Synology DiskStation DS112

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Feature-rich 1-bay NAS Server for Small Business & Workgroups

Synology DiskStation DS112 offers an affordable and full-featured network attached storage solution, specifically designed for small business & workgroup users who need to share data cost-effectively, while increasing productivity with comprehensive business-oriented applications. Running on DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it delivers ease of use and a variety of features.

  • Optimal Price/Performance Ratio
  • Features SuperSpeed USB3.0
  • Cool and Quiet Design
  • Hardware Encryption Engine
  • Windows®+ Mac®+ Linux® Cross Platform File Sharing
  • Rich Office Applications
  • Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

Optimal Price/Performance Ratio

Synology DS112 delivers an average 110.19 MB/s reading speed in a Windows environment, and 71.84 MB/s writing. Coming with USB3.0 support which offers transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps, namely 10 times faster than USB 2.0, DS112 delivers exceptional performance in its class.

DiskStation DS112 provides a reliable solution for data sharing with an easy-to-use management interface, and comprehensive office applications, including a complete backup solution making it one of the best values in 1-bay NAS servers available today.

Windows+Mac+Linux Cross Platform File Sharing

Synology DS112 is designed for data storage and sharing among Windows, Mac, and Linux. Seamless file sharing across different operation systems is an effortless process. Windows ADS integration allows the Synology DS112 to quickly and easily fit into an existing network environment with no need to recreate user accounts on Synology DS112.

If you are always on the move, Synology provides a handy app, DS file for iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ users. Anything stored on Synology DS112 can now be accessed remotely using DS file via the Internet.

Rich Office Applications

Synology DS112 runs on the award-winning operating system, Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), offering comprehensive applications and features designed specifically for Small Business & Workgroups.

The built-in mail server turns Synology DS112 into a dedicated mail service provider, and the USB printer sharing capability minimizes businesses’ cost by sharing printing resources throughout the office. VPN Server package offers an easy VPN solution that turns your DS112 into a VPN server, providing a secure way of connecting to a private LAN at a remote location.

Synology Web Station with support for PHP/MySQL® web content allows hosting of up to 30 websites, and 3rd party web applications such as Content Management, Customer Relationship Management & e-Commerce system.

Effective Backup Solutions

Synology DS112 offers a centralized backup target to consolidate fragmented and unstructured data across a network. PC users can back up their data to Synology DS112 using Synology Data Replicator software, and Mac OS X® users enjoy native Apple® Time Machine® integration.

A backup wizard is provided for backing up data from Synology DS112 to another Synology DiskStation, to other rsync server, or to an external drive. Backing up to Amazon® S3 cloud service is also supported. The add-on package, Time Backup, keeps DiskStation data in multiple versions, so IT administrators could easily keep track of them and restore to a previous version whenever required.

Energy Efficient with Cool and Quiet Design

Synology DS112 is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a 60x60mm fan and the smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise dampening design makes it really quiet compared to PC counterparts. Synology DS112 consumes only 13.2 watts in operation, and support of Wake on LAN/WAN, multiple scheduled power on/off, and hard drive hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operation cost, as well as extending the lifespan of the hard disk.

All Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packaging materials. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen to continually work to reduce the environmental impact of every product produced.

Hardware

  • CPU Frequency : 1.6GHz
  • Hardware Encryption Engine
  • Memory : DDR3 256MB
  • Internal HDD/SSD : 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA(II) X1 (With optional 2.5″ Disk Holder) (Hard drive not included)
  • Max Internal Capacity : 4TB (1X 4TB HDD) (See All Supported HDD)
  • External HDD Interface : USB 3.0 Port X 2, eSATA Port X 1
  • Size (HxWxD) : 166 X 71 X 224 mm
  • Weight : 0.72 Kg
  • LAN : Gigabit X1
  • Wake on LAN/WAN
  • System Fan : 60x60mm X1
  • Wireless Support (dongle)
  • Noise Level : 18.4 dB(A)
  • Power Recovery
  • AC Input Power Voltage : 100V to 240V AC
  • Power Frequency : 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
  • Power Consumption : 13.2W (Access); 5.04W (HDD Hibernation);
  • Operating Temperature : 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
  • Storage Temperature : -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F)
  • Relative Humidity : 5% to 95% RH
  • Maximum Operating Altitude : 6,500 feet
  • Certification : FCC Class B, CE Class B, BSMI Class B
  • Warranty : 2 Years

Notes :

  • Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the DiskStation front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%;
  • Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 3TB WD30EZRS hard drive(s).

DSM Specifications (See more)

  • Storage Management
  • Max File System Size : 16TB
  • Max Internal Volume # : 1
  • Max iSCSI Target # : 10
  • Max iSCSI LUN # : 10
  • Supported RAID Type : Basic
  • File Sharing Capability
  • Max User Accounts : 2048
  • Max Groups : 256
  • Max Shared Folder : 256
  • Shared Folder Sync – Max task number : 2
  • Max Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections : 128
  • Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration

Add-on Packages (See more)

  • Antivirus Essential
  • Audio Station
  • Cloud Station
  • Maximum of Concurrent File Transfers : 128
  • DHCP Server
  • Directory Server
  • DNS Server
  • Download Station
  • Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks : 30
  • Glacier Backup
  • HiDrive Backup
  • iTunes Server
  • Mail Server
  • Mail Station
  • Media Server
  • Photo Station
  • RADIUS Server
  • Surveillance Station
  • MAX IP cam # (Licenses required) : 8 (1 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
  • Total frame rate (FPS) : 80 FPS @ D1 (NTSC：720×480, PAL：720×576), 20 FPS @ WXGA (1280×800).
  • Syslog Server
  • Syslog Events per Second : 50
  • Time Backup
  • Maximum Task Number : 2
  • Video Station
  • Video Transcoding : Type 2 (See more)
  • VPN Server
  • Maximum Connections : 5
  • 3rd Party Packages (See more)

Notes :

  • Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis M1011 (640X480) and Axis M1054 (1280X800); FPS set to 10 at every channel; Compression rate: 30%; Video Codec: MJPEG, MPEG4 (640X480 only), H.264; Recording Type is conducted with Motion Detection Recording (By Surveillance Station) and Continuous Recording; Actual performance may vary depending on camera settings and DiskStation loading.

Environment and Packaging

  • Environment
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Package Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Installation Disk X 1
  • Welcome Note X 1
  • Assembling Kit X 1
  • AC Power Adapter X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
  • Optional Accessories
  • Remote
  • Camera License Pack
  • Disk Holder : Type C
  • VS80

(Updated : 2013/04/03)