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Synology NAS: Which Models Fully Support, Partially Support, or Block Third-Party Drives

Synology has been increasing the models with HDD compatibility enforcement , limiting support for third-party drives. This article helps you quickly identify which Synology NAS models allow third-party disks and which ones require Synology-branded drives

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+: 4 Big Hardware Changes You Should Know

The DS925+ offers faster 2.5GbE networking and USB-C expansion, making it a solid upgrade. With Synology's shift toward certified drives and simplified connectivity, it’s ideal for users seeking performance and reliability in a streamlined NAS setup.

How the Logical Air gap works on Synology ActiveProtect Manager (APM)

Synology’s ActiveProtect Manager (APM), which powers the ActiveProtect appliance (similar to DSM on other Synology NAS devices), introduces an innovative logical air-gap solution. This feature enhances protection against ransomware by ensuring that the backup server remains isolated during specific periods, while still allowing critical backup operations to proceed seamlessly.

Synology’s Data Tiering Previewed in Channel Event

Choosing the right storage medium for your data is- challenging: You are looking to balance the speed of expensive flash storage with the affordability of slower HDDs. The key challange is not to decide which one to choose ( you can offcourse choose both), but rather how to ensure your data

Synology ActiveProtect DP Series vs Synology DSM

Synology have been showcasing their ActiveProtect DP series in recent months. We saw it most recently in Gitex in October. The anticipated release is expected around mid-January. With ActiveProtect, Synology is leaning towards a subscription-based model in contrast to DSM which is free. The best way to define ActiveProtect DP

Synology Guide for End users in 2024

This guide is designed for end users who are considering a Synology NAS for personal use. It covers the basics of NAS, essential terminology, practical things you can do with a NAS, tips on selecting the right model, and a few popular models suited for home users. It is not

Data Immutability in QNAP an Synology with WORM

Due to escalating concerns surrounding ransomware and cyber attacks, many organizations are seeking to implement measures to make their data immutable, meaning data that cannot be altered once written. For both QNAP and Synology devices, immutability can be achieved through the use of WORM (Write Once Read Many) technology. Immutability

Synology F1 RAID vs QNAP QSAL

TL;DR Both Synology F1 RAID and QNAP QSAL implement uneven writing patterns on SSDs to minimize the potential risk of multiple SSDs failing simultaneously within a RAID configuration. While they adopt different methods, the ultimate goal is the same: favoring one SSD with more write operations to achieve this

3 Methods to Disable Synology HDD/SSD Compatibility Warning

Orignal Question : Hi Akash, I am told by a supplier that they can modify synology so it will work even with non-compatible drives. What is your take on this ? First thing first - Disabling the compatibility warning doesn't have any advantage Disabling the compatibility warning is not a

Synology Launches New Plus Drive Series - HAT3310

It has been a while since Synology first introduced the HAT3300 drives for mid-range devices , and now a replacement model HAT3310 drive has been announced This new model is expected to hit the market in the United Arab Emirates by the end of December. Although Synology has yet to provide