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The manual included is pretty detailed and although it is certainly something that most users would only lightly read through (favouring online links that can be followed via the same web browser they are communicating with there NAS with) it is still a nice extra for the Japanese market

#Synology drive support software

The Synology DSM software guidebook that is nestled at the top is something I have never seen before in EU/US releases and might even be something I wish we DID have. Opening up the retail box shows us neatly packed content.

As mentioned, the DS920+ retail box is dripping in that Synology style and that is always pleasantly surprising. It is easy to see why businesses might justify switching to plain packaging, as the previous need to jump out from the shelf in the eyes of the consumer is no longer a factor.

I have always been a fan of any brand (not just in NAS) that goes the extra mile to make reactive retail packaging in an almost exclusively e-shop industry. That said, the majority of the rest of the packaging is very similar to other Synology Diskstation NAS drives, right the way down to the logo branded handle on the DS920+ retail kit. Here is how it compares with the DS918+ retail packaging:

The retail packaging of the new Synology DS920+ is what you might have expected from a company that makes tech products that are largely all internet purchased – brown box packaging and a clean, detailed label on the outside that denotes the model inside, the abilities of the device, hardware specifications and it drips of that Synology branding! As this is the Japanese release, there are more localized details (that big ‘first-time setup’ sticker on the front, as well as information about answering common questions and guides). Read our reviews of the other new-generation Synology NAS Drive Fire me a message if you have specific questions Do bear in mind that although 959% of what you see in the review today is going to be globally equal, there may be the tiniest of changes between regions. Some details are more obvious (such the local language retail labelling and region mains power connector, others are less familiar to new buyers (such as the remarkably detailed and pictorial Japanese instructional manual, something I have never seen in European/US provided NAS from Synology).

#Synology drive support upgrade

There is no denying that it is one of the best NAS drives they have put out for a while, but the main questions to answer in today’s review are, is this a better choice of the DS918+ NAS that came before it (and perhaps might be a pinch cheaper now) and if you are a current owner of the DS918+, is the DS920+ enough of an upgrade to warrant trading up? Let’s take a look at the hardware and find out.ĭisclaimer – This review features a Synology DS920+ NAS unit that has been purchased from Japan and therefore may differ from a retail unit purchased in your region at release. As mentioned previously, this new NAS is in someway a good jump forward in hardware abilities, and a smaller step in others. Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, worldwide logistics and most of all, the huge assistance of ‘ Takeo from Tokyo‘ – find this hero on Reddit here) I can bring you the hardware review (software review coming soon) of the brand new expandable 4-Bay from Synology and their 2020 series. Which brings me to today’s review of the Synology DS920+ NAS, which is currently on very limited sale in Japan.

#Synology drive support full

The full release date of the Synology DS920+ NAS is still to be confirmed in Europe and the US, however, you can still find it listed for sale in some regions of the world. During this time, the unit that seemed to get the most mention, was the DS920+, a follow up to the remarkably popular DS918+ (possibly one of the most popular diskstation NAS they have ever put out) and one that provides a fantastic balance of hardware on day 1, upgradability down the line and excellent access to the award-winning Diskstation Manager (DSM) software platform.

#Synology drive support series

When the new Synology Diskstation series was revealed a few weeks ago, I think it was safe to say that it got peoples attention! The previous 18+ series of NAS had been around since September 2017 and many users were starting to get worried about choosing the older generation or holding out for a brand new announcement of something bigger and better to come. The Synology DS920+ 4-Bay NAS Drive Hardware Review