Cost Effective Storage solution that works
We use our Synology DiskStation as a storage server using SMB protocol, to share files with our team. It is also used as a backup server …
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What is DiskStation?
DiskStation is a line of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions from Synology headquartered in Taiwan.
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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
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DiskStation Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Linux |
| Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android, Mobile Web |
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DiskStation is a line of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions from Synology headquartered in Taiwan.
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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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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April 29, 2024
Cost Effective Storage solution that works
We use our Synology DiskStation as a storage server using SMB protocol, to share files with our team. It is also used as a backup server using Nakivo software. Third usage is an iSCSI target for our servers. This is an all-in-one solution for us and is very cost-effective. Without a doubt, I will recommend this product to my peers and associates.
We currently have multiple Synology DiskStation's in our environment and have been very happy with them. They are used for general backup with Veeam, Self-hosted IP Camera solutions and general former employee data storage. These devices have become very critical to our day-to-day activities. Both companies I work for have multiple and serve different functions as described above.
We utilized Synology DiskStation as NAS to replace the Windows file server on our smaller sites. It has helped us reduce the need to set up a server for smaller offices. We were also able to utilize the built-in and free backup solution Hyperbackup to backup to the cloud (either AWS or Azure) and reduced the need to purchase a backup solution, tapes, and the need for an offsite tape repository for data air gaping. We have also used it as a SAN on or DEV/QA VMWare cluster as well as a medium office. It provided us with a cost-effective solution for medium-sized offices that did not require enterprise-level SAN solutions using iSCSI. Finally, we had used it as a backup server replacing our previous tape drive solution. Using the Synology Diskstation has allowed us to forgo having to purchase tapes and offsite storage facilities for them. We use Synology's Active Backup for Business to backup the data. As an added bonus, backups are deduped allowing more backup frequency. Furthermore using Hyperbackup to send the data to either AWS or Azure provides us an offsite data repository for our backups.
February 14, 2022
Synology gives you safe data storage.
The device is primarily used to store archived data.
It is also used as additional storage for ESXi (via iSCSI).
It is also used as additional storage for ESXi (via iSCSI).
We used the Synology DiskStation as a network attached storage for the team to store local files that we did not think we would want to synchronize with the cloud. It was used more for a close area network so we could control what we had access or visibility for our development and security projects
February 02, 2022
Good Entry Level and pocket friendly NAS
I generally use it to backup all the data of various digital Devices like computer, phone, etc. It's a one product for keeping all the backups at one place which is also ease of use.
February 02, 2022
Synology NAS - A must have for any organization
Used as an inexpensive way to add storage to servers and also for backup space. It also backs up all our O365 data.
We have also used it in other locations to replace servers completeley and to function as a Domain.
We have also used it in other locations to replace servers completeley and to function as a Domain.
October 19, 2021
Synology DiskStation is a best in class NAS system with the power and features to do so much more
Synology DiskStation is being used for multiple purposes across multiple organizations. The primary use is as a generic file server, but it is also being used as an all-in-one photo management solution (utilizing Synology's PhotoStation or Synology Photos in the latest version of DiskStation), a VPN server (either L2TP or OpenVPN), and an Active Directory Server. It is also used to host virtual machines to handle functions that the DiskStation can't handle natively (such as running a QuickBooks database, Ubiquiti UniFi Controller, etc.)
October 08, 2021
Synology is the easy button for us
Frankly, I love these NAS's. Are there other brands that are good? Sure. However, the operating system is beautiful, and among the best, I've seen. Where else can you have 100+ terabytes of storage for a couple of grand? This is currently being used for Veeam backup and offsite replication, and the included hyper backup for business is outstanding for forever forwards backups at no additional cost.
October 06, 2021
Great Software for Team Collaboration + File Sharing!
Synology is used across our company. We all use this as a way to save documents, projects, important information that have been given by a client or created by our teams. It is used by everyone as a way to collaborate on all the projects we have going on. We use Synology DiskStation on a daily basis, so it is the lifeline of our work. It solved the issue of having multiple projects going on at different stages in different departments and needing a central place to save our work and documents so nothing is missed.
