Synology latest DSM 7.2.2 update will remove the app Video Station. Just a heads up for those that use the app before installing the latest update. They never state the reason, only how to use this party app
https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/tutor...on_Synology_NAS

4. Starting from this version, the processing of media files using HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), and VC-1 codecs will be transitioned from the server to end devices to reduce unnecessary resource usage on the system and enhance system efficiency. These codecs are widespread on end devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. If the end device does not support the required codecs, the use of media files may be limited. Refer to this article for workarounds. In addition, please note the following exceptions:
  * Surveillance Station on DSM will continue to support server-side processing of AVC (H.264) streams, see the release notes.
  * Deep Video Analytics (DVA) series models and VisualStation clients will retain support for AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) codecs.

5. To ensure package compatibility, Advanced Media Extensions (AME), File Station, Media Server, Surveillance Station, Synology Drive, Universal Search, Synology Photos and Snapshot Replication will automatically update to the latest version.

6. Video Station is not available on DSM 7.2.2. Refer to this article for workarounds to stream videos to end devices.

Has anyone here using the 2.5G/5G dongle 'hack' for their Syno NAS?
Which brand of adapter is available to purchase here in MY?

Still using Plex 

I've just changed my ISP from Unifi to Maxis. I am now unable to use Synology NAS outside of my home. I am still using the same TP link AX73 router and only changed the ISP settings from Unifi to Maxis. Does anyone know how to enable router access?

I have a synology at home Malaysia.
My home using unifi 300mbps (Pro Upgrade 500mbps)

May I know is there a way I can let my family download file from it ?
Family is in Singapore.

** Because file is 400gb, looking away to let them download directly instead of using google drive **

I have Unifi 100Mbps Pro Upgrade to 300Mbps, lost my public IP last week. Migrated some services that I share with my parents to Cloudflare Tunnel and non-shared services using Tailscale.

For Synology, didn't they have File Station and QuickConnect feature that can be Synology drives remotely?

A widespread scandal involving used Seagate hard drives fraudulently sold as new has continued to escalate, with new evidence suggesting that the drives originated from Chinese cryptocurrency mining farms. The drives, many of which had logged 15,000 to 50,000 hours of prior use, were reportedly altered to appear unused before re-entering the retail supply chain.

The first reports of affected drives surfaced in January, when consumers noticed inconsistencies in supposedly new Seagate Exos disk drives used in data centers. The issue has since expanded globally, with over 200 confirmed cases across Europe, Australia, Thailand, and Japan. While Seagate maintains that these products did not come from its official distribution channels, the scandal raises serious concerns about unauthorized resellers and supply chain security.

An investigation by Heise suggests that the fraudulent HDDs were sourced from mining operations in China to mine Chia, a cryptocurrency that caused a surge in HDD demand before becoming economically unviable.

During the Chia mining boom, demand for high-capacity hard drives skyrocketed, leading to shortages and price surges. However, as the profitability of Chia mining declined, many operations shut down, flooding the market with used hardware. It now appears that some of these used drives were relabeled and resold as new, deceiving both retailers and consumers.

Although standard SMART parameters track HDD usage, these values were reset to obscure the actual wear and tear. However, a more in-depth check using FARM (Field-Accessible Reliability Metrics) values can reveal a drive's true operational history. Consumers concerned about their purchases can verify their drives using Smartmontools version 7.4+ (use command: smartctl -l farm /dev/sda) or Seagate's SeaTools software.

Retailers impacted by the scandal have taken different approaches to address customer complaints. Some have acknowledged that they unknowingly sold these manipulated drives and are offering refunds or exchanges.

Seagate has distanced itself from the fraudulent sales, saying that it did not distribute the affected drives. It urges affected buyers to report their cases via fraud@seagate.com. The company has launched an internal investigation and is collaborating with retailers and law enforcement to track the fraudulent resellers.

anyway to run this tool on Synology NAS?

Plenty in Shopee.

I m skeptical and ask the seller got warranty or not. But no answer.

bought a few seagate ironwolf 6tb from lazada back in 2023
smartctl -x returns power on hours as 9335 (~1.4 years)
smartctl -l farm returns power on hours as 38028 (~4.3 years)

price was cheap when i bought it, label also has typo
at least it was usable, and i only stored plex media files on it

btw, the shop was jasonaccess/TechAccessories

yup advertised as new
my thoughts at the time was this was failed qa smuggled out of factory
label was also reprinted and contains typo

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Sifus,

I'm split between Synology DS1522+ and Lockerstor AS6706T. Looking to multi-purpose the device; for file storage and some for streaming. They are about the same price but with some dramatically different specs. I've been reading thru pages upon pages but I guess local sifus are my best bet     

Thanks

Hi kinda new to this. Thinking to get Synology. May I know what is the reasonable price per TB for the HDD? Seems like there's no standard price. Was thinking to get 2x 16tb

Synology recently expanded its NAS portfolio significantly again by introducing a series of new desktop NAS systems. The systems have different features and processors, but all feature 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports.

Synology recently announced a major update to its portfolio of desktop NAS systems, writes NasCompares based on a presentation from the NAS vendor. The update includes the introduction of the DS1525+, DS925+, DS725+, DS425+, DS225+, DS625slim, DS1825+ and DS1825xs+ models.

