Synology: Difference between revisions
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The 2024 Synology models and older are not affected by this change. Still, those upgrading to or purchasing the latest Plus Series device, set to be released this year, will have to buy their drives directly from Synology or its certified suppliers to maximize their system. Because of this, you won’t be able to pick from the best hard drives if you get Synology’s latest Plus Series NAS Systems.<ref name=":0" /> | The 2024 Synology models and older are not affected by this change. Still, those upgrading to or purchasing the latest Plus Series device, set to be released this year, will have to buy their drives directly from Synology or its certified suppliers to maximize their system. Because of this, you won’t be able to pick from the best hard drives if you get Synology’s latest Plus Series NAS Systems.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
This can currently be circumvented at the user's own risk with a hack [https://github.com/007revad/Synology_HDD_db using a script available on Github] that adds the drives in the system to the list of compatible drives. Other solutions use changes to configuration files to disable the checks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Finally managed to get WD Red Disks working without compatibility issue on DS3622xs+ |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/161w36v/finally_managed_to_get_wd_red_disks_working/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Reddit}}</ref> However, these workarounds may cease to function at any time or have unexpected side effects or consequences. | |||
===Intel C2000 controversy (2015)=== | ===Intel C2000 controversy (2015)=== | ||
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The issue can be permanently fixed by installing a simple resistor on the main board of the device. This requires basic soldering skills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lixandru |first=Marius Bogdan |date=2022-01-05 |title=Synology: How To Fix C2000 Flaw With 100 Ohm Resistor |url=https://mariushosting.com/synology-how-to-fix-c2000-flaw-with-100-ohm-resistor/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Mariushosting}}</ref> | The issue can be permanently fixed by installing a simple resistor on the main board of the device. This requires basic soldering skills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lixandru |first=Marius Bogdan |date=2022-01-05 |title=Synology: How To Fix C2000 Flaw With 100 Ohm Resistor |url=https://mariushosting.com/synology-how-to-fix-c2000-flaw-with-100-ohm-resistor/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Mariushosting}}</ref> | ||
=== Proprietary bootloader === | ===Proprietary bootloader=== | ||
Unlike on competing products, It is not easily possible to install a Linux distribution other than the manufacturer's DSM. This makes it difficult to repurpose the devices for other uses or install alternative software when support runs out for the manufacturer's OS. The devices also have no video output, thus limiting other uses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UN_Synapse |date=2023 |title=Can you install a OS other than DSM on Synology hardware. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/12cwure/can_you_install_a_os_other_than_dsm_on_synology/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Reddit}}</ref> | Unlike on competing products, It is not easily possible to install a Linux distribution other than the manufacturer's DSM. This makes it difficult to repurpose the devices for other uses or install alternative software when support runs out for the manufacturer's OS. The devices also have no video output, thus limiting other uses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UN_Synapse |date=2023 |title=Can you install a OS other than DSM on Synology hardware. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/12cwure/can_you_install_a_os_other_than_dsm_on_synology/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Reddit}}</ref> | ||