01-20-2023, 11:01 AM
Using a 7200 RPM hard drive, such as the Western Digital Ultrastar Pro, in the Synology DS1522+ is technically possible, but it is not on the officially supported list.
This could potentially mean that Synology might refuse full support service in some cases. However, users have reported using 7200 RPM hard drives in their Synology NAS without issue.
Another option you can consider is using the WD Gold hard drive, which is designed for high-end enterprise use and offers a balance of performance and reliability. It also has a 7200 RPM and it's on the approved list for use in Synology NAS.
Additionally, you may want to consider using solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of traditional hard drives for increased performance, especially for Lightroom and Photoshop usage.
Regarding noise, the WD Gold and Ultrastar Pro are designed for server environments and are generally very quiet, but you can always check the noise level specifications of the hard drive you choose to ensure it meets your requirements.
It's also important to note that using a 10 GbE card will greatly enhance the performance of your NAS, allowing faster transfer speeds and better overall performance.
DS923+ has 4 bays, but it allows NVMe to be used for storage and really fast editing storage space.
This could potentially mean that Synology might refuse full support service in some cases. However, users have reported using 7200 RPM hard drives in their Synology NAS without issue.
Another option you can consider is using the WD Gold hard drive, which is designed for high-end enterprise use and offers a balance of performance and reliability. It also has a 7200 RPM and it's on the approved list for use in Synology NAS.
Additionally, you may want to consider using solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of traditional hard drives for increased performance, especially for Lightroom and Photoshop usage.
Regarding noise, the WD Gold and Ultrastar Pro are designed for server environments and are generally very quiet, but you can always check the noise level specifications of the hard drive you choose to ensure it meets your requirements.
It's also important to note that using a 10 GbE card will greatly enhance the performance of your NAS, allowing faster transfer speeds and better overall performance.
DS923+ has 4 bays, but it allows NVMe to be used for storage and really fast editing storage space.