- Two Bay NAS Enclosure
- Marvell Armada 370 800 MHz CPU
- 256MB DDR3 RAM
- Data Read Speed: Up to 102 MB/s
- Data Write Speed: Up to 59 MB/s
- Up to 16TB Storage Capacity
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x Gigabit LAN Port
- DLNA Certified
With two storage bays, the DiskStation DS216se from Synology is capable of housing two 8TB 3.5″/2.5″ SATA II/III hard drives for a total storage capacity of up to 16TB. Along with the ability to store a large amount of data, the DS216se features two USB 2.0 ports making it easy to transfer data to and from devices such as thumb drives and USB compatible hard drives. Network connectivity is provided by the single RJ-45 Ethernet port, while wireless network connectivity is available via a wireless dongle (sold separately). Inside the DS216se you will find a floating point Marvell Armada 370 800 MHz CPU and 256MB of DDR3 RAM to ensure smooth operation. Once configured, you can take advantage of data transfer rates of up to 102 MB/s read and 59 MB/s write in a RAID 1 configuration.
A NAS device is nothing if it cannot be configured properly and Synology provides intuitive setup guidance to ensure you are up and running in no time. Initially, you can utilize the Web Assistant utility allowing you to configure the basics of the DS216se right from your web browser. To set up more intricate aspects of your storage device such as RAID configurations and network settings you can use Synology Hyrid RAID and Synology EZ-Internet Wizard.
Once the DS216se is up and running you can easily manage your files from a broad array of devices using cross-platform synchronization. With apps for both iOS and Android based mobile devices it is easy to backup photos and videos, stream multimedia content and more. Additionally, the DS216se features DLNA support making it easy to stream multimedia content to DLNA compatible devices such as smart TVs, game consoles, and more.
For users unfamiliar with complicated router configurations or those who simply want to save time, Synology EZ-Internet Wizard simplifies the process of setting up access to DS216se from the Internet by walking through all of network settings including firewall, port-forwarding, PPPoE setup and DDNS registration. The multi-tasking web UI on DSM allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously on one tab browser and switch between them instantly. Synology Hybrid RAID allows you to reach maximum use of your hard drive while keeping your storage safe with data redundancy.
The simple interface allows you to obtain and configure storage capacity with minimal friction. It provides you with complete control of your personal cloud and lets you access it anywhere. Synology DSM will help you maximize productivity and get more out of your digital assets with minimal fuss.
Additionally, this Synology product is produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials.