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DiskStation

Overview

What is DiskStation?

DiskStation is a line of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions from Synology headquartered in Taiwan.

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Synology DiskStation has become a go-to solution for many clients looking to replace their Apple-based servers and improve file sharing …
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DiskStation Review

9 out of 10
July 22, 2021
Incentivized
Synology DiskStation acts as our onsite file server as well as internal messaging chat system. We are able to seamlessly integrate it as a …
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Product Details

What is DiskStation?

Synology's storage solutions provide data availability and simplify IT challenges with software and data management tools.

DiskStation Features

  • Supported: Network Attached Storage
  • Supported: Acts as the user's own Private Cloud
  • Supported: Offers a variety of sizes to suit the user's needs

DiskStation Competitors

DiskStation Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsLinux
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web

Frequently Asked Questions

DiskStation is a line of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions from Synology headquartered in Taiwan.

QNAP NAS, Veeam Data Platform, and TrueNAS are common alternatives for DiskStation.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.7.

The most common users of DiskStation are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Synology DiskStation has become a go-to solution for many clients looking to replace their Apple-based servers and improve file sharing capabilities. Users rely on this product for a range of use cases, from serving as a backup solution with built-in tools like Hyperbackup and Cloud Sync, to managing large amounts of information across departments and warehouses. It is also utilized as a versatile file server, photo management solution, VPN server, and Active Directory Server. Additionally, Synology DiskStation offers an inexpensive way to add storage to servers, provides backup space, and acts as a replacement for servers in other locations. This low-cost NAS solution requires low maintenance and excels at storing archived data. It is commonly used as network-attached storage for smaller offices and serves as a backup server, eliminating tapes and offering deduped backups with offsite data repositories. Companies rely on Synology DiskStation to save documents, collaborate on projects, and ensure centralized storage for work files. With its beautiful operating system, large storage capacity, and included backup solutions, this product earns praise from users who appreciate its seamless file sharing capabilities, easy access to files, and speed of file transfer.

Easy-to-use Interface: Many users have praised the simplicity and intuitiveness of the storage controls' user interface, finding it easy to navigate and manage their files efficiently.

Convenient Remote Access: Several reviewers have mentioned that the built-in DDNS/QuickConnect tool provided by the product makes it effortless to access their files and data remotely, adding a level of convenience and ease of use to their experience.

Competitive Pricing: A significant number of users have found the price of the unit itself to be very competitive compared to other options they considered. They consider it a cost-effective solution for their storage needs, making it an attractive choice.

Lack of Timely Updates: Several users have expressed frustration over the lack of timely updates for the next operating system, with some stating that they have been waiting for over 2 years. This indicates a significant delay in delivering new features and improvements to customers.

Inconsistent Customer Support: According to multiple reviewers, customer support from Synology is inconsistent and unreliable, varying depending on the nature of the problem. Some users have reported difficulties in getting prompt and effective assistance, which can be frustrating when encountering issues or needing technical help.

Cumbersome Reporting Process: Many users find the reporting process in Synology software to be cumbersome due to the excessive number of reports. This makes it difficult to manage them efficiently and slows down productivity.

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Reviews

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We had used an HPE MSA for one of our offices, the ROI was not as good as the Synology DiskStation due to the price. It required more of a setup needing to have a Windows OS to manage it. While the DiskStation just needed a few clicks to set up. There was no additional software that came with it such as Hyperbackup. We needed to purchase a backup solution on top of the MSA purchase. There were just more features on the Synology that gave it a leg up in terms of ROI compared to the HPE solution.
Tomasz Lipinski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Easy setup. Good price for TB. Easily accessible hdd drives.
Thanks to e-mail notification. In the event of a disk failure, I will immediately get a notification to replace the HDD.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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We honestly went with Synology DiskStation because of the cost solution and how quickly we were able to acquire the units. After acquiring and we were able to work through setup, it far exceeded our expectation in the ability to configure and be able to get things running. We were happy to have the device set live as we initially were planning to use as a interim solution
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
These are very similar products. QNAP is known for better high end performance. I really like the Synology interface. It makes it very easy to use. There are so many applications that are available that expand the functionality significantly.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Synology DiskStation is by far the best all-around NAS solution on the market. QNAP provides more hardware variability and some better prices, but QNAP's OS, QT, is simply not as good as Synology's DSM OS. FreeNAS is an extremely powerful and robust open-source NAS solution that can be installed on generic hardware but is extremely complex and difficult to set up. TerraMaster provides some budget-friendly NAS hardware, but the TerraMaster OS, TNAS, leaves a lot to be desired.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have a Qnap, and I hate it compared to Synology. Synology is the easy button of a NAS. You can literally have it all up and running, configured, and backing up servers in 30 minutes. I have not used it for cameras, but I hear it's great. My qnap just sits in a box now, won't use anything else.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When we were making a decision on what to go with we looked at storage capacity, extra features offered, package deals, and overall cost. When we considered Dropbox, it felt like it was too much for how much we would get and that we needed some growing to do before we moved forward with Dropbox. Google Drive, was not enough space and not nearly as organized as we needed, we started with it but we quickly outgrew it and our needs led us to Synology DiskStation.
Reed Huish | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have evaluated the QNAP units (which have higher processor ratings, but the software isn't good), and the Western Digital NAS unit, and FreeNAS setup but none have the simplicity with their DSM software and support that Synology provides yes, being able to call Synology support in Washington during working hours for technical questions is a great deal, something many companies don't do anymore.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Synology DiskStation packs a punch with the latest and greatest feature set which goes above and beyond many other vendors. It allows for a turn-key solution to cover almost every use case in the SMB market leaving other vendors behind.
Paul Tedder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We transitioned from a standard Windows File Server. This solution is much cheaper. Easy to use and extremely reliable. We will be replacing our two Synology boxes in 2020 with newer versions.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Synology stacks up very well against the QNAP and the Nexsan. We used to find the Nexsan was very power-hungry in the data centre as well as being very loud to run. We still run a QNAP in our environment which works in a very similar way and with a similar interface as Synology however we find Synology to be more reliable overall with less maintenance needed.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Synology meets a different need. Smaller companies do not need the scalability of the NetApps, Equalogics, Isilons.
PowerVault was too complicated for customer self-support. Synology met the storage capacity needs, and was easy to set up and use.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When we decided to look for a nearby storage solution, we briefly considered QNAP NAS. From a technical data sheet point of view, it has complete feature parity to DiskStation. Ultimately, we decided to go with DiskStation because of word of mouth from one of our team members; he had a Synology NAS he used at home and found the experience easy to use and configure. As a result, we went with DiskStation and haven't looked back.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I considered the WD MyCloud NAS as well as the Seagate Ironwolf. I found the Synology was a better overall product with a lot more features and value for the investment. I also briefly considered brands such as Asustor and TerraMaster, but kept coming back to Synology because of their top reviews and editor recommendations from several online sources such as PC Mag.
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