April 20, 2009 at 22:02Perfect NAS - Synology DS209 +
Rarely, but it happens that I write about ideal devices. Well, or almost perfect, because, as you know, the ideal is unattainable. But some manufacturers are so keen on it that writing reviews of such devices is a pleasure!
Today we will talk about a device such as Synology DS209 + - while this is the last of the NAS-s that I will write about. Overview, traffic .
Those who carefully follow my articles remember that this is not the first article about network drives. Yes, indeed - I already have something to compare and share with you.
If someone in every post of mine sees continuous advertising - let it be so if it makes you feel better :) The Internet is full of other more authoritative sources and you can compare all my articles with objectivity to them.
I offer everyone else a wonderful alternative to network drives, which, perhaps, it makes sense to dwell on.
Company Synology exists since April 2000 and focuses solely on storage. In our harsh regions, the products of this company are not so widespread - even, it seems, there is no representative office in Russia. However, to meet the devices themselves on store shelves is rare, but possible.
February meeting.
When we met, he was in a box of the most ordinary black and white “boxed” color. There were no catchy mottos on it. With a plastic handle for transportation.
I took it by the handle and dragged it away) Already at home, after a cup of tea, everything fell into place:
- Synology DS209 + server ;
- AC power supply and network cable;
- Patch cord 2m long;
- 2 SATA cables;
- A set of cogs, manual, advertising brochures, CD-ROMs.
Finally, I met an adapter with standard connectors - a step towards versatility. There are two loops for connecting drives and they are of different lengths - thanks to this, after assembling the system, there will be no interweaving of wires, etc.
There is no full-fledged manual, as such, in paper form. But there is an A4 format folder (bent in half to fit into the box), where there is a personalized letter to the client, a business card for tech support, some booklets and a disk. On the disk - high-resolution photographs, instructions for the device and the admin panel, product information.
Inside the device hidden 800MHz processor (Freescale PowerPC 8533E) and 512 MB (DDR2) memory. The letter “E” in the marking means reduced heat dissipation ... it is so small that it does not require separate active cooling (and this positively affects the noise of the work). Full list of specifications:
The device is very compact, a little more than a loaf of bread. To be more precise, the dimensions (in mm) of the device are 181 (H) x 88 (W) x 218 (D). All this with a weight of 1 kg (without discs).
Made of matte black plastic. The front panel is divided vertically into two parts - the empty left (it is matte) and the glossy right, on which the functional elements are located. From top to bottom: 4 indicators with signatures (general system status, network and disk status). Ideally, everything should be green, otherwise (if there are no partitions or there is a failure; if there is less than 1 GB of free space), it should be orange. Regardless of what color is on, the indicators do not blind at all, even if the server is on the desktop.
Below is the USB (2.0) port for external devices. Insert, for example, a USB flash drive (FAT / NTFS) and press the C button (Copy; located directly under the USB port) - that’s all, after a while all the information from the USB flash drive will be on the disk! Very convenient, although not new. Below is the eSATA port.
At the very bottom is the on / off button of the device (with a large blue indicator) and the name of the model. All.
There is nothing on the sides, except, perhaps, plastic round inserts with the name of the company.
On the back side there is a silent 70 mm fan (with automatic speed control, depending on temperature; 3 speeds). Under it are two more USB (2.0) ports and a gigabit connector for connecting to a network; anti-theft connector for Kensington lock, reset-hole and "mother" for power.
What I liked about the last element is a small plastic stopper that allows you to carefully fix the cord so as not to accidentally pull out the power, or so that it does not rest against the wall. Here is a study to the smallest detail!
Outwardly, I have no complaints - fulfilled to the conscience! All this stably stands on 4 rubber legs.
In order for the device to work fully, you would like to insert 1 hard drive in it (maximum two). The specification says that the maximum total volume so far is 2TB, but more recently, the news came by mail that the new firmware began to support 2 TB disks each (from WD) - thus, the maximum at the moment is 4 TB. Super, of course, but I used two disks with only 500 GB each) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11
The box opens by hand, without any tools. It is necessary to move one part of the “loaf” relative to the other and that’s all, the place for hardy becomes available.
Each disk is attached with 4 screws (2 on each side), after which power and loops are connected to them.
