This 2-bay NAS design is specced out with a dual-core CPU that includes an enhanced FPU, can deliver file transfer speeds up to 112/97 Mb/s R/W, and serves double-duty as a home media streaming system.
This 2-bay NAS design is specced out with a dual-core CPU that includes an enhanced FPU, can deliver file transfer speeds up to 112/97 Mb/s R/W, and serves double-duty as a home media streaming system.
PRESS RELEASE
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom – 10th March 2016 – Synology® Inc. today launched DS216j, a NAS perfect for home media streaming, as well as file sharing and backup. Powered by a dual-core CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU), the 2-bay NAS is designed for home and personal users that are in need of a reliable, highly efficient home server requiring less power consumption.
“With Synology’s intuitive user interface, upgraded platform, and versatile features, we hope to make DS216j the best home server for users who use NAS to stream multimedia content, share and sync files, as well as backup data,” said Jason Fan, Product Manager at Synology Inc.
DS216j’s main CPU is enhanced with a built-in floating-point unit (FPU) that speeds up thumbnail generation. It delivers file transfer speeds of 112.75 Mb/s reading and 97.6 Mb/s writing. Moreover, DS216j is designed with energy efficiency in mind, consuming only 14.85 W during peak usage and 6.95 W when hibernating. Thanks to the above features, users are able to enjoy a fast and efficient experience in an eco-friendly way.
DS216j runs DiskStation Manager (DSM), the most advanced and intuitive operating system for NAS devices. With its wide range of applications from multimedia file sharing to backup, DSM satisfies all essential home entertainment, as well as backup and file sharing needs. Synology was voted by PC Pro readers as “The Best NAS Device of 2015”. According to their survey, more than a quarter of all NAS drives bought by PC Pro readers are made by Synology and 97% of them would buy Synology again.
For more information, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/DS216j
Availability
DS216j is available worldwide immediately.
