Synology Introduces DiskStation DS213air …

Synology Inc. introduced DiskStation DS213air, a 2-bay NAS server with built-in Wi-Fi support for home and small office users.

"Synology boasts cutting-edge technologies that deliver seamless integration, of which the DS213air is a great example," said Rosiel Lee, product manager of Synology. "By incorporating Wi-Fi technology into a feature-rich DiskStation, the DS213air has changed the way people think about NAS servers."

With a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, the DS213air provides a range of wireless configurations that fit into different user scenarios. It can be connected wirelessly to network without cumbersome cabling, or be configured as a hotspot to extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network. Users can even deploy the DS213air as a wireless router to create a wireless environment at no extra cost.

The DS213air features Web Assistant, an web-based system that completes installation and setup with a few clicks, and let users install Synology DSM OS using a mobile device. Combined with the Quick Start widget, users can tour the DSM during installation and begin using it immediately thereafter.

Powered by a 1.6 GHz processor and 256MB RAM, DS213air delivers reading and writing speeds at 108MB/sec and 59MB/sec respectively under RAID-1 configuration in a Windows environment. It is equipped with the USB 3.0 interface, offering file transfers up to 10 times the speeds of USB 2.0. It features two additional side ventilation openings and a 92mm rear fan, which can keep the system running cool 24/7 and minimize its noise level to 19.0 dB(A).

The DS213air runs DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.1, the OS of every DiskStation and RackStation. It provides rich to boost productivity and simplify tasks, all on an interface optimized for multitasking.

DiskStation DS213air is shipping.