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Synology DS214+ 2 Bay Desktop NAS

Synology DS214+ 2 Bay Desktop NAS

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Quicklinx: 93T9WS00 Mfr#: DS214+
Discontinued

Description

DS214+ Robust and Full-Fledged NAS Server for SMB

Synology® DiskStation DS214+ is a high-performance 2-bay all-in-1 NAS server for small and medium business users. Elaborately designed for multitasking applications, DS214+ offers high-performance, energy efficiency, and complete business features in a network attached storage solution that helps small and medium businesses centralize backup, protect critical assets and share files quickly and efficiently.

  • Dual Core CPU Powered by Floating Point Unit
  • 208 MB/s Reading, 153 MB/s Writing1
  • 2 LAN with Failover and Link Aggregation Support
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Support
  • Hardware Encryption Engine
  • Screwless Drive Bay Design and Hot-swappable Support
  • Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

Dual Core and Dual LAN Performance

Performance is the key for smal and medium business users. Synology DS214+ comes with a dual core CPU with built-in floating-point unit, 1GB DDR3 RAM, dual LAN ports, SuperSpeed USB3.0 and the brand new tool-less drive trays, providing incomparable system performance among 2-bay NAS devices available nowadays. The built-in floating-point unit enhances the overall capability of the main CPU to enable higher working efficiency. With RAM twice the size of its predecessor, DS214+ also exhibits a surprising boost in multi-tasking performance. Under link aggregation, DS214+ delivers over 153 MB/s writing speed under RAID 1 configuration in a Windows® environment, and over 208 MB/s reading.1 The dual LAN also supports failover mechanism, ensuring continual network service in case of LAN failure.

Cross Platform File Sharing and Mobile Access

Comprehensive network protocol support assures seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac®, and Linux® platforms. Windows ADS and LDAP integration allows the Synology DS214+ to quickly and easily fit in an existing business network environment with no need to recreate user accounts. Windows ACL support provides much finer-grained access control and efficient privilege settings, allowing users to enjoy native Windows experience.

Internet file access is simplified by the encrypted FTP server and the web-based File Station. HTTPS, the built-in firewall, and IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level. For users who are always on the move, Synology provides a handy app, DS file, for popular mobile devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ devices and Windows Phone. Anything stored on Synology DS214+ can now be accessed remotely using DS file.

Rich Office Applications

Synology DS214+ runs on the award-winning operating system, Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), which offers comprehensive applications and features designed specifically for office and business workgroups.

Cloud Station allows users to sync files among multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android tablets or phones, effortlessly keeping everything up-to-date. The Mail Server package turns Synology DS214+ into a dedicated mail service provider, while Mail Station, provides a webmail interface for users to access emails stored on Synology DS214+.

VPN Server package offers an easy VPN solution that turns your Synology DS214+ into a VPN server, providing a secure way of connecting to a private LAN at a remote location. RADIUS Server strengthens network security by overseeing wireless access authentication via RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) networking protocol.

As to environment security, Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to manage IP cameras deployed in your office or home, allowing users traveling miles away to safeguard the environment by watching live views, recording events, and taking snapshots with a computer or iOS/Android device.

Effective Backup Solutions

Synology DS214+ offers a centralized backup target to consolidate fragmented and unstructured data across a network. PC users can back up their data to Synology DS214+ using Synology Data Replicator software, and Mac OS X® users enjoy native Apple® Time Machine® integration.

A backup wizard is provided for backing up data from DS214+ to another Synology DiskStation or any rsync server via an encrypted connection, or to an external hard drive via USB 3.0 or eSATA connection. The wizard also makes it easy to back up DiskStation data to the cloud via Amazon S3™ or Glacier cloud service. In addition, users can back up and restore DiskStation shared folders in multiple versions using Synology Time Backup package.

Shared Folder Sync allows users to synchronize a specific folder from Synology DS214+ to another DiskStation- a server-to-client backup mechanism that takes place whenever something is changed on the server side. Users will be able to share documents within their local office seamlessly and safely with encrypted connection. When your DiskStation is down, you will be able to have an immediate backup running in no time.

Energy Efficient with Cool and Quiet Design

Synology DS214+ is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a 92x92 mm fan and the smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise dampening design makes it really quiet compared to PC counterparts. The support of multiple scheduled power on/off and System Hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operation cost.

