Is it possible to use SSD caching on this model, how would that work? I was planning 8x4TB drives in Raid 10, but I can do with less storage space.
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Yes, SSD caching is available on the 1813+. I have not used it, but a writeup on it is here: http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/synology_diskstation_ds1813,4.html From the above article, it looks like you need to sacrifice two of the bays for the SSDs, and they need to be of the same size, as they are set up in a RAID0 configuration. You can also only assign the cache to a single volume. So, if your NAS has multiple volumes, each needs its own cache. Also, in looking at the overall conclusions, it seems as if the author(s) didn't see a lot of appreciable improvement. That may have changed over time, or with the update to a new version of the DSM (5 is out now and they were testing with 4.3). With DSM 5.0, it looks as if the cache is also R/W, whereas it was RO when the article was written.
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I am far from an expert on such things and do not know what you are trying to accomplish. Several things you should think about. This is an older 3GB/sec drive not the newer 6GB/sec drive. It takes 4 hard drives to do RAID 10. Does your motherboard support RAID 10? Does your mother board support 6GB/sec drives? The reason to use RAID 10 is speed and redundancy. If your motherboard supports 6GB/sec drives, these drives would not be your best choice. These drives are listed for RAID 0 & 1. I would guess that they should work fine in RAID 10. I use two in RAID 0 with no problems and have had two 320GB blue drives in RAID 0 for several years.
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Hi. I don't know, since I mounted a main disk 240 Gb Corsair Force SSD and let a 750 Gb WD Caviar Black for storage I did not looked again in WD offers. This is crap and if it is discontinued much better for all the people who will not waist money for nothing. I let is for storage but disconeccted. I only connet it and save something there from time to time. Regards
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The results would be the same. But, the caching SSD implementation would be easier. Just connect the caching SSD to your computer, install the caching software and your set to go. The caching software automatically populates the caching SSD with the most used programs. Your hard drive remains untouched. If there would be a failure of the caching SSD, your hard drive remains intact. I hope this helps.
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I am using a Hitachi Deskstar 3.5-Inch 3TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gbps 64MB Cache Internal Hard Drive I also ordered from amazon. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use an SSD.
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Is a great ssd by lacie, i have one for year and is very fast drive. No problem with my ssd!
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Steffan is correct. Look up overprovisioning in google. Sandisk and Intel does this for you while companies like Samsung expect you to just partition the drive smaller or use their tool to shrink the drive if you install it using the Max size. You need to over provision an ssd for it to work properly, but some companies want you to see that 256GB on the box and think "Well, that is bigger than 240GB, Ill get the bigger one"
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I believe you can only do a software RAID 0 or 1, but this card is really NOT meant for that! It is the best way to give your ssd a sata 6.0 connection on an older motherboard. Also, you only want to connect ONE ssd to this card to get the maximum speed!
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I'm not an expert on the program, but i use 2 seperate HDD's with it and it caches/works for both of them at the same time if that's what you mean. If you're asking if there is a way so it only works for the 2 HDDs and not the SSD's, I'm not sure.
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Thanks..! That makes sense...And thanks for the tip on the 'egg-selent' SSD drive! -- got it...
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Yep, works great... we use the SSD for the OS and installed programs. Then use a 1TB drive for data. Very fast boot times with this configuration.
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I bought a.256 SSD for my op system and start up.programs and used my HDD with another to.store music pics.etc....works.really well
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I've cloned ssd's with it. Can't remember if used for 7.2k or 10k drives sorry.
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That depends on the model you get. Some model editions have the hybrid with the SSD cache. For the models with the SSD, it is a hybrid and not two separate drives.
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I agree with what was said already, but also want to point out that you should separate data drives from the OS drive. This is a good drive to put lots of data on, an SSD that is much smaller is ideal to put most programs and the operatingsystem on. SSD's are lightening fast and not very expensive, while this drive is fast for rotating storage, but better to minimize accesses on larger drives so they last longer, and take advantage of their massive storage capability -- evenwith an NAS setup. IMHO.
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Hi, I suggest buying a caddy to put your drives in, I assume SATA, and then you can transfer them without issue to the RAID. You can usually buy USB Caddy or enclosures for less than $20. Hope this helps.BR,Dave
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What type of drive do you have? Yo need dual raid SSD drives sata 3+ to get around those speeds.