Synology DS213+ DiskStation 8TB (2 x 4TB) 2 Bay High Performance All-in-One Desktop NAS Server

a great Piece of Kit
I bought this device after several hours of researching NAS systems. I was torn between a QNAP (As I currently already own an older model and it’s been great) and the DS213+ which a friend of mine had recently purchased and raved about. I was fortunate in the fact my friend allowed my remote access to his system. I had a really good play on with it and in the end took the plunge.
I ordered my unit form Amazon and arrived in less than 48 hours of ordering. My main issues, whilst setting the system up, were nothing to do with the NAS; more to do with Network Issues and my VirginMedia Superhub. In the end I deactivated the SuperHub as a router and changed it into Modem Mode (Which gives you an IP Address of 192.168.100.1 – Not 192.168.1.1 as you’d expect) I connected the device to my wireless router and I ran the supplied software on a Mac (works on a Windows/Linux too) and it saw the device straight away. I accessed the control panel from a web browser and...

Synology DS213+ DiskStation 8TB (2 x 4TB) 2 Bay High Performance All-in-One Desktop NAS Server

Excellent Performer
Bought this to augment my QNAP TS109 which was struggling with high quality video streamin

Performance is excellent, setup was MUCH easier than the QNAP and its quiet and efficient, highly reommended

Synology DS213+ DiskStation 8TB (2 x 4TB) 2 Bay High Performance All-in-One Desktop NAS Server

DS213+ easy and efficient
Not being an expert, I did some research in magazines and online. Synology came up several times and well rated. Selected DS213+ because is latest version (after DS212+). It is easy to insert the 2 hard disk, it is easy to push ON button, it is easy to follow the instructions online, it looks complicated when the box comes to your place, but at the end of the day it is easy and fun. What else, I stored all media, personal files, and I can access these via Ipad, and top of the top, via media share (TV must be connected to router). I recommend a RAID 1 set up when using 2 disk (1 disk copies to the second one for safety and backup purpose). Delivery of Amazon was perfect and speedy, no issue. I need other's comments online to build trust before buying, I hope this review helps you too. Enjoy!. Antoine

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