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Synology DS1511+
$999.99
Released January, 2011
The Pros:Build quality - feels sturdy and durable. Added value - comes with lots of software-based features including surveillance and DLNA support. Quality PC and web-based management software - functional and visually appealing.
The Cons:No USB 3 support. Expensive - comparable units are available for less.
The Synology DS1511+ is a network attached storage device that can handle up to 15TB of data across five 3TV hot-swappable SATA-II drivers. Furthermore, the unit can be further scaled up to 45GB with the addition of two expansion units.
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Featured is a 1.8GHz dual core CPU, 1 to 3GB of DDR2 RAM, and RAID 5 functionality, and ultra-fast network speeds up to 196 MB/sec read and 165 MB/sec write, courtesy of link aggregation. Besides scalability and powerful interior components, the DS1511+ can fit in any business environment, as it supports FTP, web, surveillance, photo, download, audio, DLNA/UPnP, iTunes, and printer functionalities, not to mention seamless storage for virtualization servers, and AES 256-bit encryption engine provides users with a peace-of-mind during file sharing.
Features
- 1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
- DDR2 1GB (3GB Max)
- 3.5" SATA(II) x5 (Option 1)
- 2.5" SATA/SSD x5 (Option 2)
- Hot Swappable Drives
- Maximum 15TB Storage
- USB 2.0, eSATA
- Gigabit LAN
- Fallover/Link Aggregation
- Windows ADS/ACL
- FTP Server
- Web Station
- Surveillance Station
- Photo Station
- Download Station
- Audio Station
- DLNA/UpnP Media Server
- iTunes Server
- Printer Server
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build quality - feels sturdy and durable
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added value - comes with lots of software-based features including surveillance and DLNA support
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quality PC and web-based management software - functional and visually appealing
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very scalable - can be expanded to with up to 2 additional DX510 expansion units (over eSATA)
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great performance - most users will see approx. 75 to 85MB/s
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two Gigabit ports - balances output when the NAS is being stressed
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good manufacturer warranty - 3 years
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officially supports VMware - great for server environments
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easy tool-less drive installation
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support for full 3.5" SATA desktop drives - capable of 15GB of storage before having to resort to the unit's external ports
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lots of expansion ports for external drive expansions - 2 x eSATA, 4 x USB 2.0
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expensive - comparable units are available for less
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