7 ways to increase your NAS storage space
Is your NAS running out of space? Whether you’re using a Synology, QNAP, or any other NAS brand, this video walks you through practical ways to clean up, expand, or optimize your storage. From freeing up snapshots and recycle bins to upgrading your drives or using expansion units, we explore every method that actually works.
We start with quick cleanup tricks, like identifying large files and duplicate transcoded videos, and then go deep into hardware expansion options, including how to swap disks for larger ones, attach expansion units, and even use NVMe or SATA SSDs for actual storage (not just cache).
If you’ve got an SHR volume or use beyondRAID tech (like Drobo), we also show how partial disk replacements can unlock more space. Plus, we dive into virtual JBOD setups, QNAP’s unique dual-drive adapters, and even how to migrate from RAID 1 to RAID 5 to gain capacity while maintaining protection.
Perfect for anyone who needs more storage without wiping their system.
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• Synology Expansion Unit (DX517):
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• QNAP Expansion Unit (TR-004 or TL-D800C):
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• 8TB SSD for NAS (Samsung, Sabrent, Crucial):
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• JDiskReport (Windows Folder Analyzer):
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🕒 Chapter Timestamps (mm:ss)
00:00 – Introduction: NAS Storage Running Low
00:22 – Clean Up Old Files, Snapshots, and Recycle Bins
01:14 – Using JDiskReport or WinDirStat to Find Space Hogs
01:31 – Adding Storage with Expansion Units (Synology & QNAP)
02:36 – Upgrading Hard Drives for More Capacity
03:50 – How SHR or RAID Impacts Expansion
04:28 – QNAP Virtual JBOD and Remote Storage Tricks
05:29 – Using NVMe SSDs as Storage Volumes
06:11 – QNAP QDA Adapters for Dual 2.5” Drives
07:10 – Changing RAID Level to Free Up Space
07:49 – Final Tips & Where to Ask for Help