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"Configuring the DS411j is just as simple. The setup wizard gets you up and running in minutes and lets you access the web interface to adjust the settings."

"...[the DS411j is] fast, feature-packed, and easy to assemble and configure. If you want excellent performance and plenty of features, its money well spent."

"Synology is one of the absolute top in the market for network storage."

"The new DS212 delivers higher performance in addition to improved hardware designs and a huge step in functionality."

"Among the test, the configuration interface of Synology DS212+ is clearly the best: the operating system is a complete package which is clear and easy to use."

"What's particularly worth praising about Synology is that it offers 6 apps for iOS and Android devices. That includes a software to monitor the NAS and programs to stream photos, music, and videos on the smartphone."

"Overall, DS212+ is the winner of the test for its extensive range of services which the NAS operating system especially excels."

"Synology reigns uncontested on its user interface design. It is simple, functional, and beautiful with a multitude of features."

"Performance-wise, Synology dominated its competitors in both read and write speeds regardless of file size."

"The Synology DS212 shines with its incredible performance and interface."

"The DS712+ is small, but has unparalleled performance and reliability."

"It has an easy-to-use interface and many features to let you build your own cloud system."

"Disk Station Manager is not only powerful and easy to use, but more importantly, it is also continually being developed and improved."

"Synology continues upgrading its technology and features on an annual basis, which in my opinion is just perfect."

"DSM 3.2 is one of the best available operating system on market for NAS server."

"In conclusion, the DS212+ is a product that has high expectations and has surprised us pleasantly."

"At this year's Hardware.Info Award 2011, readers have voted Synology DiskStation DS211+ as the 'Best NAS for 2011'."

"DiskStation DS212j meets the expectations of home and business users with double the memory that allows DSM to run more smoothly, and a larger fan that we have noticed is extremely quiet."

"The DSM 3.2 is remarkable for the full graphical environment, it allows complete management customization through the windows. This is a great experience as it provides the impression of a separate operating system from the web browser."

"The DiskStation DS212 is a storage server with great flexibility. This 2-bay NAS server is compact and easy installation with quiet operation; a perfect choice for small businesses and offices."

"It combines advanced features with a user friendly interface. The DiskStation DS212 offers an affordable and full-featured Network Attached Storage solution."

"This little giant includes various services with great values such as Web and FTP servers, backup support on Windows and Mac OS X, multiple user management, centralize download, and many other features that make this a versatile machine with incredible potential."

"The optional dual 10GbE interface and the possibility of Link Aggregation based on 802.3ad protocol are particularly noteworthy."

"Microsoft Windows users will be accustomed to the management of DS3611xs with ease of use, which is accomplished through a web interface."

"The Win7 in the browser [...] integrated the advanced technology of HTML5 and CSS3, the operation of DSM is hardly different from the experiences on the PC."

"In the test of Synology DS712+, we witness the the amazing chemistry from the combination of the Gigabit Link Aggregation technology and the exclusively designed NAS operating system."

"Synology DiskStation DS3611xs is nominated as 'Finalist' in the Storage and Server category of the annual award from Comunicaciones Hoy."

"Synology DiskStation DS211j is an excellent choice for those first time users or NAS system experts who are looking for a device with high efficiency, compact and elegant design, and a fast easy-of-use interface.”

"This NAS has robust specifications for small and medium enterprises. The device excels mainly in speed, yet the NAS is very economical with an average power consumption of 60 watts."

"Synology delivers its own management software, known as DiskStation Manager (DSM). DSM allows easy access to the device, and provides fairly simple operation for schedule backups."

"Synology DS211j is a very interesting and feature-rich product; especially useful in a home environment where it becomes essential to access media files from any compatible devices and platforms."

"Paraded as an energy efficient and quiet NAS server, the power consumption of DS212j has surpassed its predecessor with a 30% reduction from 25W to 17.6W during operation. A large 92mm diameter, low speed fan, elevates DS212j's overall airflow and minimizes the noise level from 25dB(A) to 18.3dB(A)."

"DSM interface is just great and simple navigation without getting lost. We can retrace our steps at anytime. Additionally, it has a small wizard that will guide us while configuring all services."

"The NAS is my dream-come-true. It is providing everything I need and much more."

"DS411+II makes a powerful NAS with a modern operating system, which is regularly maintained by Synology. In addition, by offering AFP, Time Machine support, and iOS apps, Synology shows much love for Apple users."

"For me, this product is similar to Apple Products. They have good hardware. But good hardware is built by many. The real core is the simple, comprehensive and good software."

"Wonderful software and great performance make this a solid NAS."

"This is a nice machine and perhaps the first NAS that I would feel safe to use myself [...]. The Synology support is truly awesome and even offers to repair and restore data to your NAS over the Internet."

"Synology DiskStation DS212j is designed to provide a solution of file storage and sharing with data protection for your home environment with low power consumption, quiet operation and reliability."

"With thoughtfully designed interface, DSM is a powerful operating system with a low learning curve. Users don’t need to spend a lot of time on manuals before starting to enjoy the rich features of Synology DiskStation."

"The latest version of the DiskStation Manager 3.2 software is just superb from all the other NAS software that I ever tested. There are plenty of programs and applications which make the DS212j stands out from the other NAS brands."

"After many hours of testing, I was quite satisfied with its performance especially with the latest version of the DSM 3.2."

"Overall, the DiskStation DS212j is perhaps the best amongst all the budget NAS server units currently in the market; not only because of its quite satisfactory hardware specifications and good all-around performance, but also because of its very user friendly DSM 3.2 interface and that’s why it gets our Editor's Real Deal Award."

