DiskStation DS211+ for Small Business from Synology

By: Lina|December 24, 20101 Comment

If you have a business or business type needs for a server then you may have been disappointed when DiskStation DS211 targeted for consumers was announced last month by Synology. The great news is that this time Synology is announcing their high-end two-bay NAS server for small business.

According to Synology, DiskStation DS211+ (with a new hardware chassis) is a more reliable solution and gives a quieter working environment. This is made possible by the new 92mm low rotation fan which keeps the DS211+ cooler than its predecessor, to reduce noise output to 19.3 dB(A). The new model is powered by a 1.6MHz CPU and supported by 512MB RAM, a Gigabit LAN port, three USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA and SD card reader for file transfers.
Other upgrades include the ability to hot swap hard drives, allowing the easy removal and replacement of drives in case of failure.

Synology DiskStation DS211+ offers a high-performance, secure, and full-featured network attached storage solution that helps small and medium-sized businesses centralize backup, protect critical assets and share files quickly and efficiently. Synology protects your investment in the DS211+ with a 2-year limited warranty.

108MB/sec Reading, 55MB/sec Writing

Windows® ACL Support

Complete Backup Solutions

256-bit AES Hardware Encryption Engine

Hot Swappable Hard Drives

Cool and Quiet Design

Power-saving with only 24W in Operation

The DS211+ will ship with Synology’s DSM 3.0 operating system, which features the ability to replicate data to a second server or external hard drive via sync, virtual hosting of up to 30 websites via LAM (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP), an on board mail server, file server and support for Windows ACLs.

DiskStation DS211+ retails for around $400 / £299.

More: Synology.com

Synology Launches Budget-Friendly, Business-Grade NAS DiskStation DS211+

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Synology America Corp. today launched the DiskStation DS211+, a high-performance and full-featured 2-bay NAS server for office and enthusiast users to share files, centralize backup, and protect data. The latest addition to the professional class of DiskStations comes with Synology’s distinctive DiskStation Manager (DSM) 3.0 software to provide an intuitive interface for managing the server.

As part of the revamped design, the DS211+ offers hot-swap drive bays, which will help businesses to minimize downtime in the event of a drive failure. Priced around $400, this is the first DiskStation to offer this feature at this price point. For photographers, it also offers an integrated SD card reader, making for easier transfers to the NAS.

“When you factor in the benefits of the newer hardware on productivity, this is just a great answer to the needs of small businesses,” said Jason Bonoan, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America. “With support for 3TB drives, that allows for volumes up to 6TB, plenty of space for many small businesses. This new model just represents a value unmatched by DAS so-called ‘solutions.’” In addition to the expected NAS duties, such as file sharing and remote access and management, Surveillance Station 5 allows the DiskStation to become an NVR solution. As a surveillance solution, it supports up to 12 IP channels at once, chosen from a list of over 700 camera models.

With DSM 3.0, it offers business users such features as: ADS integration (with support for domains up to 100,000 users and groups) Enhanced iSCSI support (including persistent reservations) Hardware encryption engine with 256 bit AES share-level encryption Using the intuitive DSM 3.0 interface, it is simple to manage all aspects of the server. Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) allows users to easily create a redundant volume, protecting their data against disk failure without requiring expertise with RAID technology. In addition, the DS211+ is backed by a competitive 2-year warranty and in-house technical support with no extra charge.

Visit http://www.synology.com/us/products/DS211+/index.php for more product information.

About Synology Founded in April of 2000, Synology Inc. is a leader in next-generation Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers for the home and small to medium sized business markets. Specializing in both hardware and software for network attached storage devices; Synology products are feature-rich, easy-to-use, energy-efficient, reliable and affordable. All Synology product investments are enhanced with product warranties, free software upgrades and 24/7 online support. Visit http://www.synology.com for more information Synology has a global presence with regional offices in the US (Redmond, Washington) and the UK (London, England) and Taiwan (Taipei).