Synology Announces the DiskStation DS716+ NAS

[btarunr]

Synology Inc. today announced the release of DS716+, an encryption-oriented, scalable, 2-bay NAS server powered by a quad-core CPU and Btrfs file system. DS716+ is aimed at SMB in need of a reliable, high-efficient storage and application server. "DS716+ packs a lot of power while remaining extremely compact, and we believe it's an ideal product for demanding professional users whether they need a wide array of applications or a file server able to handle multiple simultaneous requests, even within an encrypted environment", said Chad Chiang, product manager at Synology Inc.

Coming with 2GB of RAM, two Gigabit LAN ports, and a quad-core 1.6GHz CPU, able to clock up to 2.08GHz and AES-NI encryption support, DS716+ delivers spectacular performance with encrypted files, with transfer speed up to 218 Mb/s reading and 141Mb/s writing. In addition, it allows enthusiast users to perform on the fly H.264 4K to 1080p video transcoding.



Designed with effortless hard drive installation and a focus on system reliability, DS716+ comes with tool-less drive bay design, hot-swappable support, and dual Gigabit LAN ports with failover support to ensure continual service. Moreover, it features three USB 3.0 ports for higher data transmission and one eSATA port as an extensive external backup option.

Users can also enable Btrfs, a modern file system designed to address the needs of a higher fault tolerance, better management, and advanced data protection by enabling point-in-time snapshot and restore, built-in data integrity check, metadata mirroring, or quotas for shared folders.

DS716+ runs DiskStation Manager (DSM), the most advanced and intuitive operating system for NAS devices. Featuring a wide range of applications from backup to network management, DS716+ provides all essential business services and increased productivity at work. Synology was named "PC Mag Business Choice Award winner" for the second consecutive year, and received the highest rating in every element of the survey, including reliability, value, and likelihood to recommend.

For more information, visit the product page.

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[crmaris]

As it goes I will have to test NAS servers 24/7 in order to be able to catch up with the new releases in this field.

 

[Chaitanya]

Still no support for H.265/HEVC.

 

[geon2k2]

I don't really get these devices.

I was looking to buy one but, they are bloody expensive for what they offer. I could build an AM1 computer with 1/4 of the money, in a nice small cube case which can still hold 3, 3.5 inch HDD for a raid 5.

Maybe they are for people which are not so technical and just want to plug it in an enjoy, or maybe it is the hot swap ... although there are some boards which allow hot-swap even on PC, but yes it is not that simple as in general you need to open the case, before replacing any hdd.

 

[lemonadesoda]

I bought a synology rs815+. There is no way you can replicate the price/performance with a home build if you target equivalent build quality, and cost your time at anything above 50c/hour. There is so much functionality built into these NAS OSs / something very hard to replicate under Windows or Linux without spending a huge amount of time setting up or by purchasing additional software. I agree that if all you want is a shared network folder, then yes, a build your own is cheaper. But if you use just 20% of the additional functionality offered, then they are great value. You really have to use one, and the inbuilt software like Synology#s DSM, to appreciate what you are getting. It isn't obvious from paper-specs or if your previous experience is windows-network-folder-sharing.

 

[geon2k2]

... without spending a huge amount of time setting up or by purchasing additional software. ...

Obviously time isn't factored in, because I enjoy doing this stuff, its not a burden for me, so it really doesn't matter.

On the software side ... I was thinking about a free Linux and free open source software, which will again take significantly more time to install and set up, but the flexibility is fantastic. I could even run a database there, an application server and make it even more than just a shared folder, with redundant disks, which can stream DLNA.

But ... yes I do get your point ... time investment will be too much for many people, not to mention that not anyone will have the required skills to do it.

 

[gackdeux]

Synology announced the release of the DS 716+ over 4 weeks ago and when I asked the company when it will be at market they said they have no idea. They said they have no control or knowledge of their own distribution system and could not tell me when or if it will ever make it to market. Not sure how that reflects on the management of a company, but I woudl be concerned with a company that can't even get their product to market.

 

[tehehe]

Encryption focused nas that can't do full disk encryption. Wow.