Synology - DiskStation 2-bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black

Name: Synology - DiskStation 2-bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black
Brand: Synology
SKU: 5706547
Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)

Model: DS216J

SKU: 5706547

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Key Specs
- Number Of Drives Included: 2
- Number of Bays: 2 (Each bay, or enclosure, holds an individual drive.)
General
- Product Name: DiskStation 2-bay External Network Storage (NAS)
- Brand: Synology
- Model Number: DS216J
Features
- Number Of Drives Included: 2
- Number of Bays: 2 (Each bay, or enclosure, holds an individual drive.)
Performance
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 104 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 8.9 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 3.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 Years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 Years
Other
- UPC: 846504002146

Enjoy smooth file transfers and media streaming with this two-bay Synology DiskStation NAS server. It syncs with multiple devices smoothly thanks to its Cloud Station, and a built-in floating point unit provides faster thumbnail processing. This Synology DiskStation NAS server's average read and write speeds of 112.5 and 107.43MB/sec., respectively, enable fast, efficient file handling.

Fast performance: Equipped with 1.0 GHz dual-core Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 processor with a hardware encryption engine and 512 MB DDR3, supports hot-swappable SATA 6Gb/s drives.
Up to 112.5 MB/s reading and 107.43 MB/s writing speeds: Allow fast media streaming and file transfers.
Two 3.5" expansion bays: Accept up to eight 3.5"/2.5" hard drives or solid state drives (not included) for flexible storage options.
Gigabit LAN port with RJ-45 connector: Make it easy to connect to your home or office network.
Two USB 3.0 ports: Allow you to flexibly arrange tasks with a wide range of external devices without interrupting your current workflow.
DiskStation Manager: Makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler.
Adjustable front LED indicators: Allows you to choose between four levels of brightness and set a schedule according to time and day, so you'll get the most comfortable and appropriate brightness level.
Eco-friendly NAS: Consumes 6.95W in HDD hibernation and 14.85W in access modes.
Cooling fan: Provides additional cooling for your HDD and protects against overheating.
Kensington security slot: For theft prevention.

Whats Included

Synology DiskStation 2-bay External Network Storage (NAS)
Welcome note
Accessory pack
Power cord
RJ-45 ethernet cable
AC power adapter

Customers are saying

Customers admire the DiskStation 2-bay External Network Storage (NAS) for its easy setup process and its ability to function as a media server. Users appreciate how the device allows them to easily store and share their media content within their homes. The simple setup process, which includes hassle-free hard drive installation, is also widely praised.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for home use
I bought this NAS to use as a storage device for my movies/videos (both Full HD and 4K) and play them using my Shield TV and it’s been working wonderful for this purpose. Normally I don’t have too many users connected to it at the same time, but once I was reading (copying to a laptop) several GBs of video files while playing a Full HD movie at the same time (NAS --> Shield TV) and I didn’t have any issues at all, the movie played perfectly. I stuffed the NAS with one 8TB WD Red and a 2TB Surveillance HDD (I don’t recall the manufacturer), and used Synology Hybrid Raid (SHR). So far so good. I’m planning to upgrade the 2TB HDD to 8TB by the end of the year, and SHR should make the process very easy. One feature that I was looking for to use a lot was Synology Download Station, but I found it to be very crippled on features and not useable at all with multiple download links (it downloads one and marks the rest as failed, no matter how many times I try, it is always the same). So I deducted a star for this. I’m not using any of the features that allow me to access my NAS from the Internet (outside my network), since I don’t really need this and I don’t want to expose myself to hackers trying to enter. I used the built in firewall to block all IP addresses except for the ones assigned to a couple of laptops and the Shield TV, and it works very well. Just make sure that your router will always assign the same IP address to your client device, or you may find yourself locked out of your own NAS (it happened to me once, good thing I remembered what the IP address was and manually changed it). Also, assigning usernames and passwords with different access restrictions is very easy. I made it like this to avoid the possibility of other family members deleting important stuff by mistake. I have some folders that they can’t see at all and some others with read only permissions. Great NAS for home use!
Posted 8 years ago by Erick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!!
The Synology DiskStation is an amazing NAS. I got this after my Buffallo linkstation failed. My friend has one as well and suggested I look into this one. After some research, I figured it could be the right solution. After getting it, I setup all my files to it and it has been running strong. Synology offers so many apps you can use for just about everything you need. I couldnt be happier with this product. Setup was easy, I was able to install the hard drive without any issues, and it runs smooth without having to download any other software. Thanks Synology.
Posted 7 years ago by justech
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
nice product
no issues with set up. only complaint is that the disks I had from another storage vendor weren't the same format. There appears to be a conversion routine, but after messing with it for a while I gave up and re-formatted the disks. Nothing important to lose anyway.
Posted 8 years ago by wolt