

I haven’t tried Sync-in but if simple is what you want then a Synology DS225+ should get you up n running quickly.
https://www.androidpolice.com/synology-as-a-google-drive-alternative/
Which part of the seafile install was it that made you back off?
https://manual.seafile.com/latest/setup/setup_ce_by_docker/



Last time I touched a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active (also rugged) it had removable batteries too (And could run on power without battery connected). Isn’t that standard for rugged tabs?