"DS211 is one of the most modern NAS server on the market. It is powered by an advanced single-chip Marvell 1.6 GHz processor that operates the NAS server with excellent performance."

"High performance, high scalability, intuitive management interface and versatile business applications make DS712+ the top choice for small and medium businesses."

"Impressive price/performance ratio. You can get file sharing, backup and multimedia entertainment in one single box."

"A richness of multimedia applications and mobile support makes it possible to carry terabytes of data on-the-go and fulfill whatever you might need in your digital life."

"The server has a 90x90 mm fan at the back to enhance system ventilation. In addition to bringing better efficiency, the fan is able to exhaust heated air produced by the hard drives and motherboard, and greatly reduce any disturbing noise."

"The unique DiskStation Manager 3.2 operating system brings an intuitive user interface for everyone to get accustomed easily."

"Download Station's user interface is very user-friendly. Photo Station is at the same level of simplicity yet presents every detail of your picture in an organized manner, making searching photos a lot easier."

"Fast NAS with a huge functionality. Excellent German user interface. Recommended!"

"Network storage deluxe!"

"It started with a NAS testing but I ended up finding myself with a multi-functional device. The functionality packed within the NAS is what we've never seen in our test laboratory."

"Asides from what a network storage can cover, Synology is tuning the DiskStation with lots of practical features. Thus, [the DiskStation] is providing a variety of additional services which usually have to be purchased or externally rented."

"We recommend the DS211j for its great usage possibilities, good performance and the less expensive price."

"The huge support by the web community, who offers numerous software expansions, is particularly positive."

"The DS212+ does have the advantage of USB 3.0 support, which in our opinion is a rather big one."

"As for the software, we do prefer the Synology DSM 3.2 [...]."

"It's a breeze to setup, supports automatic backups on Mac OS X and Windows computers, and its DiskStation Manager software is second to none in design and functionality."

HWM readers voted Synology as their favorite NAS brand.

"This is an extremely quiet NAS system and ideal for a bedroom environment as it would be basically inaudible."

"[T]he winning combination of multitasking DiskStation Manager software and nippy 1.2 Ghz processor ensures the user is able to perform multiple tasks without waiting for more than a few seconds."

"The DS211+ is extremely effective. It offers excellent performance and countless functions, each more interesting than the next. Synology has everything that it needs to stand out from the competition."

"The Synology DS211+ is a beast when it comes to its excellent read and write speeds."

"The DSM interface offers a complete array of features. In short, a complete solution that will delight those who wish to make the best out of your NAS."

"With the high number of hard drives installed and the wide availability of network connections, the DS3611xs achieves high storage capacity and speed well above the traditional storage systems."

"Synology offers iSCSI support that is essential for the consolidation of data and centralized storage via remote host. Precisely because of this control system, the DS3611xs is a solution for server storage virtualization like VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V."

"To perform the test in real conditions using Western Digital RE4 WD1003FBYX, the results have shown that access speed and high throughput are significantly higher than average [...] the measurements show speed of 1,683 MB/s read and 890 MB/s write, while the transfer of sequential information challenges upto 170,000 IOPS read."

"USB connectors on the back are also upgraded to USB3.0, which makes perfect sense since these connectors will be primarily used for connecting external hard disks permanently and sharing its data over the network."

"In addition, the DS212 is equipped with both an SD card reader and an USB on the front, which facilitates every part by large transfers from camera cards or external drives."

"Every DSM update adds various new features that brings users with more possibilities to the already feature-laden Synology NAS server. Together with easy-to-use management, DS411 is an excellent choice."

"Thanks to the DiskStation Manager 3.2 (DSM 3.2) operating system, the DS712+ ensures an environment setup with a very friendly operation that avoids overwhelming the user with complex technical information. Instead, it offers a very intuitive web-based interface."

"The size of DS712+ is extremely compact, while the design is very elegant and simple. The metal chassis provides a dark color tone with pleasant and professional feel. All hard drive replacement can easily be accessed through its front mount hot-swappable tray."

"Aside from its technical characteristics, the DiskStation Manager 3.2 operating system makes DS411 superior against competitor NAS servers."

"...DS212+ is very well equipped on the hardware front, with plenty of opportunity for connection of additional drives and with easy access to the SD card reader and USB on the front..."

"As a pure file server, it has both very good read and write speeds and thanks to the many good apps, there is easy access to all files."

"Even with only 2 hard disks, the DS712+ can still utilize Synology Hybrid RAID to maximize storage. It's also easy to scale up with expansion unit DX510."

"Overall speaking, the DS712+ is above average in terms of performance, user interface, configuration and scalability."

"Synology's user interface showcases an intuitive design, for it becomes much easier to use when every feature is made into an application window."

"DiskStation Manager is a very good piece of software. Very user friendly, easy to navigate and easy to understand because of its recognizable layout."

"...DS211 can be packed to the brim with features that should satisfy any small business. Many of the properties are also very suitable for the home when tablets have run out of space and where 3G is just too slow."

"Simply the best manual ever! I have not read that many in my time but I found everything I was looking for and there was not a moment of doubt about what they meant."

"What's especially nice about the Synology NAS boxes is the range of management and backup options, which allow you to synchronize data with the box and other computers for mutual security."

"Synology has come from obscurity and forged a reputation as the NAS box manufacturer to respect. The DS411 does nothing to sully that standing."

"Installing software onto the NAS is very easy. Once DSM is installed we then have a plethora of features to take advantage of that allows seamless operation for almost any task a user could want."

"The DS212j is a great value for money option. Never has there been a time when the opportunity to own a NAS has been so attractive."

"The DiskStation Manager 3.2 operating system is packed with features, and the interface is intuitive to use. On top of that, it deserves great praise for Czech localization. Everything is clear, and you can find help with every function. You have to try very hard to find a bug!"