Again, the manufacturer thought about the little things - the length of the wires is perfectly calculated. However, if one of the wiring fails, it will be problematic to find the same. And if you really get to the bottom, it would be great if you did not need a screwdriver at all, i.e. Replace conventional screws with large head screws. I think you can try the foreign screws, but I did not.
Everything, close the device, connect the power cord and power, put in a secluded corner. What would no one fired.
If two disks are used and the network cable is connected, then after switching on, 5 LEDs will light up - 4 green and 1 blue (power). The fan is very quiet - the total noise is about 25dB.
In operation, the device consumes 33 watts, in idle mode - 18. The device can operate from an uninterruptible power supply.
This is perhaps the most interesting thing to talk about. More precisely, it needs to be shown, but it’s much better to see it all once. I won’t post all the screenshots (over 60) - download the archive and see) You can also download a color 70-page document (in Russian), which details all the features of the product.
So, it all starts with finding the device with software. Insert the disk, click " Install Synology Drive ."
In the next window, specify the path to the * .pat file (it is on the disk or can be downloaded from the Internet, this is the firmware file). We choose manual or automatic settings (the second is simpler, but manual is always more interesting; the administrator password is not indicated in auto mode).
Next, the administrator login and password, network settings, time zone and time are set (screenshots 2,3, 4 and 5 in the archive). At the next stage, the hard drives are formatted (Ext3 file system; 6.png in the archive).
All is ready. We launch the browser and get ... no, not in the admin panel, but on a beautiful login form.
Hooray, we are in the same admin area. Made very high quality (using AJAX technology), it has a tree structure. Everything is divided into two parts - on the left are the settings sections, on the right are the settings themselves. Periodically pop-ups (in the same window) windows in which additional settings are indicated.
In the first settings folder, select the information. As you can see from the screenshot, there is more than enough information - the server name, network settings, time and date, firmware version, information about the disks and their temperature.
The logs tab contains information about the operation of the device - when it turned on and off, who came in and when. The journal can be cleaned, saved, sorted in the desired order. And all this without reloading the page. (Screenshots 10 and 11 in the archive).
In the network settings, it is indicated approximately the same as with the initial setup. Unless, you can enable jumbo-frames support (if it will appreciate the network device through which the NAS is connected). (12.png in the archive)
More than 15 languages of the admin interface are supported - all this is selected on the corresponding tab. You can also separately specify the language of the letters of e-mail notifications and the code page. New languages appear in new firmware. (13.png in the archive)
If you look at 14.png, we will see what the system offers us on the time settings tab :) It can be specified manually or synchronized with a time server with a specified period.
You can configure notifications that will be sent to the administrator’s mail in case of an error (there are primary and secondary emails). Secure connections and authentication are supported. By the way, initially there is no mail server function in the device, but the corresponding package can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. As well as a couple of interesting add-ons.
On the power tab, you can specify when the device should turn on and off, after what time to go into sleep mode - for all this there is a convenient scheduler. You can also say a smart piece of hardware so that in case of a power failure, it reboots itself.
On the next tabs in this section, you can return everything to the factory settings and update the firmware. Screenshots 17 and 18 in the archive.
The device can be added to the Windows domain and open access to it to users of the domain. Active Directory Service (ADS) is supported. There is a function of “network basket” - in case the user deletes something, this file will be placed in a special folder #recycle of the same public folder. The basket is cleaned through the admin panel.
In the next folder of the settings tree, you can control user access rights. By the way, there can be no more than 2048 devices in Synology devices. Considering that on average there are 200 apartments in houses now, and each of them will use its own account, the device will be enough for the whole area :) You can create groups, their number is limited number 256.
The maximum number of simultaneous connections (SAMBA, FTP, AFP) is limited by the same number. There can be no more than 200 shared folders.
In the “Storage” folder of the settings, you can enable writing to the disk cache (to improve performance) as well as organize a RAID array on the disks in the window that appears.
I was surprised that the SMART test can be carried out directly from the admin panel, not to mention just viewing this information.
On the network services tab, you can get a good hold of the sea settings.
The same FTP server can not only be turned on and off (as is the case with Thecus devices; look for recent reviews) - it is possible to limit the number of connections, speed. Port settings, blocking specific addresses; addresses whose owners cannot log in and begin to brute :) By the way, you can enable anonymous users.
Web Services is a separate story. Indeed, magical) But more on that later.
In the meantime, just include a photo-video album, website, audio and file stations.
