The hard drive can be connected to the NAS via USB without having to remove it from the housing. The NAS has two USB 3.0 ports to which external USB hard drives can be connected directly, for example to perform backups or data transfers. It is therefore not necessary to remove the hard drive from the housing.
This NAS is compatible with Mac environments, offering secure access and file management via Synology Drive, available for Mac as well as PC, Linux, and other platforms. It features intelligent backup, real-time or scheduled synchronization, and sync with popular cloud services, making it easy to collaborate and protect data in a Mac environment. Access is via both application and browser, ensuring a smooth and secure experience for Mac users.
Yes, you can install an SSD hard drive such as the WD Red SA 500 SATA SSD 4 TB in the device. The NAS supports both 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and 2.5 inch SATA SSDs.
To use the Synology DS124, you do not need any special software as it is compatible with Windows 10. You can connect and use it directly with your Windows system via the network. However, Synology offers the Synology Drive software to help you synchronise and share files. This software is available for Windows and can be optionally installed to utilise additional functions.
Even with an HDD, no (fan) noise is perceptible to me. It would probably be even less likely with an SSD. The power consumption would probably also be lower with an SSD. I don't know any values.
The Nas is actually built for continuous operation! - I personally now operate three different Synology Nas and start them up as required. However, if one of them is used as a mail server, for example, you would have to leave the device running all the time.
Hello, yes of course a SATA SSD can be installed. Hold with 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket. Direct connection to the network only possible with LAN cable.
The manufacturer does not provide any clear information here. However, the hard drive should be installed. If this is not the case, the installation can be done very quickly with a screwdriver. Synology has a software solution for backing up photos from smartphones: Synology Photos
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You always need an internal hard drive installed in the NAS, as it only has a hard drive slot for a 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD. A 6 TB hard drive connected via USB cannot be used as main storage in the NAS.
Although the NAS has two USB 3.2 ports, these are intended for external devices such as backup drives, not for use as main storage.
You can access the internal hard drive from anywhere if the NAS is in the network and has been configured accordingly (e.g. with remote access via Synology services). However, it is not possible to access drives connected via USB as main storage.
Your question is related to a single disk device, the DS124 can't have more than one disk at any given moment.
If you choose a diskstation supporting 4 disks, you can insert different size disks, but if you want a single volume the total volume will be based on the smallest size disk, the others will only be used at that same capacity. So if you have 2x 4TB and 2x 8TB, your total space will be based on 4x 4TB. You can, however, allocate two separate volumes of 2 disks, one of 2x 4TB and one of 2x 8TB. This may not be what you desire but it is possible. Based on a single volume as stated, if you replace the 2x 4TB at a later date with 8 TB disks, the diskstation will automatically adjust to maximise the volume size to 4x 8TB.
Compatibility with Ashampoo Backup Software
Synology DS124 NAS is designed for use with Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which supports various backup solutions, including Synology's Hyper Backup. Although compatibility with Ashampoo Backup software is not explicitly mentioned, the DS124 can generally be used with third-party backup tools if they support network-attached storage (NAS) devices. For compatibility with NAS devices, please refer to the Ashampoo documentation.
Compatibility with WD Red Plus 3.5" 6TB SATA hard drive
Synology DS124 supports a single 3.5-inch SATA drive bay, which means it can accommodate a WD Red Plus 3.5-inch 6TB SATA hard drive. The DS124 supports drives up to a maximum capacity of 108TB per volume, so a 6TB drive would be fully compatible.
The most important specifications of the Synology DS124
- CPU: Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor with 1.7 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB DDR4 (not upgradeable)
- Drive bay: 1 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA
- Network: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- USB ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Power consumption: Approximately 10.69 W
- Warranty: 2-year warranty, extendable to 4 years.
I was able to do some research and the cheaper and "normal" models do not have a SAS controller built in. There is also no adapter for it that I know of. Only much larger RackStation models that can process SAS. One idea would be to build a simple PC with a SAS controller, then you can also "build" a NAS yourself. Otherwise, I would be happy to pass the question on to someone with experience. Alternatively, you can ask such a question in our Community, where you can usually reach a wider audience. Digitec Community
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