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DS723+ , (1) USB Port, need 2 for UPS and Drive - ztal09 - 07-17-2023
Debating between the DS220+, and the DS723+. The DS723+ only has (1) USB port, and I want to have a UPS connected to it, for automated power down, as well as a USB External Hard Drive, for backups. It appears the DS220+ “has” 2 USB ports, whereas the DS723+ only has 1 USB port. I’d prefer to use the DS723+, and thought “maybe” I could use a USB Hub, which would allow me to connect a USB hard drive , as well as the UPS cable from my APC Smart UPS. Any thoughts on this, i.e., possible to use a USB Hub, to give me more than “1” USB connection on the DS723+ … ? Thanks in advance for your help!
RE: DS723+ , (1) USB Port, need 2 for UPS and Drive - ed - 07-21-2023
Yes, you will need one of those USB splitters https://amzn.to/44AT5SW
This will allow connecting UPS and backup drive.
RE: DS723+ , (1) USB Port, need 2 for UPS and Drive - ztal09 - 07-22-2023
Ed - Thank you , I figured a simple USB splitter would work, but just wasn't sure it would work on a Synology NAS. --- Thanks for the reply!