Reviews of the Synology DS209+ NAS server
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CNET Review
The Good: Very fast throughput; loads of features; robust and intuitive Web interface; RAID 1 and RAID 0 support; great expandability; Download Station supports eMule, BitTorrent and Web sites that require authentication.
The Bad: Requires some networking knowhow to use and take advantage of its advanced features; Surveillance Station supports only one camera out of the box; eSATA port located on the front; requires a tool to install hard drives; expensive.
The Bottom Line: Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server.
Manufacturer: Synology Inc.
Part number: DS209
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 0 GB
- Max Supported Capacity 4 TB
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty 0 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 8.6 in
- Height 6.3 in
- Weight 2.2 lbs
- Built-in Devices Print server
Processor / Memory
- Processors Installed 1 x 1.2 GHz
- RAM Installed 256 MB
Storage Controller
- Type RAID
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
- Storage Controller / Supported Device Type Hard drive
- Max Storage Devices Qty 2
- RAID level JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
Hard Drive
- Type Standard - 3.5"
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Networking
- Type Network adapter - Integrated
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Transport protocol FTP
- Remote management protocol SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet
- Network Services Compatibility Microsoft CIFS, Apple File Protocol (AFP), Network File System (NFS), Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
- Features Samba support, iTunes server
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x Internal - 3.5"
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 2 x Network cable, 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Compliant Standards CE, BSMI, RoHS, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Synology Assistant, Synology Data Replicator 3, Synology Download Redirector
- Min Operating system Linux, Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 or later
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM
Video
- Video Output None
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 41 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 5 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
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