AI Synology NAS - more bays or higher drive capacity?

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AI Synology NAS - more bays or higher drive capacity?

That's a great question! When considering whether to go for more bays or higher drive capacity on a NAS device, there are a few factors to consider.

Firstly, more bays means more physical space for drives, which means you can pack more drives into your NAS, allowing for greater capacity and data redundancy. This can be particularly useful if you have a large amount of data to store or want to expand your storage capacity in the future.

On the other hand, higher drive capacity means you can store more data on each individual drive. This can be more cost-effective in the short term, as you can get higher capacity drives for a lower cost per TB compared to buying several smaller drives to fill up multiple bays. However, it can limit your ability to expand your storage capacity in the future if you're limited by the number of drive bays available.

Ultimately, the decision between more bays or higher drive capacity will depend on your specific needs and requirements. If you have a lot of data to store and want the flexibility to expand your storage in the future, more bays might be the way to go. If you're looking for a more cost-effective solution and don't anticipate needing to expand your storage capacity too much, higher drive capacity may be a better choice.

It's also worth considering other factors such as power consumption, noise levels, and cooling requirements when making your decision, as these can be affected by both the number of bays and the size of the drives you choose.
 
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