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Synology DiskStation DS925+ vs. DiskStation DS923+: Is it even an upgrade?
Synology brought a few upgrades to the DiskStation DS925+, but it also put severe limitations on what drives you can use with the NAS.
The main reason to buy Synology NAS servers is the DiskStation Manager (DSM) software, and the brand continues to do a great job delivering useful features and standout mobile clients. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)This arbitrary restriction has huge ramifications, as Synology's drives tend to cost more than their equivalent Seagate and Western Digital rivals. While the Gigabit Ethernet ports are showing their age, you can add a 10GbE networking card by shelling out an additional $100, and there are no restrictions around HDD use — you can buy any Seagate, Toshiba, and WD drive you want and slot it into the NAS.
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