I recently purchased a Synology NAS and thought I could backup the RAW file partition with the Synology Cloud Station Backup software, while leaving the Mac backing up via Time Machine to the CalDigit.

The CalDigit has two partitions - 1 for Time Machine Backups of the MacBook pro and a larger partition for storage of RAW camera files, video files and sound files. With its compact yet powerful design, advanced data protection features, private cloud capabilities, comprehensive backup solutions, and professional surveillance tools, the Synology DiskStation DS423+ is an versatile and capable storage solution for home offices and small businesses.We have a MacBook pro with an external CalDigit raid drive (RAID 5) connected via Thunderbolt 2. Synology's web-based DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system offers a host of native productivity, management, and security solutions, including Central Management System for fleet management, industry-leading security solutions, and Synology High Availability for seamless transition between clustered servers in case of failure. The DS423+ is designed for optimal performance and reliability when paired with Synology's enterprise-grade drives, which are built with data protection in mind and specifically engineered for Synology systems. Dual recording to Synology's C2 Cloud ensures continuous access to footage, even if your recording server is disabled.

Synology Surveillance Station turns the DS423+ into a powerful video management system, supporting over 8,300 IP camera models and offering centralized management, live monitoring, investigation tools, and remote playback. You can also perform full Synology system backups, protecting all data, applications, and configurations on your Synology devices. Active Backup Suite consolidates and automates backups for PCs, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more, with centralized remote administration. The DS423+ offers robust backup solutions to protect your data.

With the optional Hybrid Share service, you can reduce your on-site storage footprint by storing cold data in the cloud while keeping frequently accessed files cached locally on the DS423+ for LAN-speed access, benefiting from data center network speeds and cost savings. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links for family, friends, or clients. The versioning feature enables quick rollback of files in case of accidental deletion, mistakes, or malware.Įfficiently back up and organize your photo and video collections with DSM's photo management tools. With DSM's file syncing capabilities, you can collaborate seamlessly across different platforms and devices, accessing your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a web-based interface. The DS423+ allows you to store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Btrfs safeguards your data against corruption and allows for the reversal of unintended or malicious changes through snapshot technology, providing an additional layer of data protection. The DS423+ runs on Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which utilizes the advanced Btrfs file system.

Dual 1GbE LAN ports with link aggregation and failover support ensure reliable connectivity. Its dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots allow for lightning-fast read/write speeds of up to 226/224 MB/s, making it ideal for handling demanding workloads. With support for up to four 3.5' SATA HDDs or 2.5' SATA SSDs, the DS423+ can accommodate up to 72TB of raw storage capacity. Packed with powerful features in its compact chassis, the DS423+ serves as a central storage hub, multimedia server, and smart surveillance solution. The Synology DiskStation DS423+ is a compact yet capable 4-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device designed to conquer data chaos in home offices and small businesses.

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