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Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices
- No Longer Available
- B&H # SYDS411
- Mfr# DS411
Product Highlights
- Holds Four SATA 2.5"/3.5" Drives
- 16 TB Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 MB DDR3 RAM
- Powerful 1.6 GHz Processor
- USB 2.0 and eSATA Connectivity
- Easy Backup Options and Remote Access
- Energy Efficient 29.7W Operation
- iTunes, Photo and Printer Server
- Surveillance and Web Station
- Included DiskStation Manager Software
The DiskStation DS411 from Synology is a high-performance, 4-bay NAS backup and server solution for workgroups and offices. It features a fast 1.6 GHz processor, 512 MB of DDR3 RAM, two USB 2.0 ports and a super-fast eSATA connection. For those looking to operate surveillance cams, it offers support for up to twelve IP cams at up to 120 FPS (Frames Per Second).
While no drives are included with the DS411, it supports a max capacity of 16TB with either four 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard disk or solid state drives. Additionally, this DiskStation can configure drives as a JBOD, RAID 0 or RAID 1, depending on whether you want faster data transfers or more secure data. With the included Gigabit LAN port, you can connect the DiskStation to your router and access it locally on your network. The DiskStation also includes an EZ-Internet Wizard for setting it up from the web. To facilitate ease of use between different operating systems, this DiskStation supports cross-platform file sharing between Ubuntu, Mac and Windows computers. Ever-versatile, this DiskStation can function as a mail server, as it supports Outlook-like Web mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP. In addition, the Synology Web Station Virtual Host option allows users to host up to 30 websites on a single DS411. The built-in PHP+MySQL capability allows users to create interactive websites without complicated settings. When it comes to backing up your data, you can save from Windows or Mac computers to the DiskStation. Windows users can use Synology Data Replicator 3 while Mac users can enjoy native Mac OS X Time Machine support. As if that wasn't enough, the DiskStation can function as a variety of different servers, whether you need it to store and stream photos, video, audio or data within your office or over the internet. You can also use it as a server for FTP, Mail, UPnP media devices, printing, iTunes, hosting websites, operating surveillance webcams or downloading bit torrent, http, FTP, NZB or eMule files.High Performance
- The Synology DS411 is a high-performance, 4-Bay NAS backup and server solution for workgroups and offices who require a reliable storage solution and demand high-performance for backup and file sharing
- Delivers an average 105.3 MB/sec reading speed under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows environment and 47.8 MB/sec writing. It also features USB 2.0 and high-speed eSATA connectivity
Full-featured Business Applications
- Comprehensive network protocol support assures seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu platforms. Windows ADS integration allows the Synology DS411 to quickly and easily fit in an existing business network environment with no need to recreate user accounts
- Windows ACL support provides much finer-grained access control and more efficient privilege settings, allowing users to enjoy a native Windows experience
- Internet file access is simplified with the included encrypted FTP server and the web-based file explorer, Synology File Station
- HTTPS, the built-in firewall and IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level
- Synology Web Station with support for PHP/MySQL content allows for the hosting of up to 30 websites on a single Synology DS411
- Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to safeguard the office environments by deploying up to twelve IP cameras throughout the network at up to 120 FPS
- The Mail Station add-on turns the Synology DS411 into a mail server with a quick, painless installation
- The USB printer sharing capability minimizes businesses' printing cost by allowing you to share the printer to multiple users within an office
- With the NFS protocol or iSCSI target support in DSM 3.0, the Synology DS411 provides a seamless storage solution with Windows, Linux, or virtualization servers
Complete Backup Solutions
- PC Users can back up their data to the Synology DS411 using the free Synology Data Replicator software, while Mac OS X users enjoy native Apple Time Machine integration
- A backup wizard is also provided for backing up data in the DS411 to another Synology DiskStation or any rsync server via an encrypted transmission
- With two USB 2.0 ports and eSATA connectivity, you can backup your computer or network data to an external hard drive connected to one of these ports with the touch of a button
- Users can back up and restore DiskStation shared folders in multiple versions using the Synology Time Backup package
Peace of Mind with Data Encryption
- DiskStation Manager 3.0 (DSM 3.0), provides share-level AES 256-bit encryption to aid in the prevention of unauthorized access attempts to your DiskStation's hard drives