"The Synology DS212 is vast in options where you can even install additional packages to expand its already-rich functions. We are very pleased with the addition of hot-swappable disk support and most importantly, the Wake-on-LAN feature. The Synology DS212 is an excellent choice."

"Good hardware specification is a basic requirement for a NAS server, and Synology demonstrates the power of NAS through its versatile operating system, DiskStation Manager. DSM 3.2 is definitely one of the best NAS software on the market today."

"Synology has come up with a very completive NAS for a very reasonable price!"

"For everyday use, there are no problems working with large files directly from the NAS as a network drive and all administration is indeed very painless. I will not be afraid to put it to use as a server for various multimedia and web features."

"This is truly a commendable NAS."

"The Synology DiskStation DS212j offers an ideal entry product for those looking to start moving their files to a network storage location. The DSM software is class leading and will allow users massive potential to improve their network functionality."

"We configured the Mail Server in only two minutes and we could even download a mail client - allowing us to access our brand new Mail Server. That was exceptionally easy and fast."

"All in all a very good unit. It is easy to use and has a wealth of smart and good features that we've never seen on a NAS before. We are very excited about the DS712+."

"From the performance point of view, the NAS server has provided excellent results in every area of ​​use."

"A truly remarkable aspect is the extreme low noise and operating temperatures. The system stability is also amazingly good. We had no problems whatsoever when using the DS212+ and we were completely satisfied."

"We admire Synology DSM for the rich and versatile applications and intuitive user interface."

"If there is a NAS brand that stands out from its competitors, it's Synology. Outstanding reliability and offers a transfer rate unmatched in the network at about 200MB/s read with the aid of a SSD. The Synology DS1511+ is one of the best products out there."

"The true gem within the core system is the formidable operating system, DiskStation Manager 3.2, which manages all configuration settings for the NAS device with an intuitive user interface that can be accessed by any java based web browser."

"With its easy-to-use and energy-efficient (consuming only up to 29.7W) qualities, this NAS appliance also enables users to save more because of its low cost of ownership."

"Overall we are impressed with the build quality, design, performance and features of the Synology DS712+. Meanwhile the DX510 expansion unit is an excellent way to increase storage without sacrificing performance."

"While researching and testing, we found three areas in which the DS411+II stood out in. Those are performance, functionality and cost."

"This is truly a user friendly system that we like."

"The DiskStation Manager user interface and the robust mobile applications is the prime example of technology evolution."

"I have been using other manufacturer's products for a long time, but the Synology DiskStation has really opened my eyes."

"We can clearly see from the testing results of DS3611xs and RS3411xs, that even without a RAID controller, the easily scalable HDD capacity and the new 10GbE network interface card would showcase a transfer speed of over 800MB per second."

"Synology has a very diverse product line, from enterprise to SOHO/home. Every product is ran on the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system - an OS that is known for its user-friendliness and rich add-on values - making the NAS servers capable of more than storing files."

"Not only does it have all the necessary safety measures, it also has large storage capabilities plus scalability and good performance."

"If you are someone who needs a lot of storage and processing power which a 2-bay NAS won't fulfill your needs, the DS411+II is exactly the product you're searching for."

"Synology DiskStation Manager 3.2 (DSM 3.2) is the operating system of all Synology products and there is nothing more to say: Simply incredible."

"For those who have price concerns but still looking for good quality storage equipments, DS211j appeals to both home and small company users with multimedia streaming and robust office features such as easy printer and file sharing."

"Synology DS211j is rich in features, simple to setup, and most importantly offers impressive performance despite its compact size."

"Virtually every needs can be satisfied with this universal home server. If the out-of-the-box features aren't enough, the package center is filled with additional rich applications to provide the optimal solution that is available in multilanguages. The Synology DS211j is your ideal choice."

"Easy to manage, great localization, quiet and power-saving, rich features for home or business use."

"DS411slim uses 2.5 inch HDDs, but this does not mean that features have been sacrificed. Once it connects to the LAN all settings can be controlled through the web browser with DiskStation Manager 3.2, an intuitive and comprehensive interface."

"Synology has managed to create a compact and attractive storage solution through this feature-rich NAS, which is ideal for all uses."

"The latest version of the DiskStation Manager 3.2 software is quite impressive with a wealth of available programs and applications, and some of which make the DS411 stand out from the crowd of similar units."

"I liked the DiskStation DS411 a lot and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't find anything wrong with it. It impressed me with its performance and that's why we are awarding it with our Editor's Real Deal Choice Award."

"Ultimately it all comes down to features and functions, and Synology is always your best bet."

"The Synology NAS servers have a wealth of features. Not only there are useful mobile applications for Android and iOS devices, several addons are also available to use and making the compact powerhouse server even better."

"The Synology DS211+ wins the Gold Award for its combination of performance, functionality and price. If you want to enjoy all the features of a high-end NAS without having to pay a hefty price, there is the good choice of DS211 that receives a Silver Award."

"DiskStation Manager user interface and wide ranging software support are first class."

"Speed freaks looking to future proof their NAS without spending a small fortune will be well rewarded."

"Setting up a NAS server is never child's play, but this is certainly the easiest and most intuitive system we have seen to date."

"DS211j is only as large as a thick encyclopedia which it hardly produces any tone and consumes 14.5W in operation and 0.3W in standby."

"When operating as DLNA-Server, the NAS server makes good impression by supporting major video and music file formats. It even plays out ISO image file in 1:1 ratio."

"More than just a NAS! This slogan of Synology hits the point."

