Features at a glance:
this Linux based OS boasts a much improved security
enhancement by utilising AppArmor to block any unauthorised
access to the system resources through malicious programs.
DSM 6.1 also offers a Build Your Own Cloud feature, where you
can remotely access and share files over the Internet or sync
files among multiple client devices. All that’s needed is the
Cloud Station Server on the DS216Play, and the Cloud Station
Drive on your computer, Android or iOS device; and you’ll be
able to access the NAS easily from outside your home network
by using the QuickConnect software.
Needless to say, there are countless more apps and packages
that cover nearly every aspect of the home user and small
business’ needs. Each though are executed exceptionally well,
part in thanks to Synology making sure that the DSM packages
are developed correctly, as well as the adequate hardware
that’s driving the unit. Get a few packages up and running and
the DS216Play can still stream and transcode high and ultra
definition video without any visible signs of the processor
struggling under the load.There are lots of possibilities with the Synology DS216Play.
You could potentially have 20TB of storage with two 10TB
drives, set up multiple RAID with levels to choose from and t
he potential to add external drives via the USB 3.0 port.Considering the specifications of the DS216Play, Synology has
managed to keep it reasonably cheap. The £220 asking price
isn’t too bad at all, although you need to factor in two hard
drives as well. Overall though, it’s an excellent power NAS for
the home; certainly one of the best models from one of the top
NAS manufactures around today.CPU Model STM STiH412
CPU Architecture 32-bitCPU Frequency Dual Core 1.5 GHz
Hardware Transcoding Engine H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1,
Maximum resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160), Maximum FPS: 30System Memory 1GB DDR3
Drive Bays 2Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 20 TB (10 TB HDD x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
USB 2.0 Port 1USB 3.0 Port 1
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mmWeight 0.88KG
Maximum Local User Accounts 2048Maximum Local Groups 256
Maximum Shared Folder 256Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 4
Maximum Concurrent 256
CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections Maximum Concurrent File Transfers 256 CCContes nluSruvicove 55Synology DS216Play