How to change RAID type on Synology NAS

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If you’re planning to add more drives to your Synology NAS or simply wish to change the RAID configuration, it’s an easy process that takes but a few moments in DiskStation Manager. While there are a few restrictions on changing RAID levels, it’s possible to move from RAID 1 to RAID 6, SHR-1 to SHR-2, and more.

How to change RAID on Synology NAS

Before we begin changing theRAIDlevel, it’s worth noting a few important considerations and restrictions. It’s easier to increase the level of RAID (for instance, move from RAID 1 to RAID 2). It’s vital the storage pool status is “Healthy” and (if adding drives) that they are larger or equal to the smallest drive in the pool.

You can change the RAID type on a Synology NAS, but this is limited to just a few levels.

Making the switch is pretty straightforward onDSM 7.0. I’d recommend using Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) if you’re not familiar with choosing thebest RAID on Synology NAS.

Your storage pool will then switch to the new RAID type and initialize thebest and most reliable hard drives for a Synology NAS.

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This range of official SSDs from Synology is perfect for the company’s NAS enclosures. If you want lower power draw, less noise, and better reliability than hard drives, look no further than the Synology SAT5200.

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Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.