PRESS RELEASE
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - 2 April 2014 - Synology® today announced the compatibility of its DiskStation & RackStation lineup with the new Seagate® Enterprise Capacity 5TB 3.5" hard drive (ST5000NM0024). Undergoing the stress and compatibility test from Synology, the above Seagate hard drive was proven to be compatible with select Synology DiskStations & RackStations from the x14, x13, x12, x11, and x10 series.
As the pressure to increase storage capacity is rising, many enterprises are in search of solutions to solve such challenge. By supporting the new Seagate Enterprise Capacity 5TB 3.5" hard drive, which is optimised for businesses with demanding data growth by featuring the highest-capacity form factor for an enterprise drive, Synology is providing growing businesses with a more flexible and affordable storage solution.
"By unceasingly expanding our compatibility list, we ensure our DiskStations and RackStations work seamlessly with the latest technology developments, giving our users the best storage options." said Greg Langford, Product Manager for Synology UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. "With support of Seagate Enterprise Capacity 5TB 3.5" hard drive, Synology NAS servers not only help enterprises tackle storage challenges, but also serve as a foundation for future demand" added Langford.
"This announcement highlights the close relationship Seagate shares with Synology, working together on ensuring our customers receive the best support for our products," commented Henk Van Den Berg, Director of Sales North and Central Europe at Seagate. "The compatibility of Synology's DiskStations & RackStations with the new Seagate Enterprise Capacity 5TB 3.5" hard drive will help businesses to store and manage effectively the volume of data they produce. It is critical that businesses select the right drive for the right application. The Seagate Enterprise Capacity hard drive is perfectly suited for demanding multi-drive environments - delivering performance and reliability due to its rotational vibrations capabilities. The combined Seagate and Synology products address challenges that many of our SMB customers face, including total cost of ownership, product lifespan, as well as performance, allowing them to cope with the ever-growing demand for storage."
Compatibility
To view the complete supported hard drive models, please visit
http://www.synology.com/en-global/support/hd
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Synology is dedicated to taking full advantage of the latest technologies to bring businesses and home users reliable and affordable ways to centralise data storage, simplify data backup, share and sync files across different platforms, and access data on-the-go. Synology aims to deliver products with forward-thinking features and the best in class customer service.
