Specifications

This NAS is equipped with a dual-core Marvell Armada 388 88F6828 CPU, clocked at 1.3 GHz. According to its official specs, this CPU includes a floating point unit and a hardware-encryption engine for faster speeds with encrypted file transfers. With only a 5 W TDP, the 88F6828 CPU doesn't need active cooling, allowing for increased reliability and less noise. Only 512 MB of RAM support this Marvell CPU, but DSM is also very light on resources and doesn't require more to "run" properly.

There is only one Ethernet port, which means the DS416j doesn't support port teaming for increased transfer speeds through the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). In a budget NAS like this one, it is probably too much to ask for two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and LACP also takes a compatible switch for it to be utilized. The other I/O ports include an USB 3.0 and an USB 2.0 port. This NAS doesn't have any eSATA ports, which could be used to increase its storage capacity should four bays not be enough.

Synology says the DS416j to consume very little energy and we will as per normal for our reviews confirm those claims using our equipment. Noise output is also very low, with official specs mentioning 19.1 dB(A) with the server at idle.

The maximum number of supported camera licenses will cover home use, and with two licenses provided for free, you are all set for a fair start. The DS416j's transcoding capabilities put it into Synology's Group 2 category, which means its media-streaming capabilities are somewhat restricted.