Easy Setup and Management
- The Synology DSM 3.0 operating system offers an intuitive and easy-to-navigate web interface. For users who are limited on time and not familiar with configuring complicated routers, the Synology EZ-Internet Wizard simplifies the process of setting up access to the Synology DS411 from the Internet. The EZ-Internet Wizard walks you through all of the settings for configuring a variety of functions such as firewalls, port-forwarding, PPPoE, and DDNS registration
- The multi-tasking web UI on DSM 3.0 lets users run multiple applications simultaneously on one tab browser and switch between them instantly. The User Home feature makes creating private shared folders for a large number of users an easy task as it minimizes the steps and time needed for the administrator to create private shared folders. Sub-folder privilege settings further extend the flexibility to allocate permissions for different workgroups. All of these features are performed in a web browser
Energy Efficient
- Synology DS411 is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Dual 80mm fans provide smart airflow to keep the system running cool 24/7
- DS411 consumes a relatively low amount of power at only 29 watts in operation. The support of multiple scheduled power on/off and hard drive hibernation can further reduce power consumption and operation cost
- The DS411 is produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.6 GHz CPU |
| Encryption | Hardware Encrypted Engine |
| Memory | DDR3 512MB |
| Storage |
Supports four hard drives: (hard drives not included) 4 x 3.5" SATA(II) hard disk drive 4 x 2.5" SATA hard disk or solid state drives 1 Please Note:Check with the manufacturer for a full list of compatible drives close |
| Maximum Capacity | 16TB (4 x 4TB HDD) |
| HDD Interface |
2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x eSATA Port |
| LAN Port | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port |
| Wake on LAN | LAN/WAN |
| System Fan | 2 x 80 x 80mm |
| Wireless Support | Yes |
| Noise Level | 21.6 dB(A) |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous |
File Browser File Station Windows Access Control List (ACL) |
| FTP Server |
Bandwidth Control Custom FTP Passive Port Range Anonymous FTP Transfer Log |
| Mail Server | Supported Mail Server Protocol : POP3, SMTP, IMAP |
| Web Station |
Virtual Host (up to 30 websites) PHP/MySQL Alternative HTTP Error Page 3rd-Party Applications Support |
| Surveillance Station |
MAX IP cam # (Licenses required) : 12 (1 Free License) Total frame rate (FPS) : 120 FPS at D1 (NTSC：720x480, PAL：720x576), 30 FPS @ WXGA (1280x800) Surveillance Station tested with Axis M1011 (640X480) and Axis M1054 (1280X800); FPS set to 10 at every channel; Compression rate: 30%; Video Codec: MJPEG, MPEG4 (640X480 only), H.264; Recording Type is conducted with Motion Detection Recording and Continuous Recording; Actual performance may vary depending on camera settings and DiskStation loading. |
| Photo Station |
Supported Image Format : BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF, RAW (arw, srf, sr2, dcr, k25, kdc, cr2, crw, nef, mrw, ptx, pef, raf, 3fr, erf, mef, mos, orf, rw2, dng, x3f) Supported Video Format : 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, FLV, M4V, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, QT, WMV, XviD, RM, RMVB, VOB, RV30, RV40, AC3, AMR, WMA3 User can click and download the following video formats: RM, RMVB, VOB, RV30, RV40, AC3, AMR, WMA3, but not able to play it in Photo Station as compressed Flash video |
| Audio Station |
Supported Audio Format (USB Mode) : AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR Supported Audio Format (Streaming Mode) : MP3, M4A, M4B Supported Playlist Format : M3U, WPL Internet Radio : SHOUTcast, Radioio |
| DLNA/UPnP Media Server |
PS3/Xbox 360 Support Supported Audio Format : AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA, WMA VBR, WMA PRO, WMA Supported Video Format : 3GP, 3G2, ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, DVR-MS, ISO, M2T, M2TS, M4V, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MTS, MOV, QT, SWF, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, XviD, RMVB (The actual playback capabilities may vary depending on the DLNA/UPnP client) Supported Image Format : BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF, ICO, PNG, PSD, TIF (tiff), UFO |
| Download Station |
Supported Download Protocols : BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB/eMule Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks : 50 |
| iTunes Server |
Supported Audio Format : MP3, M4A, M4P, WAV, AIF, The music in WAV and AIF format can be streamed, but the metadata (ex: title, album) may not be indexed on the iTunes Supported Video Format : M4V, MOV, MP4 Supported Playlist Format : M3U, WPL |
| Print Server |
Max Printer # : 2 Printing Protocols : LPR, CIFS, AppleTalk, Apple AirPrint, Multi Functional Print Server (Only PostScript USB printers are supported in MAC environment) |
| Packages Center |
