Synology Hard Drives and SSD Comparison with Seagate/WD/Toshiba and More – Deal Breaker? In recent years, Synology has steadily moved toward a more vertically integrated hardware ecosystem, and the arrival of the 2025 generation of NAS systems marks a significant escalation in that approach. With a much stricter verification process for compatible storage media—covering both […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week21-2025.wav These sources collectively provide a snapshot of recent developments in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and storage technology sectors, with a significant focus on Computex 2025 announcements. Several articles detail new NAS device releases from major players like Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, Minisforum, Ugreen, Orico, and Xikestor, showcasing a variety of models including rackmounts, compact […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week12-2025.wav 1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities. Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.Severity: CVSS 7.5 […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week7-2025.wav Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Winter Update Enhances Security and Streamlines Workflows Backblaze has rolled out its Winter Release for B2 Cloud Storage, introducing new enterprise security features and workflow automation tools. Key updates include scalable and scoped application keys, enhanced CLI credential management, event-triggered notifications, and custom upload timestamps for compliance. Backblaze aims to […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week5-2025.wav Welcome to this week’s NAScompares Weekly Digest, covering the latest news and trends in the NAS and storage industry. From groundbreaking storage solutions to market trends and security concerns, here are the top stories you need to know. Storage & NAS Industry TrueNAS H30: The Swiss Army Knife of Storage iXsystems has unveiled the […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week47-2024.wav Weekly Tech Digest: Exploring the Latest in Storage Technology Welcome to this week’s tech digest, where we unpack the most exciting developments in the world of storage technology and beyond. This week, our focus is on groundbreaking advancements in NAND flash memory, the evolution of portable SSDs, and the intersection of AI with data […]
Western Digital has just upped the ante in the world of PlayStation 5 storage solutions by launching an 8TB version of its WD_Black SN850P NVMe SSD, officially licensed for the PS5. While the idea of having 8TB of storage space on your PS5 sounds like a dream come true, the price tag of $1,000 […]
Western Digital has unveiled its latest addition to the Red Pro lineup: the WD240KFGX. With a capacious 24TB storage capacity and a slew of features tailored for NAS systems, this drive is poised to meet the demands of high-intensity workloads in multi-user environments. While the improvements over its predecessors might seem incremental, the WD Red […]
Introducing the Ultrastar® DC HC680: A New Era in Data Center Expansion Western Digital is redefining storage technology with the launch of its Ultrastar® DC HC680 series, which includes the industry’s first 28TB hard drive for data centers. These drives, employing Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology, are designed to significantly enhance storage capacity […]
The hard drive market constantly evolves, and Western Digital is one of the most active players in the game. Recently, online retailers have begun listing the WD Blue SN580, the sequel to the widely popular SN570 SSD, known for its outstanding performance and affordability. The previous iteration, the SN570, has often been featured in SSD […]
WDDA Western Digital Warning- are your NAS drives doomed? Should you replace your drives? Response to STOP buying WD NAS drives !!! In recent months, Synology NAS users have been receiving a warning known as WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics) on their WD drives after approximately three years of use. This warning message advises users […]
Western Digital Share More Information on the Cyber Attack, as do others! Although 45 days have passed since Western Digital was successfully targeted in a cyber attack, the brand has only recently opened up a little further on the nature and impact. Although we covered this in alot of detail back in the middle of […]
Seagate has caught up with its rival, Western Digital, by launching its first hard drive with a storage capacity of 22TB (ST22000NT001). The IronWolf Pro is targeted towards NAS systems and uses conventional recording technology (CMR). Seagate has also announced a partnership with QNAP, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) systems, to provide enterprise-grade […]
The WD Dual Actuator Ultrastar HS760 20TB HDD Revealed When it comes to storing large amounts of data in a data center or even a single large-scale server rack array, having larger capacity hard drives is essential to achieve better Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). However, with many applications requiring access to frequently used warm […]
Western Digital has announced the release of its new hard drive, the Ultrastar DC HS760, which comes equipped with dual actuator technology. This new technology increases the power of the drive by almost double, making it a great choice for data centers. The Ultrastar DC HS760 has been discovered on Western Digital’s product pages and […]
Western Digital Introduces SN740 NVMe SSD The new PCIe Gen4 Western Digital PC SN740 NVMe SSD addresses the unique needs of the hybrid workforce and elevates the computing experience with sequential read speeds up to 5,150MB/s2 in a thin, light, low-power design. Western Digital® PC SN740 NVMe SSD to help address the unique needs of the hybrid […]
NAS vs the Cloud – Should you choose between them or go for both? We, as a species, produce so much data! There is no sugar-coating it, we are producing as many megabytes and gigabytes as we are popping out babies. All those bits and bytes have to go somewhere. How much data do you think […]