Synology NAS 2 bay unit with 2 4TB Iron Wolf hard drives and updated software
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About this product
The Synology DS212 NAS is a 2-bay network attached storage unit, pre-equipped with two 4TB IronWolf hard drives, offering a total of 4TB storage capacity. It supports 3.5-inch HDDs with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and features a USB 3.0 interface alongside Ethernet connectivity. This unit is compatible with both Mac and PC systems, and includes features like remote access, secure encryption, and RAID 1 for data redundancy. It is also Time Machine compatible.
Our take
This Synology DS212 NAS offers a decent entry point into network storage, particularly for those needing a pre-configured solution. The included 4TB IronWolf drives are a good start, providing reliable storage at 7200 RPM. I appreciate the USB 3.0 port for faster local transfers, and the RAID 1 support is essential for basic data protection. However, the 4TB total capacity, implying that the two 4TB drives are configured in RAID 1, means the usable space is limited. The 125 Mbps transfer rate, while functional for general use, isn't the fastest for larger file operations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comes with 2x 4TB IronWolf hard drives
- Supports RAID 1 for data redundancy
- USB 3.0 for faster local connections
- Time Machine compatible for Mac backups
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Effective storage is 4TB in RAID 1
- Ethernet transfer rate of 125 Mbps is modest
- Model DS212 is an older unit
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 2
- Item Length 9"
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
Show all 23 specifications
- Brand
- Synology
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- DS212 Network Attached Storage Unit
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 Years
- Item Height
- 6.25"
- Maximum Fan Speed
- 3700 RPM
- Transfer Rate
- 125 Mbps
- Model
- DS212
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- Features
- Dual-Drive, Remote Access, Secure Encryption, Time Machine Compatible, USB Port, RAID 1
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Interface
- Ethernet
- Item Width
- 4.125"
- Product Line
- IronWolf
