Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) |
The Synology DS213j is a two-bay, budget-friendly network attached storage (NAS) solution designed specifically for small office and home use. Its fast 1.2GHz processor, abundant amount of memory, and Gigabit LAN enable a smooth, lag-free response, while USB connection is included for easy expansion. Powered by the renowned Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, this system delivers outstanding ease of use and a variety of features, making it an efficient way for file storage and sharing with data protection for your home environment. Complete with the high reliability and stability Synology is renowned for, you're assured of great peace of mind in any situation.
Customer Reviews
This review is from: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) (Personal Computers) Love it. Works great. Easy to setup and get our files backed up on it. Use for file backup and serving media content.
By Kevin Miller This review is from: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) (Personal Computers) My first one worked so well, I just purchased another one. I use a Synology 4 disk NAS (RS814+) with 10 TB as my primary storage for the office, then use a DS213j as the offsite replication and use a DS213j as a 3-month onsite backup. This gives me File Storage, Local Backup and Offsite Replication for Disaster Recovery. The great thing about Synology is it just works!
By J. Labore (Seattle) This review is from: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) (Personal Computers) I am not very tech savvy so am a bit over my head with this. Luckily I have a tech savvy friend who has walked me through all the steps. Definitely not intuitive. If the UI was improved it would be ready for the average user. I bought it to turn into a DVR for OTA and it is doing that fine but the cost is hard to justify compared to using Huluplus. Total spend is about $550 if you factor in software and a BluRay player. I am using DVBLink which is about $50. Using a Sony BluRay which is about $80. A bonus is it works over the network so any tv with the DVBLink app works.
By Duck Lipz This review is from: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) (Personal Computers) I bought this as a quick and cheap NAS/Plex/DLNA box to feed TV and movies to my Roku and PS3. Unfortunately it was not the best choice. Here's why:
This review is from: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) (Personal Computers) I've been using this server for about two years now and it's performed flawlessly in that time. I'm not a big computer guy but I managed to get everything working without too much of a hassle. I was coming off an HP MediaSmart server that was less than stable in the time that I owned it.
I am running only a few services in this server: DS Audio, DS Video, DS Cloud, Squeezebox, DS File and DS Audio. I do not use it for streaming video as I don't think the processor and memory are up to the task. Synology makes other servers that are much better for streaming applications. I think the biggest issue that I've had is with the sheer number of options that one is given for doing everything. The Disk Station Manager (DSM) software that runs on the server is common throughout the entire product line, from tiny home servers such as mine to much larger business appliances. This is great, but it means that for folks such as myself who are not power users, it may create a bit of confusion when getting everything set up (such as configuring port forwarding for external access). That said, I was able to get everything the way I wanted by doing some reading and asking a few questions on the Synology forums. All in all, a great product with an enormous number of features for the home user. |
High-Performance Multimedia Processing with Smart Energy Management With a RAID 1 configuration in a Windows environment, the Synology DS213j delivers read and write speeds of over 100MB/sec and 70MB/sec respectively, allowing you to share an entire Blu-ray quality video in less than three minutes. The built-in Floating-Point Unit CPU speeds up thumbnail processing to enhance photo viewing at different resolutions, while the large 512MB RAM ensures maximum speed when running multiple multimedia applications. The Synology DS213j is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a large 92mm fan and smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, but also its noise-dampening design makes it quiet compared to a public space in a library. Support for Wake on LAN/WAN, multiple scheduled power on/off, and hard drive hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operating costs. 
Your Data Is Safe with Synology The DS213j with Synology Hybrid RAID helps you balance storage capacity and data redundancy so you can have your space and use it too (custom RAID configuration available for advanced users). Your DS213j is also the ideal one-stop centralized backup solution: from PCs to NAS, NAS to NAS, NAS to peripheral storage media (such as USB stick) or NAS to remote storage via a whole host of options. 
24/7 Download Portal Feed your data appetite with Download Station, your 24/7 download portal. With its comprehensive built-in BT search engine, you can find and download files in just a few clicks. So turn off your PC and let your DS213j download all your content directly to your centralized storage. With DS download on iPhone and Android, you can manage download tasks even while on the go. 
Personal Entertainment Center Enjoy multimedia easily with Audio Station and Video Station. Find movies and TV shows online, or record your favorite programs with a DVB-T stick, and play them on all devices including Windows, Mac, DLNA, AirPlay, Bluetooth, iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Take photos on your mobile device, and let Instant Upload automatically send them to your DiskStation so they are ready for sharing through Photo Station or social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, and Picasa. 
Anywhere/Anytime Availability QuickConnect and EZ-Internet configure your DS213j for accessing the Internet with minimal effort. Combined with Synology’s mobile apps for every popular feature – including DS photo+, DS audio, and DS video for anywhere multimedia access, DS download, DS file, and DS cloud for seamless file download/access/synchronization, and DS cam for home security – you can enjoy your NAS anywhere, any time. 
Powered by Synology DSM Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a web-based OS that provides private cloud service. It's designed to make your everyday living easier. The built-in Package Center allows you to download and install the packages designed specifically for your unique needs, whether it’s sharing files on the cloud, sharing photos on an online album, setting up a VPN environment, or even an antivirus to protect your system. Everything will happen with just a few clicks. The simple interface allows you to obtain and configure storage capacity with minimal friction. It provides you with complete control of your personal cloud, and lets you access it anywhere. Synology DSM will help you maximize productivity and get more out of your digital assets with minimal fuss. 
Works great at the house, November 16, 2014 
Don't buy this for use with media playback, November 12, 2014
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