October 06, 2021
Long Time 16 Year Satisfied Synology Business User
storage of corporate files (documents, ebooks, videos, notes), sharing of multimedia files (audiobooks, videos) streaming of multimedia files via ds audio and ds video, and plex backup of all android/ios/windows pc computers providing VPN access by remote users to the above corporate files essentially a massive digital library for all our staff.
October 06, 2021
Fantastic product for the SMB and Home Market
Synology DiskStation units are a fantastic local network storage device for small businesses that don't require the full-blown Windows Server alternative. Synology DiskStation units are also used as backup storage for local on-site backups with the option to upload files using hyper backup to Azure/AWS/Remote NAS units/SharePoint and other locations as well.
July 22, 2021
DiskStation Review
Synology DiskStation acts as our onsite file server as well as internal messaging chat system. We are able to seamlessly integrate it as a shared drive across the office. Allowing everyone to have access to the same files. We are also able to control access so management has access to their specific filing.
We use it primarily among our creative teams and content management teams. We have found it much faster and easier to manage than a typical Windows file share. It's super easy to transfer large files between users using Synology!
April 16, 2021
Synology - ease of use and be on the know.
Currently using Synology [DiskStation] in my entire office - the workstations, operational room, and our lobby. Keeps track of who came in and is an added security for our company. We have house cleaners that can only come into our lobby, as we have a separate lock into the rest of the office. This helps us ensure there were no theft occurrences.
March 03, 2021
Synology is the new Apple Server
We deploy Synology DiskStation across many clients who needed to have their Apple-based servers replaced. With easy filesharing on AFP or SMB protocols, the Disk Station was a no brainer. We have them deployed as a backup solution for some clients, and a Plex server for others. Using the built in tools that came with Synology DiskStation - such as Hyperbackup and Cloud Sync has made it very easy to provide solid solutions for clients.
Synology DiskStation is being used to perform local backups from multiple servers across our facilities. We manage an entire facility with more that 1000 employees and all information that is created under all applications from every department, warehouse, Final assembly, Quality etc, along with shared folder for all users is backup locally using Synology disk station. We rely in this unit perform daily backups for all information and to have this same date available at any time during any contingency.
April 22, 2020
Smart move which continues to pay dividends
We have two Synology DiskStations. One we use in our production environment as network file storage for all of our users as well as a general file share. The other we use as offsite backup. We take our Virtual Servers VHDs and back them up there. Using Rsync we also backup our on-prem Synology.
December 13, 2019
Synology DiskStation Review
It is used to share files with other companies.
November 07, 2019
Synology NAS - Perfect, low-maintenance network storage solution!
We use this as NAS to store off-site backups in a data centre. All we need for this purpose is straightforward network storage and it carries out this function perfectly with very little maintenance needed.The built-in functionality which comes as standard give some useful features and, in the past, I have used a variety of these tools from Surveillance Station to the built-in web server.
October 25, 2019
Just set it and forget it.
We needed a low-cost NAS solution, and low maintenance, due to a lack of staffing within the IT department.
October 14, 2019
Turns your NAS appliance into a Swiss army knife
What doesn't DiskStation do? As a comprehensive network-attached-storage operating system, DiskStation offers a plethora of features from File Sharing Services to client OS backup integration (such as Apple's TimeMachine) to Surveillance Software, to Download software. It will even run Docker containers if your hardware appliance will support native virtualization. As a server, it really is a swiss-army knife of functionality. Over time, I've only grown more and more of what it offers.
August 20, 2019
Powerful NAS with great bang for your buck
The Synology DiskStation is used by our small business as our primary storage device. Since we use Office 365 for email and do not require any other server-based software, we use the Synology as our "server" to store and access all client and company files. Everyone in our company has access to the device and we have found its usage to be a huge benefit to our company.