Can start at here
https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/..._disk?version=7

So unreliable RMA drive, died that early.
Yours is RAID-6 right? Maybe get another drive and after full scan put as cold spare. Can't trust the RMA drive as cold spare.

Yes, can still use. Just the risk is there, if another drive fail then whole array gone.

There's people posting that DSM version 7.0.1-42218 auto update failed to install. This version was release last month on 13th but later revised on 21st, might be revised again. I also just receive notification for the update today, better don't want install it for now.

So far I didn't encounter such disconnection. But I still on version 7.0-41890 though.
Any recent changes that you did that maybe caused it problem to connect? Such as changing DNS server or firewall.

If already set at router or use pihole, not necessary to set NAS use different DNS server.
If never set anything it will use default ISP DNS server. Changing DNS server useful to avoid being blocked from certain site.

I remember Media server is separate app? Maybe try uninstall and reinstall it.

Drive and Photos going to have some new features once Synology release the update. Drive new features really expand on it's functionality.
Drive will index /home, so finally Drive can also index Photos folder. And it will be able to do 2 way sync with phone app, something that many people have request for. Also will have built in audio player and playlist creator.

QNAP NAS devices hit in surge of ech0raix ransomware attacks

eCh0raix strike again.

Synology Drive for Android v2.5 have been released at their forum on the day they held their 2022 Event, but until now not yet available at their website download center or Google Play Store. I check this version still using API level 29 while Google have made it mandatory that new update on Play Store from Nov onward must be at least API level 30. This level 30 have strict restriction on storage permission, such as can't set read/write at certain folder. So this version unlikely will ever appear in Play Store, Synology have to update it to at least API level 30 while at the same time find ways to overcome the strict restriction if want to get it into Play Store.

The forum link
https://community.synology.com/enu/forum/1/post/149404
App download link
Synology Android-Drive/
It didn't say this is beta or anything. So far I use didn't encounter any issue. This still look like previous Drive. In their presentation, seem they mention the new mobile app is version 3, this is still version 2.5

It still doesn't have the new interface that they show in their presentation and no night mode. But now have additional Sync Tasks button


It can play mp3/flac file directly from Drive, but only appear in notification. Not sure previous version can play directly or not. Don't have playlist yet.


These are the options for sync task. It's limited to 2 way sync only. Set which folder to sync on your phone. If need more than 1 folder in root to sync, can create multiple sync task. If want manual sync also can.


Can set which file type to sync


A lot option for maximum file size to sync


If sync conflict, can choose whether to keep latest version or keep the version on server. Can also set the toggle to keep older version by renaming it.


Now if delete or rename files in NAS, the changes will also reflect in the phone. No more after edit need to manually upload to NAS like before or need to manually delete on phone once files has been moved to archive.

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In that case better to just use QuickConnect without port forwarding. It will tunnel through QuickConnect instead of direct connection.

Tunnel through QuickConnect, the connection speed is capped at about 30mbps. But your DSL line upload speed is 1mbps only. You also no need to worry about risk with opening port.

Make sure to enable 2FA for all account as additional security. Only use not default admin account for NAS and backup management while use normal user account for read/write data.

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security...nology_SA_22_01



Better update the DSM

Bit rot is real. Make sure to schedule scrub and invest on UPS.

https://www.synology.com/en-global/beta

Synology released 5 beta programs

Active Insight
Synology Office 3.4
Synology Drive 3.1
Universal Viewer
Surveillance Station 9.0

I'm most interested to try Drive since it have more functionalities now. It also change the indexing from "/home/Drive" to "/home", this means "/home/Photos" will also be indexed in Drive Mobile app have new UI and easier to search files. Even have playlist for music and also dark mode.

The beta Office and Universal Viewer need beta Drive installed then only it can be used.

There's a disclaimer though:
Not downgradable - After installation of this beta application, you will not be able to downgrade to a previous official version of this software.

So proceed at own risk.

When install Drive beta, it will also install Office beta and Universal Viewer beta.


Unfortunately Drive Client v3.1 apk still haven't been released :/
I'm using Drive Client v2.5 and it can sync with Drive Server 3.1, all the functions still working as before. Only don't have 3.1 UI and functions.
Drive Client for Windows automatically updated to 3.1 after it detect the server is 3.1

Synology launches DSM 7.1 beta with new features and upgrades

The new features looks to be useful for those that have multiple Synology NAS and want all the data to be available in a single location / portal.

https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/vulnerabi...y-commands.html

Those that have their Synology NAS internet facing should immediately stop it for now.

Asustor NAS owners hit by DeadBolt ransomware attack

Bad week for NAS owner this week, all 3 big brands are at risk to be hit by vulnerability.

Synology have released update to fix the previously mentioned vulnerability.

Version: 7.0.1-42218 Update 3

Not available for your model or it haven't ask for update?
Mine haven't ask for update, I'll wait first instead of manual download since my NAS not port forward to internet.

DS1520+ is 3k

If budget but new build
Chasis RM530
CPU + mobo RM1200
RAM 8GB RM150
PSU RM300
SSD RM150 (for OS)
Total RM2330

Pros: Cheaper, sleek casing, modularity, can choose what OS to put

Cons: Have to manually install and configure OS, don't have first party integrated apps (depends on individual preference)

If just for network storage with RAID, media server and backup functions, I think custom build will be better choice. If use a lot of apps, using first party means less time spent on finding the suitable app and tinker with it. A lot of open source apps is only on web browser, it didn't have mobile app. Enthusiast will get more satisfaction from custom build, if want something with less work and time tinkering, pre-built will be better.

QNAP warns severe Linux bug affects most of its NAS devices


So far haven't heard this vulnerability affect other maker.