09-20-2024, 12:19 PM
It sounds like you're setting up a great upgrade for your DS1817+. Here are my thoughts:
Fast Storage or Caching: Adding M.2 SSDs for caching can enhance performance, especially for applications that need quick data access. If you go with NVMe SSDs, you'll get even better speeds compared to SATA, which can be a worthwhile investment.
Drive Capacity Sequence: Keep in mind that Synology only allows you to add larger drives or drives of the same capacity as what's already installed. If you want to mix different capacities, you would need to create a separate pool with additional RAID. So, I recommend starting with the 4x 8TB drives, and then you can add the 4x 4TB drives later if you choose to set up a separate pool.
Fast Storage or Caching: Adding M.2 SSDs for caching can enhance performance, especially for applications that need quick data access. If you go with NVMe SSDs, you'll get even better speeds compared to SATA, which can be a worthwhile investment.
Drive Capacity Sequence: Keep in mind that Synology only allows you to add larger drives or drives of the same capacity as what's already installed. If you want to mix different capacities, you would need to create a separate pool with additional RAID. So, I recommend starting with the 4x 8TB drives, and then you can add the 4x 4TB drives later if you choose to set up a separate pool.