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Synology DiskStation DS923+
Synology
4-bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core, 4GB ECC RAM, and PCIe expansion for 10GbE.
- 4-bay drive enclosure
- AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core
- 4GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 32GB)
- PCIe expansion slot
Pros
- AMD Ryzen R1600 handles multiple simultaneous 4K transcode streams without stuttering
- PCIe slot allows adding a 10GbE network card for high-speed local transfers
- 4-bay enclosure supports larger storage volumes without a secondary expansion unit
Cons
- Higher price than 2-bay alternatives, justified only if you need 4K transcoding or 4+ drives
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