Extending Options for NAS HDD - QNAP TS-251+

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Feb 3rd, 2019 9:08 am

pazivai [OP]: Sr. Member; Jun 30, 2013; 628 posts; 265 upvotes; GTA

Feb 3rd, 2019 9:08 am

Extending Options for NAS HDD - QNAP TS-251+

Hello,

I have a QNAP TS-251+. I want to increase the storage capacity. At present I have 2 x 3TB drives in 2 bays. I want to extend another 4 x 3TB drives, with options for :
a. Hot swappable.
b. Same RAID Array.
c. Lower cost for enclosure.
d. Better data transfer rate.

Please suggest me my options, if you know some. QNAP extension units are too costly.

Thanks in Advance.

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Feb 3rd, 2019 11:45 am

ES_Revenge: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2004; 28013 posts; 8451 upvotes

Feb 3rd, 2019 11:45 am

You have two basic options if you're not willing to go the "extender" route:
1. Sell your old unit and buy one with support for more drives.
2. Sell your old unit and build your own NAS/server.

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Feb 3rd, 2019 11:52 am

dainja: Newbie; Aug 21, 2006; 60 posts; 23 upvotes

Feb 3rd, 2019 11:52 am

USB or eSATA enclosure with a built-in RAID like the Mediasonic Proraid would be the budget option but it wouldn’t have the reliability or speed of your QNAP

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Feb 3rd, 2019 2:49 pm

MrCeddy: Member; Feb 12, 2008; 212 posts; 191 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 3rd, 2019 2:49 pm

Whats your budget? I have a mint condition 8 bay QNAP (TVS-863) collecting dust after I upgraded to a 12 bay unit with 10 gig. I keep getting low ball offers... so she keeps collecting dust.

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Feb 4th, 2019 6:18 pm

GSpeed: Deal Addict; Jun 2, 2012; 1503 posts; 740 upvotes; GTA

Feb 4th, 2019 6:18 pm

Simple Easiest Route..
Grab 2X 10TB WD RED or2 X 12 TB Ironwolf
You will have better transfer rate too
+ Sell your 2 X 3TB Red's for some extra cash.. you should be able to get $175 for both, if they don't have to much Power On Time..

Your TS-251+ is still "new" and QNAP still has support for it
If you haven't I hope you have upgraded the Ram

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