Item: Synology DiskStation
Rating: 10
Author: Filiberto Martinez

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros and Cons

Very easy setup.
Fast restores.
Excellent applications within the integrated OS.
Efficient support.
Easy to ready and understand log of events.

A display indicator in the device would be great for priority events.
The unit power supply failed, an alert with more details in this events would be great.
Even when restore is easy and in good time I believe it could be improved.

Return on Investment

We had server hardware failure and withSsynology all information was safely store.
Shadow copy is disabled in our servers, and DiskStation provides us the easy restores we need.

Alternatives Considered

Druva Phoenix and Dell EMC Avamar

For a local solutions the restore process can take minor time than Druva and I believe is faster than EMC.

Key Insights

Do you think Synology DiskStation delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Synology DiskStation's feature set?

Yes

Did Synology DiskStation live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Synology DiskStation go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Synology DiskStation again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Druva Phoenix

Likelihood to Recommend

It's a reliable backup system with great support for your local backups.

You can create multiple user, provide them with access you want, and create multiple backup routines.

Products Replaced

Yes - We used diskstation as part of our backup redundancy for any emergencies that we might face. Every time that we have a problem the disk station has proved to be reliable and efficient.

Key Differentiators

Product Features
Product Usability
Product Reputation
Analyst Reports
Third-party Reviews

We where looking for a backup solution that could expand and have the flexibility to create backup schedules.

Support Rating

Our DiskStation had a power supply malfunction even when the warranty expired a month prior the event, they replace our unit.

Usability

Very easy to setup, with all the the option from server, to computer backups, its an easy recovery hardware.

Synology DiskStation is a great backup tool, for small to medium companies.

Overall Satisfaction with Synology DiskStation