Thoughts on using this as a routine backup of a ds220+, to plug in too network and then store off site routinely? Does synology DSM -> bsm support this workflow?
So far I like the beestation. Tried to do this with a Seagate 20Tb NAS hhd, it worked till the settings for the beestation would say that it was not able to create a storage space, it would come up and show 0 bytes. So in the end, put the original hard drive back in. I was wondering what the max size can be installed and working. A side note when I went to the website for the BSM OS file on 10-14-2024, I had seen that they had two options BSM_BST150-4T_65373.pat and also BSM_BST170-8T_65373. But going back today to check the file again, was not there. I also seen a post on reddit for the new firmware file.
I got the same "could not create storage space" error when wanting to upgrade my BeeStation with a Toshiba NAS N300 8TB drive. Does the limitation could with a recent firmware?
I look forward to any drive swap videos that might be forthcoming. It would be pretty ridiculous if they actually did put in the effort of firmware locking it to just certain drives. I've done drive swaps in the 1st gen WD MyCloud enclosures and those will work just fine if you clone the old drive onto the new drive (and then use a utility like Linux's gparted to resize the largest partition, the data partition, if the new drive is larger).
There is a third kind of viewer. One who is just curious but doesn’t know a thing about tecs and already had a DS1522+ thanks to you (and is happy) so has no use for this device, but just is curious what it inside.
@@nascompares If so, and given the difficulty of dismantling the case for average Joe to replace it, that would potentially put a artificial hardware lifespan on the unit! I really do hope it's a rechargeable!
Thanks man. I'll rectify! At least you know me and Ed aren't an AI! An AI would definitely spell that right...they just would also think a beestation is where flies go to top up gas!
I can definitely see it existing, and thriving. The entry/simply NAS market i still huge...WD did this (and still does it) for decades now. Syn just need to scale this up to 2/4 bays
Can't shake the feeling that it's a gimmick money-grab product at best. Imagine the sh*tstorm of not tech savvy customers booing when their cheap personal cloud bites the dust. 2x 4Tb SSDs in SHR1 at least or something would have been a solid offering, but obviously not in the same price range. I don't think this product would bring anything positive for the company.
Almost certainly will see a 2 bay model or even a 4 bay down the road, as J series devices are phased out. But REALLY wish they had opened this series with a 2 bay
You could say that about alot of smaller servers that are tying to be 24x7 systems. Also, be fair man, $199 for 4TB and all the software and build + a 3 year warranty? What do you want..
It's a good job this isn't a high end wristwatch channel. I enjoy the content, thank you.
I'm watching the video because I watch all of your videos :)
Thoughts on using this as a routine backup of a ds220+, to plug in too network and then store off site routinely? Does synology DSM -> bsm support this workflow?
DSM has no native cross over, no. There is SMB support on BSM, so using it as a network target is not off the table
So far I like the beestation. Tried to do this with a Seagate 20Tb NAS hhd, it worked till the settings for the beestation would say that it was not able to create a storage space, it would come up and show 0 bytes. So in the end, put the original hard drive back in. I was wondering what the max size can be installed and working. A side note when I went to the website for the BSM OS file on 10-14-2024, I had seen that they had two options BSM_BST150-4T_65373.pat and also BSM_BST170-8T_65373. But going back today to check the file again, was not there. I also seen a post on reddit for the new firmware file.
I got the same "could not create storage space" error when wanting to upgrade my BeeStation with a Toshiba NAS N300 8TB drive. Does the limitation could with a recent firmware?
I look forward to any drive swap videos that might be forthcoming. It would be pretty ridiculous if they actually did put in the effort of firmware locking it to just certain drives.
I've done drive swaps in the 1st gen WD MyCloud enclosures and those will work just fine if you clone the old drive onto the new drive (and then use a utility like Linux's gparted to resize the largest partition, the data partition, if the new drive is larger).
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@@nascomparesExcellent, thank you!
Great video , mine failed after 5 months of light use
I don't know rick
What if the drive fails?
If it's in the warranty, Synology will arrange replacement and/or repair
There is a third kind of viewer. One who is just curious but doesn’t know a thing about tecs and already had a DS1522+ thanks to you (and is happy) so has no use for this device, but just is curious what it inside.
Thanks for the input man!
But but the led.
How did they power the led?
The drive brackets have the led or is it on the board?
It's on the board, I ran the system without the case and it's flashing away!
LED is on the board. The drive brackets contain a plastic light tube that transmits the lighting to the front fascial.
This could have easily been made hot-swappable with an opening slide-in tray and door. Synology were obviously determined not to allow that.
Is that coin cell a standard 2032 or a rechargeable? I hope the latter ...
I assume the former, but will check this week
@@nascompares If so, and given the difficulty of dismantling the case for average Joe to replace it, that would potentially put a artificial hardware lifespan on the unit! I really do hope it's a rechargeable!
You got a spelling error in the thumbnail brother
Thanks man. I'll rectify! At least you know me and Ed aren't an AI! An AI would definitely spell that right...they just would also think a beestation is where flies go to top up gas!
@@nascompares actually made me chuckle :D
You say this is $199. But on Synology website. It’s $299.
Hi man. Can you send a link to that price? I'd like to check if it includes the tax and shipping
I'll be shocked if this BeeStation stuff exists in 5+ years time. I just can't see any scenarios where this product is the perfect fit.
I can definitely see it existing, and thriving. The entry/simply NAS market i still huge...WD did this (and still does it) for decades now. Syn just need to scale this up to 2/4 bays
Can't shake the feeling that it's a gimmick money-grab product at best. Imagine the sh*tstorm of not tech savvy customers booing when their cheap personal cloud bites the dust.
2x 4Tb SSDs in SHR1 at least or something would have been a solid offering, but obviously not in the same price range. I don't think this product would bring anything positive for the company.
Almost certainly will see a 2 bay model or even a 4 bay down the road, as J series devices are phased out. But REALLY wish they had opened this series with a 2 bay
Plastic junk
You could say that about alot of smaller servers that are tying to be 24x7 systems. Also, be fair man, $199 for 4TB and all the software and build + a 3 year warranty? What do you want..
Waste of time and money.