Synology confirms need for Synology-branded drives in newer Plus-series NAS
Firm will later add "curated drive compatibility" lists after testing.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/04/synology-confirms-need-for-synology-branded-drives-in-newer-plus-series-nas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
I can understand these requirements for business users or enterprise usage, but otherwise it is bogus.
I am already pissed with my current synology limiting me with my use of m2 ssd, that i would only buy a NAS which explicitly allows tinkering or is just a barebone without OS.