Synology DS109 Diskless 1-bay SATA 2.5" / 3.5" NAS Server
DS109
Feature-rich 1-bay SATA NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices
Synology Disk Station DS109 is designed to provide users with a flexible solution to share files and increase productivity. Packed with the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.1, it delivers ease of use and variety of features. Furthermore, the optional Synology 2.5” Disk Holder provides an easy way for users to deploy a 2.5” hard drive on the DS109, bringing the library quietness, power saving, and higher reliability for the DS109.
- Easy-to-use
- Cool and Quiet
- Power-Saving (9W~19W)
Store Data Securely and Cost Effectively
Disk Station Manager 2.2 includes complete RAID protection, easy storage expansion, and total data backup solutions. The features have gown more sophisticated, but the simplicity of Disk Station Manager remains the same.
RAID Management
In addition to the volume types without data protection (Basic, JBOD, and RAID 0), DSM 2.2 also supports RAID-protected volume types: RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, and RAID 6.
iSCSI Target
On DSM 2.2, designate a portion of the Disk Station volume space to be an iSCSI target and be managed by the iSCSI initiator.
DX5/RX4
DX5/RX4 provides an easy solution for storage expansion.
Server Backup
Server backup includes two alternatives: Network Backup and Local Backup. Both allow you to back up data in the shared folders and databases.
Desktop Backup
Windows PC users can use the Synology Data Replicator 3, and Mac users can use Time Machine to back up desktop data to their Disk Stations.
USBCopy
USBCopy allows to quickly back up data from an USB storage device such as an USB flash or USB card reader to Disk Station with just one single touch.
Share Files across Multiple Platforms
Disk Station Manager 2.2 provides seamless ways to share files with users on different platforms within Internet or Intranet, backed by subtly-designed user privilege settings.
Windows + Mac + Linux
Windows users can access Disk Station via SMB/CIFS (Windows My Network Places) and FTP, Mac users via SMB, FTP, and AFP, while Linux users via SMB, FTP, and NFS.
File Station 2
File Station 2 is a simple web-based file management interface for users to remotely access and manage files.
Encrypted FTP Server
Synology's user-friendly wizard guides you through the FTP setup process, and with just a few clicks, the service will be established.
Windows ADS Integration
Disk Station supports Windows ADS for efficient access with domain accounts.
Privilege Management
DSM 2.2 allows you to assign privileges to users individually and determine which applications they can access.
Build up and Enrich Web Presence
The Apache/PHP/MySQL environment provides great potential for building up web presence. Built-in web applications makes hosting and sharing easy and affordable.
Web Station
PHP+MySQL is built-in for quickly hosting up to 30 websites.
Audio Station
Audio Station allows multiple users to stream music with a web browser. An optional Synology Remote allows users to freely control their music.
Photo Station 3
Photo Station 3 is a convenient solution to share photos, videos, and blogs over the Internet.
iPhone/Mobile Access
Two iPhone applications, DS audio and DS photo are now available on Apple App Store.
Maximize Sever Capacity with Rich Applications
Streaming multimedia files, sharing printer resources, executing internet downloads, and providing network video recording features delivers an all-in-one solution with Disk Station.
Surveillance Station 3
Surveillance Station 3 provides an easy and economical network video surveillance solution.
Download Station 2
A 24-hour BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, NZB, and eMule download center with flexible settings.
iTunes Server
DSM 2.2 can work as an iTunes server to share music and videos within the local network.
DLNA Media Server
You can stream multimedia digital contents from Disk Station to DLNA/UPnP home devices such as stereo system or TV set.
Printer Server
All Disk Station can serve as a printer server within the local network.
Mail Station
After installing the add-on Mail Station package, Disk Station can act as a mail server that supports various mail protocols.
Manage Disk Station Easily and Intuitively
Disk Station Manager 2.2's AJAX-based interface delivers ease of use, faster responsiveness, better interactions, and useful tools to manage Disk Station.
HDD S.M.A.R.T.
Users can inspect the disk information, disk S.M.A.R.T. information, and perform S.M.A.R.T. test on the disks installed.
DDNS
The DDNS support allows you to create a hostname that points to the home or office IP address, providing an easy-to-remember URL for quick access.
Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation function on Disk Station uses two Ethernet ports in parallel to provide trunking and network fault tolerance features under the condition that both LAN cables reside on the same switch.
Resource Monitor
Resource monitor allows you to easily monitor the Disk Station's CPU usage, memory usage, network flow and volume usage.
3rd-Party Application Integration
Follow the steps illustrated in "Synology Disk Station 3rd-Party Apps Integration Guide" to Install your favorite applications.
Firewall
The built-in firewall allows you to decide which services or IP addresses are allowed to access the Disk Station to prevent unwanted connections.
Protect the Earth with Energy-Saving Designs
The energy saving features in Disk Station Manager 2.2 ensure a minimum power usage of Disk Station, saving not only the energy bill, but also the earth.
HDD Hibernation
HDD hibernation can be enabled by setting the HDD to enter hibernation after being inactive for the specified time period.
Fan Control
The smart fan control of DSM 2.2 automatically adjusts fan speed according to the system temperature.
Schedule Power On/Off
Schedule a timetable and set the system to power on or off automatically at a designated time point.
UPS
Connect an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to Disk Station to prevent data loss from unexpected power failure.
Effortless File Sharing & Backup
Synology Disk Station is designed for data storage and sharing among Windows, Mac, and Linux. Seamless file sharing across different operation systems is an effortless process.
Synology File Station 2 offers an innovative user interface with drag-n-drop and right-click capability allowing users not familiar with FTP to easily access files with a web browser.
Synology Data Replicator 3 allows Windows users to back up desktop data to the Synology Disk Station. Immediate, Sync, and Scheduled Backup are fully-supported.
Synology Local Backup helps to safeguard data by backing up to external hard drives via either USB or eSATA
interfaces with flexible scheduling options.
Office Applications
Synology Mail Station add-on provides a one step installation and enables Synology Disk Station to be a mail server that supports Outlook-like Web mail, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP.
Synology Web Station with Virtual Host option allows users to host up to 30 websites on one single Synology Disk Station. The built-in PHP+MySQL provides the ability to create interactive websites without complicated settings.
Synology Disk Station supports two USB printers simultaneously, and the Add Printer Wizard simplifies setup process with a wizard.
3rd-Pary Application integration
Following “Synology NAS Server 3rd-Party Apps Integration Guide” on Synology website, users can customize their Synology Disk Station by installing their favorite applications.
Eco-Friendly
Synology Disk Station is designed and developed perpetually with the concept of energy saving. Compared with its average PC counterparts, Synology Disk Station DS109 consumes a relatively low amount of power and hibernates when not in use. This not only helps to save energy but also extends the lifespan of the hard disk.
Additionally, all Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and is continually working to reduce the environmental impact of the products we create.
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