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Is the Synology BST170-8T still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Synology BST170-8T until 31 January 2029 or later.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

31 January 2029 or later

811 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Synology BST170-8T (NAS)
Basis
Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.
As written
Security Update End Date: 31 Jan 2029
Source
Synology Software Life Cycle Policy (Worldwide)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

Questions

Is the Synology BST170-8T still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Synology BST170-8T until 31 January 2029 or later.

What does end of life mean for the Synology BST170-8T?

After its end of life, the Synology BST170-8T receives no more security fixes from Synology. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: Synology Software Life Cycle Policy. Each date is shown exactly as published.

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