DiskStation DS916+ SAN/NAS Server

Flexible scalability answering growing needs in storage capacity

To help businesses cope with a rapidly growing amount of data effortlessly, DS916+ supports robust scalability up to 9 drives with DX513 expansion unit, combining drives into one large volume. Your business can start with a lower upfront cost and scale up storage capacity as requirements grow while investing less time on storage management.

Quad-core CPU and AES-NI hardware encryption engine bringing high performance

Equipped with the powerful Intel Pentium quad-core CPU and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS916+ provides excellent encrypted reading speed over 225 MB/s and writing over 209 MB/s, enabling compelling performance and a more productive user experience.

2GB and 8GB memory options

DS916+ offers 2GB and 8GB memory options for users with different needs. While users of 2GB model can experience many of the powerful features of DSM for a fair price, the 8GB model is created especially for startups or small and medium size offices looking for robust efficiency-oriented solutions, such as more Docker DSM resources, and higher number of concurrent users on Cloud Station, CIFS/AFP/FTP, and File Station connections.

4K Ultra HD video transcoding

Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, DS916+ allows you to transcode and stream H.264 4K / 1080p videos to high-definition TV, 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. 4K transcoding is available only through Synology’s Video Station, DS video, Media Server.

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.

Your files anywhere with cloud service

DS916+ brings you comprehensive cloud service. Cloud Station lets you sync files among DiskStations and multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, as well as Windows mobile devices, whereas 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different DiskStations. With Cloud Sync, you can even sync your DiskStation with Amazon Cloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Baidu Cloud, and many more — establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility and prevent data loss.

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS916+ offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS916+ can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment - there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin.

Manufacturer Part Number
DS916+ (8GB)
EAN/UPC
0846504002276,846504002276
Full Product Specifications

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Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model: Intel Pentium N3710
CPU Architecture: 64-bit
CPU Frequency: Quad Core 1.6 burst up to 2.56 GHz
Floating Point:

Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI):

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: 2 / 8 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bay(s): 4
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit: 9
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 Internal Raw Capacity: 32 TB (8 TB HDD x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units: 72 TB (8 TB HDD x 9) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size: 108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive:

External Ports
USB 3.0 Port: 3
eSATA Port: 1
File System
Internal Drives:
  • Btrfs
  • EXT4

External Drives:
  • Btrfs
  • EXT4
  • EXT3
  • FAT
  • NTFS
  • HFS+

Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 165 mm x 203 mm x 233.2 mm

Weight: 2.04 kg

Others
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port: 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
Wake on LAN/WAN:

System Fan: 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode:
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode

Wireless Support (dongle):

Brightness adjustable front LED indicators:

Power Recovery:

Noise Level*: 19.4 dB(A)

Scheduled Power On/Off:

Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 100W

AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*: 30 W (Access)
13 W (HDD Hibernation)

British Thermal Unit: 102.4 BTU/hr (Access)
44.4 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: 3 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: 512
Maximum iSCSI Target Number: 32
Maximum iSCSI LUN: 256
iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX:

Supported RAID Type:
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10

RAID Migration:
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6

Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs:
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6

Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD:
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • JBOD

Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type:
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10

SSD Support
SSD Read/Write Cache (White Paper) :

File Sharing Capacity
Maximum User Accounts: 2048
Maximum Groups: 256
Maximum Shared Folder: 512
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks: 8
Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections: 512 (2GB RAM) / 2048 (8GB RAM)
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration:

NFS Kerberos Authentication:

High Availability Manager:

Log Center:

Syslog Events per Second: 800
Virtualization
VMware vSphere 5 with VAAI:

Windows Server 2012:

Windows Server 2012 R2:

Citrix Ready:

Add-on Packages (learn more about the complete add-on package list)
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial):

Central Management System:

Cloud Station Server:

Maximum Concurrent File Transfers: 512 (2GB RAM) / 2000 (8GB RAM)
Docker DSM:

Maximum Docker DSM Number (Licenses required): 2 (2GB RAM) / 10 (8GB RAM) (including 1 Free License) (Learn more)
Document Viewer:

Download Station:

Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks: 80
HiDrive Backup:

MailPlus / MailPlus Server:

Free Email Accounts: 5 (Licenses required for additional accounts)
Recommended MailPlus Client Number: Up to 100 (8GB RAM)
Recommended IMAP Client Number: Up to 150 (8GB RAM)
Maximum Server Performance: 87,300 (8GB RAM) emails per day, approx. 2.7 GB (8GB RAM)
Notes:
  • The CPU and RAM usages were both under 80% when testing recommended client numbers.
  • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
  • Read-write SSD cache was enabled in 5-bay (and above) NAS models with 2 SSDs units installed.
  • The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers.
  • Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).

Media Server:

DLNA Certification:

Snapshot Replication:

Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder: 1024
Maximum Snapshots of all Shared Folder: 65536
SpreadSheet:

Maximum Simultaneous Editing Users: 125
Surveillance Station:

Maximum IP cam (Licenses required): 40 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*: 1200 (2GB RAM) / 1200 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
800 (2GB RAM) / 1000 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
300 (2GB RAM) / 400 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
250 (2GB RAM) / 250 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*: 500 (2GB RAM) / 800 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
150 (2GB RAM) / 300 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
100 (2GB RAM) / 160 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
72 (2GB RAM) / 120 (8GB RAM) FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
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.
Video Station:

Video Transcoding: 4K Group 1 (See more)
Maximum Transcoding Channel Number: 1 channel, 30 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.264 (AVC) or 3 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-2/VC-1
VPN Server:

Maximum Connections: 20
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 2

Optional Accessories:
  • Camera License Pack
  • Expansion Unit: DX213 X 1
  • Expansion Unit: DX513 X 1
  • VS360HD

Published Date: July 15, 2016
DS916+ (8GB)