"With DiskStation DS411, Synology proved once again that their products justifiably land on the top of the winner’s podium. Well fabrication, very good performance and a server-operating system that puts the fear of God into the competitors. These are the ingredients for a successful product."

"When comparing the functionality of the once more improved DiskStation Manager 3.2 to the new Windows Home Server, there is no rational reason for a “real” server. Windows Home Server could at least directly compete with the DiskStation in ambitious home-environments. Yet, DSM 3.2 can do a lot of things better and additionally, needs much less administration efforts."

"Actually I can be brief. DS411slim has convinced me in the past days."

"Thus the test result makes me feel positive in all respects. Because not only I enjoy the appearance and the easy installation of the hard drives via Plug & Use, but also the achieved data performance and noise level."

"The installation of the hard drives is really fast and as recognized, the DiskStation Manager leaves nothing to be desired."

"The hardware is very successful. It is very well manufactured and its performance is suitable. All in all it is a successful product, that worth its price."

"The transfer rates of Synology DiskStation DS411+II are very fast and fully acceptable."

"You could barely hear the DiskStation placed under the TV in the living room. The temperature of the hard drives stayed within allowed boundaries."

"You don't need to be afraid of setting up"

"The security and comfort offered by the server can definitely justify the effort."

"The Synology DS211 is an excellent NAS for ambitious home users."

"If you look at all the advantages that come along with the DiskStation, the DS211 still worth every cent! Thumbs up!"

"The DS2411+ is a feature-rich yet highly energy-efficient design that distinguish its NAS server from the competitors."

"DS2411+ is well suited for SMB markets, and left us an excellent impression at a reasonable price."

"The DS211+ is packed with features, including mobile apps for Androld and iOS devices. There are several addons also available for use with your NAS, making your device feels and operates like a real small server."

"PCM Choice-Best Product award goes to Synology. This model is comprehensive and fast yet, also efficient and relatively inexpensive."

"The learning curve of this NAS system is virtually zero. In short, you can double-click icon to open files and have multiple windows opened at the same time, even resizing them. This makes Synology NAS the far most enjoyable to use."

"The DS411slim is the most user-friendly device with many possibilities within easy reach."

"We must say that the DSM 3.2 really is 'quite something'. This is not our first NAS review and we have tested many other units from various manufacturers before. Still, Synology keeps amazing us with possibly the best user-friendly management interfaces in the industry!"

"A big plus for Synology is the fact that they have many 3rd party developers who produced some nice integration apps for your current DSM version. There are plenty of add-ons to choose from, they have about everything starting with Blog Systems, Database Managers, Groupware Apps and many more."

"Synology's industry-leading reliability helps it claim the 2011 Storage Excellence Award."

"Synology NAS servers have proven to be something of a revelation in our home... amazingly simple and great to use."

"This is perfect for a small office or the home for your backup purposes. It will even save on your electric bill!"

"High performance with a rich and pleasant user interface, and complete mobile applications with a responsive top-grade technical support team. These are the assets that make Synology an excellent indicator in the field of network storage appliances."

"Photo Station along with DS photo+ can manage and share photos, while the photo album web page is presented beautifully and the iOS / Android applications are highly intuitive. In our opinion, Synology is superb with no equivalent from the competitors."

"For demanding users, Synology represents the new standard for NAS server products. The DS211 combines good performance with a complete and intuitive interface."

"DS411 offers everything that ever can be offered within the NAS area."

"DS411, like the other Synology NAS servers, manages to pull in the top performance right from the start."

"Top functionality and usability. Good performance for most people."

"Without a doubt the Synology DS211j is one of the stars in this review. It provides user not only with good performances, but also with rich set of features, making the unit perfect not only for home but also for office purposes."

"The DiskStation Manager 3.2 software is worth mentioning as it is used for configuring and managing the device. Despite having a large number of features it is extremely intuitive and easy to use, so even those not acquainted with IT peripherals will be able to setup the DS211j in no time."

"I must commend Synology on the impressive software that they’ve created for the USB Station 2, which is basically just like a mini operating system! The range of features and settings that you can change and add makes it one of the best network devices I’ve ever used."

"We found the new DiskStation to be an excellent NAS device for sharing files among a relatively small number of users. The unit offers a decent level of performance and is easy enough to set up that someone with only a moderate amount of IT knowledge should be able to manage."

"The fast and well-equipped DS411j may be expensive, but it's the best four-disk NAS enclosure you can get."

"I have been more pleasantly surprised than I could ever have imagined, the device is easy to set up and even easier to use. On that front I would have no qualms with recommending it to even a novice user."

"All in all, the DS3611xs is a very complete, scalable and affordable network storage appliance that can be used to support a wide variety of applications."

"The DiskStation DS411 is a very high quality 4 bay NAS supported by the feature rich DSM 3.2 software. Overall an excellent network storage device and the only other products on the market that come close to having so many features are others from Synology."

"By any account this all combines to create a feature set which would embarrass far more expensive NAS devices and Synology has clearly remembered the DS211j will appeal to advanced users on a budget, not just mainstream consumers. Happily those without a great deal of technical knowledge won't be intimidated either…"

"As we have found in the past, Synology’s DSM Operating System is an absolute joy to use and to say that it is feature laden is an understatement."

"The DS411 is a solid NAS, it comes with all the features you could ever need and delivers great performance to the home/business user."

"If you’re serious about your technology then the answer is most certainly yes. The DSM interface continues to impress, and the added processing power really makes this a device that can do it all."

"For a small or growing business this product would make an ideal purchase decision as it has the capability to grow as the business expands."

"With DS411+II and the new DiskStation Manager, Synology proves that it's possible to improve on an already very good product."

"We are convinced by both the software and the hardware."

