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Synology Disk Station is designed for data storage and sharing among Windows, Mac, and Linux. Seamless file sharing across different operation systems is an effortless process. Synology File Station 2 offers an innovative user interface with drag-n-drop and right-click capability allowing users not familiar with FTP to easily access files with a web browser. Synology Data Replicator 3 allows Windows users to back up desktop data to the Synology Disk Station. Immediate, Sync, and Scheduled Backup are fully-s...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Andrew
A veyr good high quality nas server aimed perhaps towards the enthusiast in so much as you need to fit your own drives and set it up from scratch in a way and so requires the user to get their head around raid/networking etc rather than just plug, install software and go. However the setup wizards are very good.The setup uses sata drives and I went with two westerndigital 1tb green drives. If you want to use a RAID solution, it's recommended that you get two identical hard drives.While the process of setting this up is fairly self-explanatory to those familiar setting up a nas drive, the uninitiated (like me) may need to refer to the instructions included. The device also comes with a software CD that contains Synology Assistant, which detects the NAS on the network, helps map network drives, installs a printer (if you want to connect a USB printer to the NAS server), and launches the Web interface to manage the server. Setup all in all was fairly straightforward if not time consuming being my first every nas drive.Out of the box, the DS209+ isn't set up with any shared folders or any of its features turned on. The server's Web interface (an Ajax-based application), works just like a desktop application. Once a share folder is created, you can use the Synology Assistant software to create a network drive, which makes it available as a drive letter when you double-click on My Computer. Or you can access the folder just as you would a normal shared folder from another computer in the network via Windows Explorer. The DS209+ is fully compatible with the Windows SMB system, so you won't need to install anything on other computers in the network before they can access the DS209+.Once launched, all features and functions of the DS209+ are listed in a well-organized menu to the left of the interface. Most of the setup section is handled by a wizard that guides you. For example, when we clicked on "Share Folder" and then clicked "Create," a wizard launches to walk us through all the steps involved in making a new share folder, assigning user access to that folder, etc.The DS209+ supports a quick mode to set up the RAID array where it skips the disk check. This helps to significantly reduce the RAID build time to less than an hour.The DS209+ shares a similar design with the DS107+, with two USB ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a reset button on the back. On the front, it features a slick panel with blue LED indicators that show the status of the hard drive, network activity, and the power status. There's also another USB port, an eSATA port, a power button, and a USB copy button. This button copies the entire contents of a USB drive into a designated folder of the NAS' internal hard drive, making for a quick solution for backing up your thumb drive.The eSATA port on the front; this space is reserved for a semipermanent connection, therefore having the port in the back would reduce cable clutter. The DS209+ can support three USB devices at the same time, as long as the amount of printers connected is limited to one.The DS209+'s surveillance station now supports up to 10 cameras. Unfortunately, only one camera license is included; you'll have to pay for any additional licences.The DS209+ supports iTunes and UPnP media servers
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Mr. P. J. Kennedy
I have had this Nas box for over 3 years now; it is a really great product. I have setup a raid-1 array with 2 *2tb hard drives. I have really been impressed with the technical support and updates synology have implemented over the years, From increase hard drive combat ability to router configuration from your Nas the DS209 has been implementing new features almost monthly.I have been using DYNDNS service provided through the DS209 to access files from work over the internet. The Ds209 supports SSL connection to allow secure external access from work. I normally use the Audio station remotely from work to listen to my music files.I have had some issues with some of the download torrent application, which through some help was resolved and now download are supported through hotfile, rapidshare and other filesharing website through a third party apps.Overall: 5/5 product looking forward to the new Raid-z update this month.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By A. Spagnolo
A fantastic little machine and to get maximum use out of it I need to upgrade to a gigabit network. Its got a ton of features that I am not even using half of! I am really glad that Synology is still supporting this device and I have upgraded the firmware up a version once already. The new version 3 that is in test right now will also be supported on this old model and I would buy from them again.
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