TheDiskStation DS415+ 4-Bay NAS ServerfromSynologyis a file backup, storage, and sharing solution that comes equipped with four drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5" and 2.5" SATA III and SATA II hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA III and SATA II SSDs. Using its four drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 2048 users.

The DS415+ runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system which helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is an Intel Atom Quad-Core that runs at 2.4 GHz and its 2GB of DDR3 RAM allows frequently-used files and applications to be quickly accessed. The NAS is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 228 MB/s, write speeds of up to 233 MB/s, and features one eSATA port, two USB 3.0 ports, and one USB 2.0 port which allow it to be connected to your Windows, Mac, or Linux system. Internet connectivity is achieved via the included two Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. Data may also be made remotely available through the free iOS and Android applications.

The DS415+ also serves as a centralized backup target for all the computers in your home or office. Windows users can back up data to the DS415+ via Windows Backup, while Mac OS X users will be able to take advantage of native Apple Time Machine integration. You have the ability to set the backup destination to not only be local hard disks, but also connected USB drives. To help ensure data redundancy and drive efficiency, a variety of RAID modes are supported, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD.

The DS415+ is also engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer a larger fan and smart airflow to keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design of 20.2 dB(A) makes for quiet operation. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.

The DS415+ operates on 100-240VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, an AC Adapter, and an Ethernet cable.

Equipped with a quad-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, the DS415+ delivers fast file transfer speeds, even when handling encrypted data. With Link Aggregation enabled, the DS415+ delivers reading and writing speeds of 228 MB/s and 233 MB/s respectively, while encrypted file transfers retain a similar level of performance, exceeding 232 MB/s reading and 206 MB/s writing. That means you can safeguard data without sacrificing performance

Equipped with two Ethernet ports featuring failover and Link Aggregation support, the DS415+ helps ensure continual network uptime even if a LAN connection malfunction occurs on one port, reducing the chance of service disruption and downtime. Link Aggregation improves connection speeds beyond the limits of a single network cable or port

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a browser-based operating system which makes managing your Synology NAS simple. Featuring a user-friendly 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

User-friendly installation and hot-swappable hard drive support helps ensure easy maintenance and continuous service uptime should a hard drive need replacement. In addition, the DS415+ incorporates a passive cooling design to help reduce dependency on the dedicated processor cooling fan, thus mitigating any critical point of failure. When the system detects a fan failure, the built-in redundancy mechanism helps ensure continuous operation until the replacement fan arrives

The DS415+ has USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and eSATA ports to connect to various kinds of external storage devices while helping to ensure fast and efficient file transfer speeds. Support for USB 3.0 offers transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s (about 10 times faster than USB 2.0), meaning it takes less time to transfer data to external hard drives, while also consuming less power

The DS415+ provides seamless storage solutions for virtualization environments, including VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V. With VMware vSphere 5 & VAAI integration, the DS415+ helps offload specific storage operations and optimizes computation power in VMware environments. Windows ODX support helps speed up data manipulation as the data transfer is offloaded. iSCSI also helps SMB users consolidate storage into data center storage arrays while providing hosts with the illusion of locally-attached disks

With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, the DS415+ enables seamless account integration. The User Home feature can automatically create a "home" folder for every user account to minimize the administrator's effort in repeatedly creating "home" folders for all accounts. Windows ACL support on the DS415+ allows IT administrators to fine tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders on DS415+ through the familiar Windows user interface. With compatibility for major protocols, the DS415+ can help eliminate server configuration overhead and help enhance IT administrators' efficiency

With Synology's Storage Manager, the DS415+ allows for flexible storage deployment and utilization. You can optimize RAID configurations with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) while providing redundant data protection. Other features such as multiple volumes on single RAID and Global Hot Spare also help enhance management efficiency and fit deployment of any kind

With the Surveillance Station add-on package and two free IP camera licenses, DS415+ serves as your home surveillance hub. Simply connect multiple IP cameras to the home network, pair them with DS415+, and then easily view live surveillance feeds, record videos, or enjoy other advanced features like motion detection or push notifications. Support for thousands of IP cameras makes it easy to find compatible models and brands. Safeguard your home, without breaking the bank

The DS415+ can serve as a centralized backup target. PC users can back up their data to the DS415+ using Windows Backup, while Mac OS X users enjoy native Apple Time Machine integration. You can also back up data and applications from your DS415+ 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 helping to minimize 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 the DS415+. Whenever you modify a file, the changes are backed up on DS415+ automatically

Offering office applications, the DS415+ can serve as a multi-function server. With add-on packages Mail Server and Mail Station, the DS415+ can become a dedicated mail server and let you enjoy webmail service. The DS415+ can become a VPN server or VPN client. The comprehensive VPN service let you access resources remotely while maintaining security protocols. As a printer server, the DS415+ minimizes businesses' operating costs by sharing printing resources throughout the office. Administration and network tools, such as DNS Server, Directory Server, RADIUS Server, DHCP Server, and Log Center help you manage IT deployment and policies more efficiently

File Station is a feature to share and manage files stored on DS415+. Just drag-and-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

Enjoy file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms as DS415+ offers network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS, and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, the DS415+ can fit into any existing network environment without any 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

Cloud Station lets you sync files among DiskStations and multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices, while 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different DiskStations. You can even sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu, and DiskStation

The DS415+ provides a central platform to organize, backup, and share photos, music, and video collections. Featuring a user-friendly interface, the Synology packages - Photo Station, Audio Station, and Video Station - let you build an entertainment hub. Since everything is saved on the DS415+, you can enjoy a more customizable content arrangement and sharing privileges, without having to worry about extra monthly fees for storage capacity

Synology offers mobile apps, including DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download, and DS cam. These apps allow you to access and manage the contents of your DS415+ with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect helps eliminate complicated router configurations or port forwarding, meaning that with Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go.

The full list of available apps includes:

• 
  The surveillance station is also available as a downloadable app and has the following specs:

The DS415+ is designed with energy efficiency in mind. The DS415+ only consumes 17.3W in HDD hibernation and 46.2W in access. The support of Wake on LAN/WAN and scheduled power on and off can help to further reduce power consumption and operation costs. With special fans and the smart airflow design, the DS415+ keeps the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design helps it run quietly

Optional available accessories include:

• • 1