Synology does not produce its own hard drives but instead partners with Toshiba and Seagate for certified drives, omitting Western Digital. This strategy allows for firmware updates to enhance drive health monitoring in NAS devices. However, the limitations on certified drives may anger pro-sumers who prefer to select their own. While non-certified drives can operate with Synology systems for basic storage, serious users likely value the supported and secure experience that certified drives offer. Synology's direction hints at a more integrated ecosystem but poses questions about flexibility for home and small business users.
Synology does not manufacture its own hard drives but instead certifies and rebrands drives from Toshiba and Seagate, excluding Western Digital from its offerings.
Using Synology-certified drives ensures a more secure storage experience due to enhanced firmware support and checks for drive health, offering advantage over non-certified drives.
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