Hybrid Share

Synology Hybrid Share is a hybrid cloud solution combining the performance of Synology NAS with the scalability of C2 Storage. Mount your cloud storage on a Synology NAS for local and low-latency access to the remote data stored on the cloud.

To get started with Hybrid Share, go to DSM Control Panel > Shared Folder and set up your Hybrid Share folder.

Requirements and Limitations

You need a Synology Account with access to C2 Storage and a compatible Synology NAS meeting the following requirements:

• DSM version: 7.0.1 or above
• Network: External network access
• Software feature: Btrfs file system
• Hardware feature: 2 GB memory

Key Terms

The following terms can help you understand how this solution works:

• Hybrid Share is an inbuilt package in DSM 7.0 and above versions. This package uses local caching technology to optimize the access latency of data on the cloud.
• Hybrid Share Folder is a designated space for you to store files and folders on C2 Storage. You can mount this folder on one or multiple Synology NAS devices as a type of shared folder. This allows you to access and store data on C2 Storage.
• C2 Storage is designed to offer an integrated and cost-effective cloud storage solution for Synology NAS users. For more information, visit this page.
• Local Cache is space reserved on the Btrfs volume where a Hybrid Share folder is mounted. Frequently accessed cloud data and data not yet uploaded to the Hybrid Share folder on C2 Storage are temporarily stored here.