Synology DiskStation DS416j NAS

Synology Inc. launched the DiskStation DS416j, a 4-bay NAS server designed for home and personal use to manage data and enjoy multimedia.

This NAS is for viewing and streaming content on TVs, computer monitors, projectors, tablets, cell phone screens, and more.

“People are amassing photos, videos, and digital files faster than ever before, which means we need secure storage to centralize everything in one place, and a convenient way to access and share them,” said Jason Fan, product manager, Synology. “The 4-bay DS416j comes with rich applications and large storage capacity, letting users enjoy cloud synchronization and multimedia streaming at a competitive price.“

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With a dual-core CPU, the DS416j delivers performance and exceeds 112MB/s reading and 101MB/s writing, under RAID-5 configuration in a Windows environment. Compared to its predecessor, it has a 37% increase in writing speeds. Additionally, the built-in floating-point unit (FPU) enhances the overall capability of the main CPU, and users can generate photo thumbnails faster. Equipped with a USB 3.0 port, the DS416j can connect to external HDDs and other devices for high-speed transmission of media content and personal files.

With user feedback in mind, the front LEDs on the DS416j allows users to adjust and schedule the brightness with four levels of intensity to choose from. The DS416j is designed to be energy efficient, using 21.6 watts in operation and 12.75 watts in HDD hibernation.

The DS416j runs on the DiskStation Manager (DSM), an advanced and intuitive OS for NAS devices. The DSM offers a range of applications for home and personal use: from backup solutions to multimedia software.

DiskStation DS416j is shipping at €312 VAT included.