In this current review we are going to take a look at another NAS from the reputable Synology company and to be more exact the mainstream DS416 model which has at its heart the Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-212 CPU with two cores running at 1.4GHz and it is accompanied by 1GB of DDR3. The system can house up to 4 drives in different RAID configurations, does features two LAN ports for LAG or failsafe purposes and is built around a well-known chassis we have seen before with many other models. Let’s get a bit into more detail by checking out the packaging then! For this model, Synology has chosen to use a plain cardboard box of medium size; it is also provided with a handle for easy manipulation:

Synology has included the DS416 in its “Value” series of products and some of the main product features are included on a separate sticker:

If we check a bit on the sides, we will get to see some pictograms representing additional product functionality options:

Another sticker is also present on the side which shows the product main components and hardware details:

As we have been already accustomed from other previously tested products by Synology, the manufacturer includes various compartments for storing the bundle:

Speaking of the bundle, we will receive one power lead, the power adapter, two LAN cables but also mounting screws for 2.5’’ drives:

As documentation, we will receive a Quick Installation Guide leaflet:

The power adapter was manufactured by PGB and is rated on the output as 12V, 7.5A: