Access from a distance
If you want to access your NAS while on the move, there are two options directly integrated in addition to the VPN route to the router. The first option requires an account with Ugreen, after which you get access to Mode 1. Access is possible via the ug.link website after successful registration with the ID and access data you have specified. The connection then runs via the Ugreen servers.
If you prefer to be more independent and establish a direct connection, you can use DynDNS. The current list of supported providers is still a little short, but hopefully more providers will be added gradually.
Multi-factor authentication
As soon as you make your NAS accessible from the Internet, it should only be possible to log in in combination with a second factor such as generated one-time codes. This function seems to be missing completely at the moment and should be implemented with the highest priority!
Automated routines
Apart from the regular SMART checks of the installed data carriers, I could not find a way to create self-scheduled tasks.
Checking the data carriers and warning
As already mentioned, this option can be found in the Storage Manager. And here I can even praise it, because a daily quick test and a complete test of all HDDs and SSDs once a week have been preset by default.
Independent copying of USB devices
This function is also currently not available, connected USB devices are recognized and displayed in the file browser, but you have to transfer data manually yourself.
Cache for the main memory
An SSD cache can also be activated in the Storage Manager using the three dots to the right of an HDD. To do this, a pool and volume must first be created on the HDD before the option can be selected.
There are two modes to choose from, either read-only or a cache for both read and write activity. However, I find the requirement for the last option, where two SSDs must be used, somewhat unusual. I see no reason why an SSD should not be able to handle read and write.
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