There is support for recording from IP cameras (specifically on this device, there can be no more than 10). On the other tabs, you can be an iTunes server, enable Telnet and SSH. (Screenshots 29-32 in the archive)
The backup function is implemented very competently (even if you don’t think so, you can always install software from a third-party developer - Acronis True Image, Symantec Backup Exec or EMC Retrospect). There is a simple mode (for example, backup at daily at 1 a.m.) and a difficult one - with detailed settings for each day, time and frequency.
You can save both to the disk itself and to a similar server (for which you just need to specify its IP and data for authorization). Moreover, the reservation can take place with encryption.
By the way, all admin settings can be saved and restored.
Now let's talk about what was postponed. These are web services (using full-featured Apache with PHP and MySQL). If, after we walked through the admin panel, logged off, then we will see a new appearance of the login form:
Having logged in again, you can look into the ship’s logbook for the sake of interest - a lot of new entries have appeared in it.
Some other tabs have also changed. On the same page of information there is now a visual progress bar showing the percentage of free space on the created section.
This web service is designed to work with all kinds of files. Initially, there are only three folders - music, photo and web (and where is Video?) - you can add any files (not more than 10 at a time) to each folder through the browser.
Already, of course, everything is not so beautiful as in the admin panel, but also not bad) There are not enough speed and time indicators.
After the files are uploaded, they can be moved-renamed-copy-delete and sort, all in checkbox mode.
In general, such a ph file upload. If you think over the categories and names of folders in advance, you can get an excellent file storage (music by style, movies by genre, software for other purposes). Files from the disk itself (not uploaded via File-Station) can be viewed by entering the login and password specified in the administrator menu.
Here I was very surprised. Having come to this section of the server (if the admin gives access;)), instead of the usual winamp, the user will see ... almost the same player! Only in the web interface! Does not slow down, supports different playback modes, volume, search. By the way, you can listen to just that little music (MP3, AAC, FLAC, M4A, OGG Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR) that were downloaded in the previous service. Internet broadcasting is available.
Right here on the library tab you can manage playlists (M3U, WPL).
This built-in service will please the happy owners of unlimited Internet - as the name implies, it is intended for downloading files.
You can upload a file with links, or add links separately (including with authorization).
Supports booting from HTTP and FTP. There is support for BT and eMule networks, as well as NZB (as I understand it, is it something like downloading different files from news conferences?)
What this web service works with is clear from the name - of course, with naked aunts) in the sense, with their photos) or video. But among other things, the service allows you to start a full blog.
Initially, there are no photo albums - you need to go to the admin panel. Photos are uploaded to the Photo folder of the File Station service.
A blog is very similar to WordPress, but it’s not like it) You can edit the blog’s parameters, as well as some modules - up to adsense!
The structure of the blog is flexibly edited, something like this (drag'n'drop!):
You can create and edit individual accounts - who can and cannot do that. If there is any website (and it now exists) in the network, several people will be able to update it.
Big brother monitors user actions:
What is nice - there can be as many as 30 such sites (virtual hosts are added in a couple of clicks in the admin panel).
If you have any questions, you can always read here such detailed help:
Here you are! But this is not all ... calling us and making an order while this transfer is in progress, you will receive ...) For those who carefully looked at all the pictures above, at the very beginning I could notice that in addition to installing the server, you could select other items. In particular, with all this miracle, Synology Data Replicator 3 is supplied to help you back up files separately from the web interface.
Very flexible settings - the final location of files (disks or server), the ability to apply filters, notification by mail. You can create multiple files (useful, for example, for those who have something to draw or develops.
Program Synology Download Redirector to help deal with the downloadable files. Do not feel, as many do not shake.
In general, Synology engineers did a great job, from the heart. Moreover, they continue to do this - the firmware is released at intervals of a month (which users are notified by mail), and the lists of changes are impressive. Recently, I received a letter saying that 2TB disks and another 9 new SSD models began to be supported. By the way, screenshots of all windows were made on the factory firmware, something was added in the new one ).
The speed of work at a good level is about 30MB / s for writing and about 40MB / s for reading (RAID-0). About speed . And one more thing .
Even the company's website has been brought to mind - there is all the necessary information. A solid five for everything!
