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Synology Disk Station DS207+


Author:  Matthew Homan
Date:  2008.01.12
Topic:  Networking
Provider:  Synology
Manufacturer:  Synology






Disk Station DS207+

Hardware
* CPU Clock Rate: 500 MHz
* RAM Size: 128MB
* Internal HDD: 3.5” SATA(II) X2
* External HDD Interface: USB 2.0 port X3, eSATA port X1
* Size: 160mm X 218mm X 88mm
* Weight: 0.98kg
* LAN: Gigabit X1
* Fan: X1(60mmX60mm)
* Power Recovery
* AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V
* Power Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, Single Phase
* Max Capacity (Internal HDD): 2 TB (See Supported HDD)
* Operating Temperature: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C)
* Storage Temperature: -40 to 185°F (-10 to 70°C)
* Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%RH
* Maximum Operating Altitude: 10,000 feet

Power Consumption(1)
* 52.2W(Spin); 32.76W(Access); 28.32W(Idle); 11.04W(Hibernation)

Certification
* FCC Class B, CE Class B

Networking Protocols
* CIFS
* AFP (3.1)
* FTP

Windows ADS Domain Integration
* ADS/ NT4 Support
* Domain users login via Samba/AFP/FTP
* Synology Data Replicator II for Domain Users

Security
* "FTP over SSL (explicit)" or "FTP over TLS (explicit)"
* Encrypted Network Backup
* HTTPS Connection
* FTP Auto-Block

File System
* EXT3
* FAT (External Disk Only)
* NTFS (External Disk Read Only)

File Sharing
* Max User Accounts: 128
* Max Groups: 64
* Max Shared Folder: 100
* Max Concurrent Connections: 32

Utilities
* Synology Assistant
* Synology Data Replicator II
* Synology Download Redirector
* Add printer wizard

Applications
* File Station
* Audio Station
* Photo Station 2 + video
* Web Station
* PHP/MySQL
* Download Station
* iTunes Server

UPnP Multimedia Service Support
* Audio Format: AAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA, WMA VBR, WMA PRO, WMA Lossless
* Video Format: ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, WMV, XviD
* Image Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF, ICO, PNG, PSD, TIF (tiff), UFO
* Playlist Format: WPL, M3U

iTunes Server Support
* Audio Format: MP3, M4A, M4P
* Playlist Format: M3U, WPL

Audio Station Support
* Audio Format: AAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR
* Playlist Format: M3U, WPL
* Internet Radio: SHOUTcast, Radioio

Photo Station 2 + video Support
* Video Format: ASF, AVI, MPEG1, MPEG4, WMV, XviD, DivX, DAT(2), MP4(2), MPEG2(2), RM(2), RMVB(2), VOB(2)
* Image Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF

Management
* Download Station Bandwidth control
* Download Station Port Range Setup
* Editable HTTP Error Page
* Email Alert Message
* Email Notification for New User
* External HDD Hibernation (eSATA, USB)
* Firmware Upgrade
* FTP passive port range
* Hide-able Shared Folder
* Internal HDD Hibernation
* Movable Shared Folder
* Port range for BitTorrent
* Removable Default Shared Folder
* System Temperature
* Ez-Internet
* PPPoE
* UPS Management (Over USB 2.0)
* User Quota
* Web-based Download Station
* Web-based Management UI

RAID Management
* Volume Type: Non-RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1
* Upgrade Non-RAID to RAID 1
* Expand RAID 1 with Larger Hard Drives
* Volume Auto-rebuild after abnormal power failure

Backup Solutions
* Network Backup
* Local Backup
* Desktop Backup (using Synology Data Replicator II)
* USB Copy

3rd-Party Backup Support
* Acronis True Image
* Symantec Backup Exec
* EMC Retrospect
* LaCie SilverKeeper (Details)

Supported Clients
* Windows 98 and Newer
* Mac OS 9 and Newer

Printer Support
* Max Printer #: 1
* Supported Protocols: LPR, CIFS, AppleTalk

Languages
* North and South America:
English, Spanish.
* All Other Countries:
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese.

Environment
* RoHS Compliant

Package Content
* DS207+ Main Unit
* Quick Installation Guide
* Installation CD
* Welcome Note
* Assembling Kit
* AC Power Adapter
* AC Power Cord
* 2M RJ-45 LAN Cable
* SATA Hard Drive Power Cable X2
* SATA Hard Drive Data Cable X2



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