Synology DSM 7.3 - SHOULD YOU UPGRADE?

Synology DSM 7.3 – Should You Upgrade? https://nascompares.com/guide/synology-dsm-7-3-should-you-upgrade/
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS - Full Details on HDD and SSD Support https://nascompares.com/guide/synology-dsm-7-3-nas-full-details-on-hdd-and-ssd-support/
Synology DSM 7.3 Hard Drive and SSD Compatibility Tests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAs8Zz70se8
SYNOLOGY SUPPORT SEAGATE & WD AGAIN https://youtu.be/vnOfmHY2Nb0
Synology SUPPORT WD and Seagate HDDs again in DSM 7.3 - https://nascompares.com/news/synology-reverse-the-hard-drive-policy-in-dsm-7-3-we-win/
Backvoid's Article - https://www.blackvoid.club/dsm-7-3-81180/
Blackvoid Post about Synology Tiering - https://www.blackvoid.club/synology-tiering-storage-resource-optimization/
Synology AI Console Review (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUUUQcF_X_Q
Synology AI Console Review (article) https://nascompares.com/2025/08/13/synology-ai-console-review/
DSM 7.3 - Non-Verified HDDs Still Unsupported on RS / RackStation and NVR / DVA systems https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/1o17ztb/dsm_73_nonverified_hdds_still_unsupported_on_rs/
DSM 7.3 and ABB Missing Issue - https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/1o1axqc/dsm_73_active_backup_for_business_no_longer_there/?sort=new
Synology DSM 7.3 Release Notes - https://www.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/DSM?model=DS1821+%2B#7_3
Synology DSM 7.3 Download - https://archive.synology.com/download/Os/DSM/7.3-81180
Synology HDD Comaptibility https://kb.synology.com/en-uk/DSM/tutorial/Drive_compatibility_policies
WHY Synology Changed Support of 3rd Party Hard Drives in DSM? https://nascompares.com/guide/why-synology-changed-support-of-3rd-party-hard-drives-in-dsm/
Post - https://nascompares.com/2025/10/08/synology-dsm-7-3-nas-hdd-ssd-compatibility-in-the-plus-rs-xs-xs-sa-and-more/

Video Chapters
00:00 Should you upgrade to DSM 7.3?
00:23 What DSM 7.3 adds and removes
01:00 Why some users can’t see the update yet
01:17 Supported models and final DSM 7 update list
02:04 DSM 8 likely next major release
02:27 End of support for older systems
02:48 Four main DSM 7.3 changes
03:08 Hard drive policy, tiering, AI, encryption updates
03:30 Security patches and kernel fixes
03:48 Reddit feedback and upgrade issues
04:06 App conflicts and reinstall notes
04:23 RackStation and Plus series limitations
05:04 RS models still restricted in 7.3
05:20 Hardware transcoding concerns explained
05:49 Driver rollback details
06:11 Why old systems won’t lose transcoding
06:34 Drive support and AI coverage already detailed
06:50 Third-party SSD limits remain
07:08 DSM 7.2 to 7.3 upgrade test (DS923+)
07:47 Update process and warnings
08:29 Cache and SSD compatibility after upgrade
09:09 Encrypted storage flexibility improvements
10:19 Easier encrypted folder management
10:54 Vault options and reset protection
11:15 New apps without upgrading (Drive 4.0 Beta)
12:02 Drive 4.0 features overview
12:18 Beta program and tiering access
12:45 Apps also available on DSM 7.2
13:21 Drive 4.0 limitations and login binding
14:01 Synology Tiering explained
14:24 Multi-site vs local use clarified
15:04 Hot vs cold tier support list
16:07 Missing models and strange hot-tier choices
16:44 BlackVoid article reference
17:02 Tiering demo setup (DS425+ test)
17:39 Cold-tier app behavior differences
18:13 Active tiering test between NAS units
18:30 Folder and policy setup
18:46 File movement rules and schedules
19:12 Tiering resource impact
19:46 Integrity checks and ECC discussion
20:11 Tier plan creation and monitoring
20:32 Tier dashboard overview
20:48 Limited service integration
21:07 Restrictions on encrypted or Drive folders
21:30 Local volume usage and retention
22:12 Limited configuration and editing options
22:48 No local tiering support yet
23:14 Tiering useful but not ready
23:32 Better for large multi-site setups
23:51 Needs deeper app integration
24:10 Cloud hybrid integration options
24:32 Verdict – DSM 7.3 upgrade advice
24:50 Only upgrade if on 2025-series NAS
25:08 Older NAS should stay on DSM 7.2
25:32 Older systems keep all major features
25:51 Multi-site admins can still test via beta
26:09 No beta rollout – upgrade cautiously
26:28 Wait until 2026 for stable fixes
26:44 Security updates and kernel improvements
27:05 Final upgrade notice for legacy NAS
27:29 DSM 7.3 feels like a minor update
27:50 DSM 8 likely coming soon

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