High-speed data transfer and hardware encryption engine
Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS216+ delivers blazingly fast file transfer speeds — even when handling encrypted data. DS216+ delivers high-speed performance, exceeding 111 MB/s reading and writing, while ensuring encrypted data transmissions at over 113 MB/s reading and 109 MB/s writing.
Easy installation, hassle-free maintenance
For friendly and effortless hard drive installation, DS216+ features a 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.
Thoughtful four-level brightness control for front LEDs
DS216+ comes with adjustable front LED indicators, allowing you to choose between four levels of brightness and set a schedule according to time and day. That way, you can achieve comfortable and appropriate brightness level for your individual environment.
4K Ultra HD video transcoding
Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, DS216+ allows you to transcode H.264 4K videos to 1080p and stream them to high-definition TVs, digital media players, mobile handsets, and computers in the required format, making it easy to watch videos without having to install a 3rd party player.* Learn more
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
Fit into business environments easily
With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, DS216+ enables seamless account integration. The User Home feature can automatically create a "home" folder for every user account to minimize the administrator's effort in repeatedly creating "home" folders for all accounts. Windows ACL support on DS216+ allows IT administrators to fine tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders on DS216+ through the familiar Windows user interface. With compatibility for major protocols, DS216+ can eliminate server configuration overhead and enhance IT administrators’ efficiency. Learn more
Ultimate file centerFile Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on DS216+. 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, DS216+ 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.
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Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model: Intel Celeron N3050
CPU Architecture: 64-bit
CPU Frequency: Dual Core 1.6 burst up to 2.16 GHz
Floating Point: Yes
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI): Yes
Hardware Transcoding Engine: H.264 (AVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 30
Memory
System Memory: 1 GB DDR3
File System
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
- 2.5" SATA III / SATA II SSD
Maximum Single Volume Size: 108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive: Yes
External Ports
USB 2.0 Port: 2
USB 3.0 Port: 1
eSATA Port: 1
USBCopy: Yes
File System
Internal Drives:
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 165 mm x 108 mm x 233.2 mm
Weight: 1.25 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
Brightness adjustable front LED indicators: Yes
Power Recovery: Yes
Noise Level*: 18.2 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*: 17.57 W (Access)
7.52 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit: 59.99 BTU/hr (Access)
25.68 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
2 Years
Notes
- Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
- Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 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 Internal Volume Number: 256
Maximum iSCSI Target Number: 32
Maximum iSCSI LUN: 256
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
Data Protection Manager: Yes
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder: 64
Log Center: Yes
Syslog Events per Second: 400
Add-on Packages
Antivirus Essential: Yes
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial): Yes
Audio Station: Yes
Central Management System: 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: 80
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):
25 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*: 750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
300 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
160 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
100 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*:
300 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
120 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
90 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
60 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Video Station: Yes
Video Transcoding: 4K Group 1 (See more)
VPN Server: Yes
Maximum Connections: 20
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
- AC Power Cord X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
Optional Accessories:
- Camera License Pack
- VS360HD