Nn is the local net ip address of your synology nas. Ds2j vs ds215j im in the market for an entry level nas, and its between a second hand ds2j and a first hand ds215j. Jul 01, 20 the ds2j comes with the main unit, an installation disc, a quick setup guide, an assembly kit, ac power adapter, ac power cord, and a lan cable. Next, get a paper clip or a sim card removal tool and hold down the reset button for about five secondsuntil you hear a beep. However the saving you make that would most likely wanted to put into nas hard drives soon lost when you see the drop in read and write upload and download in real terms, the loss of those usb 3. I have it connected straight to my wdtv, this way i dont clog down the wifi when watching movies. The cpu made no difference in read or write speed at all in my experience. The 212j and 2 have the same cpu only its clocked higher on the 2, so its a little faster as a result and has faster transfer speeds. Ethernet, fast ethernet, gigabit ethernet, ieee 802. Synology diskstation ds2j downloads en updates tweakers.
Synology releases dvblink server package for diskstation. Synology diskstation ds2air is a one stop solution for wireless sharing, web applications and centralized storage. Synology ds2j in order to make the ds2j an attractive option for consumers, synology is. Jan 31, 20 on the upside, this router sports synologys usual bountiful array of software features. Having said that ds2j is great data hosting and cloud storage. Sep 21, 2012 the ds2j is a different processor architecture with higher l1 cache, capability to issue 2 instructions under most circumstances and capability to handle a faster ddr3 ram. Top 5 things to do with your new synology nas next of. The improved software, synologys diskstation manager 4. The ds2air would be their first wireless nas device. Buy from scan 2 bay synology ds2air sata nas sata 6gbs 3. Of course the hardware and software of these later units would improve over time, but.
A history of synology 2bay nas ds207, ds209, ds210. The new advanced lun, iscsi manager, and storage manager provide professional users with a stable and powerful data protection solution. Aug 28, 2012 synologys 2bay nas units have consistently performed well in our tests. It serves files to goodsync clients in a fast and efficient manner. Mar 09, 2018 start by locating the reset button on the back of your nas drive. I owned ds212j and ds2j, which both had single core marvell cpus of various speed. Apr 27th, 2020 upcoming hardware launches 2020 updated apr 2020. Architecture per synology model synocommunityspksrc wiki. Synologys ds2j is marketed as an introductory level, budgetfriendly nas unit for small offices and home use due to its relatively low storage capacity and the walletfriendly price. Thery started diversifying their releases in terms. This is not to say that the ds2j does not perform well, as ill discuss in a little while. Synology today partnered with dvblogic to extend the availability of dvblink server to ds2j. Synologys hybrid is not that useful in a 2bay nas since the 2 bays limit options, but it is a good technology all the same.
It aims to manage the health of the drive through the useful life, and provide ease of data recovery should a catastrophic event damage the drive and render it nonfunctional. Thanks for this i am in the market for a ds2j, and was planning on waiting for a black fridaycyber monday deal to get it. Releasing their first 5bay nas the year before a unit that was the middle ground in terms of size and power between home and business users synology had a good grasp of what the nas community wanted. After an 8 month beta, synology launch diskstation manager. Developed by dvblogic, the dvblink server package is an alternative tv program recording and streaming solution. Find movies and tv shows online or record your favorite programs with a dvbt stick, and play them on all devices including windows, mac, dlna, airplay. I plan to use it for complete pc backups of 2 machines using acronis true image and also as a centralised storage location for home videos, music and photos. The synology ds212j features a processor speed of 1. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Synologys ds2j targets budgetconscious home nas market. On the upside, this router sports synologys usual bountiful array of software features.
Straight away it becomes clear that the ds216j is the more powerful nas of the two. Review of synology diskstation ds2 nas by tomas ratas january 18, 20. I am not going into which one is a better processor between ds2 and ds2j but my sense is that the difference would not be perceivable. Jul 21, 20 the synology ds2j is an entrylevel 2bay nas device with 512mb of ram and a 1. Synology diskstation ds2j is a budgetfriendly 2bay nas server for small offices and home use, specifically designed to provide a solution for file storage and sharing with data protection for your home environment with low power consumption, quiet operation and reliability. The unit boasts two hard drive bays that can take up to 4 terabytes each for a total of 8 terabytes.
Download center you can find the documents and files regarding the operating system, packages, desktop utilities and so on for your synology product to enjoy the latest and versatile features. The ds2j is a development of the 212 model and boasts a better processor, more ram and quieter operation. Remove a couple of screws, chuck in one or two hard drives of your choice up to 8tb is supported in total, and connect it to your lan. The ds2j is a different processor architecture with higher l1 cache, capability to issue 2 instructions under most circumstances and capability to handle a faster ddr3 ram. Contribute to trepmagds2joptwarebootstrap development by creating an account on github. Once youve decided which method to proceed, follow the steps in this chapter to install dsm on your diskstation. Synology have released a ds2j yet but we are quite certain it will have an uncanny resemblance to that of the ds2air both externally and internally too.
