I want to expand my 920+ from 4 x 4TB to 2 x 4TB + 2 x 16TB using SHR1.
After a fair bit of research and compatibility*, noise levels (I don't want anything louder than my current WD Red Pros) and obviously price being key, I have settled on the Ironwolf Pro 16TB.
I've found what I think is a decent price of £355 each at Box.
BUT! The final cursory check on the compatibility page says the following:
Really? Is this something I actually need to adhere to? Does anyone have any insight into this?
* doesn't mean much given recent discussions around Synology's changing compatibility lists, but whatever...
After a fair bit of research and compatibility*, noise levels (I don't want anything louder than my current WD Red Pros) and obviously price being key, I have settled on the Ironwolf Pro 16TB.
I've found what I think is a decent price of £355 each at Box.
BUT! The final cursory check on the compatibility page says the following:
- The hibernation feature is not recommended for this drive.
Compatibility List | Synology Inc.
Synology strives to improve product compatibility. Check out our compatibility list before purchasing the peripherals you need.
www.synology.com
Really? Is this something I actually need to adhere to? Does anyone have any insight into this?
* doesn't mean much given recent discussions around Synology's changing compatibility lists, but whatever...