Synology DS216j

Product details

The DS216j with a dual-core CPU with a hardware encryption module offers excellent read speed of over 112.75 MB/s and write speeds of over 97.6 MB/s1, enabling fast data backup and smoother cloud synchronization. At the same time, the encryption calculation tasks are outsourced from the main CPU to enable higher data transfer rates.

Key specifications

Max. number of hard disks
2
Memory
0.51 GB
RAID configuration
0, 
1, 
JBOD
Network connections
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (2x)
Item number
5718904

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
DS216j
Release date
30.3.2016
External links

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
White

NAS properties

Model
Desktop
Max. number of hard disks
2
Hard drive form factor
2.5" (with optional mounting), 
3.5"
RAID configuration
0, 
1, 
JBOD
Memory type
DDR3-RAM
Memory
0.51 GB
Maximum possible memory
0.51 GB
Add-on packages
Synology: antivirus, audio station, station of cloud, cloud sync, directory server, DNS server, printer server, DynDNS, download station, iTunes server, mail server, media server, DLNA Certification, photo station, RADIUS server, surveillance station, time backup, UPnP, video station, VPN server
NAS features – model-specific
Cloud Station max. 128 transfers, 
Download Station max. 30 tasks, 
Max. number of groups 256, 
Maximum concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP connections 128, 
Maximum shared folders 256, 
User accounts max. 1024, 
VPN server max. 5 clients

Processor

Processor type
Armada 385
Processor clock frequency
1 GHz
Number of processor cores
2 -Core

Network connections

Network connections
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)

Wireless transmission

Connectivity
RJ45, 
USB

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (2x)

Video surveillance

Number of camera licenses included
2 x
Max. number of cameras
10 x

Mains supply properties

Power consumption
14.85 W
Power consumption (standby)
6.95 W
Number of fans
1 x
Fan diameter
92 mm

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x RJ-45 cable, 
External power supply

Product dimensions

Length
22.55 cm
Width
10 cm
Height
16.50 cm
Weight
0.88 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «NAS» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    0,8 %
  • 2.QNAP
    0,9 %
  • 3.Asustor
    1,6 %
  • 3.WD
    1,6 %
  • Terramaster
    Not enough data

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    5 days
  • 2.QNAP
    6 days
  • 3.WD
    7 days
  • Asustor
    Not enough data
  • Terramaster
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «NAS» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    2,1 %
  • 2.QNAP
    3,1 %
  • 3.WD
    4,2 %
  • 4.Asustor
    6,8 %
  • 5.Terramaster
    12,4 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good83/100
Very good83/100
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Computerbase.deSingle testReleaseMarch 2016
  • Positiveleise
  • Positivegeringe Leistungsaufnahme
  • PositiveUSB 3.0
  • Positiveausgereifte Software
  • PositiveAppstore
  • PositiveVerschlüsselung (AES 256)