What RAM does Synology use?

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Compatible Synology DiskStations (2017 and newer)

Model	Incl. RAM	Synology RAM
Synology DS3018xs	1x 8GB DDR4	D4ECSO-2666-16G
Synology DS1517+	2 or 8GB DDR3L	RAM1600DDR3L-4GBx2 of RAM1600DDR3L-8GBx2
Synology DS1817	1x 4GB DDR3L	RAM1600DDR3-4G
Synology DS1817+	2 or 8GB DDR3L	RAM1600DDR3L-4GBx2 or RAM1600DDR3L-8GBx2

Can you use any RAM in Synology?

Synology makes its own RAM module, but it is six times costlier than a similar module from another manufacturer. As such, there’s no reason to pick up Synology’s RAM module. You can install any memory module in your NAS, and it will work just fine.

Can I add more RAM to my Synology NAS?

Details. The overall Synology server performance—such as data transmission speed and system response under multi-tasking applications—can be enhanced by adding more memory capacity. Please follow the instructions below for details on memory capacity upgrades.

Which Synology NAS can upgrade RAM?

The latest 2020 Generation of Synology NAS (the DS920+, DS420+, DS720+ and DS220+), much like the older gen devices, all arrive with the ability to upgrade the memory to 8GB, but some users like to push this limitation, using unofficial memory from brands like crucial or Kingston, installing bigger and faster memory.

How much RAM should a NAS have?

All NAS devices arrive with a portion of memory includes, typically in the form of Gigabytes, and generally around 1-4GB to compliment the CPU and ensure smooth running for general use.

How much RAM does my Synology NAS have?

Synology NAS comes preinstalled with 2 GB or 4 GB of memory, depending on the model you’ve bought. Depending on the applications you want to run on your Synology NAS, you may need more memory.

Does Synology use RAM as cache?

NAS caching in RAM Frequently requested data blocks are stored in the RAM of the Synology DSM itself, as we have seen many times in synthetic direct file access tests. The RAM caching mechanism is best observed on disk random reads.

Is Synology RAM upgrade worth it?

Synology DS918+ RAM- Is it worth it? Upgrading the memory capacity of your Synology NAS/IP SAN to form a dual-channel or multi-channel memory configuration can enhance overall system performance, including data transmission speed and the system response time when running multitasking applications.

Does RAM matter in NAS?

The memory, or RAM as it’s more commonly known, is the part of the NAS that is dedicated to handling random and incidental instances of data use. In real terms that means that it is the part of the computer that dictates how many programs or tasks or actions can be handled at any given time by the NAS system.

Does RAM speed matter for NAS?

As Knowley said, no. RAM speed isn’t important.

How do I check my Synology RAM?

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Download and install Synology Assistant (available at Download Center).
Launch Synology Assistant and click the upper-right. icon.
Tick the Memory Test checkbox and click OK.
Select the Synology NAS to run the memory test.
Follow the wizard to complete the process.

How much RAM does the Synology ds1517+ and ds1817+ have?

The Synology DS1517+ and DS1817+ camee with either 2GB (1x 2GB module) or 8GB (2x 4GB modules) of RAM preinstalled. Users often replace the preinstalled RAM with 16GB RAM Kit:

What type of RAM does ds1511+ support?

Synology DiskStation DS1511+ supports 800Mhz (PC2-6400) 200Pin SODIMM modules that are typically used in laptops. Two examples of RAM modules that can be used in this storage device are These NASes use the same type of RAM with one difference:

Why is my Synology DiskStation ds151x+ not serving all my data?

If you are using your DS151x+ NAS in office settings where multiple computers are connected to your NAS, there is a chance it will not have enough power to serve all data requests. Synology DiskStation DS1511+ has 1GB of RAM preinstalled, and total RAM can be expanded up to 3GB.

Does ds1511+ support 800MHz SODIMM?