Synology DS414slim NAS ($300)

Synology America Corp announced the refresh of one of its DiskStations, the DS414slim.

The slim is the smallest four-bay NAS to features the DiskStation Manager 5.0 OS. Using 2.5″ drives, it can max-out at 6TB of raw storage; making it a solution for home media enthusiasts and small office work groups needing versatile storage, with a small footprint.

• Advanced storage, tiny box: The NAS is small enough to fit on the palm of a hand, yet powerful enough for workgroups in businesses, with the ability to serve up to 128 active connections. The unit includes an FPU, and twice as much RAM as its predecessor, improving overall performance in multitasking, and media processing. It utilizes DSM 5.0 with its array of features including: media streaming, web hosting, timed backups, and photo management.

• Easy access to data: DSM 5.0’s integrated QuickConnect feature, makes it possible to access assets on the NAS without having to contend with router configurations. It provides access on Synology’s selection of Android, iOS, and Windows Phone applications, as well as any contemporary browser. With QuickConnect, it’s always easy to get content locally, or on the move.

• Private cloud in the palm of your hand: Included in DSM’s package center is cloud station. At no additional cost, users can access and sync: files, file-type or folder no matter where they are, or what device they are working on.

Other features:

• Dual gigabit LAN ports with failover support

• Two USB 3.0 ports for additional external storage

• Up to 2,048 user accounts, and 256 user groups

“The DS414slim is really an impressive piece of tech,” said Thadd Weil, PR manager, Synology America. “From the offset, you wouldn’t believe such a small device was actually a server. With DSM 5.0 to bring its components to life, the slim is a fantastic solution for businesses, creative teams, and home enthusiasts looking for compact NAS.“

It will be available in the United States mid-June with an MSRP of $299.99 or €264.