Pros
- Good appearance, quality materials, reasonable design;
- Detailed illustrated (color) documentation, including in Russian;
- Silent operation, device indicators do not blind;
- Support for 2 TB disks;
- The best admin panel I've seen;
- A huge number of settings and services, ease of use;
- Ability to add third-party applications (works on Linux);
- High speed and low power consumption;
- Updated with an enviable constancy of firmware.
Cons
- No hot-swap drives;
- A metal case would be better than a plastic one.
Given that hot swapping is rarely found anywhere (from budget devices), and it’s cool in plastic peels, there are no drawbacks, as such! And if you consider the pluses the ability to download files using different protocols, listen to music through a browser ... then there will be something completely unrealistic. I don’t even know what I would like to add to this device ... at the moment it meets all my requirements.
Specifically, this device is intended for small organizations, but I use it at home.
The price of 16 thousand rubles (there are cheaper, "home" options) for such a device, I consider acceptable (albeit high), because devices of this class from other manufacturers are, at times, somewhat more expensive. But in most cases, they don’t even have half the capabilities that Synology offers .
Moreover, in most cases, you will only get a NAS, and here - a full-fledged server with a considerable number of other features. But how NAS is this product is great!
As I already said, the engineers know their job and have worked hard - for the above amount you will receive a full-fledged, brought to mind, server. If desired, and certain skills, knowledge, you can add the functionality you need to the system - the dream of any serious admin.
If you are interested - I strongly advise you to go through the company's website - well, or at least look at this table . The range of products implies both cheaper devices (for home) and more expensive (for companies) - but their functionality is impressive everywhere.
Of all the NASs that I have reviewed so far, this is the best. Definitely advise!
ps Tayle company, a major network distributor, supplying products to Russia including Thecus, drew attention to my previous reviews of their devices and offered to come to the presentation of new products that await us in the near future. It was very interesting, I liked something (the smallest NAS in the world with two disks), but most of all I remembered the end of the event - there were three prizes.
In front of five dozen journalists, I won one out of three) It turned out to be a four-disk server. I’m glad terribly, but there probably won’t be a review yet - there aren’t any discs)
If anyone really needs it - write, we will discuss) A moral - do not hesitate to attend such events!
In the near future, articles are no longer expected - the clouds have thickened at the university :) I will consider any proposals for work after the session: - [
Good luck!
Today we will talk about a device such as Synology DS209 + - while this is the last of the NAS-s that I will write about. Overview, traffic .
Those who carefully follow my articles remember that this is not the first article about network drives. Yes, indeed - I already have something to compare and share with you.
If someone in every post of mine sees continuous advertising - let it be so if it makes you feel better :) The Internet is full of other more authoritative sources and you can compare all my articles with objectivity to them.
I offer everyone else a wonderful alternative to network drives, which, perhaps, it makes sense to dwell on.
Company Synology exists since April 2000 and focuses solely on storage. In our harsh regions, the products of this company are not so widespread - even, it seems, there is no representative office in Russia. However, to meet the devices themselves on store shelves is rare, but possible.
February meeting.
Equipment
When we met, he was in a box of the most ordinary black and white “boxed” color. There were no catchy mottos on it. With a plastic handle for transportation.
I took it by the handle and dragged it away) Already at home, after a cup of tea, everything fell into place:
- Synology DS209 + server ;
- AC power supply and network cable;
- Patch cord 2m long;
- 2 SATA cables;
- A set of cogs, manual, advertising brochures, CD-ROMs.
Finally, I met an adapter with standard connectors - a step towards versatility. There are two loops for connecting drives and they are of different lengths - thanks to this, after assembling the system, there will be no interweaving of wires, etc.
There is no full-fledged manual, as such, in paper form. But there is an A4 format folder (bent in half to fit into the box), where there is a personalized letter to the client, a business card for tech support, some booklets and a disk. On the disk - high-resolution photographs, instructions for the device and the admin panel, product information.
Inside the device hidden 800MHz processor (Freescale PowerPC 8533E) and 512 MB (DDR2) memory. The letter “E” in the marking means reduced heat dissipation ... it is so small that it does not require separate active cooling (and this positively affects the noise of the work). Full list of specifications:
Appearance
The device is very compact, a little more than a loaf of bread. To be more precise, the dimensions (in mm) of the device are 181 (H) x 88 (W) x 218 (D). All this with a weight of 1 kg (without discs).
