Failing HDD on Synology DS1520+

[Enquiries]

Hello I am using a DS1520+ with 5x16TB HDD installed in SHR2. Now 1 HDD is defective under warranty and it will take between 3 and 8 weeks before I have the HDD back. Is it ok to continue using the system during this time (saving and removing data). The system is used for active backup for bisness and Plex server. There is very little information about this on youtube for home users. And a 16TB HDD (260 euros) is expensive to have on the shelf and do nothing with it.

Thanks in advance for everything I was able to learn from you to correctly start and set up my nas. your youtube channel is really valuable

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Yes, you can use the NAS as usual. With SHR2, two drives can fail and you will still be able to use your NAS.
But always have a backup in case of fire, flood, burglars etc.