DS925+ thoughts & recommendations

Hi all,

I am considering buying DS925+.

I know the hardware does not worth it and I am also skeptical about the drive compatibility situation, however I am deep stuck in the Synology ecosystem and really can’t get away now (and don’t won’t to).

My use case now is DS220+ using:

  • Synology Drive w/ cloud sync
  • Microsoft ActiveBackup
  • C2 backup
  • Surveillance station with 2 cameras that will expand to 5-6 recording 24/7
  • C2 surveillance
  • Occasional smb
  • Synology Photos
  • Occasionally web station
  • Would use Docker if I had more resources

I am considering upgrading to 925+ but my issue is I wanted to build 2 pools; 1 dedicated for surveillance station with 1 SkyHawk drive and 1 for the rest of the NAS, however SkyHawk is not an option in the compatibility list.

Does it worth it? Keeping a dedicated drive for surveillance? If it does, could I buy SkyHawk drive, build the pool on my DS220+, then move it to 925+? I don’t see any issues buying Synology Plus drives, since Inwas already planning on getting Ironwolf 16GB which is just 30$ cheaper.

Any input would be greatly appreciated