"The 500 Euro is a very good investment. You will be familiarized with the nearly-perfect web interface very quickly. In addition, the interface also offers lots of multimedia features."

"Synology RackStations are designed and developed with energy efficiency in mind. Compared with its average server counterparts, the RS810+ consumes a relatively low amount of power at 68 watts only in operation."

"After several weeks of continued testing we can only come to one conclusion: these Synology NAS units deliver what they claim: security, speed, simplicity, scalability. The RS810+ and its RX410 extension unit are very well built for long lasting reliability."

"The DS1511+ offers a full range of enterprise features such as virtualization support, hot-swappable bays, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, and the option to expand its capacity by a further 10 bays by attaching two DX510 five-bay slave units."

"Synology DS1511+ offers fast, modular business-class storage at an impressive value."

"With the additional peace of mind of data redundancy, thanks to RAID 1 support, RAID 0 and JBOD are also offered, we think that puts the DS211 right in the sweet spot for home user performance NAS boxes."

"Synology DS211 has excellent features and speed at an affordable price."

"It covers pretty much all of the NAS checkboxes, including web server functionality, while boasting seriously fast write speeds, thanks to a 1.8Ghz CPU."

"Synology DS111 is seriously fast, well-featured, yet easy to use."

"DSM 3.2 in our books is one of the best UI available. [...]it looks like a very intuitive desktop environment. There are adequately sized icons for each menu and users can even change multiple settings at once as it supports multi-tasking."

"Synology DS3611xs is easily one of the most impressive network attached storage devices we've seen to date. Not only does it have huge storage space but it also has a myriad of features and a superbly friendly user-interface."

"There are those products that once you've got them in the house, it becomes invaluable. The DiskStation DS1511+ from Synology is just such a product."

"Synology DiskStation DS1511+ is a top model that offers not only excellent performance, but it does everything more than what you expect from a NAS server."

"This NAS has robust specifications for small and medium enterprises. The device excels mainly in speed, yet the NAS is very economical with an average power consumption of 60 watts."

"Synology delivers its own management software, known as DiskStation Manager (DSM). DSM allows easy access to the device, and provides fairly simple operation for schedule backups."

"The DSM 3.1 is remarkable for the complete graphical environment, managing it through the windows for complete customization. This is a great advantage as it gives the impression that it is a separate operating system from your web browser."

"What really sets DS411j apart from the competition is not only the breadth of functionality, although you have many, but how cleverly it presents."

"Synology wins! This NAS offers the most possibilities of them all."

"DS211+ wins points with its working IPv4-firewall, and low energy consumption usage while offering a very active support in Synology user community."

"The DSM 3.1 is complete with full-featured applications, not a 'cut-down' version offer from some competitors. Synology succeeds by offering a different and fresh experience of NAS server product."

"If you're someone who will utilize the many capabilities of the device, beyond its core storage, I highly recommend the DS211j. It's fast, adaptable, flexible, relatively quiet and works flawlessly."

“[…] for professional photographers, video editors and graphic designers, the DS2411+ is a smart investment.”

“As always, we were impressed with the quality of Synology's DiskStation Manager 3.1 software, which is not only powerful, but also very easy to use.”

"This NAS is the perfect choice for small businesses that want to centralize their data at a low cost."

"Synology has never disappointed us with any of their test products, as it provides a good hardware and careful software."

“The DS 211+'s browser-based setup screen is easy to follow, allowing you to quickly set up volumes on your hard disks, create and assign user privileges, and access the DS 211+’s many other features. Help links direct you to an extensive list of guides, all of which have links to the features themselves, which makes setting up RAID, iSCSI or backups quick and easy.”

“Synology’s slick web management interface provides easy access to all features and can be customized using drag and drop.”

“Synology gets serious about expansion as its new RS2211+ is the first to use an Infiniband connection and can scale to an impressive 66TB.”

“Synology’s DiskStation Manager software is fabulous – smooth, user friendly and intuitive.”

“Whether you’re accessing the device locally via Mac or PC, remotely over the web or utilizing one of Synology’s mobile apps (Android and iOS both supported) you’ll find using the DS411+II a pleasure.”

“It has every possible feature you could want, a great user interface, good transfer speeds, and is a reasonable price.”

"Just like working on a Windows desktop, user can instantly create shared folders, enable services and configure host names [on DSM]."

"When testing performance, the reading speed was good, the writing speed was also very good."

"Priced at just under 180 € (without hard drives), the DiskStation offers fabulous and plenty of features, along with great performance for users to experience."

“DiskStation Manager is practically a complete operating system with all kinds of applications for managing content stored in the device.”

"The device is versatile when it comes to compatibility, which supports not only USB flash drives and 3.5" drives but also 2.5" drives without power cables."

"USB Station 2 also acts as an iTunes server, a DLNA device that can stream music and videos to players such as XBOX or media centers."

“In our tests within a Gigabit-LAN and ATTO DISK benchmark the NAS fascinates with his excellent read/write- performance. Ideally, the NAS pumps into the net more than 70 MByte per Second reading, while writing data with 43 MByte.”

“Impressive Performance, huge range of features and a brilliant User-Interface at a fair price: Thank you Synology for this nice piece of Hardware.”

“Who can live without WOL, gets for a price of about 180€ currently no faster und mainly no more efficient NAS-System, which can delight even Technic-Nerds with tons of features and Apps for iPad, iPhone and Android.“

"It’s highly expandable and is the first to use a high-speed InfiniBand interconnect. Performance across the board is extremely good, IP SAN and RAID features are a cut above the rest, and a top capacity of 66TB makes it well suited to SMBs with big expansion plans."

“…these new Synology appliances are a force to be reckoned with in the storage arena.”