Made of matte black plastic. The front panel is divided vertically into two parts - the empty left (it is matte) and the glossy right, on which the functional elements are located. From top to bottom: 4 indicators with signatures (general system status, network and disk status). Ideally, everything should be green, otherwise (if there are no partitions or there is a failure; if there is less than 1 GB of free space), it should be orange. Regardless of what color is on, the indicators do not blind at all, even if the server is on the desktop.
Below is the USB (2.0) port for external devices. Insert, for example, a USB flash drive (FAT / NTFS) and press the C button (Copy; located directly under the USB port) - that’s all, after a while all the information from the USB flash drive will be on the disk! Very convenient, although not new. Below is the eSATA port.
At the very bottom is the on / off button of the device (with a large blue indicator) and the name of the model. All.
There is nothing on the sides, except, perhaps, plastic round inserts with the name of the company.
On the back side there is a silent 70 mm fan (with automatic speed control, depending on temperature; 3 speeds). Under it are two more USB (2.0) ports and a gigabit connector for connecting to a network; anti-theft connector for Kensington lock, reset-hole and "mother" for power.
What I liked about the last element is a small plastic stopper that allows you to carefully fix the cord so as not to accidentally pull out the power, or so that it does not rest against the wall. Here is a study to the smallest detail!
Outwardly, I have no complaints - fulfilled to the conscience! All this stably stands on 4 rubber legs.
Preparatory work
In order for the device to work fully, you would like to insert 1 hard drive in it (maximum two). The specification says that the maximum total volume so far is 2TB, but more recently, the news came by mail that the new firmware began to support 2 TB disks each (from WD) - thus, the maximum at the moment is 4 TB. Super, of course, but I used two disks with only 500 GB each) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11
The box opens by hand, without any tools. It is necessary to move one part of the “loaf” relative to the other and that’s all, the place for hardy becomes available.
Each disk is attached with 4 screws (2 on each side), after which power and loops are connected to them.
Again, the manufacturer thought about the little things - the length of the wires is perfectly calculated. However, if one of the wiring fails, it will be problematic to find the same. And if you really get to the bottom, it would be great if you did not need a screwdriver at all, i.e. Replace conventional screws with large head screws. I think you can try the foreign screws, but I did not.
Everything, close the device, connect the power cord and power, put in a secluded corner. What would no one fired.
Inclusion and work
If two disks are used and the network cable is connected, then after switching on, 5 LEDs will light up - 4 green and 1 blue (power). The fan is very quiet - the total noise is about 25dB.
In operation, the device consumes 33 watts, in idle mode - 18. The device can operate from an uninterruptible power supply.
Software
This is perhaps the most interesting thing to talk about. More precisely, it needs to be shown, but it’s much better to see it all once. I won’t post all the screenshots (over 60) - download the archive and see) You can also download a color 70-page document (in Russian), which details all the features of the product.
So, it all starts with finding the device with software. Insert the disk, click " Install Synology Drive ."
In the next window, specify the path to the * .pat file (it is on the disk or can be downloaded from the Internet, this is the firmware file). We choose manual or automatic settings (the second is simpler, but manual is always more interesting; the administrator password is not indicated in auto mode).
Next, the administrator login and password, network settings, time zone and time are set (screenshots 2,3, 4 and 5 in the archive). At the next stage, the hard drives are formatted (Ext3 file system; 6.png in the archive).
All is ready. We launch the browser and get ... no, not in the admin panel, but on a beautiful login form.
Hooray, we are in the same admin area. Made very high quality (using AJAX technology), it has a tree structure. Everything is divided into two parts - on the left are the settings sections, on the right are the settings themselves. Periodically pop-ups (in the same window) windows in which additional settings are indicated.
In the first settings folder, select the information. As you can see from the screenshot, there is more than enough information - the server name, network settings, time and date, firmware version, information about the disks and their temperature.
The logs tab contains information about the operation of the device - when it turned on and off, who came in and when. The journal can be cleaned, saved, sorted in the desired order. And all this without reloading the page. (Screenshots 10 and 11 in the archive).
In the network settings, it is indicated approximately the same as with the initial setup. Unless, you can enable jumbo-frames support (if it will appreciate the network device through which the NAS is connected). (12.png in the archive)
More than 15 languages of the admin interface are supported - all this is selected on the corresponding tab. You can also separately specify the language of the letters of e-mail notifications and the code page. New languages appear in new firmware. (13.png in the archive)
If you look at 14.png, we will see what the system offers us on the time settings tab :) It can be specified manually or synchronized with a time server with a specified period.
