trying to get hyper backup going between two DS923+ NASs and have ended up with some “crashed” tasks that I can’t delete. I did a web search on how to delete them but those instructions didn’t work. … --- ## [What DNS servers do you use on your Synology NAS?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-dns-servers-do-you-use-on-your-synology-nas/3630)
**Author:** [@PaddraighOS](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/PaddraighOS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-dns-servers-do-you-use-on-your-synology-nas/3630 "2026-04-06T08:54:32Z")
Curious what DNS servers people configure on their Synology NAS. I’ve had mine set to Google (8.8.8.8) since I first set it up but I keep reading that there are faster and more private options out there. My NAS handles … --- ## [How to connect ubiquiti Dream Router 7 under at&t BGW-320](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-connect-ubiquiti-dream-router-7-under-at-t-bgw-320/3573)
**Author:** [@jorgelog](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/jorgelog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-connect-ubiquiti-dream-router-7-under-at-t-bgw-320/3573 "2026-04-05T14:40:20Z")
HI, I have a at&t internet with a BGW-320 router and a UDR7 ubiquiti router I connected the at&t router as a passthrough to use wire guard or hub and spoke but neither of two ways work, on wire guard I can have connectio… --- ## [DS925+ Price vs. Value](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds925-price-vs-value/3552)
**Author:** [@SpiceRex](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/SpiceRex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds925-price-vs-value/3552 "2026-01-19T17:22:27Z")
I just priced a DS925+ in a minimal configuration I could use: 1 x Synology DS925+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure 1 x Synology 4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC Memory Module 2 x Synology 400GB SNV3410 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 4 x Synology… --- ## [Rebuilding after swapping hard drive?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/rebuilding-after-swapping-hard-drive/3541)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Smith](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Mark_Smith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/rebuilding-after-swapping-hard-drive/3541 "2026-01-09T23:50:27Z")
I have four 20TB Exos drives and one 20TB IronWolf drive which was added after the four Exos. I want to replace the IronWolf with another 20TB Exos. Can I just shutdown the DS1522+, pull the IronWoft, replace it with the… --- ## [TimeMachine backup to Ugreen NAS](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/timemachine-backup-to-ugreen-nas/3508)
**Author:** [@Troy\_Barton](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Troy_Barton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/timemachine-backup-to-ugreen-nas/3508 "2025-12-02T22:44:54Z")
I don’t see a Video on YouTube or a discussion here on the above topic. It was touched on briefly in the advanced section of the Ugreen setup guide. Any additional content available? --- ## [Zimaboard 2 running ZimaOS - Jellyfin installed via App Store - having issues mapping libraries to my sinology nas](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/zimaboard-2-running-zimaos-jellyfin-installed-via-app-store-having-issues-mapping-libraries-to-my-sinology-nas/3506)
**Author:** [@stolt587](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/stolt587)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/zimaboard-2-running-zimaos-jellyfin-installed-via-app-store-having-issues-mapping-libraries-to-my-sinology-nas/3506 "2025-11-20T20:10:18Z")
Hello All, I just received my zimaboard2 and am trying to set it up a jellyfin server that points to my synology for its media files. I currently have a working SMB (Samba) share set up between the zimaboard and my DS1… --- ## [Editing Files Remotely Without Creating A Duplicate Copy Of The File](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/editing-files-remotely-without-creating-a-duplicate-copy-of-the-file/3500)
**Author:** [@Ishal](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Ishal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/editing-files-remotely-without-creating-a-duplicate-copy-of-the-file/3500 "2025-11-11T15:02:59Z")
Hello, I would like to find out as to how , you can edit your files remotely on Synology NAS without downloading the file locally and the having it to upload back to the NAS once changes are made ? This then creates a du… --- ## [DSM blank screen on Mac](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/dsm-blank-screen-on-mac/2519)
**Author:** [@jhoj](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/jhoj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/dsm-blank-screen-on-mac/2519 "2025-11-11T14:59:16Z")
I am able to connect to drives with my Mac but when opening DSM it shows a blank screen. I can log into NAS on Synology site but unable to update DSM. Any suggestions? --- ## [Unas Pro as library storage location for Final Cut Pro?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/unas-pro-as-library-storage-location-for-final-cut-pro/3503)
**Author:** [@jmanko16](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/jmanko16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/unas-pro-as-library-storage-location-for-final-cut-pro/3503 "2025-11-10T00:58:55Z")
I just watched your video about setting up synology for editing Final Cut Pro. From doing some research, a lot of people recommend not putting a Final Cut Pro library on a network drive at all (and there are work around… --- ## [Cannot connect to DSM](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cannot-connect-to-dsm/2939)
**Author:** [@boone](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/boone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cannot-connect-to-dsm/2939 "2025-10-30T05:19:10Z")
Hey y’all I’m new to the NAS world but have owned my ds423+ for almost a year now and have had no issues until this week. I cannot access any files from the connected network, nor can I access the NAS via DSM. I can ge… --- ## [Best Hard Driver setup for New DS 1821+](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-hard-driver-setup-for-new-ds-1821/2546)