The synology ds2j is an entrylevel 2bay nas device with 512mb of ram and a 1. I might also want to have a play with any other features. Synology disk station ds2j nas server 0 gb sign in to comment. After that, fire up synology assistant, and then doubleclick your. The synology diskstation ds2j is a 2 bay nas device that has 512 mb of ram. Ask the question you have about the synology ds2 air here simply to other product owners.
Hardware setup 2 tools and parts for hard disk installation a screwdriver at least one 3. The synology ds216j versus the ds216se nas compares. Hardware setup 3 load the hard disk in the hard drive tray. Ds2j 2 drive bays ds2air 2 drive bays, builtin wireless connection ds214se 2 drive bays, described as budget friendly ds411slim 4 drive bays, very compact uses laptop drives ds4j 4 drive bays synology have a very logical naming convention for the diskstations they are all called dsdyy where. A great thing about the nas market is that competition is huge, and in our minds, synology has done a fantastic job of making sure that this competition has been keeping on its toes. A history of synology 2bay nas ds207, ds209, ds210, ds211, ds212, ds2, ds214, ds215, ds216 and ds217 posted on 20th february 2017 28th february 2017 by rob andrews 2004 to 2017 a guide to the popular 2bay synology nas server range and how it has evolved. If you got a new synology nas from your holiday, here are some of the top 5 things you should do with your new nas. Nov 25, 2014 synology launches faster, cheaper ds215j. Operating from their headquarters in bellevue, washington, the. Getting the synology ds2j physically connected is nice and simple. The j moniker typically sees the series offer the glossy white shell for entry level models.
Synology has added builtin wifi and a beefier spec to its latest midrange nas. You may return any new computer purchased from that is dead on arrival, arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. First thing first, you want to properly configure your nas so you can have access at home and abroad. I can buy both of them for 175, the ds2 second hand locally and the ds215j preordered from bacomputer. Synology disk station ds2j nas server 0 gb specs cnet. Goodsync server for synology nas is installed directly on the nas. Aug 30, 20 getting the synology ds2j physically connected is nice and simple. By 2009, synology nas had really found its footing. You will see the initial setup dialog of goodsync server. A budgetfriendly 2bay nas server for small offices and home use, specifically designed to provide a solution for file storage and sharing with data protection for your home environment with low power consumption, quiet operation and reliability.
Start by locating the reset button on the back of your nas drive. May 07, 20 today, synology is updating the j series lineup with the 2bay model for 20, the ds2j. Sep 04, 20 a great thing about the nas market is that competition is huge, and in our minds, synology has done a fantastic job of making sure that this competition has been keeping on its toes. Synologys 2bay nas units have consistently performed well in our tests. A history of synology 2bay nas ds207, ds209, ds210, ds211. Enable upnp service to allow your diskstation to become a upnp internet gateway device, so that devices that are connected to the local network of the diskstation can configure port forwarding settings with upnp. Place the hard disk in the blue area shown below of the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk. Were very excited to have dvblink server support our latest diskstation 2. For ds2air or other drives with usb wifi adapter plugged only. Its usually right next to the usb and ethernet port s. Assistant method will automatically download the latest available software updates from the internet. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
Of course, even the label cheap doesnt quite cover the spectrum. Please select the product category and the corresponding model you use. Review of synology diskstation ds214play nastechnogog the blogtechnogog the blog. Synology network attached storage nas ds2 2bay memory. Diskstation ds2 provides a reliable solution for data sharing with an easy to use interface, and comprehensive office applications, including a complete backup solution making it one of the best values in 2bay nas devices available today. Some nas servers from synology and qnap not to mention wd, thecus, seagate and more even manage to create subdivisions in their budget range and todays comparison is to take a look at that very division. Aug 21, 2014 the synology diskstation ds2j is a 2 bay nas device that has 512 mb of ram. The update includes the latest features and enhancements.
The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other synology ds2 air owners to provide you with a. Thinking of getting one of these devices, but not sure which model to go for. This relatively lowcost nas enclosure is faster than youd expect given its price. Today, synology is updating the j series lineup with the 2bay model for 20, the ds2j. The processor is backed by 512mb of ddr3 memory, while its two nonhotswap. Mar 27, 20 the 212j and 2 have the same cpu only its clocked higher on the 2, so its a little faster as a result and has faster transfer speeds. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. In the real world with network congestion or wifi you wont hit them anyway. From here it gets a little more complicated theres no quickstart guide for the software, and the browserbased interface is an entire. Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk. Ironwolf health management ihm is an embedded software designed on the tenets of prevention, intervention and recovery.
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