How To: Synology DS1821+ Network Attached Storage (NAS) & DSM 7.0

We recently upgraded our Synology NAS units from the DS1819+ to the new DS1821+, and the improvements are substantial. The DS1821+ features a significantly faster CPU, built-in dual M.2 SSD expansion slots, and optional 10GbE network expansion card. Read on for our full breakdown of the hardware specs, SSD caching considerations, and key features in DSM 7.0. Continue reading How To: Synology DS1821+ Network Attached Storage (NAS) & DSM 7.0

How To: Synology DS1819+ Network Attached Storage (NAS) Review & Migration

We just upgraded our Synology NAS units from Synology’s prior model, DS1817+ to their latest model, DS1819+. In my previous article, I reviewed not just the DS1817+ chassis but also the M2D17 M.2 SATA SSD expansion card. I also covered software features including downloadable Synology and third-party applications, the file system, file sharing, synchronization & backup, and security. Continue reading How To: Synology DS1819+ Network Attached Storage (NAS) Review & Migration