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List of WD CMR and SMR hard drives (HDD)

List of WD CMR and SMR hard drives (HDD)

List of WD CMR and SMR hard drives (HDD) If you know an SMR type of drive, share it with others in a table below!     PMR, also known as conventional magnetic recording (CMR), works by aligning the poles of the magnetic elements, which represent bits of data, perpendicularly to the surface of the […]

Synology NAS compatible RAM

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 […]

NVME M.2 list with endurance – DWPD/ MTBF

NVME M.2 list with endurance – DWPD/ MTBF

NVME M.2 list with endurance – DWPD/ MTBF     970 pro    – 0.66DWPD 990pro – 0.68 DWPD Synology SNV3400    – 0.68DWPD Seagate FireCuda 510   – 0.7 DWPD Seagate IronWolf 525 – 0.7 DWPD Seagate Firecuda 530    – 0.7 DWPD Seagate PS5 Game drive – 0.7 DWPD Seagate FireCuda 520  -0.9 DWPD […]

Best NVMe M.2 SSD for caching

Best NVMe M.2 SSD for caching

Best NVMe M.2 SSD for caching Hello, so I have a DS1821+ that I use for my Plex file station, I use a pc for the server itself. I do know my metadata folder is closer to 800 GB. I am looking to install a NVMe SSD for cache. I do not know if the […]

Compatible NVMe for Synology DS923+ and other models

Compatible NVMe for Synology DS923+   Compatible M.2 NVME SS for caching When choosing NVMe for caching you need to look at reliability ratings such as DWPD/MTBF. Here are a few on the list https://nascompares.com/answer/nvme-m-2-list-with-endurance-dwpd-mtbf/ Caching means a lot of read and write operations, unlike regular storage situation. You would need to look at models […]

List Of compatible NVME M.2 SSD for Synology NAS cache

List Of compatible NVME M.2 SSD for Synology NAS cache

List Of compatible NVME M.2 SSD for Synology NAS When choosing NVMe for caching you need to look at reliability ratings such as DWPD/MTBF. Here are a few on the list https://nascompares.com/answer/nvme-m-2-list-with-endurance-dwpd-mtbf/ Caching means a lot of read and write operations, unlike regular storage situation. You would need to look at models with 0.5DWPD and […]

HDD Price per TB

HDD Price per TB

HDD Price per TB (best cost Hard Drives). Is it better to get bigger size drives or smaller drives but more of them to achieve desired storage space? Yes, this is a popular question. Especially with bigger size hard drives. Those drives tend to be much more expensive per terabyte. It is often cheaper to […]

FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j / DS920+ and other models

FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j  / DS920+ and other models

FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j / DS920+ and other models     Noctua NF-A4x20 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (40x20mm)   – UK    USA    Noctua NF-A8 PWM  Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Black)  – UK   USA Noctua NF-A9 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (92mm, Brown)  – UK    USA    [DS218+ / DS220+ […]

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS – compatible FAN list

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS – compatible FAN list

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS? Quick update: Amazon delivered the Noctua fans very quickly, and I already installed them! WOW. Just WOW. Using my phone noise level app, noise level went from 37dB (in idle) to 28dB, where the noise level with the NAS off in the room was at 25-26dB. Subjectively, the […]

What drives are compatible with Synology?

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 […]

Comparing QNAP Short-Depth Rack Mount NAS Models: TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU

Comparing QNAP Short-Depth Rack Mount NAS Models: TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU

When it comes to choosing the right short-depth rack mount NAS from QNAP, it’s essential to consider your specific requirements and use cases. In this article, we’ll compare three popular models: the QNAP TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU, to help you make an informed decision. Here’s a detailed comparison of their specifications: Specification QNAP TS-873AeU-RP QNAP […]

Which 18TB/ 20TB Drives (HDD) supported and compatible with Synology

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 […]

How long Synology supports NAS after EOL?

How long Synology supports NAS after EOL?

DS720+ end of life This is going to be my first NAS, i have always stored data in the cloud . I’m looking at moving everything to a NAS. i have a couple of basic question I am looking at the DS720+ 1. How long would Synology support this NAS in terms of hardware and […]

Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)

Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)

  What each of them have different? NEW Synology 4-Bay (5-bay) NAS Range Compared, Which One Is The Best DS420j Vs DS418 Vs DS420+ Vs DS923+ Vs DVA3221   DS420j vs. DS418 vs. DS423 vs. DS420+ vs. DS423+ vs. DS923+   DS420j – Good for multimedia, but limited to one or two things running simultaneously DS418 (replaced by […]

Synology 1-Bay NAS Range Compared (DS120j, DS118, DS124)

Synology 1-Bay NAS Range Compared (DS120j, DS118, DS124)

Hardware Specifications   Model DS120j DS118 DS124 Estimated Price $100 (Aug. 2023) $179 (Aug. 2023) $185 (Aug. 2023)     Model DS120j DS118 (now replaced with ds124) DS124 CPU Model Marvell Armada 3700 88F3720 Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 2-core 800 MHz 4-core 1.4 […]

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity         Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space)   Here’s a table showing capacities from 1TB to 22TB and the corresponding available space considering binary units (1 TB = 1024 GB): Capacity (TB) Available Space (TB) 1 0.91 2 1.82 3 […]