Synology DS216+ Network Storage Device

DiskStation DS216+

Efficient NAS ensuring data availability and high-quality video transcoding

Featuring a dual-core CPU with AES-NI hardware encryption engine, Btrfs file system support, and 4K UHD transcoding, DS216+ is a high-performance 2-bay NAS server aimed at small office and home users who want an efficient and secure storage solution to protect and share data, as well as enjoy on-the-fly video transcoding. 

Product Overview

High-speed data transfer and hardware encryption engine

Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS216+ delivers blazingly fast file transfer speeds — even when handling encrypted data. DS216+ delivers high-speed performance, exceeding 111 MB/s reading and writing, while ensuring encrypted data transmissions at over 113 MB/s reading and 109 MB/s writing.¹

Easy installation, hassle-free maintenance

For friendly and effortless hard drive installation, DS216+ features a screwless drive bay design and hot-swappable support, allowing users to install 3.5" hard drives without a screwdriver. Installing and replacing drives is easier than ever.
 
Thoughtful four-level brightness control for front LEDs

DS216+ comes with adjustable front LED indicators, allowing you to choose between four levels of brightness and set a schedule according to time and day. That way, you can achieve comfortable and appropriate brightness level for your individual environment.

4K Ultra HD video transcoding

Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, DS216+ allows you to transcode H.264 4K videos to 1080p and stream them to high-definition TVs, digital media players, mobile handsets, and computers in the required format, making it easy to watch videos without having to install a 3rd party player.
 
Award winning OS - DiskStation Manager

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every DiskStation and RackStation, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user 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.

Fit into business environments easily

With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, DS216+ 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 DS216+ allows IT administrators to fine tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders on DS216+ through the familiar Windows user interface. With compatibility for major protocols, DS216+ can eliminate server configuration overhead and enhance IT administrators’ efficiency.

Ultimate file center

File Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on DS216+. Just drag-n-drop and upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. With built-in FTP or email clients, DS216+ lets you organize and share files through an advanced web application effortlessly. You can even share files and folders with others by simply sending a link. Files can be reached on mobile devices via the companion mobile app DS file. HTTPS, SSL/TLS encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet is highly secure.

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS216+ offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS216+ can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment - there is no 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.

Effective backup solution

Synology DS216+ can serve as a centralized backup target. Whether you are a Windows or Mac user, you can back up everything on your computer directly to Synology NAS using Cloud Station. Whenever you modify a file, the changes are backed up to DS216+ automatically. Mac users also enjoy native Apple® Time Machine support. You can also back up data from your DS216+ to another DiskStation, rsync servers, external drives, or even Amazon® S3, Glacier cloud service, Microsoft Azure, SFR, and hicloud. "Backup & Replication" allows you to schedule backup tasks and restore the server to any particular point in time, while minimizing storage consumption and processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions. 

All-in-one server

With just one DS216+, it's possible to handle a vast amount of tasks. DS216+ helps your company gain a competitive edge by acting as your multi-function server. Directory Server provides LDAP service, while DNS and DHCP packages allow you to host a domain name server and automate network IP assignment at no extra cost. With Synology's Proxy Server, you can regulate content access and monitor who can access which website while saving bandwidth. You can host up to 30 websites with Web Station, safeguard the office environments with Surveillance Station, send and receive mails using your own email domain with Mail Station, share printing capability with Printer Server, make DS216+ act as a VPN server to access company’s resources remotely, and more.

Increase business productivity with cloud solutions

With comprehensive cloud solutions, DS216+ lets you create your own private cloud easily. Cloud Station is the perfect package to sync files across multiple devices. Files can be edited in offline mode and later synced to Cloud Station, which keeps up to 32 historical versions, allowing you to restore a file back to previous version or recover deleted files. With the mobile app DS cloud, any change made to a file is automatically synced to your smartphones and tablets. For distributed enterprises, Synology's 2-way sync between different DiskStations ensures employees at different locations share the same information in real-time. IT administrators can handpick individual folders that they want to sync to different devices, manually or automatically based on file format and size. Folders synced by Cloud Station can be encrypted on DSM — no one will be able to access its content without your private key.

Secure your data

DS216+ offers advanced security measures to protect you from potential security holes. Security Advisor analyzes system settings, password strength, network preferences and removes any possible malware. AppArmor blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources. You can also customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered files. In addition, DS216+ provides other security add-ons, such as AES encryption, 2-Step verification, IP block & allow list, Antivirus packages, firewall, and DoS attack prevention. 

Network Security, Antivirus, AES 256-bit encryption, 2-Step verification, Trust level

Get mobility with our apps

Synology develops versatile mobile apps — DS note, DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download and DS cam — allowing you to access and manage the contents of your DS216+ with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect brings an easier network experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go.

Eco-friendly NAS server

All Synology NAS is designed with energy efficiency in mind. DS216+ only consumes 7.52W in HDD Hibernation and 17.57W in access*. With special fan and the smart airflow design, the DS216+ keeps the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design makes it quieter than PC counterparts. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen, so all Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials.

The power consumption figures may vary on different environments.

Specifications

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model	Intel Celeron N3050
CPU Architecture	64-bit
CPU Frequency	Dual Core 1.6 burst up to 2.16 GHz
Floating Point
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
Hardware Transcoding Engine	H.264 (AVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 30
Memory
System Memory	1 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bay(s)	2
Compatible Drive Type (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD 2.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD 2.5" SATA III / SATA II SSD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	16 TB (8 TB HDD x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size	108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive
External Ports
USB 2.0 Port	2
USB 3.0 Port	1
eSATA Port	1
USBCopy
File System
Internal Drives	Btrfs EXT4
External Drives	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)	165 mm x 108 mm x 233.2 mm
Weight	1.25 kg
Others
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	1
Wake on LAN/WAN
System Fan	92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode	Cool Mode Quiet Mode
Wireless Support (dongle)
Brightness adjustable front LED indicators
Power Recovery
Noise Level*	18.2 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off
Power Supply Unit / Adapter	60W
AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*	17.57 W (Access) 7.52 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit	59.99 BTU/hr (Access) 25.68 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Certification	FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B
Warranty	2 Years
Notes	Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75°C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
DSM Specifications ( See more )
Storage Management
Maximum Internal Volume Number	256
Maximum iSCSI Target Number	32
Maximum iSCSI LUN	256
Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1
RAID Migration	Basic to RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	Synology Hybrid RAID
File Sharing Capacity
Maximum User Accounts	2048
Maximum Groups	256
Maximum Shared Folder	256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	4
Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections	256
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Data Protection Manager
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	64
Log Center
Syslog Events per Second	400
Add-on Packages (See more)
Antivirus Essential
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
Audio Station
Central Management System
Cloud Station
Maximum Concurrent File Transfers	256
Cloud Sync
Directory Server
DNS Server
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
Glacier Backup
HiDrive Backup
iTunes Server
Java Manager
Mail Server
Mail Station
Media Server
DLNA Certification
Note Station
Photo Station
RADIUS Server
Surveillance Station
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required)	25 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*	750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 300 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 160 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 100 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*	300 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 120 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 90 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 60 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Video Station
Video Transcoding	4K Group 1 (See more)
VPN Server
Maximum Connections	20
Notes	Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera.
Environment & Packaging
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 Welcome Note X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Adapter X 1 AC Power Cord X 1 RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
Optional Accessories	Camera License Pack VS360HD