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HDD/SSD Recommendation
Discuss what hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) will work the best with your NAS, including vendor-specific technologies and benchmarks.
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NAS drive vendor: Western Digital (WD)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Solid State Drive (SSD) Read more... on official site Read more... on official site Please open a new thread...
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2. May 2020
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NAS drive vendor: Seagate
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Solid State Drive (SSD) Read more... on official site Read more... on official site Please open a new...
SynoMan
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7. May 2020
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NAS drive vendor: Toshiba
Read more... ....on official site Please open a new thread for comments or discussions and select the thread prefix Toshiba.
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HDD basic for all. Simple guide when SMR HDD is useful and for whom
You can start with reading of these blogs in our forum: Blog, 1st part Blog, 2nd part
jeyare
2. May 2020
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SD card reviews for your photo NAS workflow (from the card to your storage)
there is one basic principle: when you need copy of your data from a SD card (camera) to your NAS through your desktop/laptop, just think about...
jeyare
18. Jan 2021
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SSDs Cache for DS720+ worth it?
Good day all - I am a new home-user of a Synology DS720+ and I am reaching out in hopes to find recommendations about configuring SSD cache. My...
badtoast
16. Jan 2021
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16. Jan 2021
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Best way to transfer from old drives
I have two old internal drives that I would like to transfer to a big external drive. I also have a WD external drive that died (shocking, eh?)...
dhmiltonko
12. Jan 2021
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12. Jan 2021
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Oldest drive operated in your NAS based on the number of days, hours operated
better than value of how long without a restart your NAS has been in operation is a proof of what is the oldest disk in your NAS based on Power On...
jeyare
11. Jan 2021
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12. Jan 2021
jeyare
New Disks to replace WD Red 4TB
Hi All. My first post on this forum and it's clear that some of the acronyms and technology have moved on since I last had to think about this...
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11. Jan 2021
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Any real-world benefits with 4kn HDDs for media server?
First post here and apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum. I'm about six weeks in with my new DS920+ that replaced an ancient LaCie...
blisterfingers
7. Jan 2021
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7. Jan 2021
jeyare
Firmware Seagate IronWolf 16TB 3.5" - ST16000VN001
Hi I would like to buy the Seagate IronWolf 16TB (ST16000VN001) for the DS920+ I read online that the 12TB and 10TB version comes with an old...
aGraphicz
2. Dec 2020
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23. Dec 2020
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What is the maximum SSD cache size for DS1618+ with M2D18?
I'm planning to install MD218 to add SSD cache on my ds1618+. I have 32 GB RAM. Now for the two M.2 slots in MD218 I am going to buy two SSD...
faisal
1. Jun 2020
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21. Dec 2020
itsjasper
SSD Cache for DS920+
Is it better to use 1 larger m.2, let's say 500GB, than 2 smaller ones? I have 2 256 GB Sabrents which I can use or I can buy a single 512.
dminches
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21. Dec 2020
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Seagate BarraCuda vs Seagate IronWolf
I'm in need of some advice. I have a DS1618+ with 4 x 8TB and 2 x 6TB used mostly for online backup ... it is not the primary server. Would it be...
BoosterT
15. Dec 2020
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16. Dec 2020
jeyare
Question: Seagate Exos HDDs with DS220+ / DS720+
I would like to use on-hand Seagate Exos (12TB or 16TB) in a DS220+ or DS720+ --- to be deployed as a low-activity offsite backup NAS and...
RoCaRay
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Samsung 970 EVO NVMe M.2 or synology SNV3400-400 ?
The samsung 500GB is 2x less expensive, but is this good for caching? Will it be enough?
benoitc
28. Nov 2020
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SNV3500-400G or SNV3400-400G with Synology E10M20-T1?
I am not sure to understand the difference between both when used with a Synology E10M20-T1? According the doc SNV3500-400G is built for built...
benoitc
28. Nov 2020
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NAS drive vs Surveillance drives?
As stated in other posts, looking into getting some new hardware. Is there any real noticeable difference between NAS-labelled drives and...
NAS Newbie
26. Nov 2020
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27. Nov 2020
Rusty
SSD for cache and ram upgrade recommendations for DS920+
Hey all, I'm new on here and have purchased a DS920+ and awaiting for it to be delivered so i thought i'd get the rest of the upgrades that i need...
AlexS
24. Nov 2020
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25. Nov 2020
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how to adjust cache from Read/Write to only Read
Hi all, I'm new, and I dont have any IT background I'm trying to muddle through this NAS thing but I expect I will need some expert advice from...
918+Greg
23. Nov 2020
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24. Nov 2020
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WD
WD Again obsfucates its drives
Holy Schmoly... WD Red Drives rated at 5400 rpm are actually 7200 rpm drives !!! WD Changes 5400-RPM Hard Drive Model Numbers, Corrects Reporting...
Telos
13. Nov 2020
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DS215j HDD Replacement Recommendation
Hi All, This has probably been answered many times before so I apologise for asking again. Background : I have a DS215j with a single 4TB...
ronmanager
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12. Oct 2020
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Max capacity for DS2415+
Could I use the below HDD for my DS2415+? Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB NAS Internal Desktop Hard Drive, SATA 6GB/s, 7200 RPM
Line
11. Oct 2020
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11. Oct 2020
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Changing Stuff
Hi, ive a DS1019+ with four WD30EFRX 3TB drives in RAID5, I’m thinking of adding a Seagate ST4000VN008 4TB drive and changing to SHR, would this...
David James
28. Sep 2020
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1. Oct 2020
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