NAS Hardware Requirement
Tested Model
Synology DiskStation DS220j Network Attached Storage Drive (White)
Hardware Specifications
CPU | Realtek RTD1296 (64-bit, 4-core 1.4 GHz) |
Memory | 512 MB DDR4 non-ECC |
Drive Bays | 2 |
Compatible Drive Type | 3.5" SATA HDD/2.5" SATA HDD/2.5" SATA SSD |
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 32 TB (16 TB drive x 2) |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
USB 3.0 Port | 2 |
File System (Internal Drives) | EXT4 |
File System (External Drives) | EXT4/EXT3/FAT/NTFS/HFS+/exFAT* |
Amazon Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.in/Synology-DiskStation-Network-Attached-Storage/dp/B084CLC39K (₹21,900)
NAS Initial Setup
Please refer to the below video for setting NAS initially. Link: https://youtu.be/PrVAehzT8Yk
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Manage User Privileges on Your Synology NAS
To manage User Privileges on Your Synology NAS, please refer to the video: Manage User Privileges on Your Synology NAS
NAS POC
Our task starts with creating a shared folder(s) in our DSM. Every shared folder can have different permissions (access/modification capabilities) for different users.
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Since it is a common protocol of Windows, Mac and Linux, SMB protol can be explored as development progresses further. But as Synology NAS already provides us with a FileStation API, we have used the FileStation API in our POC.
FileStation API
DSM provides us the option of expanding our applications based on its APIs, allowing our applications to interact with files in DSM via HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses.
API Workflow
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Proposed Configuration for Video Capturing
Video Format: Webm
Codec: vp9
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After exploring and trying different configurations it was observed that for a given Resolution there is an ideal range of Bit Rate which gives a video of decent clarity.
Print App Version required for Video capturing
In order to start using the video-capturing feature, latest Print App version is required. Please download and use the latest version of the Print App (v8).