I’m having trouble getting a good recommendation and information on the best NAS setup for multi-purpose use, particularly when you introduce surveillance. Do I need separate NAS systems?
Below is some relevant information:
- I have never owned a NAS
- 2 TB of GoPro footage (light user. Just take videos on annual ski trip. I want to stop paying for GoPro annual cloud storage)
- I want to add 2 home security cameras (I’m a little too late on this one. My car was stolen from in front of my house)
- Laptop backup (1TB of total laptop storage)
- Phone photos/videos (1TB total)
What would I need for a solid starter setup that accounts for the above use cases and storage with the ability to expand, if needed?
- Model? 423+? 923+?
- Would I need a separate NAS for surveillance?
- What type of hard drives would be best?
- How much storage given my estimates? 2 8TB? 2 16TB drives?