Question about Synology DS124

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.