4K Ultra HD video transcoding
Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, DS216play supports H.264/H.265 1080p and H.265 4K codecs, allows you to transcode 4K videos to 1080p, making them suitable for all screens and bandwidths whether they are local media players or remote mobile devices. In addition, you can also stream original 4K resolution videos to your multimedia player or 4K TV within a local network environment.
Dual-core CPU with floating-point unit enhances media processing
DS216play comes with a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM, delivering an average 107 MB/s reading and 91 MB/s writing speed under RAID 1 configuration in a Windows® environment. The built-in floating-point unit enhances the overall capability of the main CPU and is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creations when uploading a large amount of photos or videos.
USB 3.0 accelerates transfer rates
DS216play comes with a USB 3.0 port, allowing you to connect to an external storage devices with fast and efficient file transfer speed and spend less time transferring media content or personal files in or out of the NAS.
DLNA Certified® media server
DS216play can act as a DLNA Certified® DMS (Digital Media Server), allowing you to stream multimedia contents, such as music, photos, and videos, to DLNA compliant devices located anywhere in the world.
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 DS216play. 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 DS216play. 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, DS216play 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.
Note:
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Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model: STM STiH412
CPU Architecture: 32-bit
CPU Frequency: Dual Core 1.5 GHz
Floating Point: Yes
Hardware Encryption Engine: Yes
Hardware Transcoding Engine: H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1, Maximum resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160), Maximum FPS: 30
Memory
System Memory: 1 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bay(s): 2
Compatible Drive Type (See all supported drives):
- 3.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD
- 2.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)
- 2.5" SATA III / SATA II SSD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)
Maximum Single Volume Size: 16 TB
External Ports
USB 2.0 Port: 1
USB 3.0 Port: 1
File System
Internal Drives: EXT4
External Drives:
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+ (Read Only, with max. volume size 2TB)
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
Weight: 0.88 kg
Others
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port: 1
Wake on LAN/WAN:
System Fan: 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode:
- Cool Mode
- Quiet Mode
Power Recovery: Yes
Noise Level*: 18.5 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off: Yes
Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 60W
AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*: 15.08 W (Access)
6.83 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit: 51.49 BTU/hr (Access)
23.32 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Certification:
- FCC Class B
- CE Class B
- BSMI Class B
Warranty: 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 ( See more )
Storage Management
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
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
Add-on Packages
Antivirus Essential: 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 (1280x720)
180 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
110 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
80 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*:
210 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
70 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
50 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
30 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Video Station: Yes
Video Transcoding: 4K Group 2 (See more)
VPN Server: Yes
Maximum Connections: 15
Notes: Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, 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.
Environment & Packaging
Environment: RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content:
- Main Unit X 1
- Welcome Note X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
- Camera License Pack
- Disk Holder: Type C
- VS360HD