What connection does the DS213 use to the installed drives? SATA, SATA2, SATA3 or ??? Trying to figure out if I can use an SSD with it...
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From what I've read on the Synology website the DS213 supports the 2.5" SSD - MZ-7PC512B/WW and the 2.5" SSD - MZ-7PD128BW. That being said, I chose to go with two WD 4TB SATA 3 HD's until the price on the SSD's drop and sizes increase.
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SSD isn't suitable for NAS...Due to SSD haven't enough read/write lifetime...I think WD's red disk is better.you can buy it at WD Red 2TB NAS Desktop Hard Disk Drive - Intellipower SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD20EFRX
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The Synology DiskStation DS213 2-Bay NAS Server is a dual bay enclosure that features room for two SATA II 2.5 or 3.5" hard drives or SSDs for a maximum total capacity of 8TB (drives are not included). It also has 2 USB 3.0 ports.
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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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This is a USB3 HUB (it only "extends" USB3, NOT provide it)AND it has nothing to do with SATA so you will never need an SATA cable.It will plug into an existing USB3 socket OR comes with a 19 pin cable toconnect to a Mother Board socket or add-in card.PS: The product description leaves a lot to be desired.More pictures would be a big plus.
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I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is that it is is an internal SATA III interface ... hope that helps! I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is... » Read More I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is that it is is an internal SATA III interface ... hope that helps! « Show Less
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There is no problem using SSDs, although I could never get both ports to work. I had three different cards (one RMAed) on two servers and the second port would never work for me.
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PS: I meant to also add that you should scroll down to Page 7 of 17 in the Sabrent PDF manual; the pics will show how to install the SATA drive using the port on the Sabrent HD enclosure. The old saying... a picture is worth a thousand words applies!! (&lt;;
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Thanks Pete. I was considering this as I figured this was digital but I am guessing its not? Wanted to avoid the mechanics of a 3.5. I have an ssd drive in a pc I built and it screams. So this hard drive spins then I take it and is not digital as I first assumed. I see now that assumption was wrong and there is no advantage other than size. Thanks!
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You need SATA data and power connections from this SSD to your computer. Adapters from SATA to USB are available to provide USB connectivity.
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I installed a Samsung 840 1TB SATA and an Atlas 480GB MSATA in mine, myself, giving me 1.5TB of 6GB/sec SSD speed. Yes the laptop is still covered under the warranty, just not the drive(s). FYI its LIGHTNING fast, and VERY easy to install the drives, just remove the bottom (6 torx screws) and 4 screws for the SATA and 1 screw for the MSATA
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For the solid state drive I use Samsung 840 EVO 2.5 inch 250 GB.Works wonderful!
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Hey i dont know about SSD Samsung . but important is model of Connectors. I using for my 2.5" SATA III HITACHI 320GB and is working Good. if you want to use SSD , is important you check Model of Connector . you can see my HDD Sata using with this Enclosure here : http://bixnet.net/images/NBHD-SATA-Connector.jpg Ok , if you have more question About Enclosure you can make contact always . about Quality i can say is perfect . :) Have a Sweet Weekend.
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Hello, I'm Jewel with Kingston Technical Support, here to answer your question. That is not correct. The SSD like other internal drives is not operating system specific and will function in systems with SATA3 or SATA2 connections. What is operating system specific is the Acronis TruImage Cloning software included in the bundle package. New current version that is shipping is compatible with Windows 8/8.1. For any further assistance, please call us at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another available Technician will assist you.Thank you for selecting Kingston as your upgrade partner. Hello, I'm Jewel with Kingston Technical Support, here to answer your question. That is not correct. The SSD like other internal drives is not operating system specific and will function in systems with SATA3 or SATA2 connections. What is operating system specific is the Acronis TruImage Cloning software included in the bundle package. New current version that is shipping is compatible with Windows 8/8.1. For any further assistance, please call us at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another available Technician will assist you.Thank you for... » Read More Hello, I'm Jewel with Kingston Technical Support, here to answer your question. That is not correct. The SSD like other internal drives is not operating system specific and will function in systems with SATA3 or SATA2 connections. What is operating system specific is the Acronis TruImage Cloning software included in the bundle package. New current version that is shipping is compatible with Windows 8/8.1. For any further assistance, please call us at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another available Technician will assist you.Thank you for selecting Kingston as your upgrade partner. « Show Less
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This enclosure seems to have lower read/write speeds than a # of other enclosures interfaces that explicitly state they support SATA III, so my guess is it does *not* support SATA III speeds. This appears to be confirmed by Anker in their response to my review where they say it's only 'compatible with SATA III': (http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ZD7X6XFODRSW/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm) FYI, here are some speeds in MB/s, with an Intel 330 120GB SSD: Anker USB 3.0/eSATA enclosure (this enclosure): 176.4/134.2 Seagate GoFlex Slim USB 3.0 interface: 250.5/152.5 SIIG 6Gb/s SATA to USB 3.0: 257.9/149.6 Newer Technology Voyager S3: 396.1/136.4 The Anker is the slowest of the bunch. The last 3 all supposedly support SATA III, but clearly the Voyager S3 is the fastest. The SIIG has the ASMedia 1051e chipset (supposed to be very fast), so I'm not sure what, in the end, causes the S3 to have dramatically higher read speeds. Different chipset? Updated firmware?
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Yes, no problem. I personally use a standard SATA drive through, I need the capacity. Works like a charm...
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Yes, I did put an SSD in and it works! I bought it in mid 2013 and prices were pretty steep then, so I bought a SanDisk 64 GB Solid State Drive with Low Power Consumption SDSSDP-064G-G25 (on Amazon). The issue is size, it should have the right dimensions and then it just slips right in and works.
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Thanks for the info, just out of interest how fast does your laptop boot windows 7 with the ssd going at SATA II?
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Any 2.5" SATA physical hard drive will work. SSD's are a different mater. I have used a 60GB SSD SATA drive with no problems but couldn't get a 240GB SSD SATA drive to work. While SSD are very appealing -- light weight, low power consumption, and no moving parts, I don't think there is enough standardization.
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I used it as an external drive. Even if you can take the HD out, you still need a sata connecting cable ($8.66 for 2). It has a USB-3 cable which is faster than the conventional USB-2. I wonder why you would pay the price of an external drive and use it as an internal drive, which usually costs less for the same capacity. I bought a WD 4 TB internal drive as D: