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It can then see when you need further memory for more current concerns and then free up the memory if needed. Fear not, this is because of the way Synology have geared their OS to be as smooth as possible and DSM will keep old information in memory, for as long as possible, for faster access if it’s needed again in the near future. Like most modern operating systems, Synology Disk Station Manager (DSM 6.2 with DSM 7.0 soon in beta) will maximize memory performance so the amount of “free memory” may seem unusually small. If you’ve been using the NAS for a while, you can check your memory usage using the Resource Monitor found next to all your other applications. Crucial RAM is remarkably cheap these days and if you’re buying a Synology NAS model that can be upgraded, the user will almost certainly grow to benefit from the RAM.
#I have 4 slots for ram with 2 1gb installed, should i add 2 more or replace with 2gb s upgrade#
If you have bought or are considering buying a new Synology NAS and it has an accessible RAM slot (such as at the base of the device in the DS1819+ or tucked into the side of the HDD bays as found in the DS918+) slot then it is incredibly easy to buy a DDR3 or DDR4 memory module and upgrade the RAM during the initialization of the NAS. Let’s start with the latter, do you need to upgrade RAM?ĭo you Need to Upgrade the Memory on your Synology NAS?
#I have 4 slots for ram with 2 1gb installed, should i add 2 more or replace with 2gb s how to#
Today’s post will cover my thoughts on the usefulness of upgrading the factory-installed RAM, how to determine if a RAM upgrade is needed at all and exactly how to do this. One potential benefit that’s highlighted to improve performance considerably multiple users is to upgrade the RAM (Random Access Memory) in the Synology NAS drive.
This is changing a bit in 2019/2020 with the newer Synology drives featuring improved hardware choices, but still, for many, it seems a little underwhelming. Generally speaking, Synology NAS has a long-standing reputation for being underpowered when compared to brands like QNAP and Asustor, at least out of the box, choosing to focus on their award-winning DSM software. The latest 2020 Generation of Synology NAS (the DS920+, DS420+, DS720+ and DS220+), much like the older gen devices, all arrive with the ability to upgrade the memory to 8GB, but some users like to push this limitation, using unofficial memory from brands like crucial or Kingston, installing bigger and faster memory. If you have purchased a new NAS Drive in the last few months, then chances are that you would use it to the best if it’s abilities increasing the memory to the maximum in order to run more apps and allow more users to access the device at any time. Everything you need to know about Upgrading Synology NAS Memory