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Q: Do I need SSD for my NAS?

2023-09-01


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A NAS does not necessarily need to use an SSD, but using an SSD can increase the read and write speeds of a NAS.
SSDs offer faster read and write speeds and higher endurance than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). If you need to use your NAS for high-speed data transfer or to work with large files, such as video and audio files or virtual machines, then using an SSD can greatly increase efficiency and speed. In addition, if your NAS supports SSD caching, you can use a portion of the SSD space as a caching area after installing the SSD to improve the performance of your NAS.
Whether you need to use SSD depends on your needs. If your NAS is primarily used for file storage and sharing, then a traditional hard disk will suffice for most needs. But if you need more speed and performance, then an SSD can be a good choice.

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