03-22-2024, 01:48 PM
When it comes to external USB drives for your Synology DS223j, it's essential to understand that compatibility issues are less of a concern compared to internal drives. Unlike internal HDDs or SSDs, external USB drives connect via a standard USB interface, meaning they're generally compatible with Synology NAS units and other devices that support USB storage.
The compatibility list provided by Synology typically focuses on internal drives that are directly installed within the NAS enclosure. However, when using external USB drives, the primary concern is the USB standard and the filesystem applied at the time of formatting.
Most modern external USB drives conform to widely accepted USB standards, ensuring compatibility with Synology NAS units. Additionally, the filesystem used on the drive (such as NTFS, exFAT, or ext4) will be applied during the formatting process, which can be done directly through the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) interface.
Therefore, when selecting an external USB drive for backup purposes, you have more flexibility in your choice, as long as the drive adheres to standard USB protocols and uses a filesystem compatible with Synology NAS devices.
The compatibility list provided by Synology typically focuses on internal drives that are directly installed within the NAS enclosure. However, when using external USB drives, the primary concern is the USB standard and the filesystem applied at the time of formatting.
Most modern external USB drives conform to widely accepted USB standards, ensuring compatibility with Synology NAS units. Additionally, the filesystem used on the drive (such as NTFS, exFAT, or ext4) will be applied during the formatting process, which can be done directly through the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) interface.
Therefore, when selecting an external USB drive for backup purposes, you have more flexibility in your choice, as long as the drive adheres to standard USB protocols and uses a filesystem compatible with Synology NAS devices.