Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
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Synology DSM 7.3 – Should You Upgrade?
Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS – HDD/SSD Compatibility in the PLUS, RS, XS, XS+, SA and More
The Synology Hard Drive and SSD Support Change in DSM 7.3 Explained – What You Can/Cannot Do With the release of DSM 7.3, Synology has formally introduced its latest and most detailed round of storage compatibility policies to date, outlining exactly which hard drives and solid-state drives are supported across its growing NAS product ecosystem. […]
SYNOLOGY SUPPORT SEAGATE & WD AGAIN – TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?
Synology (FINALLY) Gives In to 3rd Party HDD Support in 2025 PLUS Series NAS 7/10/25 – Updated with information supplied by Synology on how verifications and product ranges will support different HDD/SSD in DSM 7.3 Of all the stories of 2025, very few had the level of impact on the NAS industry that the Hard […]
SYNOLOGY REVERSE THE HARD DRIVE POLICY in DSM 7.3 – We Win?
Synology (FINALLY) Gives In to 3rd Party HDD Support in 2025 PLUS Series NAS 7/10/25 – Updated with information supplied by Synology on how verifications and product ranges will support different HDD/SSD in DSM 7.3 Of all the stories of 2025, very few had the level of impact on the NAS industry that the Hard […]
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS – Full Details on HDD and SSD Support
The Synology Hard Drive and SSD Support Change in DSM 7.3 Explained – What You Can/Cannot Do With the release of DSM 7.3, Synology has formally introduced its latest and most detailed round of storage compatibility policies to date, outlining exactly which hard drives and solid-state drives are supported across its growing NAS product ecosystem. […]
WHY Synology Changed Support of 3rd Party Hard Drives in DSM?
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
WHY Synology Changed Support of 3rd Party Hard Drives in DSM?
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
Using Unverified HDD/SSD on a Synology 2025 NAS – A COMPLETE STEP BY STEP WALKTHROUGH
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
How to Use Unverified HDDs and SSDs on a Synology 2025 NAS (COMPLETE GUIDE)
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
Synology 2025 NAS Series & 3rd Party Drive Compatibility – What Works, What Doesn’t (Right Now)
Synology 2025 NAS Series 3rd Party Drive Compatibility Tests UPDATED 07-05-25 = Added Unverified HDD and SSD (Migrated) Storage Pool RAID Repair, RAID POOL Expansion and Hot Spare Tests. Right now, the following is what works and what does not (between pre-2025 Series and the 2025 Series that is releasing now): Feature / Function Pre-2025 […]
I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives…
Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance […]
Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS
I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives… During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance on hard […]
Synology 2025 NAS Series & 3rd Party Drive Compatibility – What Works, What Doesn’t (Right Now)
Synology 2025 NAS Series 3rd Party Drive Compatibility Tests UPDATED 07-05-25 = Added Unverified HDD and SSD (Migrated) Storage Pool RAID Repair, RAID POOL Expansion and Hot Spare Tests. Right now, the following is what works and what does not (between pre-2025 Series and the 2025 Series that is releasing now): Feature / Function Pre-2025 […]
Synology 2025 NAS Hard Drive and SSD Lock – Bye, Bye Seagate and WD?
Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 UPDATE 4 – The Synology DS925+ NAS is NOW LIVE, and that means that the extent to which you can use 3rd Party HDDs and SSDs on the 2025 series (at the time of writing) a now alot clearer. As it stands, […]
Synology 2025 NAS Hard Drive and SSD Lock In Confirmed – Bye, Bye Seagate and WD
Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 UPDATE 4 – The Synology DS925+ NAS is NOW LIVE, and that means that the extent to which you can use 3rd Party HDDs and SSDs on the 2025 series (at the time of writing) a now alot clearer. As it stands, […]
Synology 2022 & 3rd Party Hard Drives – Can You Still Use Them?
Synology 2022/2023 NAS and WD & Seagate Hard Drive Compatibility If you have been considering a large-scale business or enterprise NAS solution from Synology in 2022/2023, then there is a good chance you have heard about a relatively recent change in how Synology has approached hard drive compatibility in this tier of their portfolio. This […]
Synology & 3rd Party Hard Drives – What You CAN and CANNOT Do
Synology 2022/2023 NAS and WD & Seagate Hard Drive Compatibility If you have been considering a large scale business or enterprise NAS solution from Synology in 2022/2023, then there is a good chance you have heard about a relatively recent change in how Synology has approached hard drive compatibility in this tier of their portfolio. […]
Seagate Ironwolf Pro vs Synology HAT5300 – NAS Drive Guide
Choosing Between Synology HAT5300 and Seagate Ironwolf Pro NAS Hard Drives Choosing the right hard drive media for your NAS system used to be so simple! The choice when populating your NAS could be narrowed down to Seagate Ironwolf, WD Red and Toshiba N300. Then enterprise drives were growing in popularity with WD Gold, Seagate […]
Synology HAT5300 vs WD Red Pro – NAS Drive Comparison
Choosing Between Synology HAT5300 and WD Red Pro NAS Hard Drives When it comes to populating your NAS system with hard drives, it has long been established that for a 24/7 system, you need hard drives that not only perform but also endure. Recently, Synology released their new range of NAS hard drives that are […]