How to migrate to a new Synology NAS
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When purchasing a new Synology NAS enclosure (we`ve rounded up the best NAS if you need help choosing), you don`t have to start fresh with clean hard drives. It`s possible to migrate between enclosures using a few methods. This guide will run you through steps to take to move between Synology NAS without losing data. It`s always important to back up your data, especially before moving between server enclosures. Please back up all your data before carrying out these steps. Hard drive migration The easiest way to migrate from one Synology NAS to another is by swapping the hard drives. It`s possible to remove the drives from one NAS and simply insert them into another. The DSM OS (see our DSM 7 review) will be able to detect the migration process and commence the switch. Requirements There are a few caveats, however: Not all Synology NAS can migrate between one another. The DSM version running on the destination NAS must be the same as or newer. The destination NAS must support...