Directory Server HiDrive Backup Mail Station2 phpMyAdmin VPN Server Webalizer Squeezebox Server Syslog Server WordPress Time Backup |
| iPhone/Android Applications |
DS photo+ DS audio DS cam DS file DS finder |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Networking Protocols |
CIFS AFP NFS FTP WebDAV iSCSI Telnet SSH SNMP VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN) |
| File System |
EXT4 EXT3(External Disk Only) FAT (External Disk Only) NTFS (External Disk Only) |
| Storage Management |
Max File System Size : 108TB Max Internal Volume # : 128 Max iSCSI Target # : 10 Max iSCSI LUN # : 10 Supported RAID Type : Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 6, RAID 10 RAID Migration : Basic to RAID 1, Basic to RAID 5, Basic to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 1 to RAID 5, RAID 1 to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 5 to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 5 to RAID 6 Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs : RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 6 Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD : RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 6 |
| File Sharing Capability |
Max User Accounts : 2048 Max Groups : 256 Max Shared Folder : 256 Max Concurrent Connections : 256 |
| Windows ADS Domain Integration | Domain Users login via Samba/AFP/FTP/File Station |
| Backup Solutions |
Network Backup Local Backup Desktop Backup (using Synology Data Replicator 3 or Apple Time Machine backup application) Shared Folder Sync - Max task number : 2 Time Backup - Max task number : 4 Time Machine Backup (Mac) |
| Security |
FTP over SSL/TLS IP Auto-Block Firewall Encrypted Network Backup over Rsync HTTPS Connection |
| Management |
Auto DSM Upgrade Administrator Group Push Notification - MSN/Skype/Mobile Devices Email Notification SMS Notification Customized User Quota Syslog Support DDNS Support IPv6 Support VLAN support PPPoE Hotspot Resource Monitor Connection Manager UPS Management Scheduled Power On/Off Custom Management UI HTTP/HTTPS Ports |
| HDD Management |
HDD Hibernation S.M.A.R.T. Dynamic Bad Sector Mapping |
| Utilities |
Synology Assistant Synology Data Replicator |
| Supported Clients |
Windows XP onward Mac OS X 10.5 onward Ubuntu 9.04 onward |
| Supported Web Browsers |
Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer : 7, 8, 9 Safari (MAC) : 4, 5 |
| Environment | RoHS Compliant |
| Certifications | FCC Class B, CE Class B, BSMI Class B |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 40° to 95°F / 5°C to 35°C Storage Temperature: 15° to 155°F / -10°C to 70°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH Maximum Operating Altitude: 10,000 feet |
| Power Recovery | Yes |
| Power Consumption |
Access: 29 W Hibernation: 11 W Note: measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 3TB WD30EZRS hard drive(s) |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, Single Phase |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 7.24 x 6.61 x 9.05" (18.4 x 16.8 x 23 cm) |
| Weight | 4.91 lb (2.23 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (6)
- Fast (5)
- Quiet (5)
- Compact (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Business (5)
- Home (4)
- Office (4)
- Network (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3), PC (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I looked for a NAS for a very long time. This NAS is powerful, quiet and does everything i expect it to do. I use it to store media files and stream them to my media streamers around the house.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
Excellent product, worth it!
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
We use it to keep our documents, pictures and media.
Previously, we used an external hard drive that was attached to our "central server", but we ran into problems when two of us were using it.
We haven't run into that problem with the synology & a few hard drives. It's great because I can access the content for any of our computers or mobile devices at home, but also remotely.
Also, we haven't seen any performance degradation when we are streaming content, someone is accessing the web site that we run from the synology & another person is editing pictures.
It was very easy to setup and get going, but surprisingly very quiet even if you are on cool mode.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Good software
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow external USB
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
This is a nicely engineered product, but in my real-world back ups I didn't see anything close to the Mbps measured by CNET.
First, the good news: the mechanicals are reassuringly solid, and the web interface is very thoughtfully put together. I downloaded the latest software from Synology and didn't bother with the CD-ROM at all. Installation (HW and SW) is straightforward. Example: the default network configuration is dynamic IP (DHCP;) after I configured a static IP in the web interface, the box just reconfigured its interface, and the web page reloads itself at the new address; I didn't even have to type the new address into my browser.