**Author:** [@Kenneth\_Maultsby](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Kenneth_Maultsby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-hard-driver-setup-for-new-ds-1821/2546 "2025-10-30T05:16:29Z")
Hello all, I just joined today. I have owned NAS units before, so I am not a complete rookie. :smile: I just purchased a new DS 1821+ and would like suggestions on how to get the best performance out of it. This is wh… --- ## [Adding a DX517 expansion to DS923+](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/adding-a-dx517-expansion-to-ds923/3444)
**Author:** [@SIGNMASTER](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/SIGNMASTER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/adding-a-dx517-expansion-to-ds923/3444 "2025-08-23T19:41:01Z")
Hi I am thinking of adding a DX517 expansion to Synology DS923+, I have a 10Gbps connection to the NAS and mainly use it for my Lightroom photos mostly 45Mb raw images and some 4K video files, I also work with some gigap… --- ## [Hard drive bay on the UniFi Dream machine](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hard-drive-bay-on-the-unifi-dream-machine/3435)
**Author:** [@attroll](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/attroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hard-drive-bay-on-the-unifi-dream-machine/3435 "2025-08-16T12:37:58Z")
I watch your review of the Complete UniFi Setup Guide (Dream machines for beginners). Thank you for putting that out there. I am considering getting the Dream Machine Special Edition. The question I need clarification … --- ## [Unifi express - LED screen on/off when adopted](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/unifi-express-led-screen-on-off-when-adopted/3374)
**Author:** [@elmeky](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/elmeky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/unifi-express-led-screen-on-off-when-adopted/3374 "2025-07-25T13:32:49Z")
Hey guys, does anybody know how I can turn off the LED screen of the unifi express when it’s adopted by another device? I have it under a UCG-fiber and I can only access the settings for the UCG-fiber LED screen. Time ba… --- ## [Home User - Want to create a actual backup of my Home Computer of Data - Picturers - Videos and Mobile Devices De](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/home-user-want-to-create-a-actual-backup-of-my-home-computer-of-data-picturers-videos-and-mobile-devices-de/3179)
**Author:** [@MikeM](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/MikeM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/home-user-want-to-create-a-actual-backup-of-my-home-computer-of-data-picturers-videos-and-mobile-devices-de/3179 "2025-07-16T23:17:14Z")
As a newcomer to Home Clouds, I recently purchased the DS224+ to ensure that, in the event of a catastrophe such as a flood or fire, my wife or I could quickly grab the unit if we have time. Alongside this, I plan to per… --- ## [Finder (Admin No Longer Has Permission to Create Folder with WebDAV Connection?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/finder-admin-no-longer-has-permission-to-create-folder-with-webdav-connection/3163)
**Author:** [@dusk2dawn](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/dusk2dawn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/finder-admin-no-longer-has-permission-to-create-folder-with-webdav-connection/3163 "2025-07-03T17:50:06Z")
I just received the attached message that my Mac user (only one, and a System Admin) doesn’t have the necessary permission to create a Folder on my Synology when connected via WebDAV using Finder (after entering my Mac l… --- ## [Kokoro Text to Speech Container Not Generating Speech (Fomat Issue?)](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/kokoro-text-to-speech-container-not-generating-speech-fomat-issue/3151)
**Author:** [@dusk2dawn](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/dusk2dawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/kokoro-text-to-speech-container-not-generating-speech-fomat-issue/3151 "2025-06-26T12:53:48Z")
I followed the instructions from Marius Hosting after installing Portainer, to install Kokoro Text to Speech container on my NAS. (https://mariushosting.com/how-to-install-kokoro-on-your-synology-nas/) Tried to generate … --- ## [Lightroom Classic and auto backups](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/lightroom-classic-and-auto-backups/3142)
**Author:** [@Red735i](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Red735i)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/lightroom-classic-and-auto-backups/3142 "2025-06-11T00:16:20Z")
I setup my DS720 to automatically backup my image files and catalog. These are backup files in case I need them. They are not files I use with LRc on a daily basis. When I looked at the backup files, I note that while t… --- ## [Jellyfin Community Package](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/jellyfin-community-package/3078)
**Author:** [@ben](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/ben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/jellyfin-community-package/3078 "2025-05-12T20:43:14Z")
Hello - hoping someone can guide me. I would like to install Jellyfin via the Community package center. I have a few questions regarding the setup: Should I install this package using the admin account or my regular… --- ## [SPACEREX is Rebranding!](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/spacerex-is-rebranding/1892)
**Author:** [@Will](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/spacerex-is-rebranding/1892 "2025-05-11T21:11:16Z")
As everyone may have seen this morning, SPACEREX is rebranding! We have new logos, and even a new domain! We will be keeping the forum site and youtube channel under spacerex, but we will be doing consu… --- ## [Changing Raid Type "Sata HDD not 4k native" Error](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/changing-raid-type-sata-hdd-not-4k-native-error/3054)
**Author:** [@zalwin](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/zalwin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/changing-raid-type-sata-hdd-not-4k-native-error/3054 "2025-05-04T11:52:48Z")
Hello- Newer Synology user here. Trying to change my Raid Type from SHR to SHR-2. But an error message of “SATA HDD not 4k native” won’t allow me to change the raid type even though the storage pool drives seem to all be… [Next page](https://forums.spacerex.co/c/general/4.md?page=1)