You can configure notifications that will be sent to the administrator’s mail in case of an error (there are primary and secondary emails). Secure connections and authentication are supported. By the way, initially there is no mail server function in the device, but the corresponding package can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. As well as a couple of interesting add-ons.
On the power tab, you can specify when the device should turn on and off, after what time to go into sleep mode - for all this there is a convenient scheduler. You can also say a smart piece of hardware so that in case of a power failure, it reboots itself.
On the next tabs in this section, you can return everything to the factory settings and update the firmware. Screenshots 17 and 18 in the archive.
The device can be added to the Windows domain and open access to it to users of the domain. Active Directory Service (ADS) is supported. There is a function of “network basket” - in case the user deletes something, this file will be placed in a special folder #recycle of the same public folder. The basket is cleaned through the admin panel.
In the next folder of the settings tree, you can control user access rights. By the way, there can be no more than 2048 devices in Synology devices. Considering that on average there are 200 apartments in houses now, and each of them will use its own account, the device will be enough for the whole area :) You can create groups, their number is limited number 256.
The maximum number of simultaneous connections (SAMBA, FTP, AFP) is limited by the same number. There can be no more than 200 shared folders.
In the “Storage” folder of the settings, you can enable writing to the disk cache (to improve performance) as well as organize a RAID array on the disks in the window that appears.
I was surprised that the SMART test can be carried out directly from the admin panel, not to mention just viewing this information.
On the network services tab, you can get a good hold of the sea settings.
The same FTP server can not only be turned on and off (as is the case with Thecus devices; look for recent reviews) - it is possible to limit the number of connections, speed. Port settings, blocking specific addresses; addresses whose owners cannot log in and begin to brute :) By the way, you can enable anonymous users.
Web Services is a separate story. Indeed, magical) But more on that later.
In the meantime, just include a photo-video album, website, audio and file stations.
There is support for recording from IP cameras (specifically on this device, there can be no more than 10). On the other tabs, you can be an iTunes server, enable Telnet and SSH. (Screenshots 29-32 in the archive)
The backup function is implemented very competently (even if you don’t think so, you can always install software from a third-party developer - Acronis True Image, Symantec Backup Exec or EMC Retrospect). There is a simple mode (for example, backup at daily at 1 a.m.) and a difficult one - with detailed settings for each day, time and frequency.
You can save both to the disk itself and to a similar server (for which you just need to specify its IP and data for authorization). Moreover, the reservation can take place with encryption.
By the way, all admin settings can be saved and restored.
Web Services
Now let's talk about what was postponed. These are web services (using full-featured Apache with PHP and MySQL). If, after we walked through the admin panel, logged off, then we will see a new appearance of the login form:
Having logged in again, you can look into the ship’s logbook for the sake of interest - a lot of new entries have appeared in it.
Some other tabs have also changed. On the same page of information there is now a visual progress bar showing the percentage of free space on the created section.
File-station
This web service is designed to work with all kinds of files. Initially, there are only three folders - music, photo and web (and where is Video?) - you can add any files (not more than 10 at a time) to each folder through the browser.
Already, of course, everything is not so beautiful as in the admin panel, but also not bad) There are not enough speed and time indicators.
After the files are uploaded, they can be moved-renamed-copy-delete and sort, all in checkbox mode.
In general, such a ph file upload. If you think over the categories and names of folders in advance, you can get an excellent file storage (music by style, movies by genre, software for other purposes). Files from the disk itself (not uploaded via File-Station) can be viewed by entering the login and password specified in the administrator menu.
Audio station
Here I was very surprised. Having come to this section of the server (if the admin gives access;)), instead of the usual winamp, the user will see ... almost the same player! Only in the web interface! Does not slow down, supports different playback modes, volume, search. By the way, you can listen to just that little music (MP3, AAC, FLAC, M4A, OGG Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR) that were downloaded in the previous service. Internet broadcasting is available.
Right here on the library tab you can manage playlists (M3U, WPL).
Download-station
This built-in service will please the happy owners of unlimited Internet - as the name implies, it is intended for downloading files.
You can upload a file with links, or add links separately (including with authorization).
