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Synology Reverses Course: Third-Party Drives Now Allowed

10/9/2025

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Synology reversed its policy, allowing third-party drives in NAS devices via the DiskStation Manager 7.3 update.
The reversal followed user backlash over the requirement that drives be Synology-branded.
The update re-enables features for third-party drives, storage pools and health monitoring.
Synology will work with manufacturers to broaden certified options and maintain drive verification; the shift is temporary.

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Story summary

Synology reversed its policy, allowing third-party drives in NAS devices via the DiskStation Manager 7.3 update.
The reversal followed user backlash over the requirement that drives be Synology-branded.
The update re-enables features for third-party drives, storage pools and health monitoring.
Synology will work with manufacturers to broaden certified options and maintain drive verification; the shift is temporary.