Synology to require branded hard drives for future NAS models

Certified Overspending: Synology is known for its NAS appliances (network-attached storage) and other related products. While the company doesn't manufacture its own disk drives, it is now selling a "certified" line of HDDs for "maximum" reliability and compatibility. The next high-end NAS line from Synology will require the use of the company's branded hard disk drives. The manufacturer announced the change in a recent press release, stating it will increasingly rely on a proprietary ecosystem for upcoming storage products. This new requirement will affect NAS models in the Plus series launching in 2025 and beyond, Synology said. NAS appliances using Synology-branded hard drives will reportedly offer customers several benefits, including higher performance, improved reliability, and more efficient support. However, the Plus Series line of 3.5-inch HDDs are essentially standard drives sourced from established manufacturers like Toshiba and Seagate. These drives use conventional magne ... Read full article.