Seagate Firecuda Beskar Ingot USB External Hard Drive Review Generally, I rarely review USB drives here on NASCompares, as aside from external casing differences, they are generally all ‘much of a muchness. So, why am I breaking this rule today and reviewing the Seagate Firecuda External Hard drive? Well, let me explain. Buying a USB […]
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Synology NAS compatible RAM

Synology NAS compatible RAM FAQ Can any NAS be upgraded? Most NAS devices can be upgraded to some extent. Common upgrade options include adding more RAM, expanding storage capacity by adding more hard drives or SSDs, and upgrading the network interface cards (NICs). However, the extent of upgradability may vary depending on the specific […]
Compatible UPS for Synology NAS
Compatible M.2 NVME SSD heatsinks for use in a NAS
Synology Compatible 10GbE NIC network cards

Synology Compatible 10GbE NIC network cards E10M20-T1 M.2 SSD & 10GbE combo adapter card for performance acceleration NVMe SSD SA series:SA3600, SA3400 22 series:DS3622xs+, DS2422+ 21 series:RS4021xs+, RS3621xs+, RS3621RPxs, RS2821RP+, RS2421RP+, RS2421+, RS1221RP+, RS1221+ 20 series:RS820RP+, RS820+ 19 series:DS2419+, DS2419+II, DS1819+ 18 series:RS3618xs, RS2818RP+, DS3018xs, DS1618+ 17 series:RS18017xs+, RS4017xs+, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, DS3617xs, DS3617xsII […]
QNAP + Plex GPU Decoding not working
SkyHawk AI 20TB NVRs HDD

SkyHawk AI 20TB NVRs HDD Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following: Seagate® SkyHawk® AI Serial ATA +Rescue drive models. These drives provide the following key features: 256 MB data buffer. 7200 RPM spindle speed. Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention. High instantaneous […]
Compatible NVME M.2 SSD for Qnap NAS caching
What are the Quietest hard drives (HDD)
What drives are compatible with Synology?

What drives are compatible with Synology? If you know or use a certain type of drive, share it with others in a table below! Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 If you have been a long-running advocate of Synology NAS over the years, or have been elbow deep in the Synology eco-system for […]
SHR (drive mixing) compatible NAS list
TS-473A (also 6/8 bay) compatible CPU upgrades
WD Red Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive Released
WD Red 20TB NAS Hard Drives Now Available Good news for anyone looking at buying a new NAS system and wanting to max out their storage on day one, or users looking up increasing their existing storage, with the release of the new WD Red Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive. Arriving with the same level […]
WD Red Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive Released – WD201KFGX
WD Red 20TB NAS Hard Drives Now Available Good news for anyone looking at buying a new NAS system and wanting to max out their storage on day one, or users looking up increasing their existing storage, with the release of the new WD Red Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive. Arriving with the same level […]
PS5 SSD Comparison 2022 – Seagate Firecuda 530 vs WD Black SN850 vs Samsung 980 Pro vs Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus
PS5 Loading Comparison of the WD Black SN850, Seagate Firecuda 530, Samsung 980 and Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD The Playstation 5 has had the support of SSD storage upgrades now for the better part of half a year and in that time, ALOT of different SSDs have arrived on the scene that make promises […]
Which 18TB/ 20TB Drives (HDD) supported and compatible with Synology

Synology Enterprise Verified Drive White List “vendor lock” Apparently, I made Kevin and Connor at Storage Reviews mad, because I called them out for publishing an opinion piece (end of business on a Friday) about the future of Synology products, without contacting Synology for a comment on their future products. When I emailed Synology myself […]
Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 – Should I Be Worried?
Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 If you have been a long-running advocate of Synology NAS over the years, or have been elbow deep in the Synology eco-system for a long time, then there is every chance that you have heard that the biggest brand in the world of network-attached storage has been […]
Seagate Firecuda 530 Star Wars Special Edition SSD Review – This is the way?
Review of the Seagate Firecuda 530 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD Of all the PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs that I have discussed in the last year or so, very few have stood out as much as the Seagate Firecuda 530 SSD. Although arriving late in the game in August 2021 (whilst their biggest rivals […]
How to set up time machine backups to a NAS directly connected via LAN

How to set up time machine backups to a NAS directly connected via LAN? Connect MAC and Synology directly via the switch or LAN to LAN with manual IP. On a MAC Launch ‘System Preferences’ from the Apple menu (or Spotlight) Click on the “Network” icon. In the lower right, click on the ‘Advanced’ […]
Seagate Firecuda Beskar Ingot External USB Hard Drive Review
Seagate Firecuda Beskar Ingot USB External Hard Drive Review Generally, I rarely review USB drives here on NASCompares, as aside from external casing differences, they are generally all ‘much of a muchness. So, why am I breaking this rule today and reviewing the Seagate Firecuda External Hard drive? Well, let me explain. Buying a USB […]