07-03-2024, 09:21 AM
It's a great question!
Yes, it is technically possible to use the PCIe x1 slot (meant for M.2 SSDs) on the Synology DS920+ for a 2.5GbE or 10GbE NIC, but there are significant caveats:
Case Modification: You would need to cut the case, as you mentioned.
Driver Support: Synology DSM doesn't natively include drivers for these NICs. You'd need to find and install compatible drivers manually, which can be challenging and might not be supported officially by Synology.
So, while it's feasible, it's a complex and unofficial modification.
Yes, it is technically possible to use the PCIe x1 slot (meant for M.2 SSDs) on the Synology DS920+ for a 2.5GbE or 10GbE NIC, but there are significant caveats:
Case Modification: You would need to cut the case, as you mentioned.
Driver Support: Synology DSM doesn't natively include drivers for these NICs. You'd need to find and install compatible drivers manually, which can be challenging and might not be supported officially by Synology.
So, while it's feasible, it's a complex and unofficial modification.