Synology

In this article, we’re going to take a look at how to configure SSD Cache on a Synology NAS, and when you should, and shouldn’t use it. The overall performance of a Synology NAS can greatly be enhanced by implementing SSD caching, but it’s important to understand how it works before implementing it.  Understanding SSD Cache on a Synology NAS SSD caching is ultimately the process of using a smaller, faster SSD drive (preferably NVMe) to cache or store frequently accessed data from larger primary storage, such as HDDs. In general, it works by temporarily storing frequently accessed data from...

In this article, we’re going to look at SHR vs. SHR2 for Synology NAS devices. When you’re configuring a new Synology NAS, the first step is determining which RAID type you’d like to use. Two of the most common options are SHR and SHR2. We’ll compare them, in-depth below to determine the best RAID type you can use. Introduction to SHR and SHR2 When you’re configuring a new Synology NAS, two great options are SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID) and SHR2. The option that you select will determine the type of RAID configuration you’ll use on your device, and while you...