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Synology DS212 2-bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2012-01-02

The DS212 NAS Server from Synology is a feature rich product with good performances, which integrates their own DSM (DiskStation Manager), really easy to use, with applications like Audio Station, Photo Station, Download Station and can be used as a mail server, to host websites and more. The enclosure is actively cooled and the HDDs can be easily removed from inside the product by pulling out the trays (however, the HDD installation is not screwless, the disks needing screws to be mounted onto the trays).

A Closer Look Part II

Here are the full contents of the bundle box:

-2m LAN cable

-additional documentation

-power adapter

-screws for mounting 2.5'' and 3.5'' HDDs

The power adapter shipped with the NAS was made by Channel Well Technology and is rated on the output +12V, 5.4A:

Along with the CD with applications and electronic guides, we can also find an explanation regarding the modules which use GPL licenses and a "Read This First Guide":

The DS212 NAS from Synology is all black and the frontal side has an easy to remove cover, made from a shiny black plastic (this is why it is also covered by a transparent plastic film, to avoid scratches):

Here is a closer look on the front side of the product; besides the cover which comes with the product code name on the bottom left side, the right side is filled with buttons and activity LEDs:

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