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I like Synology over comparable QNAP models, mainly because Synology supports BtrFS. When I had drives fail, although I still had data loss, at least my DS3617xs was able to tell me exactly which files were affected. On my QNAP TS-1685, it only let me know which drives were failing, based on SMART data. QNAP typically has better hardware for the price, but for me, stability and resiliency is essential, and why I love Synology products. My only complaints about the Synology, specific to BtrFS, is that data loss can still occur, despite the marketing hype. Also, the DS3617xs does not support dedicated graphics cards for the virtual machines. In this regard, QNAP may be a better option for some people, depending on one's needs. I also highly, highly recommend Seagate IronWolf PRO drives. I originally had their much slower Barracuda desktop drives, and it makes a world of difference. The extra cost is worth it, and it also pays to stick with supported equipment if you have to speak with technical support. Once you have to speak with technical support, they may go a little wobbly if you're not using approved hardware.Read full review
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