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DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series

bySynology
in
4.7
Market Presence: Primary Storage Platforms, Network Video Recorders

Overview

Product Information on DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series

Updated 10th September 2025

What is DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series?

Synology NAS are data storage devices which connect to the network to centralize a wide variety of storage and file sharing tasks. These devices come with a full suite of built-in free software solutions, including apps for file server management, off-site replication, server syncing, VM storage, and surveillance storage. Synology NAS units are available in a range of sizes and form factors, from the desktop DS units to the all-flash rackmount FS units.

DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series Pricing

The DS/FS/HD/RS/SA units can be purchased through authorized Synology resellers and are fully owned by the end user, without subscription or licensing fees. Pricing of these units varies according to model.

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Overall experience with DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
50M - 250M USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“Professional Service With Effective Support But Sales Response Times Were Delayed”

4.0
Oct 7, 2025
Everyone we dealt with was very professional and polite. They went above and beyond to get us test equipment and extended the timeline for us to test with by many months. When they didn't have answers to our questions, they made notes and either got back to us or got us on a call with knowledgeable staff.
Manager of IT Services
50M - 250M USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“Exploring the Multifaceted Functions of the Synology Server”

3.0
Apr 3, 2025
I use Synology few years. In many ways. It's my local cloud, backup server, virtualization host and many more.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

The company is primarily geared towards aiding individuals and organizations in administering, circulating, and safeguarding their data. It is designed to be adaptable, suitable for all types of infrastructures and doesn't require a specific expertise for its usage. The overarching purpose is to cater to data management needs regardless of the volume of data and the different infrastructural contexts they operate in.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
New Taipei City , Taiwan
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Annual Revenue
500M-1B USD
Website
https://www.synology.com

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A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

User Sentiment About DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series
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Deciding Factors: DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series Vs. Market Average
Performance of DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series Across Market Features

DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series Likes & Dislikes

Like

The ease of use of the GUI interface (DSM), and all the software packages that are available and supported for things like Snapshots, VPN, and Sharing your data.

Like

Simple management, stable OS, multifunctionality.

Like

In addition to a large, stable array, the tools provided by a Synology drive are user-friendly and effective. I also like the Google backup retrieval portal, making it easy to download files.

Dislike

Sometimes our sales rep would not get back to us for weeks on end. We ended up having to setup an account on the website to create support tickets for general support and got answers back more quickly that way than through our sales rep most of the time. This was a little inconvenient as we were expecting more expedited service since we were testing for a proof of concept. that's not to say that we never got a response or that our sales rep didn't get us a few calls with an engineer, because they did, but they also had some staffing issues and re-organization that they were going through that they explained to us was causing a lot of the delays. The only complaint about the product were some technical limitations of the ShareSync product and being able to select subfolders to sync without have new folders at the same level get automatically grabbed.

Dislike

I can't find any negatives.

Dislike

My only real concern is that when a disk goes bad that I have to figure out how to replace it with the same type of disk. If the original disks work for 5 years, when one does go bad, sometimes it's a bit of a challenge to procure a new disk of the same type. I don't think you can mix & match types of disks.

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DS/FS/HD/RS/SA Series Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 295 ratings and reviews for Primary Storage Platforms market. View all 356 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.7

(295 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
30%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Professional Service With Effective Support But Sales Response Times Were Delayed

    4.0
    Oct 7, 2025
    Everyone we dealt with was very professional and polite. They went above and beyond to get us test equipment and extended the timeline for us to test with by many months. When they didn't have answers to our questions, they made notes and either got back to us or got us on a call with knowledgeable staff.
  • DIRECTOR OF IT
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Great backup solution for Google Workspace

    5.0
    Jan 8, 2026
    Synology has made it simple to back up our Google Workspace with its integrated Google backup tools. You can back up email, drive, calendars, shared drives, etc... Everything in your domain.
  • Account Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Positive Storage Features Noted Amid Initial Uncertainties With New Product Launch

    5.0
    Sep 15, 2025
    This was a quick turn around project for my customer and I worked with the rep who was there every step along the way to help answer questions and streamline getting this product for my client.
  • Director of IT
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Cost Per Seat Is Competitive, But Application Variety Remains Restricted

    5.0
    Oct 14, 2025
    Pre-sales support was focused and accurate. I was not up-sold or pushed to other products.
  • Sales Manager
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    User-Friendly Design and Support for a Scalable Business Solution

    5.0
    Oct 17, 2025
    Synology has been a great manufacturer partner to worth in order to provide my customers with the solution they need and meet their budget. I appreciate the quick response and knowledgable experience my Synology reps have provided to help me bring solutions to my customers.
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