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Synology DS215j 2 Bay Desktop NAS

Synology DS215j 2 Bay Desktop NAS

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Description

DiskStation DS215j: Small budget, big possibilities

Designed for home and personal users, DS215j is a 2-bay NAS server featuring a dual-core CPU and rich features. Enjoy effortless data sharing and backup, multimedia streaming, and cloud synchronization without exceeding your budget. Your own cloud starts here.

Dual-core CPU brings a speedy private cloud server

Equipped with a dual-core CPU, DS215j delivers average reading speed over 111 MB/sec and writing over 87 MB/sec, a 19.4% gain on writing speed compared to its predecessor1. Enjoy faster data transfers, fast backup, as well as smoother cloud synchronization.

Built-in floating-point unit enhances multimedia processing

DS215j brings an optimal multimedia experience to home users. Powered by a built-in floating-point unit, DS215j speeds up thumbnail processing to enhance your photo viewing experience and transcodes audio tracks into MP3 format on demand to reduce streaming bandwidth.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 accelerates transfer rates

DS215j comes with USB 3.0 ports to connect to various kinds of external storage devices, while ensuring fast and efficient file transfer speeds. Support for USB 3.0 offers transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps (about 10 times faster than USB 2.0), meaning it takes less time to transfer data to external hard drives, while also consuming less power.

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

DS215j 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. You can even sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu and DiskStation - establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility and prevent data loss.

  • Classic 2-bay NAS, equipped with dual core

    The first 2-bay NAS designed for personal users that comes with a dual-core CPU, Synology DS215j is an exciting piece of news for users worldwide eager to upgrade their home NAS. With the CPU solution, the DS215j delivers reading speed over 111.41 MB/sec and writing over 87.49 MB/sec, a 20% gain compared to its predecessor. Powered by a built-in floating-point unit, DS215j transcodes audio tracks into MP3 format on demand to reduce streaming bandwidth and speeds up thumbnail generation to yield a refreshing photo viewing experience. The addition of a USB 3.0 interface provides transfer rates 10 times higher than with USB 2.0. Despite all of the generous upgrades, DS215j remains budget-friendly. Packed with network storage features, Synology DS215j serves no t only as your private cloud to access files anywhere, but also as a backup device, DLNA music and video library, online photo album, local copy of your public cloud, 24/7 download portal and so much more to satisfy your daily data management needs.
  • Cross platform file sharing & synchronization

    Synology DS215j offers comprehensive network protocol support, assuring seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Internet file access is simplified by the encrypted FTP server and the web-based file explorer, file station. HTTPS, firewall, and IP auto-block support ensure secure file sharing over the Internet. Cloud station allows users to sync files among multiple devices and platforms, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android tablets or phones, effortlessly keeping everything up-to-date.
  • DLNA-certified media server

    As a certified DLNA DMS (digital media server), DS215j serves as a ready media server with the capability to host digital multimedia contents for remote playback. DLNA-compliant devices can access the shared contents on DS215j in the same local area network without fussing over privilege settings. Not only does it make your multimedia bank available without any preconfiguration, Synology mobile Apps transform your mobile device into a remote control of your DS215j, sending movies and photos to your TV or music to your speaker right from the palm of your hand.
  • Full multimedia features

    With DS215j you have many tools to easily manage your multimedia. Photo station 's intuitive design allows you to effortlessly organize photos into customized categories, smart albums, and blog posts; as well as link them to social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Weibo with just a few clicks. Audio station comes with a built-in lyrics plugin, Internet radio, and support for DLNA, AirPlay, and Bluetooth speakers for quality playback. With video station, you can watch movies and TV shows online and record your favorite programs with a DVB-T, DVB-S or DTMB tuner.
  • Energy-efficient with cool and quiet design

    Synology DS215j is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a 92 x 92 mm fan and smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise dampening design makes it really quiet compared to PC counterparts. The hard drive hibernation feature can further reduce power consumption and operation cost. The Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts an d packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology acknowledges its responsibility as a global citizen to continually work in reducing the environmental impact of every product produced.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Synology Disk Station DS215j - NAS server - TAA Compliant
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Max Supported Capacity
16 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
10 cm x 22.55 cm x 16.5 cm
Weight
880 g ()
Processor
1 x Marvell ARMADA 375 800 MHz
Storage Controller
RAID SATA 6Gb/s RAID RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Hard Drive
SATA 6Gb/s
Networking
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
IP Cameras Supported
10
RAM
512 MB
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Storage Operating System
Synology DiskStation Manager
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP or later, Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later, Ubuntu 9.04 or later
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
16 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width
10 cm
Depth
22.55 cm
Height
16.5 cm
Weight
880 g ()
Built-in Devices
Led panel

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed
1 x Marvell ARMADA 375 800 MHz
Max Supported Qty
1
RAM
512 MB DDR3

Storage Controller

Type
RAID
Interface Type
SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD

Hard Drive

Type
HDD - 2.5" / 3.5" shared
Interface Type
SATA 6Gb/s

Networking

Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, PPPoE, iSCSI, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
Network Services Compatibility
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), File Level Security (ACLs), DHCP, DDNS, Microsoft CIFS, Network File System (NFS), FTP, Apple File Protocol (AFP), Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
Features
Firewall protection, Syslog support, E-mail alert, print server, IPv6 support, IP address filtering, MySQL server, web server, backup server, download client, file sharing, Access Control List (ACL) support, Advanced Data Streaming (ADS), RADIUS support, iTunes server, DHCP server, Samba support, FTP server, SMS alert, BitTorrent Client, e-mail server, UPnP Media Server, bandwidth control, surveillance station, DNS server, DLNA Media Server, eMule client, e-mail notification, cloud backup, VPN Server
Encryption Algorithm
SSL, TLS
Compliant Standards
DLNA CERTIFIED, UPnP

Security DVR

IP Cameras Supported
10

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal - 2.5" / 3.5"
Interfaces
1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x USB 2.0 - Type A , 1 x USB 3.0 - Type A

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x network cable
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), wake on LAN, built-in cooling fan
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, RoHS, BSMI Class B
TAA Compliant
Yes

Power

Power Device
External power adapter
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Provided
60 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Storage Operating System
Synology DiskStation Manager
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP or later, Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later, Ubuntu 9.04 or later
TAA Compliant
Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95%
Sound Emission
18.5 dBA

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