"Another plus is a host of bundled applications that can be configured to run on the DSM operating system...there's an Apache web server complete with PHP and MySQL database support, plus an SMTP email server. Active Directory integration also comes as standard, along with a firewall and other security options."

“The DS 211+'s browser-based setup screen is easy to follow, allowing you to quickly set up volumes on your hard disks, create and assign user privileges, and access the DS 211+’s many other features. Help links direct you to an extensive list of guides, all of which have links to the features themselves, which makes setting up RAID, iSCSI or backups quick and easy.”

“...I feel that this product is a bargain as it offers more features than most competing products, performs those features better and is still cheaper than most of them...”

“We are pleased to award the USB Station 2 with 9/10 for its decent performance, incredible value, vast array of features and its pure ease of use.”

"Synology DS411+II offers excellent NAS solution for SMB. With DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can easily access the device and schedule timely backups. The DSM operating system is similar to Windows interface, which makes it very recognizable and user-friendly."

"An integral part of owning a Synology product is the fantastic, multi threaded, multi tasking operating system which is a genuine pleasure to use. Over the last year we have been using this with various Synology products and we find it hard to move to anything else now.”

"Software-wise, Synology regularly updates their excellent DiskStation Manager software,”

"Bottom line, the DS1511+ is certainly impressive and is one of the fastest NAS boxes you can get."

"The DiskStation Manager 3.1 operating system is used throughout the Synology NAS range and allows the Synology USB Station 2 to offer a large range of features from acting to a media server, printer server to running a home FTP server."

"Overall I was impressed with the Synology USB Station 2, its very stylish, small and compact, it offers a wide range of features..."

"DiskStation DS211j crosses the line between a home server and a NAS device, and that's a good thing. Considering the expense of buying and maintaining another PC to act as a server, grabbing a NAS like this is a great thing for home users."

"The read and write speed is around 60MB/s and this is an excellent result."

"The performance/power consumption ratio of DS411slim is unmatched among its competitors."

"The basic control panel gives access to much of the functionality of the NAS. There is also a handy resource monitor which can be set to run all the time. The software is multitasking capable so multiple windows and tasks can be run simultaneously. We noticed that this system was extremely responsive..."

"We managed to achieve a simultaneous total of 507 MB/s, which is an incredible result. We know in this case that the DS3611xs has more potential on tap but our network and drive configuration is limiting the overall bandwidth. We are confident that Synology's claims of 1000+ MB/sec are accurate, but we simply can't utilise this hardware to its full potential."

"[...] hardware specifications should make the DS1511+ quite snappy and the ability to support Link Aggregation should help maximize performance [...]"

"For businesses, the DS1511+ can help reduce IT costs as it replaces other network hardware generally found in the office [...]"

"Synology DS211+ is the most complete and well finished product among our tested NAS server devices [...] it offers almost everything with an ease-of-use web interface design."

"DS211 is one of the most advanced NAS unit on the market today with maximum transfer rate performing similar to Gigabit Ethernet."

"The feature set is astounding."

"The disks are looked after by Synology's Hybrid RAID, which allows you to expand the storage on the fly, without having to migrate your data off the unit and rebuild a new RAID."

"The DS1511+ impresses on many levels. It’s one of the fastest NAS appliances currently available, and it looks an ideal network storage choice for small businesses."

"A frighteningly fast desktop NAS appliance with huge expansion potential and storage features to match."

"Highly featured"

"If you're looking for a backup solution for your home, this [DS211+] is definitely one to add to the list."

"Logging into the web user interface (UI) itself is a startling experience, as Synology has chosen to follow an operating system ideology, complete with icons, widgets, movable windows, notifications and a task bar."

"Synology's DS211+ is perfectly suited as a home NAS."

"This Synology NAS server convinces with high transfer rates 48MB/s reading and even 54MB/s writing."

"The device offers numerous features – from media server and web server to backup server."

"The user-friendly interface makes the NAS easy to handle."

"DS211+ is a versatile device that offers excellent read/write speed and a list of complete features, deserving our warm recommendation as the best NAS server product."

"Amongst the tested NAS devices, Synology DS211+ features the finest and the most comprehensive interface. Thus, we offer it our 'Best Tested' award."

"Synology is continually dedicated to developing and improving its hardware and software products. Synology enhanced its DiskStation Manager to version 3.1 with a more comprehensive and powerful features for its users to enjoy."

"This amazing NAS server with a powerful CPU and memory, DS211+ performs exceptionally well in an environment that communicates to multiple computers simultaneously."

Synology was voted by editors and readers of Personal Computer Magazine (PCM) as the best NAS brand.

"Updated to version 3.1 as the number one built-in storage network management system, Synology DiskStation Manager has enhanced into a relatively-full GUI OS [...] much like a desktop operating system interface."

"Synology DiskStation DS211 performs the best in this NAS server roundup, while offering an innovative and ease of use web interface. At a competitive price, the DS211 is the best choice."

"We loved the design and features of the Synology DiskStation DS211 [...] because of its good speed, wide array of features, easy installation, low power consumption and tempting price tag we are happy to award it with our Editor's Real Deal Choice Award."

"DiskStation DS211 offers just about everything one could ever ask for from a NAS unit."

"The latest version of DiskStation Manager 3.1 is a powerful multi-purpose application that provides various system management features for DS1511+. It is intuitive with ease of use featuring 'Windows-like' operating system."

"Synology DS1511+ is equipped with dual-core Intel Atom processor and clocked at 1.8GHz with pre-installed 1GB RAM. This high performance machine brings maximum speed and efficiency like no other."

"The sleek and intuitive user interface simplifies the set up, provides more convenient management, and easier file sharing over the Internet."