The announced DS925+ and DS1525+ systems are the successors to the DS923+ and DS1522+ models. Of the eight new models, they are the only ones to have received a new processor. Instead of previous models’ AMD Ryzen R1600 processor, the DS925+ and DS1525+ systems now feature a 2018 AMD Ryzen V1500B processor with four 2.2GHz cores and eight threads.

These models also replace the eSATA port for linking external storage with USB-C and feature 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports instead of the previous Ethernet ports of up to 1Gbps.

The new DS725+ is the successor to the older DS723+ and retains its predecessor’s AMD Ryzen R1600 processor. In addition to the familiar 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, memory has increased from 2 GB to 4 GB.

The only change for the new DS425+ and DS225+ models, the successors to the 2023 DS423+ and DS224+ systems, is the addition of a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port. These systems retain the Intel Celeron J4125 processor with four cores and a clock speed of 2 GHz. Based on information now known, this is also true for the successor to the compact DS620slim: the new DS625slim.

The new DS1825+ and DS1825xs+ desktop NAS systems, successors to the DS1821+ and DS1823xs+, also keep their used V1500B and V1780B processors, respectively. The DS1825xs+ still has its predecessor’s 10 Gbps Ethernet port. Whether the DS1825+ will get a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port to replace the 1 Gbps port of its predecessor, the DS1821+, is not yet known.

Synology’s new desktop NAS systems are likely to hit the market between now and the summer of this year. Definitive release dates have not yet been announced, and the prices of the new systems are also not yet known.

The successor to the best-selling DS923+ shares the same design, but it comes with dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports as standard, and it has upgraded internals thanks to a quad-core Ryzen V1500B. It has four standard drive bays in addition to dual M.2 slots, and you can use SSDs to store data in addition to caching.

However, the launch isn't without controversy; with the DiskStation DS925+, Synology is limiting its Plus models to its own hard drives, so you can't use Seagate's IronWolf, Exos, or Western Digital's Red Plus HDDs with the NAS.

When setting up the DS925+, I slotted in two 6TB IronWolf drives as I usually do with all NAS reviews, but it wouldn't even install DiskStation Manager (DSM). I got a dialog box noting the drives were unrecognized, and that I had to do a manual install — which wasn't possible as I was testing the NAS under embargo.

For reasons I don't follow, Synology chose to enforce the use of its own hard drives in consumer DiskStation models — which is exactly what it said it wouldn't do in 2021.

Then there's the issue with pricing; in broad strokes, Synology's drives are considerably costlier than their immediate rivals. To give you some context, Seagate's terrific 24TB Exos X24 drive is down to $479 right now, and while Synology doesn't have a 24TB drive, the 20TB HAT5310 retails for $719, a premium of 34% while providing less storage.

According to German news outlet Heise, notable progress has been made regarding the counterfeit Seagate hard drive case. Just like something out of an action movie, security teams from Seagate's Singapore and Malaysian offices, in conjunction with local Malaysian authorities, conducted a raid on a warehouse in May that was engaged in cooking up counterfeit Seagate hard drives, situated outside Kuala Lumpur.

During the raid, authorities reportedly uncovered approximately 700 counterfeit Seagate hard drives, with SMART values that had been reset to facilitate their sale as new. The confiscated batch included several models from Seagate's extensive hard drive range, with capacities reaching up to 18TB. However, Seagate-branded drives were not the only items involved, as authorities also discovered drives from Kioxia and Western Digital.

Seagate suspects that the used hard drives originated from China during the Chia boom. Following the cryptocurrency's downfall, numerous miners sold these used drives to workshops where many were illicitly repurposed to appear new. This bust may represent only the tip of the iceberg, as Heise estimates that at least one million of these Chia drives are circulating, although the exact number that have been recycled remains uncertain.

The clandestine workshop, likely one of many establishments in operation, reportedly employed six workers. Their responsibilities included resetting the hard drives' SMART values, cleaning, relabeling, and repackaging them for distribution and sale via local e-commerce platforms. Occasionally, it's said that workers would upgrade the hard drives to enhance their market value, such as converting a Barracuda into an IronWolf or SkyHawk model.

The modus operandi encompassed all activities from priming the counterfeit hard drives to their sale. In fact, this method led to the apprehension of the suspects. The perpetrators were reportedly marketing these counterfeit hard drives on prominent platforms such as Shopee and Lazada at exceptionally low prices. According to the source, an unidentified Malaysian sales manager flagged the hard drives and subsequently alerted Seagate's security department, which purchased one of the drives and confirmed its fraudulent nature. Seagate collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to trace the goods back to the warehouse, resulting in a subsequent raid. After all, you can't just go kicking in doors on these types of unlawful activities, since criminal syndicates often oversee these scams. It's not something that an average Joe is doing inside a garage or in the backyard at scale.

Hello @RogerStocker,
Thanks for your candid comment! We know that many users would like more flexibility with HDDs. We are currently in discussions with manufacturers to ensure that third-party hard drives will be officially supported again in the future. However, this is a process that won’t be completed overnight.
We will keep you updated – thank you for your patience! 💡