  • Dual core and dual LAN performance

    Performance is the key for small and medium business users. Synology DS214+ comes with a dual core CPU with built-in floating-point unit, dual LAN ports, SuperSpeed USB3.0 and the tool-less drive trays, providing incomparable system performance among 2-bay NAS devices available nowadays. The built-in floating-point unit enhances the overall capability of the main CPU to enable higher working efficiency. With RAM twice the size of its predecessor, DS214+ also exhibits a surprising boost in multi-tasking performance. The dual LAN also supports failover mechanism, ensuring continual network service in case of LAN failure.
  • Cross platform file sharing and mobile access

    Internet file access is simplified by the encrypted FTP server and the web-based file station. HTTPS, the built-in firewall, and IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level. For users who are always on the move, Synology provides a handy app, DS file, for popular mobile devices. Anything stored on Synology DS214+ can now be accessed remotely using DS file.
  • Rich office applications

    Synology DS214+ runs on the award-winning operating system, Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), which offers comprehensive applications and features designed specifically for office and business workgroups. Cloud Station allows users to sync files among multiple devices, effortlessly keeping everything up-to-date. The Mail Server package turns Synology DS214+ into a dedicated mail service provider, while Mail Station, provides a webmail interface for users to access emails stored on Synology DS214+. VPN Server package offers an easy VPN solution that turns your Synology DS214+ into a VPN server, providing a secure way of connecting to a private LAN at a remote location. RADIUS Server strengthens network security by overseeing wireless access authentication via RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) networking protocol. As to environment security, Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to manage IP cameras deployed in your office or home, allowing users traveling miles away to safeguard the environment by watching live views, recording events, and taking snapshots with a computer or iOS/Android device.
  • Effective backup solutions

    A backup wizard is provided for backing up data from DS214+ to another Synology DiskStation or any rsync server via an encrypted connection, or to an external hard drive via USB 3.0 or eSATA connection. The wizard also makes it easy to back up DiskStation data to the cloud via Amazon S3 or Glacier cloud service. In addition, users can back up and restore DiskStation shared folders in multiple versions using Synology Time Backup package. Shared Folder Sync allows users to synchronize a specific folder from Synology DS214+ to another DiskStation - a server-to-client backup mechanism that takes place whenever something is changed on the server side. Users will be able to share documents within their local office seamlessly and safely with encrypted connection. When your DiskStation is down, you will be able to have an immediate backup running in no time.
  • Energy efficient with cool and quiet design

    Synology DS214+ is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a fan and the smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise dampening design makes it really quiet compared to PC counterparts. The support of multiple scheduled power on/off and System Hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operation cost.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Synology Disk Station DS214+ - NAS server - TAA Compliant
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Max Supported Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
10.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 15.7 cm
Weight
)
Processor
1 x 1.33 GHz (Dual-Core)
Storage Controller
RAID SATA 3Gb/s RAID RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Hard Drive
Hot-swap
Networking
Network adapter 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
IP Cameras Supported
16
RAM
1 GB
TAA Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
0 GB
Max Supported Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width
10.3 cm
Depth
23.2 cm
Height
15.7 cm
Weight
)

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed
1 x 1.33 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
RAM
1 GB DDR3

Storage Controller

Type
RAID
Interface Type
SATA 3Gb/s
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD

Hard Drive

Type
Hot-swap

Networking

Type
Network adapter
Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, PPPoE, iSCSI, LPR/LPD, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, POP3, IMAP, DDNS
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, Telnet, IPP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
Network Services Compatibility
DDNS, Microsoft CIFS, Network File System (NFS), FTP, Apple File Protocol (AFP), Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
Features
Firewall protection, VPN support, LDAP support, VLAN support, wake on LAN (WOL), Syslog support, E-mail alert, print server, IPv6 support, MySQL server, web server, backup server, download client, file sharing, Access Control List (ACL) support, Advanced Data Streaming (ADS), SSH support, iTunes server, DHCP server, Samba support, FTP server, SMS alert, BitTorrent Client, e-mail server, UPnP Media Server, bandwidth control, surveillance station, DLNA Media Server, eMule client, e-mail notification, VPN Server
Compliant Standards
DLNA CERTIFIED, UPnP

Security DVR

IP Cameras Supported
16

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0 - Type A , 1 x eSATA , 2 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

Features
Built-in cooling fan, hardware encryption
TAA Compliant
Yes

Power

Power Consumption Operational
27.62 Watt

Software / System Requirements

TAA Compliant
Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years
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