"Consumes only 16.9 watts in operation, saving power consumption and reducing CO2 emission."

"The built-in operating system of USB Station 2, DiskStation Manager 3.0 caught us by surprise with a very elaborate and comprehensive design offering various kinds of incredible features."

"In short, USB Station 2 is the ideal NAS server product that features quiet operation with various energy-saving modes, and is available at a very competitive price."

"Equipped with DiskStation Manager 3.1 operating system, DS1511+ is simply impressive. Delivering various new features, ease of management, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive support, DSM is in its own competition and an inspiration for other U.S. manufacturers."

"Synology DS1511+ is a true monster among shared storage devices [...]—it is powerful! It is equipped with dual-core 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor, and an expandable DDR2 memory of up to 4Gb!"

"Synology DS211j is an excellent file server for home users. Two or three years ago such advanced functionalities of DS211j could only be dreamed of, and similar hardware specifications were available only on high-end devices intended for professional use."

"Not only a faster processor that makes this NAS server worth the price, the bundled software 'DiskStation Manager' delivers one of the most innovative multi-tasking operating system today."

"DS211+ is an outstanding NAS server that targets a broad user market ranging from small businesses to home users."

"A solid unit delivering up to 45TB of network attached storage, with some additional functionality that makes it useful to both home and business user alike."

"Backups - as with everything else this system does - are both flexible and powerful."

"DiskStation DS411slim combines various high functionalities and exceeds everyone's expectations...both compact and cool, the product is extremely quiet and environmentally friendly. In addition, power consumption deserves applause for its low wattage output at 16.8."

"All Synology products and accessories are excellently packaged. Drive mounting is simplistic and done within 10 minutes."

"DS1511+ impresses us on many levels. It is one of the fastest NAS servers, and it seems to be an ideal choice of networking storage for small businesses."

"Synology's latest NAS not only claims impressive performance, it also appears to be the best expansion solution we've ever seen."

"We were impressed by the DS411slim; the ideology behind it is sound and the DSM interface continues to impress."

"A NAS server has many incredible features yet at a low cost."

"This compact and modern device will become the center of a network: just attach an external hard drive or a USB thumb drive to one of the two USB ports which located at the back of the device, then you can share files over the LAN/Internet right away."

"Not to mention the energy saving feature when compared to a PC."

"Its 1.67GHz dual-core processor is powerful enough so that multiple users can access the device at once, streaming music, movies, and pictures. The DS411+ handles this kind of demand very well, just as any high powered desktop computer would."

"The latest revision of the DiskStation Manager software is most impressive and although it really tops off the DS411+ nicely, the fact that Synology is offering this update to products that have been in the market for years is just the kind of thing we love seeing from manufacturers."

"DS411slim runs on the latest DSM 3.1 OS, which provides better performance and optimized design, empowering the whole system to respond more quickly."

"The new DSM 3.1 OS supports the latest EXT4 file system and delivers high performance."

"DSM 3.1 is a praiseworthy operating system...... we are deeply amazed by each of Synology’s recent operating system update!”

"DS411slim is a four bay NAS server, along with elegant product design and good hardware mechanism. Overall it is one of the Diskstation models that we are deeply impressed with.”

"Undoubtably the Synology DS411j is a great piece of equipment for the home or small office environment."

"Not even mentioning the DSM interface which, in my opinion, far surpasses any other form of web based management that I've used before."

"The new DSM 3.1 firmware also adds some interesting new features and Synology’s backup tools are superior to those offered by most of the competition."

"Synology DiskStation truly earns the title of 'green product' because of the unique Scheduled Power On/Off feature."

"Small footprint, with no compromise on performance"

"The desire of ownership is boosted by the incredibly low power overhead, demanding a minuscule 9 watts when inactive for a period of time. Even under load, the consumption only rises to a maximum of 15 watts which is sure to be a selling point to those people who wish to improve their carbon footprint."

"The DS411slim is still quicker than a lot of the competition, even those capable of taking faster 3.5-inch disks."

"Factor in the add-on applications and what you have is a lot more than just another NAS box, making the DS411slim a good solution for the small business looking to move up from peer-to-peer networking, without the cost or complexity of a more traditional server."

"Synology have once again made it possible for the home and small business user to indulge in high performance storage at a very affordable cost."

"The DS411j has a plethora of features that will entertain and meet the needs of almost everyone out there."

"The user interface is very elegant and easy to use."

"Synology DS1511+ performs at a much faster write speed than the others."

"USB Station 2 serves as a true DLNA media server that integrates seamlessly with all DLNA certified devices."

"USB Station 2 is a compact yet, powerful device for home and small business users."

"We've been hugely impressed with previous Synology NAS enclosures, and it's no different with the DS211j."

"I'm happy to say that I've found an alternative that's more cost-effective but with much more versatile features than Apple's storage solution."

"This thing rocks."

"Hard to believe that a device so small (46x122x111 mm) and lightweight (147 grams) can have so many features, and yet so powerful."

"Amazed by the offering of various functions and options, we believe this is simply the best there is."

"Energy efficiency is very impressive, with the RS411 only demanding 21 watts of power when in hibernation mode. Scheduled power off times can be set to help reduce electricity costs."

"On a software level there really is no faster, more streamlined operating system than Synology DiskStation Manager V3.0. It covers enough areas to be truly useful to an expert, yet it is uncluttered enough to make sense to a networking newbie."

"This NAS server is useful for handling many tasks at once, and it's especially useful for supporting a large volume of data."

"Now it feels like we have a fully functional operating system but it's within a web browser."

