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Synology Diskstation DS215+ NAS Review

Specifications

Taken from Synology’s website … https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/DS215+#spec

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Features

Robust NAS, unparalleled productivity

DS215+ is an all-in-one 2-bay NAS server offering high performance, energy efficiency, and complete business features in a network attached storage solution. Designed for multitasking applications, DS215+ helps small and medium businesses centralize backup, protect critical assets, and share files quickly and efficiently.

 

Dual-core CPU brings high performance

With dual-core CPU and Link Aggregation enabled, DS215+ delivers superior performance over 209 MB/s reading and 139 MB/s writing speed under RAID1 configuration in a Windows® environment1, while the 1GB RAM significantly increases DS215+’s multitasking power.

 

Hardware encryption engine enhances encrypted files transfer speeds

DS215+ is equipped with an encryption engine which offloads the encryption calculation tasks from the main CPU. Thus, the CPU is free for other important tasks, producing a considerable increase in throughput. DS215+ delivers encrypted data transmission speeds twice as fast as its predecessor - delivering an average of over 145 MB/s reading and 71 MB/s writing.

 

Dual LAN with failover and Link Aggregation support

Equipped with two Gigabit LAN ports featuring failover and Link Aggregation support, DS215+ ensures continual network service in case one LAN connection fails, and enhances connection speeds beyond the limits of a single cable or port. By supporting Adaptive Load Balancing, DS215+ allows you to benefit from failover and load balancing without a pricey switch. Active-standby, 802.3ad dynamic, and Balanced XOR are supported as well.

 

USB 3.0 and eSATA ensure speedy transfers to external storage

DS215+ boasts USB 3.0 and eSATA ports to connect to various kinds of external storage devices, while ensuring fast and efficient file transfer speeds. USB 3.0 support offers transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps (about 10 times faster than USB 2.0), taking less time to transfer data to external hard drives and reducing power consumption.

 

Easy hard drive installation and hot-swappable support

For friendly and effortless hard drive installation, DS215+ features screwless drive bay design and hot-swappable support, allowing users to install 3.5″ hard drives without a screwdriver. Installing and replacing drives is easier than ever.

 

Award winning OS – DiskStation Manager

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every DiskStation and RackStation, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler. Synology’s Package Center lets you download and install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work. Learn more

 

Ultimate file center

File Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on DS215+. Just drag-n-drop and upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. With built-in FTP or email clients, DS215+ lets you organize and share files through an advanced web application effortlessly. You can even share files and folders with others by simply sending a link. Files can be reached on mobile devices via the companion mobile app DS file. HTTPS, SSL/TLS encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet is highly secure. Learn more

 

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS215+ offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS215+ can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment – there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won’t worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin. Learn more

 

All-in-One server

Offering rich office applications, DS215+ can serve as your multi-function server. With add-on packages Mail Server and Mail Station, DS215+ can become a dedicated mail server, and let you enjoy complete webmail service. DS215+ can become a VPN server or VPN client. The comprehensive VPN service let you access resources remotely while maintaining security protocols. As a printer server, DS215+ minimizes businesses’ operating costs by sharing printing resources throughout the office. Administration and network tools, such as DNS Server, Directory Server, RADIUS Server, DHCP Server, and Log Center help you manage IT deployment and policies more efficiently. Maximize resource utilization with DS215+! Learn more

 

Get mobility with our apps

Synology develops versatile mobile apps — DS note, DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download and DS cam — allowing you to access and manage the contents of your DS215+ with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect brings an easier network experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go. Learn more

 

Eco-friendly NAS server

All Synology NAS is designed with energy efficiency in mind. DS215+ only consumes 8.96W in HDD Hibernation and 20.77W in access. The support of Wake on LAN/WAN and scheduled power on and off can further reduce power consumption and operation cost. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen, so all Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials.

* The power consumption figures may vary on different environments.

 

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