Synology DiskStation DS112+ High-Performance 1-bay All-in-1 NAS Server Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2012-08-07

The DS112+ from Synology is a full feature-packed NAS like the more expensive versions but does offer only a single bay, meaning that is more suitable for businesses that do not need a huge amount of storage space. However, thanks to the connectivity options (1x eSATA and 2x USB 3.0), we can attach more external storage to it, if needed. The read-write performances of the NAS are good, but these are always influenced by the installed HDD.

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A Closer Look Part III, Installation

On the back side of the enclosure, we will find the 60mm cooling fan, an eSATA port, two USB 3.0 ports, one RJ45 port, one Kensington lock port and also the DC-IN port. A small RESET hole is present for getting the unit to the factory defaults:

 

 

 

To get the unit open, we must slide forward the right side of the enclosure:

 

 

 

The back side of the PCB has a 3-pin connector where the 60mm fan is plugged in; the fan can be easily replaced when it wears out:

 

 

 

Onto the metallic frame, with the supplied screws we will be able to install a 3.5’’ HDD or 2.5’’ (with the optional disk holder):

 

 

 

To get a look at the PCB components, we will have to remove 4 additional screws; we will see the main board along with a daughterboard, linked to the main one with a cable:

 

 

 

On this side we will find two ELPIDA J1108BFBG memory chips:

 

 

 

The two USB 3.0 ports in the back are powered by the D720200AF1 controller:

 

 

 

The flash chip is a STMicroelectronics 25P32V6P:

 

 

 

The settings are kept saved until reset with the help of a CR1220 3V lithium battery:

 

 

 

On the corner, we will find the PCB model number, the serial and a version number:

 

 

 

The daughterboard holds the activity LEDs along with the power button:

 

 

 

The 3.5'' HDD can be installed really easy; first we have to slide it onto the metal plate until it gets plugged in to the SATA power/data connector:

 

 

 

Then we'll have to make sure that the fixing holes are aligned:

 

 

 

With the provided screws, we will be able to fix the drive properly to the metallic frame:

 

 

 

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