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Synology J series
DiskStation DS119j, DiskStation DS218j
Seeking a fair go.South East Queensland, QLD
- 23 reviews
- 20 likes
- DiskStation DS218j
- Verified purchase
Silent, secure, reliable, not for the faint hearted.
The Synology DS218J is a consumer grade storage device, perfect for the home user or very small business. It is fast, silent, and efficient at syncing files. A range of setup options are available so pretty much all needs can be met whether that is to maximise storage or space. The default is RAID striping which should suit most home users. Being able to backup and retrieve files using the 'Cloud Station Backup' application allows mobile access to all of your data.
On the down side, it is not for the faint hearted. If you've never worked with...Read more
NAS devices you will be in for a steep learning curve - but it's worth the trouble. There is an immense range of software options, all of which have regular security and management updates and are many are free of charge. The DS218J also looks after its own firmware upgrades so overall security is excellent. The three stars is because I feel it should have a basic set of backup software preinstalled so the average home user doesn't need to spend a lot of time getting the device connected and operational. Overall though, for the price this is a very solid unit and I would certainly recommend it for someone with a little experience in such things.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
NewportHandymanSydney
- 27 reviews
- 23 likes
Failed after a few weeks
While Synology has a good reputation, I'm sorry to report that the DS119j failed 5 or 6 weeks after being purchased and set up. There didn't seem to be any reason for it, one day it just had the "flashing blue light of death." Two long support tickets with the retailer and Synology ensued, and the unit is now back at the retailer being "assessed". (Synology support were more helpful than the retailer has been so far and agreed to replace it, but I would have had to post it to Taiwan.) Frankly, it's not been worth the hassle for what should have been a simple network storage solution.
Purchased in December 2021 at Mwave Australia.
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