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I'm creating my first NAS backup solution at home. Appreciate everyone's time so I'll make this as straight forward as possible:

My Needs:

- MAIN BACKUP solution for PC + EXT HDD files

- 16tb total space - 12tb of data which needs to be backed up

- PLEX SERVER

- Mostly 1080p movies and tv shows.

- Haven't ever cared to get 4k movies due to the size but will be moving forward.

- MOBILE BACKUPS

- Photos + Videos - want to replace my need for Google drive and iCloud

- Would be nice to be able to backup the entire phone.

My Use:

I currently have an ASUS gaming laptop being used as a retro arcade machine (Ryzen 5, GTX 1660, 32gb). Ill be using this machine as my Plex server. Since I dont need a powerful NAS system to run Plex, I decided to invest in two systems.

System 1 - UGREEN NASync DH2300 RAID 1

- will serve as my mobile remote backup server.

System 2 - 4-bay NAS RAID 1 or 5, depends on end cost

- Main PC and EXT Hard drive backup - automated

- Plex library

My Plan:

After some research on YouTube and bouncing ideas off of claude, seems like the best way to go about this and save money is to run two systems. Since I'll be using a laptop for Plex, I don't need to spend over $1000 for a Plex compatible 6 bay NAS system. I can opt for a UGreen DH2300 ($279 CAD) to use for remote mobile photo/video backups and pickup a 4 bay NAS for PC files and Plex library. Looking at the TerraMaster F4-212 and Asustor AS1204T but UGreen DH4300 ($500 CAD) would be the next option if TerraMaster is no good, I have zero hands on experience with any of this.

My Question:

1. Is this the right move? I would like to keep costs as low as possible.

2. If it is a valid idea, which 4 bay NAS system should I grab for PC + Plex library? Strictly used as backup of files.

3. Is there a better solution over UGREEN for mobile media backup and photo/video remote viewing?

4. Any brands I should stay away from?

I want to make sure my upfront cost is as low as It can be without compromising on quality. I was originally looking at the QNAP TS-664-8G ($1,249 CAD) but then realized I had a laptop sitting there and could save upwards to $1,000 by doing this.

Greatly appreciate the help -

Looking for a portable generator and would love to hear some first hand experience from others with their units.

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My general use;

- using an electric pump for an air mattress

- charging a phone

- powering small projector

- recharging portable shower

- powering space heater (very rare to use)

- electric kettle (very rare to use)

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Currently looking at the Oupes Mega 1 - on sale for $599.99 CAD.

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Main features I would want;

- add additional units to extend use

- solar panel charging capabilities

- full electric

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Any suggestions? Much appreciated!