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Synology DS207 Disk Station NAS Server


Author:  Jason Knappenberger
Date:  2007.11.12
Topic:  Storage
Provider:  Synology
Manufacturer:  Synology






Synology DS207 Disk Station NAS Server

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Overview of the DS207 Disk Station

            The DS207 is 2-bay NAS server that uses SATA drives.  Drives can be setup in RAID 0 or RAID 1.  This product is more than just a NAS device.  It’s also an encrypted network backup drive, a file server, web server with PHP and MySQL, an iTunes media server and integrates with Windows Active Directory.  It allows you to share files, music, photos and video across your network.  More than that, this device is really a small server that can be accessed by any type of client, Windows, Linux or Mac.  All these features in a simple Plug and Play device that only requires a Phillips screwdriver and browser to setup.

 

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Features List:

  • File Server             (CIFS, FTP, AFP)
  • Print Server           (LPR, CIFS, AppleTalk)
  • Download Server (HTTP, FTP)
  • Web Server           (PHP, MySQL)
  • Multimedia Server (Music, Photos, Movies)
  • Backup Server       (Network, Local, Desktop)
  • FTP Server            (Encrypted)
  • iTunes Server

Specifications:

  • Hardware
    • CPU Clock Rate: 266 MHz
    • RAM Size: 64 MB
    • Internal HDD: 2 x 3.5” SATA II
    • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
  • Networking Protocols
    • CIFS
    • AFP
    • FTP
  • Security
    • FTP over SSL
    • Encrypted Network Backup
    • HTTPS Support
  • File Sharing
    • Max User Accounts: 128
    • Max Groups: 64
    • Max Shared Folders: 100
    • Max Concurrent Connections: 32
  • Backup Solutions
    • Network Backup
    • Local Backup
    • USB Copy
    • Acronis TruImage
    • Symantec Backup Exec
    • EMC Retrospect
  • Support Clients
    • Windows 98 and Newer
    • Mac OS 9 and Newer

 



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