Supports booting from HTTP and FTP. There is support for BT and eMule networks, as well as NZB (as I understand it, is it something like downloading different files from news conferences?)
Photo Station (Web-Station)
What this web service works with is clear from the name - of course, with naked aunts) in the sense, with their photos) or video. But among other things, the service allows you to start a full blog.
Initially, there are no photo albums - you need to go to the admin panel. Photos are uploaded to the Photo folder of the File Station service.
A blog is very similar to WordPress, but it’s not like it) You can edit the blog’s parameters, as well as some modules - up to adsense!
The structure of the blog is flexibly edited, something like this (drag'n'drop!):
You can create and edit individual accounts - who can and cannot do that. If there is any website (and it now exists) in the network, several people will be able to update it.
Big brother monitors user actions:
What is nice - there can be as many as 30 such sites (virtual hosts are added in a couple of clicks in the admin panel).
If you have any questions, you can always read here such detailed help:
Here you are! But this is not all ... calling us and making an order while this transfer is in progress, you will receive ...) For those who carefully looked at all the pictures above, at the very beginning I could notice that in addition to installing the server, you could select other items. In particular, with all this miracle, Synology Data Replicator 3 is supplied to help you back up files separately from the web interface.
Very flexible settings - the final location of files (disks or server), the ability to apply filters, notification by mail. You can create multiple files (useful, for example, for those who have something to draw or develops.
Program Synology Download Redirector to help deal with the downloadable files. Do not feel, as many do not shake.
Summary
In general, Synology engineers did a great job, from the heart. Moreover, they continue to do this - the firmware is released at intervals of a month (which users are notified by mail), and the lists of changes are impressive. Recently, I received a letter saying that 2TB disks and another 9 new SSD models began to be supported. By the way, screenshots of all windows were made on the factory firmware, something was added in the new one ).
The speed of work at a good level is about 30MB / s for writing and about 40MB / s for reading (RAID-0). About speed . And one more thing .
Even the company's website has been brought to mind - there is all the necessary information. A solid five for everything!
Control weighing
Pros
- Good appearance, quality materials, reasonable design;
- Detailed illustrated (color) documentation, including in Russian;
- Silent operation, device indicators do not blind;
- Support for 2 TB disks;
- The best admin panel I've seen;
- A huge number of settings and services, ease of use;
- Ability to add third-party applications (works on Linux);
- High speed and low power consumption;
- Updated with an enviable constancy of firmware.
Cons
- No hot-swap drives;
- A metal case would be better than a plastic one.
Given that hot swapping is rarely found anywhere (from budget devices), and it’s cool in plastic peels, there are no drawbacks, as such! And if you consider the pluses the ability to download files using different protocols, listen to music through a browser ... then there will be something completely unrealistic. I don’t even know what I would like to add to this device ... at the moment it meets all my requirements.
Total
Specifically, this device is intended for small organizations, but I use it at home.
The price of 16 thousand rubles (there are cheaper, "home" options) for such a device, I consider acceptable (albeit high), because devices of this class from other manufacturers are, at times, somewhat more expensive. But in most cases, they don’t even have half the capabilities that Synology offers .
Moreover, in most cases, you will only get a NAS, and here - a full-fledged server with a considerable number of other features. But how NAS is this product is great!
As I already said, the engineers know their job and have worked hard - for the above amount you will receive a full-fledged, brought to mind, server. If desired, and certain skills, knowledge, you can add the functionality you need to the system - the dream of any serious admin.
If you are interested - I strongly advise you to go through the company's website - well, or at least look at this table . The range of products implies both cheaper devices (for home) and more expensive (for companies) - but their functionality is impressive everywhere.
Of all the NASs that I have reviewed so far, this is the best. Definitely advise!
ps Tayle company, a major network distributor, supplying products to Russia including Thecus, drew attention to my previous reviews of their devices and offered to come to the presentation of new products that await us in the near future. It was very interesting, I liked something (the smallest NAS in the world with two disks), but most of all I remembered the end of the event - there were three prizes.
In front of five dozen journalists, I won one out of three) It turned out to be a four-disk server. I’m glad terribly, but there probably won’t be a review yet - there aren’t any discs)
If anyone really needs it - write, we will discuss) A moral - do not hesitate to attend such events!
In the near future, articles are no longer expected - the clouds have thickened at the university :) I will consider any proposals for work after the session: - [
Good luck!