Do I need ups for Synology?
Table of Contents
Do I need ups for Synology?
Data writing operations need more than just the DiskStation. You need UPS protection for your router, switches and your desktop computer, if you’re using one. If you can’t connect them to the same UPS as the DiskStation, you’ll need separate ones.
Can a Synology NAS be connect directly to PC?
If you are planning to connect your Synology NAS to your PC over USB, then no, you can not. NAS means network attached storage and is being connected to a network. Once added as a network drive, the new drive will appear in your drive list on your PC or Mac. If you want to connect your NAS directly, you can do it.
How do I connect my UPS to my NAS?
Connect the UPS device to a USB port of the Synology NAS. On the UPS tab, tick the Enable UPS support checkbox. Select when the Synology NAS should enter Safe Mode upon power failure. If you wish to shut down the UPS when the system enters Safe Mode, tick Shut down UPS when the system enters Safe Mode.
How do you sync files between Synology NAS and your computer using Synology drive client?
In Windows File Explorer, macOS Finder, Linux File Browser, you can drag files into the sync folder. The files will be synced over to your Synology NAS and connected clients. Right-click on a synced file and select Synology Drive > Get link to share the file with others.
Should I use a UPS with my NAS?
The NAS only has to be in the process of writing data to the disk at the very moment a power outage occurs; and this has potential to immediately corrupt the entire drive. So, the general consensus is to use a UPS with all NAS devices.
What UPS are compatible with Synology NAS?
UPS
| Brand | Model Number | Tested by |
|---|---|---|
| Show All —— APC CyberPower Delta EATON FT UPS INFOSEC Kehua MGE NEXT Nitram Omron Online-USV PowerShield PowerWalker Powercom Santak | Show All —— Synology Vendor Recommended | |
| APC | BK475I | Vendor Recommended |
| APC | BK500 | Synology |
| APC | BK500-RS | Vendor Recommended |
How do I turn off my Synology?
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the power button and hold it until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation.
How do I sync two Synology NAS files?
Managing Sync Tasks
- Sign in to the source Synology NAS and go to Control Panel > Shared Folder Sync > Task List.
- Click Create.
- Enter a name for the task.
- Select the shared folder or shared folders you want to sync to the destination.
- Specify the destination Synology NAS and select the sync options that suit your needs:
How do I sync two Synology NAS over the Internet?
For Cloud Station Server: Go to Settings > Sync Settings. Select the shared folder you want to synchronize, and then click Enable. For Synology Drive Admin Console: Go to Team Folder. Select the shared folder you want to synchronize, and then click Enable.