"The user interface is incredible: it looks like a real OS, with control panel, finder [File Browser] and everything is managed on desktop with windows. This surprised me very much. With DiskStation Manager the NAS is not only a storage device, but a real full platform for the net."

"The final verdict for this NAS is impressive, in terms of the quality and performances of Synology DS211j."

"For those involved in photography, the unit has one very important feature—allows you to store up to 8TB of data, which corresponds roughly to five hundred thousand images in RAW format."

"Synology DS411j is directed towards SOHO market, namely for home users and small offices. It offers a very high level of data security and extremely simple setup."

"By adding a new element to one of its most interesting NAS servers, Synology pionners the use of 2.5" NAS servers. [DS411slim] achieves superior performance in a beautiful, compact form factor, and it has a ridiculously low level of consumption and the potential for more and more amazing features."

"With the DS211j, Synology has proven that a fast NAS neither must be expensive nor need to consume tons of electricity."

"The performance is twice of what other devices at the same price range can achieve."

"Synology shows that with an intelligent operating system, you can bring a relatively moderate hardware to much glory. The device can combat the expensive Atom NAS, but only needs half as much power."

"Under RAID 5, the NAS received astonishingly high transfer rates...the RS810+ is the fastest Gigabit NAS server that has ever been tested in the c't lab."

"The power consumption is moderate."

"For those seeking a high-performance solution but not wanting to spend more than they did for their primary PC, it's a consensus among us that DS211 is the best option available right now. Combined with its supreme hardware quality, award winning software, and extensive features, it is hard to go past the DS211."

"Synology is a name that is known for their wealth of enterprise storage solutions."

"Definitely a great external storage option [...]."

“[...]it delivered excellent performance to top our benchmark tests, as well as throwing in a combination of features and price tag of $490 that was hard to beat.”

"[...]other features like the IP Camera Surveillance function and smartphone apps make this NAS invaluable as a more affordable method of keeping a video record of your office or doing other tasks involving centralized storage."

"The DS1511+ has literally blown us away, no matter the demands we placed on the system, it never failed to deliver."

"The latest DiskStation multitasking operating system is easily the best on the market, offering a low overhead, intuitive interface with settings to cover both home and business markets."

"If you want a small box working for you delivering everything you could want, I can’t recommend the DS411slim enough."

"Synology undoubtedly provides the best integrated NAS server for small / medium enterprises with DX510 making the possibilities so much better."

"DX510 unit introduces one of the most uniform system that can exist for a NAS server today..."

"Synology DS211+ equips with DSM3.0, awarded as the 'Top 5 Products' at CES 2011."

"Synology DS211+ provides cooling that is undoubtedly superior and keeps the discs at an incredibly low temperature."

"DSM 3.0 delivers a powerful interface that, as you have briefly seen from this review brings some fantastic features."

"Incidentally, installing the NAS is very easy. Slot the drives inside the unit, connect it to the network via the CAT5 cable supplied in the bundle, hook up the DC in power-pack and you are ready to go!"

"Synology has released yet another product that is faster, better and more efficient than ever…and at the moment, DS411+ is in a class of its own. Recommend!"

"The DS211j improves even further on the excellent DS210j. It's faster, particularly when dealing with large files, and the addition of the DSM 3.0 user interface makes it easier to use."

"If you're after a NAS box,the DS211j is the one to buy."

"What really sets the DS411j apart from the competition isn’t so much the amount of functionality it has – though it certainly has features a-plenty – but rather how smartly it exposes them."

"For the price, we can’t think of another NAS that offers such a comprehensive combination of powerful features made so easy to use."

"Running on the latest OS DSM 3.0, the DiskStation DS211+ is almost perfect. It comes with full features and responds more quickly than DiskStation DS210+ and other 2-bay NAS servers."

"The performance can go over 110MB/s."

"Thanks to DSM 3.0, the unit comes with many functions."

"When combined together with the great performance and compact form factor, the Synology DiskStation DS211+ should make for a very good two-bay NAS for SMBs that require extra fast response time on top of steady but stable performance."

"[DS111] delivers an average 100MB/sec reading speed and 60MB/sec writing, providing users a speedy solution for data backup."

"The huge feature-set and performance takes Synology DiskStation DS211j to be the best in class. It is absolutely the best choice among all entry-level 2-bay NAS servers on the market."

“It's gloriously easy to navigate: an ever-present search box makes it easy to find the feature you need, while a taskbar lets you view and switch between open windows.”

"If you're prepared to put the time and effort in (DS211j), you're going to end up with possibly the best media NAS on the market."

"DiskStation Manager 3.0 is impressively slick."

"The sheer wealth of features is staggering."

"Its combination of simplicity, expandability, useful features and great performance see it take pride of place on our A List."

"As a simple way to connect a couple of printers and external USB hard disks, it is a great idea."

"There is an audio-streaming feature to play any music stored on the connected hard disk using any computer on the network, which worked very well indeed, as did the network printing."

"If you’re after a NAS box, the DS211j is the one to buy."

"Its web-based interface is snappy, intuitive, and provides quick and easy access to all of the DS211j’s functions."

"Best Storage Technology"

"Why it's important: Painless, powerful remote access & management for NAS."

"DiskStation Manager 3.0 [...] replicates the look and feel of a desktop OS in the browser. It sounds kitchy, but boy does it work."

"DS211j has the fastest processor of the above [testing models] which explains its superiority in performance tests."

"The NAS Operating System, Synology DiskStation Manager 3.0, also appeared to be the most perfect."

"Synology offers an automatic back-up to the S3 Amazon cloud service. Synology is therefore an exception, a cloud backup seems neglected by most NAS manufacturers, and that's a pity."

"The web interface is more extensive and easy-to-use, and the performance is so much better."