Software Specifications:
Network Protocols | CIFS AFP (3.1) FTP NFS Telnet/SSH |
Security | “FTP over SSL (explicit)” or “FTP over TLS (explicit)” FTP Auto-Block Encrypted Network Backup Encrypted rsync HTTPS Connection |
File Sharing | Max User Accounts: 2,048 Max Groups: 256 Max Shared Folder: 256 Max Concurrent Connections(SAMBA, FTP, AFP): 512 |
File System | EXT3 FAT (External Disk Only) NTFS (External Disk Read Only) |
Utilities | Synology Assistant Synology Data Replicator 3 Synology Download Redirector |
Packages | Mail Station SqueezeCenter Webalizer |
UPnP Support | Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox360 (See All Supported DMA) Audio Format: AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA, WMA VBR, WMA PRO, WMA LosslessVideo Format: ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, WMV, XviDImage Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF, ICO, PNG, PSD, TIF (tiff), UFOPlaylist Format: WPL, M3U |
iTunes Server Support | Audio Format: MP3, M4A, M4P, WAV4, AIF4 Playlist Format: M3U, WPL |
Audio Station Support | USB Mode: (Audio) AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR (Playlist) M3U, WPL (Internet Radio) SHOUTcast, RadioioStreaming Mode: (Audio) MP3 (Playlist) M3U, WPL |
Photo Station Support | Video Format: ASF9, AVI9, MPEG19, MPEG49, WMV9, XviD9, DivX9, FLV, DAT5, MP45, MPEG25, RM5, RMVB5, VOB5Image Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF |
Management | AJAX-based Management UI Sub-folder Privileges Setting User Home Applications privileges Setting BitTorrent Port Range Setup BitTorrent DHT Support CIFS Recycle Bin Download Station Bandwidth control Download Station Port Range Setup Editable HTTP Error Page Email Alert Message Email Notification for New User Package Management Link Aggregation External HDD Hibernation (eSATA, USB) Scheduled Power On/Off Firmware Upgrade FTP passive port range Hide-able Shared Folder Internal HDD Hibernation Movable Shared Folder Removable Default Shared Folder System Temperature Ez-Internet PPPoE UPS Management (Over USB 2.0) User Quota |
RAID Management | Volume Type: Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 6Upgrade from Basic to RAID 1, from Basic to RAID 5, from RAID 1 to RAID 5, from RAID 5 to RAID 5+SpareExpand RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare or RAID 6 with Larger Hard DrivesExpand RAID 5 by Adding a Hard Drive On The Fly |
Backup Solutions | Network Backup Local Backup Desktop Backup (using Synology Data Replicator 3) 3rd-Party Backup Support |
Supported Clients | Windows 2000 onward Mac OS X 10.3 onward Linux |
Supported Browsers | Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8 Firefox 2, 3 Safari 3 (Mac) |
Printer Support | Max Printer #: 2 Supported Protocols: LPR, CIFS, AppleTalk |
Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (European), Turkish, and Hungarian |
Applications:
File Server | File sharing across Windows / Mac / Linux / Unix and centralized management. Speedy, fully-featured, yet green and cost effective Synology Disk Station is a great alternative of the PC file server. |
Backup Server | Synology Disk Station offers 4 backup alternatives that make data loss bygones. Synology Disk Station Manager 2.1 has integrated Network Backup page and Local Backup page for a simplified backup process. It’s even encrypted. |
Encrypted FTP | Synology Disk Station leaves out the acquirement of advanced FTP knowledge for Internet file sharing. Encrypted transmission further benefit users at the security level. |
Web Server | PHP+MySQL is built in to easily build and host up to 30 websites. By enabling HTTPS support, users can direct all HTTP access to an encrypted channel. |
Surveillance Station | Surveillance Station 2 supports 139 IP cameras of renowned brands. Audio streaming is now supported, and auto-discovery feature smoothes the IP camera configuration. |
Mail Server | The Mail Station add-on provides 1-step installation for Synology Disk Station to become a mail server that supports Outlook-style Web mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP. |
iTunes Server | iTunes Server is an easy way to share music with other iTunes clients over the network. Password protection prevents unauthorized sharing. |
Multimedia Server | With an UPnP device, users can stream multimedia files on Synology Disk Station to a TV or stereo system. |
Download Station | A 24-hour BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, NZB, and eMule download center with flexible settings. |
Audio Station | New Audio Station allows multiple users to stream music with a web browser. An optional Synology Remote allows users to freely enjoy the music. |
Photo Station | The search function is newly added in Disk Station Manager 2.1. By entering key words, users can find the relative photos, videos and files. |
The RS409 comes with built in support that allow it to fill a multitude of roles for your home, small, medium, or large business. Ranging from mail and file server capabilities to surveillance, FTP and multimedia streaming the RS409 just about does it all. In each of the supported applications the RS409 is outfit with surprisingly full fledged software that does its job well. The Disk Station manager is your one stop access to the RS409 web interface as well as providing access to disk tools and hardware.