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Is it wise to buy DS-220+ in 2023? - Enquiries - 01-24-2023
Long time QNAP user. TS-659 Pro and TS-231 that QNAP just made EOL so no updates. Consolidating to 2 bay with big drives. TS-220+ is 3 years old. What is Synology's track record for making still good NAS devices EOL?
RE: Is it wise to buy DS-220+ in 2023? - ed - 01-27-2023
The DS-220+ is a solid choice for a 2-bay NAS, and it may still be a good option in 2023. Synology generally has a good track record for supporting their devices for several years, so it is unlikely that the DS-220+ will be EOL (end-of-life) in the near future. Usually supports and updates are available for 10 years since release.
That being said, it's important to consider the long-term support and updates for the device. As a QNAP user, you may also want to consider QNAP's newer 2-bay NAS models to compare the features, performance and support.
It's also worth noting that while the DS-220+ is a 3-year-old device, it is still considered a current model and is still being sold by Synology. However, it's always a good idea to check the Synology's official website to see if there are any newer models or updates available.