The Synology DS209+ provides speedy data transmission and powerful
computing capability with proven statistics. When using a RAID 1
configuration, the DS209+ reaches 42+MB/Sec in reading and 36+MB/Sec in
writing based on the built-in high level CPU and RAM standards. It
accelerates efficiency by maximizing user accounts to 2,048, user
groups to 256, and concurrent connections to 256. I set up the NAS with two disk and no RAID.
I tested the DS209+ against another NAS solution, the QNAP TS-209 Pro II NAS to see if there was any difference in speed with transferring data from my PC to the NAS units. Three different files were select to be moved, as a group, from the PC to the NAS units. These files were also transferred back to the PC and an average was taken. Each files was of different sizes and was a combined total of 235MB.
235MB File Transfer Test
To NAS
From NAS
Synology Disk Station 209+
21.489
22.25
QNAP 209 Pro II
30.866
31.316
Using the DS209+ as file server for my HTPC was an ideal situation as it was able to deliver music smoothly across the network. Along with that I tested the streaming of the NAS by using a 1080p video clip to my TV and again it went very smoothly.
A Surveillance Station can be made from the DS209+ by turning your system into a NVR by connecting IP cameras to the network and record videos to the Synology server. Best of all no PC is needed.
Photo Station has built-in blogging application and a brand new AJAX management interface. Browse multimedia content on the Synology server with your Sony PS3.
As we are all aware we need to help save the resources of the Earth so all Synology products are designed with the concept
of energy savings in mind. Compared with PC server products, Synology
products consume relatively far less power than their PC counterparts.
It not only saves your money, but also saves The Earth.
All Synology products are produced with RoHS
compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology
recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and is continually
working to reduce the environmental impact of the products we create.
