The Synology DiskStation DS923+ is better suited for users who require fast, local access to their data and want more control over their storage infrastructure. Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive is ideal for organizations needing to archive large amounts of data for long-term retention with minimal access requirements, prioritizing cost savings and compliance.
| Attribute | Synology DiskStation DS923+ | Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | Maximum internal storage capacity of 72TB, using four 18TB drives. Supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. | Virtually unlimited scalability |
| Data Transfer Speed | Sequential read/write speeds up to 625/559 MB/s. With a 10GbE upgrade, it can reach speeds of 1,000MB/s+. 1.16GB/s read and 941MB/s write in SMB, and 1.15GB/s read and 614MB/s write in iSCSI. | Retrieval times range from 12-48 hours. There are two retrieval options: Standard (12 hours) and Bulk (48 hours) |
| Data Redundancy Options | Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. Btrfs file system safeguards data integrity through metadata mirroring and file self-healing. | Designed for 99.999999999% (11 nines) of data durability. Data is redundantly stored across multiple, physically separated AWS Availability Zones |
| Scalability | Expandable up to 152TB with Synology DX517 expansion unit (additional 80TB). RAM is expandable up to 32 GB. | Offers virtually unlimited scalability |
| Initial Cost | Around $599 (diskless). | S3 Glacier Deep Archive does not require regular S3 storage. You can upload data directly |
| Operating Cost | Additional costs include hard drives, RAM upgrades, and expansion units. | The storage cost is roughly $0.00099 per GB per month |
| Accessibility | Centralized storage with easy accessibility. Supports Synology Drive for remote access and file sharing. | Data retrieval can take 12-48 hours |
| Data Security Features | File self-healing, snapshot replication, comprehensive backup solutions, and two-factor authentication. | Offers integration with Amazon CloudTrail for logging, monitoring, and retaining storage API call activities for auditing. Supports three different forms of encryption. You can use S3 Object Lock for WORM (Write Once Read Many) protection |
| Integration with Existing Systems | Integrates with existing operating systems and applications. Connects with Windows AD/LDAP servers. | It easily integrates with other AWS services |
| Ease of Use | Runs on Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which has a user-friendly interface. Easy setup with a quick start guide and the DSM setup wizard. | S3 Glacier Deep Archive is a cost-effective and easy-to-manage alternative to tape storage |
| Long-Term Archival Capabilities | Supports various backup solutions, including Active Backup Suite and Hyper Backup, for long-term data retention. | It is designed for data retained for 7-10 years or longer. There is a minimum storage duration of 180 days |
| Compliance Certifications | Not available | It helps organizations archive data in compliance with legal requirements and corporate guidelines |
| Price | $599 (diskless) | Not available |
| Ratings | Not available | overall: Not available, performance: Not available |