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Thanks this seems like a great idea. The DS220(j) or DS220+? The + is x2 the price on the egg. The DJ220 + has a nice external upload/DL feature where I could have a 3rd 4TB Iron wolf drive in an external enclosure and backup the NAS data frequently easily. The non+ seems to not have this. How would I go about doing this with the non + 200.00 less version? And what is a diskless system? I'm very much confused as to what that means. I see they take Hard drives are these not considered disc's? Holy smokes things add up fast. For the DS220+ 2x2TB iron wolf drives + Seagate 1TB USB3.0 backup 875.00 CAD all in shipping and taxes included.

Honestly not much, I have nothing specific in mind. I assume almost any HD today would be plenty for what it's main function would be. Room to add more space if needed in the future is a plus. I'm willing to spend a little more on something like Red series HD if they are actually less prone to failure.

Ahh I forgot to add budget thanks. OP has been edited.

I'll start by saying I'm really behind in tech, I used to post on the NCIX forums back in the early 2000's but haven't kept up since then. (NCIX BF2 clan TV missile gg) I did some quick homework/catchup in Dec 2013 to build my 4770k rig and haven't kept up since. I'm looking for a home storage setup to backup all the pictures and videos my wife and I have been manically taking of our <year old son. I would like it to be as simple to use as possible for my wife and I. 1.) The ability to come home and upload the photos and videos quickly and hassle free. 2.) Redundancy. Able to withstand shorting out and not losing everything or have mechanisms such as backups that could be removed and stored unpowered for safety or a high quality surge protection. 3.) This is also going to be a gift to her so something new. 4.) The same as #1 but remotely when we are out and about is a bonus 5.) We currently use Iphones (6S and 8.) Budget is as low as possible but willing to spend up to 500.00 CAD all in tax incl. Would spend up to another 150.00 for surge protection. Thanks in advance everyone!