It’s pretty straightforward to upgrade the RAM in a Synology NAS enclosure<\/a>. Most NAS models released in the last two years feature upgradeable RAM, and if you’re running into issues when multitasking on the NAS, you can always increase the memory. Here’s how to upgrade the RAM in a Synology NAS.<\/p>\n If you bought a NAS enclosure in the last three years, there’s a good chance that it is running DDR4 memory. But just to be on the safe side, head to the product page of your Synology NAS to make sure whether the model you have is using DDR4 or the older DDR3 memory. There are some models like the DiskStation DS220j<\/a> that don’t let you upgrade the RAM, so make sure you have a NAS that has a memory slot available.<\/p>\n NAS enclosures have SO-DIMM (small outline dual in-line memory module) slots, and as the name suggests these are smaller than the full-size memory slots that you normally find on desktops. Synology makes its own RAM module<\/a>, but it is six times costlier than a similar module from another manufacturer.<\/p>\n 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. My recommendation would be the Crucial 4GB SO-DIMM module<\/a>; it delivers long-term reliability and goes up to 2400MHz. It is also available in an 8GB version<\/a>.<\/p>\n You don’t need a lot of RAM in your NAS, and most enclosures don’t even utilize more than 6GB of memory. So if you are using a four-bay NAS or higher, you may want to go with an 8GB module. Otherwise, a 4GB RAM should be more than adequate. Here’s how to upgrade the RAM in your Synology NAS:<\/p>\n Once you power on the NAS, go to Control Panel -> Info Center<\/strong> to view the amount of RAM installed. The amount listed should reflect the size of the memory module you just installed.<\/p>\n Everything you need in a NAS<\/p>\n The DS220+ is the ideal home server. The 2-bay enclosure has great hardware backed by two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and the ability to hold up to 32TB of storage. It should hold your entire media library, and you can easily stream files on all devices in your home via Plex.<\/p>\n $17 at Amazon (4GB)<\/a> Crucial makes some of the best memory modules available today, and this particular DDR4 RAM module is ideal for your NAS. It goes up to 2400MHz for the 4GB version and 2666MHz for the 8GB model, and the affordability combined with long-term reliability make it a great fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n It’s pretty straightforward to upgrade the RAM in a Synology NAS enclosure. Most NAS models released in the last two years feature upgradeable RAM, and if you’re running into issues when multitasking on the NAS, you can always increase the memory. Here’s how to upgrade the RAM in a Synology NAS.<\/p>\n Products used in this guide<\/p>\n The ideal NAS: Synology DiskStation DS220+ ($299 at Amazon) How to upgrade RAM in a Synology NAS<\/p>\n If you bought a NAS enclosure in the last three years, there’s a good chance that it is running DDR4 memory. But just to be on the safe side, head to the product page of your Synology NAS to make sure whether the model you have is using DDR4 or the older DDR3 memory. There are some models like the DiskStation DS220j that don’t let you upgrade the RAM, so make sure you have a NAS that has a memory slot available.<\/p>\n NAS enclosures have SO-DIMM (small outline dual in-line memory module) slots, and as…<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":255,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Here's how to upgrade RAM in your Synology NAS - ITTeacherITFreelance.hk","description":"It's pretty straightforward to upgrade the RAM in a Synology NAS enclosure. 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