1080p Full HD video transcoding
Powered by a hardware accelerated transcoding engine, DS214play features 1080p Full HD video transcoding on the fly. With 1080p lossless transcoding, you can enjoy a non-degraded version of the original movie even when the format is not supported by your player.
Dual core CPU with floating-point unit enhances media processing
DS214play is equipped with a built-in floating-point unit which not only enhances the overall capability of the main CPU but is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creation when uploading large amounts of photos or videos. Coming with a dual core CPU and 1GB RAM, DS214play delivers an average 107.2 MB/sec reading and 108.04 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 1 configuration in a Windows® environment.
Support for versatile storage interfaces
DS214play comes with comprehensive external storage integration, providing two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA interfaces in the back, as well as one SD card and one USB 2.0 interface in the front panel, along with the Copy button that enables one-click data replication from your SD/USB device to DS214play.
DLNA Certified® media server
As a DLNA Certified® DMS (Digital Media Server), DS214play can serve as your primary media server, with the capability to host digital multimedia content for local or remote playback. Once connected to a router, DS214play streams music, photos, and videos to DLNA-compliant devices, such as DLNA TVs or gaming consoles without any pre-configuration. You can even browse and select content on DS214play using DS audio and designate a DLNA player within the same local network to play it.
Easy hard drive installation
Designed with both safety and convenience in mind, DS214play contains tool-less hard drive trays, allowing you to install 3.5" hard drives without a screw driver. Meanwhile, DS214play supports hot-swappable hard drive trays for instant and risk-free hard drive replacement.
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.
Connect your data quickly and easily
Synology aims to provide you the most convenient way to enjoy all services on DS214play. With Synology QuickConnect, you don't have to deal with difficult DDNS setup. QuickConnect frees you from complicated router configuration and port-forwarding, so your entertainment and work files can be accessed on any computer, laptop, or mobile devices instantly without extra charge.
Ultimate file center
File Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on DS214play. 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, DS214play 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/TSL encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet is highly secure.
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Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model: INTEL Atom CE5335
CPU Frequency: Dual Core 1.6 GHz
Floating Point: Yes
Hardware Transcoding Engine: H.264 (AVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1
Memory
System Memory: 1 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bay(s): 2
Compatible Drive Type:
- 3.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD
- 2.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD
- 2.5" SATA III / SATA II SSD
Hot Swappable Drive: Yes
External Ports
USB 2.0 Port: 1
USB 3.0 Port: 2
eSATA Port: 1
SD Card Reader: Yes
SDCopy: Yes
USBCopy: Yes
File System
Internal Drives: EXT4
External Drives:
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+
Size (Height X Width X Depth): 165 mm X 108 mm X 233.2 mm
Weight: 1.265 kg
Others
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port: 1
Wake on LAN/WAN: Yes
System Fan: 92 mm X 92 mm X 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode:
- Cool Mode
- Quiet Mode
Noise Level*: 19.8 dB(A)
Power Recovery: Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off: Yes
Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 65W
AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency: 50/60 HZ, Single Phase
Power Consumption*: 20.12 W (Access)
13.58 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit: 68.65 BTU/hr (Access)
46.34 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Certification
- FCC Class B
- CE Class B
- BSMI Class B
2 Years
Notes
- Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
- Support for Wake on WAN needs switch and routers which recognize Magic Packet.
- Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Maximum Single Volume Size: 16 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number: 256
Maximum iSCSI Target Number: 10
Maximum iSCSI LUN: 10
Supported RAID Type:
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- Basic
- JBOD
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs:
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- RAID 1
SSD Support
SSD TRIM: Yes
File Sharing Capacity
Maximum User Accounts: 2048
Maximum Groups: 256
Maximum Shared Folder: 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks: 4
Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections: 256
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration: Yes
NFS Kerberos Authentication: Yes
Log Center: Yes
Syslog Events per Second: 400
Notes: Performance figures could vary on different environments.
Add-on Packages
Antivirus Essential: Yes
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial): Yes
Audio Station: Yes
Cloud Station: Yes
Maximum Concurrent File Transfers: 256
Cloud Sync: Yes
Directory Server: Yes
DNS Server: Yes
Download Station: Yes
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks: 50
Glacier Backup: Yes
HiDrive Backup: Yes
iTunes Server: Yes
Java Manager: Yes
Mail Server: Yes
Mail Station: Yes
Media Server: Yes
DLNA Certification: Yes
Note Station: Yes
Photo Station: Yes
RADIUS Server: Yes
Surveillance Station: Yes
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required): 15 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*:
450 FPS @ 720p (1280x800)
150 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
100 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
80 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*:
210 FPS @ 720p (1280x800)
50 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
40 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
30 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Time Backup: Yes
Maximum Task Number: 4
Video Station: Yes
Video Transcoding: Group 1 (See more)
VPN Server: Yes
Maximum Connections: 15
Notes: Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis P1347 (H.264@1280x720@30FPS), using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera. Recording video is saved every 5 minutes with the limit of archive folder up to 1GB.
Environment & Packaging
Environment: RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content:
- Main Unit X 1
- Welcome Note X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- AC Power Cord X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
- Remote
- Camera License Pack
- VS240HD