Synology RS409 1U Rackmount Diskless 4-bay NAS Server
RS409
Speedy 1U SATA NAS Server for Small-and-Medium Business Users
Synology Rack Station RS409 is designed to provide users with a fexible solution to share fles and increase productivity. Its high performance coupled with sophisticated Synology Disk Station
Manager 2.1 provides an ideal solution for cross platform sharing, secure server backup, Windows ADS integration, business mail server, and corporate surveillance.
Key Features
- Basic, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6, RAID 5+Spare Support
- Cool and Quiet
- Power-Saving (23W~52.8W)
Effortless File Sharing & Backup
Synology Rack Station RS409 is designed for data storage and sharing among Windows, Mac, and Linux. Seamless fle sharing across diferent operation systems is an efortless process.
Synology File Station 2 ofers an innovative user interface with drag-n-drop and right-click capability allowing users not familiar with FTP to easily access fles with a web browser.
Synology Data Replicator 3 allows Windows users to back up desktop data to the Synology Rack Station RS409. Immediate, Sync, and Scheduled Backup are fully-supported.
Synology Local Backup helps to safeguard data by backing up to external hard drives via USB interfaces with fexible scheduling options.
Synology DiskStation Manager 2.3 (DSM 2.3)
DiskStation Manager 2.3 (hereafter referred to as DSM 2.3) is the key to maximizing your NAS experience. Included with all Synology products, DSM 2.3 was developed using AJAX technology to provide unprecedented usability, reliability, and performance. DSM 2.3 boasts intuitive and feature-rich applications, simplifying and automating otherwise complicated and time-consuming tasks.
Besides basic network storage and backup features which most NAS provide, DSM 2.3 offers a wealth of features to store, share, and secure your data. DSM 2.3 features several applications, including: Surveillance Station 4, Photo Station 4, File Station 3, Audio Station 2, iTunes® Server, Download Station 2, and many more. These features allow you to share files globally, publish photos and videos online, host personal or company websites, stream music, safeguard your home or office, and even access your data through Synology iPhone® apps. With more features always being added through free firmware updates, DSM 2.3 remains the benchmark for NAS capability.
DSM 2.3 is designed to meet the demands of both the home and corporate user. No matter how a DiskStation is used - backing up files or sharing printers at the office, hosting websites or sharing photos at schools, or sharing music and movies at home - DSM 2.3 is provides the tools to make it happen.
Store Data Securely and Cost Effectively
DiskStation Manager 2.3 includes complete RAID protection, easy storage expansion, and total data backup solutions. The features have grown more sophisticated, but the simplicity of DiskStation Manager remains the same.
Volume Management
Choose between different types of storage volumes and easily create one that best suits your data protection needs.
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.
Synology Expansion Unit
DX510/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
DiskStation Manager 2.3 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 3
File Station 3 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 2.3 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 4
Photo Station 4 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 4
Surveillance Station 4 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 2.3 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
DiskStation Manager 2.3's AJAX-based interface delivers ease of use, faster responsiveness, better interactions, and useful tools to manage DiskStation.
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.
EZ-Internet Wizard
The new EZ-Internet Wizard guides the user through the steps necessary to establish remote Internet access to their DiskStation, including firewall settings, PPPoE setup, DDNS registration, and router port forwarding configurations.
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.
Office Applications
Synology Mail Station add-on provides a one step installation and enables Synology Rack Station RS409 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 RS409 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 RS409 is designed and developed perpetually with the concept of energy saving. Compared with its average PC counterparts, Synology Disk Station 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.
Synology Disk Station RS409 truly earns the title of “green product” because of the unique Scheduled Power On/Of feature, and the smart fan design efectively cools down the system with minimum power consumption, yet keeps the system quiet on operation.
Finally, 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.
Networking
Windows Upload/Download(1) (2GB File)
Netbench(2)
Web Server Responsiveness (3) (1,000x requests)
Photo Converting(4) (52MB of Photos)
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