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===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> | ||
=== Removal of Hardware transcoding drivers (2025) === | |||
Synology removed Hardware transcoding drivers for HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), and VC-1 [https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/status/eol-video-codec-support]. With the drivers removed video transcoding is a lot slower and less efficient. Their is an unofficial guide on how to reinstall the drivers.[https://nascompares.com/guide/how-to-get-hardware-transcoding-back-on-your-synology-nas/] | |||
==Products== | ==Products== | ||