@@MarksTestLab I just installed the 16gb timetec in my 224+. Initially I didn't push it in hard enough at the angle so it wasn't clicking when pushing in. When I booted up it didn't see the ram. I thought it was dead chip. Then I pushed it in harder and then it clicked. Now it's seeing 18gb total memory and Plex performance is a lot better as well.
I've been on the Synology NAS journey. My conclusion, such as it is, would be to buy the 4 drive units rather than the 2 drive units. Having said that one of my "main" NAS units is the 214+ with 2 x 3TB WD drives. I've also been pleased with the Toshiba N300 series drives although they are not as quiet as the WD drives. I'm also a Draytek fan.
Fundamentally for shared documensts so they don't live on a computer. I've a lot of stuff going back many decades and iyt became awkward having them on a single computer (compounded with the risk of loss). I don't quite go down the 3:2:1 route but I have a two drive NAS (the 214) as main storage and a single drive NAS (a 115) which housed a drive which came out of a retired WD MyCloud. My next purchase (when it comes) is probably one of the 4 drive Synology units to allow a bit of an evolution path. @@etcetc3800
Although Synology officially indicates a maximum of 4Gb's of extra memory, I added an extra 16Gb's in my DS220+ :) Overkill for sure, but I got a good deal for it. A total of 6 to 8Gb's is probably the sweet spot for most people. Especially when you're going to run any additional apps on the NAS itself. Mine is already using around 10% of its built-in memory just sitting idle (with Plex server installed)
what ram you put in? may i ask if crucial 16gb is really okay? i just read somewhere but would like to verify. I am thinking to add 16gb as well. thanks for any info
Do you find the WD Red HDD drives cause any issues with compatibility? Synology is pretty set on claiming only their products are compatible but from what I've seen others seem to work without any issues, it just comes up with a yellow warning when you install them. Did you come across this as well? Also, do you know if this setup would work well with Plex?
Yes, to be honest I had to return one of the WD Red disks as it flagged as bad. Tried a repair but no joy. The disk was replaced and has been stable ever since. Just put it down to a faulty drive. Sorry I don't know about Plex. Thanks
Thanks for your comment. I will try to get another video done showing it in use. It has been great so far. Mainly used as backup storage to free up space on my PC.
Simple and practical. Thank you for making this, I found it very helpful.
You're very welcome!
I took the same deal from Amazon and this video has been more ta helpful Mark many thanks
Glad it helped
good video straight to the point with good angle of memory install. thank you!
Thanks so much for your positive feedback.
@@MarksTestLab I just installed the 16gb timetec in my 224+. Initially I didn't push it in hard enough at the angle so it wasn't clicking when pushing in. When I booted up it didn't see the ram. I thought it was dead chip. Then I pushed it in harder and then it clicked. Now it's seeing 18gb total memory and Plex performance is a lot better as well.
So there is no limit of 6gb of ram?
Works with 16gb?
@@etcetc3800???? How? Top is 4gb +2gb
It works fine for me
I've been on the Synology NAS journey. My conclusion, such as it is, would be to buy the 4 drive units rather than the 2 drive units. Having said that one of my "main" NAS units is the 214+ with 2 x 3TB WD drives. I've also been pleased with the Toshiba N300 series drives although they are not as quiet as the WD drives. I'm also a Draytek fan.
what do you use your nas for?
Fundamentally for shared documensts so they don't live on a computer. I've a lot of stuff going back many decades and iyt became awkward having them on a single computer (compounded with the risk of loss).
I don't quite go down the 3:2:1 route but I have a two drive NAS (the 214) as main storage and a single drive NAS (a 115) which housed a drive which came out of a retired WD MyCloud.
My next purchase (when it comes) is probably one of the 4 drive Synology units to allow a bit of an evolution path. @@etcetc3800
Many thanks for sharing.
Although Synology officially indicates a maximum of 4Gb's of extra memory, I added an extra 16Gb's in my DS220+ :)
Overkill for sure, but I got a good deal for it. A total of 6 to 8Gb's is probably the sweet spot for most people. Especially when you're going to run any additional apps on the NAS itself. Mine is already using around 10% of its built-in memory just sitting idle (with Plex server installed)
same here. timetec was cheap.
Thanks for the info!
I added 16GB to mine. It works well
what ram you put in? may i ask if crucial 16gb is really okay? i just read somewhere but would like to verify. I am thinking to add 16gb as well. thanks for any info
Thanks for your feedback and letting us know that the 16GB works.
Do you find the WD Red HDD drives cause any issues with compatibility? Synology is pretty set on claiming only their products are compatible but from what I've seen others seem to work without any issues, it just comes up with a yellow warning when you install them. Did you come across this as well? Also, do you know if this setup would work well with Plex?
Yes, to be honest I had to return one of the WD Red disks as it flagged as bad. Tried a repair but no joy. The disk was replaced and has been stable ever since. Just put it down to a faulty drive. Sorry I don't know about Plex. Thanks
this sucks for transcode video? do not have a video card anymore, right?
Hi, thanks for your comment. Could you elaborate on the issue as I'm not using this for video. Thanks
The Intel Celeron J4125 cpu also has UHD Graphics 600 built-in.
I recently bought a DS224+. I want to know if the CT4G4SFS8266 RAM still works with version 7.2. I just want to add that to my NAS.
Sorry I can't help with that as I'm not sure.
@@MarksTestLab I have setup it with that RAM, it works absolutely fine.
would be interested to see it working in the real world, accessing files etc,,
Thanks for your comment. I will try to get another video done showing it in use. It has been great so far. Mainly used as backup storage to free up space on my PC.
Crucial RAM 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz CL19 Laptop Memory CT16G4SFRA266 does it work?
Hi, max expansion is 4GB ram, making max total 6GB. This works fine for me - Crucial RAM 4GB DDR4 2666MHz CL19 Laptop Memory CT4G4SFS8266. thanks
no the 16gb ran for the 224+ is the corsair CMSX16GX4M1A3200C22 this is the only one I've seen proof of it working.
What happened your ear?
Thanks for noticing, minor op but all good now. Mark