Synology NAS User's Guide
Based on DSM 6.1
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Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
NTP Service
Click the
NTP Service
tab to have your Synology NAS serve as a network time server to synchronize time
between different network devices and the Synology NAS over network.
Note:
The NTP service is required for Surveillance Station and Synology High Availability. Therefore, if you have
Surveillance Station installed and run on your Synology NAS, the service cannot be disabled while the package is
running.
Use Energy Saving Features
Go to
Control Panel
>
Hardware & Power
to manage the following energy saving features provided by DSM.
For more detailed instructions, please see
DSM Help
.
General
Click the
General
tab to enable power recovery, Wake on LAN (WOL)
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and Memory Compression. You can also
modify beep control and fan speed mode here.
Power Schedule
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Click the
Power Schedule
tab to start up or shut down automatically at a specified time.
HDD Hibernation
Click the
HDD Hibernation
tab to manage disk hibernation for all internal or external disks on your Synology
NAS.
When a disk enters HDD hibernation mode, it will stop spinning and become inactive, which not only saves
energy but also extends the disk's lifespan.
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Supported on specific models only.
