M2 NAS questions?

[mjaaay]

I use my current NAS for storage and video editing only and currently have a Synology DS1821+ with x8 16tb drives with RAID 10 set up connected to my x2 PC's via 10GB connection.

I'm now looking to get something faster (and quieter) for additional storage (but keeping the DS1821+ running still) and have had my eye on the Flashstor 12 bay GEN 2 now its out but want to make sure I'm making the correct decision as its not a cheap outlay.

 

My PC motherboards will still use the sole 10GB network connection with the DS1821+ but the motherboards also have x2 Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports meaning I could connect the Flashstor via Thunderbolt to each PC still (as the Flashstor has x2 Thunderbolt connections).

 

I don't know that much about network/NAS set ups and i just want to set up things once, then just use it for storage and video editing and nothing else, so...

 

1. Will the Flashstor offer faster speeds when connected by Thunderbolt instead of 10GB ethernet for copying big files and dragging video files from the M2 NAS direct to my video editing software timeline?

2. What is an ideal RAID type for an M2 NAS where I don't need RAID 10 like on my DS1821+?
I just want the fastest speed and maybe just have a couple of drives spare for protection to give me the max amount of storage when filling all x12 bays.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1. Thunderbolt connections like this will work as a network connection, and I think get a bit over 10GBe speeds, probably like 15gbe.

 

2. Depends on the drive config, but probably raid 10 is best for speed, raid 6 for redundancy + speed.

[aggie113]

Some of the 12 bay DS models from Synology have an option of a 10GbE port in back (only select models), and support for a dual m.2 PCIe cache card to really speed things up.  I went the louder route with a rack mountable dual power unit from Synology.  Check out eBay for deals on used models, I've sourced my last three NAS upgrades there with good success.  Of course if you have the cash to replace spinning rust with m.2 cards then go for it!