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Synology drive calculator1/17/2023 ![]() With this tool, users can choose from various options to instantly see which RAID configuration provides optimal performance as well as capacity for the disks chosen. Synology’s RAID Calculator is a simple web-based utility that lets users easily calculate the most suitable RAID type to suit their storage needs. This means that one can change disk configurations on the fly, which is made possible by creating multiple volume copies in DSM 4.3 or later. Recently, Synology released DSM 5.0 beta 2 which allows users to expand storage volumes without having to reformat. If any disks are removed from the set, the calculator will recalculate how these changes alter the capacity and performance of each RAID type, allowing users to easily choose between different disk configurations. The RAID calculator will automatically determine the number of hard disks needed for a particular RAID type. The raid calculator is a Web application allowing users to select between different RAID types when building a RAID set with their NAS device. Synology manufactures network-attached storage devices running Synology DiskStation Manager, an operating system based on the Linux kernel. This option is available from the DiskStation Manager (DSM) web interface under ‘Storage’. The RAID will be degraded, which means it will still function but one disk is down so you won’t be able to add any files or remove any files from this NAS until the RAID has been repaired. What happens if a disk fails in the Synology Diskstation? All it takes is one disk to fail and you lose your important data. ![]() If you only have one copy of all your files then backing up that single set is a lot more important than it would otherwise be if you had multiple copies. This setup works well because I always have multiple copies of my files, which was also one of the main advantages of using RAID in the first place – redundancy. ![]() The application suite is improved regularly by Synology, so the best way to see what your system could do for you would be to take a look at their website from time to time. For example, I manage my home music library with Plex Media Server running on one of my units because it has an iTunes-compatible interface and lets me stream my music to any device with a web browser. These applications can be accessed by connecting to your Diskstation from other computers on your local area network, or through the Internet if you wish using Synology’s QuickConnect. They also include their operating system and software suite, which allows them to be used as network servers for all sorts of applications. Synology’s Disktations are powerful machines designed to do much more than store and share files. The Synology Diskstation is a computer appliance that provides file sharing and centralized data storage. Most people have heard about a NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit, but not everyone knows what it is. ![]()
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