Synology DiskStation DS112j

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Budget-friendly 1-bay NAS server for Home Users

Synology DiskStation DS112j is designed to provide a simple solution for file backup, storage, and sharing in your home environment with low power consumption. Running on DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it delivers ease of use and variety of personal entertainment features.

  • 24/7 Personal Cloud
  • 2.5” and 3.5” HDD Support
  • Hardware Encryption Engine
  • Cool and Quiet Design
  • Power-saving with only 12.1 Watts in Operation
  • Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

Your Personal Cloud

With Synology DS112j, you can centralize all the data and files and share with your family members within local network. If you find this way of managing files particularly useful and interesting, you can have your own personal cloud so the sharing coverage can be extended to the Internet.

The EZ-Internet wizard guides you through all the steps necessary to establish remote Internet access to your Synology DS112j. You will be allowed to remotely access your DS112j anywhere within minutes, and it is just that easy.

If you are always on the move, Synology provides a handy app, DS file for iPhone®, iPad® and Android users. Anything stored on Synology DS112j can now be accessed remotely using DS file via the Internet.

Versatile Multimedia Center for Home

With the built-in media server on the DS112j, you can stream digital multimedia content from a Synology DiskStation to a media device such as a stereo system, Sony PlayStation® 3 and Microsoft® XBox 360. You can also stream videos and music to a DLNA/UPnP® compatible TV set so you can enjoy your favorite movies or TV shows that are stored on your DiskStation. Your living room just got better.

For fully digitized music listening experience from the comfort of your couch, by connecting DS112j to a home stereo system and using DS audio App for iPad, iPhone and Android, users can control music playback with simplicity.

Your 24×7 Download Server

Download Station functions as a 24×7 BT, FTP, HTTP, eMule, and NZB download center without a PC. The eMule & BT search engine allows search-n-download capability without installing additional desktop applications.

RSS feed feature will bring the latest updates directly to you. You can subscribe to multiple RSS feeds that list the information of all your favorite downloads, and your download experience is entirely automated.

Share Your Memories to Friends

Photo Station simplifies photo, video, and blog sharing to the public. Features such as theme personalization, blog, and user privilege settings make Photo Station your state-of-the-art lifestyle sharing center on the Internet. Photo Station syncs the album automatically to Facebook, so it is now even more closely intertwined with your social life.

Back up All Your Important Files

The Synology DS112j offers a centralized backup target to all your PC/Mac® computers in the house. PC Users can back up their data to the Synology DS112j using the free Synology Data Replicator software, while Mac OS X® users enjoy native Apple® Time Machine® integration. A web-based backup wizard is provided for backing up data in the Synology DS112j to another Synology DiskStation or to an external hard drive via USB connection.

Energy Efficient with Cool and Quiet Design

Synology DS112j is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Not only does it provide a larger fan and the smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise dampening design makes it really quiet (17.1 dB) compared to PC counterparts. The support of multiple scheduled power on/off and hard drive hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operation cost.

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

Hardware

  • CPU Frequency : 1.0GHz
  • Hardware Encryption Engine
  • Memory : DDR2 128MB
  • 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 2.0 Port X 2
  • Size (HxWxD) : 166 X 71 X 224 mm
  • Weight : 0.72 Kg
  • LAN : Gigabit X1
  • System Fan : 60x60mm X1
  • Wireless Support (dongle)
  • Noise Level : 17.1 dB(A)
  • Power Recovery
  • AC Input Power Voltage : 100V to 240V AC
  • Power Frequency : 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
  • Power Consumption : 12.1W (Access); 4.4W (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 : 512
  • Max Groups : 128
  • Max Shared Folder : 256
  • Shared Folder Sync – Max task number : 2
  • Max Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections : 64
  • Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration

Add-on Packages (See more)

  • Antivirus Essential
  • Audio Station
  • Cloud Station
  • Maximum of Concurrent File Transfers : 64
  • DHCP Server
  • Directory Server
  • DNS Server
  • Download Station
  • Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks : 20
  • Glacier Backup
  • HiDrive Backup
  • iTunes Server
  • Mail Server
  • Mail Station
  • Media Server
  • Photo Station
  • RADIUS Server
  • Surveillance Station
  • MAX IP cam # (Licenses required) : 5 (1 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
  • Total frame rate (FPS) : 50 FPS @ D1 (NTSC:720×480, PAL:720×576), 10 FPS @ WXGA (1280×800).
  • Syslog Server
  • Syslog Events per Second : 50
  • Time Backup
  • Maximum Task Number : 1
  • Video Transcoding : Type 1 (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)