The not-so-good news: CNET measured 279 Mbps write speed for RAID 5. They must be using a raw disk benchmark program. My MacBook Pro backing up to Time Machine averaged 113 Mbps for 2+ hours. (2.66GHz Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, OS 10.6.8.)
Some caveats: for big backups or moving big data, connect to the NAS via wired Ethernet, not WiFi. Also, if your home network has an older all-in-one WiFi access point/Ethernet switch/router like my Linksys WRT54G, you only have 100 Mbps ("Fast Ethernet") going to the NAS box. To get the max performance, add a Gigabit Ethernet switch. I added a D-Link gigabit Ethernet switch to the network. Comcast -> cable modem -> Linksys -> D-Link -> all wired Ethernet connections. Now all computers in my house including the NAS box can talk to each other at 1000 Mbps. Going over the air is limited to WiFi speeds, and going outside to the world is limited to Comcast speeds.
Another caveat: I had a collection of external USB drives, some for offline storage, some for backups. I attached one of them (Maxtor One Touch 4, 750GB) to the NAS' USB port so that I can access it over the network as well. It works fine but the speed is so slow that I wouldn't want to use it in my normal workflow (copying ~ 3GB of pictures took 16'48", i.e. 23.7 Mbps.)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
- Recommended:
- Enterprise HDD's
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I researched and researched and ended with this, so far I love it!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
- No hot swappable bays
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I use it to store back up off all my movies and files. Works great :)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (6)
- Fast (5)
- Quiet (5)
- Compact (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Business (5)
- Home (4)
- Office (4)
- Network (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3), PC (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-6
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I looked for a NAS for a very long time. This NAS is powerful, quiet and does everything i expect it to do. I use it to store media files and stream them to my media streamers around the house.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
Excellent product, worth it!
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
We use it to keep our documents, pictures and media.
Previously, we used an external hard drive that was attached to our "central server", but we ran into problems when two of us were using it.
We haven't run into that problem with the synology & a few hard drives. It's great because I can access the content for any of our computers or mobile devices at home, but also remotely.
Also, we haven't seen any performance degradation when we are streaming content, someone is accessing the web site that we run from the synology & another person is editing pictures.
It was very easy to setup and get going, but surprisingly very quiet even if you are on cool mode.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Good software
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow external USB
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
This is a nicely engineered product, but in my real-world back ups I didn't see anything close to the Mbps measured by CNET.
First, the good news: the mechanicals are reassuringly solid, and the web interface is very thoughtfully put together. I downloaded the latest software from Synology and didn't bother with the CD-ROM at all. Installation (HW and SW) is straightforward. Example: the default network configuration is dynamic IP (DHCP;) after I configured a static IP in the web interface, the box just reconfigured its interface, and the web page reloads itself at the new address; I didn't even have to type the new address into my browser.
The not-so-good news: CNET measured 279 Mbps write speed for RAID 5. They must be using a raw disk benchmark program. My MacBook Pro backing up to Time Machine averaged 113 Mbps for 2+ hours. (2.66GHz Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, OS 10.6.8.)
Some caveats: for big backups or moving big data, connect to the NAS via wired Ethernet, not WiFi. Also, if your home network has an older all-in-one WiFi access point/Ethernet switch/router like my Linksys WRT54G, you only have 100 Mbps ("Fast Ethernet") going to the NAS box. To get the max performance, add a Gigabit Ethernet switch. I added a D-Link gigabit Ethernet switch to the network. Comcast -> cable modem -> Linksys -> D-Link -> all wired Ethernet connections. Now all computers in my house including the NAS box can talk to each other at 1000 Mbps. Going over the air is limited to WiFi speeds, and going outside to the world is limited to Comcast speeds.
Another caveat: I had a collection of external USB drives, some for offline storage, some for backups. I attached one of them (Maxtor One Touch 4, 750GB) to the NAS' USB port so that I can access it over the network as well. It works fine but the speed is so slow that I wouldn't want to use it in my normal workflow (copying ~ 3GB of pictures took 16'48", i.e. 23.7 Mbps.)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
- Recommended:
- Enterprise HDD's
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Business
- Network
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I researched and researched and ended with this, so far I love it!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Setup
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
- No hot swappable bays
Best Uses
- Business
- Home
- Office
Comments about Synology DiskStation DS411 4-Bay NAS Server for Workgroups and Offices:
I use it to store back up off all my movies and files. Works great :)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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