Synology DS415play NAS Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2015-01-11

Synology presents itself with another high-quality NAS model, the DS415Play which is oriented to home users with plenty of multimedia content for playback on different devices. Thanks to the Intel solution, unsupported file formats will be converted for different devices on-the fly so they will be played without additional issues. The 1.6GHz dual-core processor is paired with a total of 1GB DDR3 (non-upgradable) and the manufacturer is still using the proven 4-bay plastic chassis which we have seen with the DS412+.

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Product Features

1080p Full HD video transcoding

 

Powered by a hardware accelerated transcoding engine, DS415play features 1080p Full HD video transcoding on the fly, effortlessly sharing videos with your smart TV, network media player, mobile devices, and PC. DS415 also supports multi-channel streaming, letting family members enjoy movies in different rooms. Learn more.

 

Dual core CPU with floating-point unit enhances media processing

 

DS415play comes with dual core CPU and 1GB RAM, delivering an average 112.45 MB/sec reading and 101.21 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows® environment. The built-in floating-point unit not only enhances the overall capability of the main CPU, but is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creation when uploading large amounts of photos or videos.

 

Support for up-to-date storage interfaces

 

DS415play comes with the external interfaces you need - up to three USB 2.0 ports to power multiple peripheral devices concurrently, and another two USB 3.0 ports for high speed external storage exchange.

 

DLNA Certified® media server

 

As a DLNA Certified® DMS (Digital Media Server), DS415play can serve as your primary media server, with the capability to host digital multimedia content for local or remote playback. Once connected to a router, DS415play streams music, photos, and videos to DLNA-compliant devices, such as DLNA TVs or gaming consoles without any pre-configuration. You can even browse and select content on DS415play using DS audio and designate a DLNA player within the same local network to play it.

 

Easy hard drive installation

 

Designed with both safety and convenience in mind, DS415play contains tool-less hard drive trays, allowing you to install 3.5" hard drives without a screw driver. Meanwhile, DS415play supports hot-swappable hard drive trays for instant and risk-free hard disk replacement.

 

Award winning OS - DiskStation Manager

 

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every DiskStation and RackStation, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler. Synology's Package Center lets you download and install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work. Learn more

 

Ultimate file center

 

File Station is a fast and secure feature to share and manage your files stored on DS415play. Just drag-n-drop and you can upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. You can reach your files on mobile devices via DS file - a dedicated mobile app for file access, management, and sharing. HTTPS, SSL/TSL encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet at a high security level. Learn more

 

Connect your data quickly and easily

 

Synology aims to provide you the most convenient way to enjoy all services on DS415play. With Synology QuickConnect, you don't have to deal with difficult DDNS setup. QuickConnect frees you from complicated router configuration and port-forwarding, so your entertainment and work files can be accessed on any computer, laptop, or mobile devices instantly without extra charge.

 

Effective backup solution

 

Synology DS415play can serve as a centralized backup target. PC users can back up their data to the DS415play using Windows Backup, while Mac OS X users enjoy native Apple® Time Machine integration. You can also back up data and applications from your DS415play to another DiskStation, rsync servers, external drives, or even Amazon® S3 and Glacier cloud service. "Backup & Replication" allows you to schedule backup tasks and restore the server to any particular point in time, while minimizing storage consumption and processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions. With Cloud Station, files on your PC can be backed up to DS415play. Whenever you modify a file, the changes are backed up on DS415play automatically.

 

Your files anywhere with cloud service

 

DS415play brings you comprehensive cloud service. Cloud Station lets you sync files among DiskStations and multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, as well as Windows mobile devices, whereas 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different DiskStations. You can even sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu and DiskStation - establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility and prevent data loss. Learn more

 

The most compatible sharing

 

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS415play offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS415play can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment - there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin.

 

Enjoy multimedia library

 

DS415play provides you a central platform to organize, backup, and share photos, music, and video collections. Featuring a streamlined and sleek interface, Synology packages - Photo Station, Audio Station and Video Station - let you build a seamless entertainment hub effortlessly. Since everything is saved on DS415play, you can enjoy more customizable content arrangement and sharing privileges, and no worries about extra monthly fees for storage capacity.

 

Stream content to your TV

 

DS415play is highly compatible with other devices, letting you manage and enjoy digital content with the devices you already have: computers, mobile devices, TVs, DLNA devices, and stereos. Synology offers the latest support for TV streaming, including Samsung TV, Roku players, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, meaning you can stream digital content stored on DS415play to your widescreen TV effortlessly.

 

Get mobility with our apps

 

Synology offers versatile mobile apps - DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download and DS cam - allowing you to access and manage the contents of your DS415play with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect brings you an easy experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go.

 

Eco-friendly NAS server

 

All Synology NAS is designed with energy efficiency in mind. DS415play only consumes 16.84W in HDD Hibernation and 27.33W in access. With special fan and the smart airflow design, the DS415play keeps the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design makes it quieter than PC counterparts. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen, so all Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials.

 

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