Synology DS109J 1-Bay Diskless NAS Server

Synology DS109J Diskless 1-bay SATA 2.5"/ 3.5" NAS Server, Economical 1-bay Diskless NAS Server for Personal and Home use, and is designed to provide users with a cost-effective solution for easy file storage and backup. [DS109J]

Key Features:

• Easy-to-use
• Cool and Quiet
• Power-Saving (10W~26W)

Store Data Securely and Cost Effectively

Disk Station Manager 2.2 includes complete RAID protection, easy storage expansion, and total data backup solutions. The features have gown more sophisticated, but the simplicity of Disk Station Manager remains the same.

RAID Management

In addition to the volume types without data protection (Basic, JBOD, and RAID 0), DSM 2.2 also supports RAID-protected volume types: RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, and RAID 6.

iSCSI Target

On DSM 2.2, designate a portion of the Disk Station volume space to be an iSCSI target and be managed by the iSCSI initiator.

DX5/RX4

DX5/RX4 provides an easy solution for storage expansion.

Server Backup

Server backup includes two alternatives: Network Backup and Local Backup. Both allow you to back up data in the shared folders and databases.

Desktop Backup

Windows PC users can use the Synology Data Replicator 3, and Mac users can use Time Machine to back up desktop data to their Disk Stations.

USBCopy

USBCopy allows to quickly back up data from an USB storage device such as an USB flash or USB card reader to Disk Station with just one single touch.

Share Files across Multiple Platforms

Disk Station Manager 2.2 provides seamless ways to share files with users on different platforms within Internet or Intranet, backed by subtly-designed user privilege settings.

Windows + Mac + Linux

Windows users can access Disk Station via SMB/CIFS (Windows My Network Places) and FTP, Mac users via SMB, FTP, and AFP, while Linux users via SMB, FTP, and NFS.

File Station 2

File Station 2 is a simple web-based file management interface for users to remotely access and manage files.

Encrypted FTP Server

Synology's user-friendly wizard guides you through the FTP setup process, and with just a few clicks, the service will be established.

Windows ADS Integration

Disk Station supports Windows ADS for efficient access with domain accounts.

Privilege Management

DSM 2.2 allows you to assign privileges to users individually and determine which applications they can access.

Build up and Enrich Web Presence

The Apache/PHP/MySQL environment provides great potential for building up web presence. Built-in web applications makes hosting and sharing easy and affordable.

Web Station

PHP+MySQL is built-in for quickly hosting up to 30 websites.

Audio Station

Audio Station allows multiple users to stream music with a web browser. An optional Synology Remote allows users to freely control their music.

Photo Station 3

Photo Station 3 is a convenient solution to share photos, videos, and blogs over the Internet.

iPhone/Mobile Access

Two iPhone applications, DS audio and DS photo are now available on Apple App Store.

Maximize Sever Capacity with Rich Applications

Streaming multimedia files, sharing printer resources, executing internet downloads, and providing network video recording features delivers an all-in-one solution with Disk Station.

Surveillance Station 3

Surveillance Station 3 provides an easy and economical network video surveillance solution.

Download Station 2

A 24-hour BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, NZB, and eMule download center with flexible settings.

iTunes Server

DSM 2.2 can work as an iTunes server to share music and videos within the local network.

DLNA Media Server

You can stream multimedia digital contents from Disk Station to DLNA/UPnP home devices such as stereo system or TV set.

Printer Server

All Disk Station can serve as a printer server within the local network.

Mail Station

After installing the add-on Mail Station package, Disk Station can act as a mail server that supports various mail protocols.

Manage Disk Station Easily and Intuitively

Disk Station Manager 2.2's AJAX-based interface delivers ease of use, faster responsiveness, better interactions, and useful tools to manage Disk Station.

HDD S.M.A.R.T.

Users can inspect the disk information, disk S.M.A.R.T. information, and perform S.M.A.R.T. test on the disks installed.

DDNS

The DDNS support allows you to create a hostname that points to the home or office IP address, providing an easy-to-remember URL for quick access.

Link Aggregation

The Link Aggregation function on Disk Station uses two Ethernet ports in parallel to provide trunking and network fault tolerance features under the condition that both LAN cables reside on the same switch.

Resource Monitor

Resource monitor allows you to easily monitor the Disk Station's CPU usage, memory usage, network flow and volume usage.

3rd-Party Application Integration

Follow the steps illustrated in "Synology Disk Station 3rd-Party Apps Integration Guide" to Install your favorite applications.

Firewall

The built-in firewall allows you to decide which services or IP addresses are allowed to access the Disk Station to prevent unwanted connections.

Protect the Earth with Energy-Saving Designs

The energy saving features in Disk Station Manager 2.2 ensure a minimum power usage of Disk Station, saving not only the energy bill, but also the earth.

HDD Hibernation

HDD hibernation can be enabled by setting the HDD to enter hibernation after being inactive for the specified time period.

Fan Control

The smart fan control of DSM 2.2 automatically adjusts fan speed according to the system temperature.

Schedule Power On/Off

Schedule a timetable and set the system to power on or off automatically at a designated time point.

UPS

Connect an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to Disk Station to prevent data loss from unexpected power failure.

Multimedia & Entertainment

Synology Download Station 2 functions as a 24x7 BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, eMule, and NZB download center. The newly-integrated eMule download engine allows search-n-download capability with a web-browser without installing additional desktop applications.

Synology Audio Station supports music, Internet radio stations, and iPod playback with connected USB peakers. An optional direction-free Synology Remote allows you to freely enjoy your the music. Web-streaming mode allows music to be shared with multiple users over the Internet.

UPnP support allows users to stream multimedia files with an UPnP Digital Media Adapter (DMA) on a stereo system or a TV-set. Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox360 are also supported.

iTunes Server is an easy way to share music to other iTunes clients over the network. Password protection prevents unauthorized sharing.

Easy Storage & Backup

USBCopy provides a plug-n-save solution to store data. With just one touch on the Copy button, it quickly backs up the data on an USB storage device to the pre-defined location on the Synology Disk Station.

Synology Data Replicator 3 allows Windows users to back up desktop data to the Synology Disk Station. Immediate, Sync, and Scheduled Backup are fully-supported.

The Network Recycle Bin ensures all deleted files are recoverable from the recycle bin.

Internet Sharing

Synology Photo Station 3 simplifies photo, video, and blog sharing over the Internet. Customized themes and various selections are available for personalization. The Cooliris support delivers a dazzling 3D photo browsing effect.

Eco-Friendly

Synology Disk Station is designed and developed perpetually with the concept of energy saving. Compared with its average PC counterparts, Synology Disk Station consumes a relatively low amount of power and hibernates when not in use. This not only helps to save energy but also extends the lifespan of the hard disk.

Synology Disk Station truly earns the title of “green product” because of the unique Scheduled Power On/Off feature, and the smart fan design effectively cools down the system with minimum power consumption, yet keeps the system quiet on operation.

Finally, 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.

A HUGE thankyou for suggesting this as my networking solution. I was really surprised by how easy it was to set up and get running. Torrents through this is miles ahead of using a regular PC (It has some really intelligent power and bandwidth saving options)

And being able to do everything from my iPhone is a bonus too :-)

Tim, Melbourne