https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/synology-caves-walks-back-some-drive-restrictions-on-upcoming-nas-models/
Oct 9, 2025 - As of DSM 7.3, Synology no longer mandates validated drives in 2025 DiskStation Plus, Value, and J-series devices.
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https://winbuzzer.com/2025/04/19/synology-set-to-broaden-hard-drive-restrictions-to-2025-plus-nas-models-xcxwbn/
Apr 19, 2025 - Users of new 2025 Synology Plus NAS units may face disabled features like health reporting and dedupe if using non-Synology certified hard drives.
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