Can I mix HDD and SSD in Synology?
As far as it is possible to use the SSDs independant of the HDDs, they will not significantly impact each other. And if you want to use those in RAID array, then use at least two arrays if possible, at least one for HDDs and at least one for SSDs, but not mixing them into a common array.
Is it OK to mix HDD and SSD?
Yes, having both SSD and HDD at the same time is absolutely a good-to-go option. An SSD comes up with many benefits that involve low power consumption and fast loading speed. Due to this reason, many users want to install an SDD with an existing HDD.
Can you put any hard drive in a NAS?
Although the two kinds of hard drives are different in many aspects, you still can use the standard one in NAS. However, you should accept a fact that the drive will be more vulnerable. That is to say, the standard drives in NAS can be error-prone and get damaged more easily.
Which is better CMR vs SMR?
SMR drives are cheaper than CMR hard drives. SMR hard drives are a good choice if they are primarily used for data storage or PCs where large hard drives are used to store data. They offer more storage capacity and are more energy-efficient than CMRs, making them ideal for archiving tasks.
What are the dimensions of the ds212j hard drive?
Item DS212j Internal HDD SATA (II) x 2 Max. Capacity 6TB (2 x 3TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD No External HDD Interface USB x 2 LAN Port Gigabit x 1 USBCopy No Size (HxWxD) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5 Weight (Kg) 0.94 Supported Clients ‧Windows 2000 onward ‧Mac OS X 10.3 onward ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max. User Accounts 512 Max.
Does Synology have a compatibility list for products?
Synology Products Compatibility List. Synology has been striving to improve product compatibility to various drives, USB devices and network peripherals. We recommend checking out our compatibility list before purchasing the peripherals you need. Synology has stopped updating this compatibility list since September, 2017.
How do I update ds212j to the latest DSM version?
DSM is the operating system of DS212j. Please select your current DSM version and the version you wish to update to. Once the download is complete, go to DSM Control Panel to run a manual update. If you cannot find your current version here, please refer to this article.
What are the USB ports on the Synology DiskStation used for?
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices. 5) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value. 2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation. 6) LAN Port Back Panel