DS1513+ died, looking to the 1522+

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My Synology 1513+ is displaying the flashing blue light of death. I have tried everything I see online to reboot it with no luck. My friend had the same thing happen to his 1513+ about the same time, coincidently Synology did a DSM update so I wonder. Anyway, it is an old device and I gotten many years of good service from it. Also, my main backup is the DS1821+ and I was using the DS1513+ for deep backup. The DS1513+ has five 10TB WD100EFAX drives in it which I would like to redeploy and wonder if they would work in the DS1522+? I know that the recommended drive is the newer WD101EFBX but would rather not waste my existing drives. The drives are only 4 years old and were working fine.

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Thank you for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear about your DS1513+. It sounds like you've gotten great use out of it, and I appreciate your thoughtful planning for the replacement. Let’s address your questions:

1. Compatibility of WD100EFAX Drives with DS1522+
Yes, your 10TB WD100EFAX drives should work in the Synology DS1522+. While Synology lists the newer WD101EFBX as the recommended drive, the WD100EFAX is fully compatible for use in RAID setups on the DS1522+.

However, there are a few considerations:

DSM Update and Drive Support: Synology’s updates have introduced stricter drive compatibility warnings for some non-listed drives, but this generally doesn’t impact functionality. You might see a warning in DSM, but your drives will still work fine.
Drive Health Check: Since your drives are 4 years old, run a full SMART test and check for signs of wear or impending failure before redeploying them.
2. Transitioning Your Drives to the DS1522+
To migrate your drives:

Backup First: Even though you have a DS1821+ as your main backup, double-check that all critical data is safe.
Insert Drives into the DS1522+: Install the WD100EFAX drives in the same order they were in the DS1513+.
Migration Wizard: During the initial boot, DSM should detect the existing RAID array and prompt you to migrate. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Update DSM and Recheck Settings: Once the migration completes, ensure all apps, shared folders, and user settings are intact.
3. Alternative Options
If you decide not to redeploy your WD100EFAX drives, consider using them as external backups via a USB enclosure. This would keep your DS1522+ running with newer drives while still utilizing your older disks for deep backup.

Final Thoughts
The DS1522+ is an excellent upgrade and will handle your WD100EFAX drives without issue. With its enhanced features and performance, it’s a great replacement for the DS1513+.


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