Scenario recommendations
Three tiers, three product views, one use case.
Every scenario compares a NAS enclosure, exact hard drives, and a complete checked bundle at entry, midrange, and high-end levels.
Home backupChoose protected capacity, simple administration, and a second copy outside the NAS.Photo libraryBalance library growth, indexing performance, remote access, and a second copy of originals.Plex mediaSeparate direct play from transcoding, then size storage for the actual media library.Home server & containersPrioritize memory, processor headroom, app support, and safe separation between services and irreplaceable data.Small-office filesFavor predictable administration, permissions, backup jobs, network redundancy, and enough capacity for retention.