Synology caves, walks back some drive restrictions on upcoming NAS models
7 hours ago
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- Synology now supports non-validated third-party drives in some 2025 model-year NAS devices (Plus, Value, and J-series).
- Previously, Synology enforced a 'verified drive' policy, claiming it improved reliability and compatibility.
- Synology-branded drives, introduced in 2021, are rebadged from other manufacturers but come with higher prices.
- Example pricing shows Synology drives are significantly more expensive than comparable Seagate Exos drives.