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DiskStation DS215+
Robust NAS, unparalleled productivity

Synology DiskStation DS215+

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Overview:

DS215+ is an all-in-one 2-bay NAS server offering high performance, energy efficiency, and complete business features in a network attached storage solution. Designed for multitasking applications, DS215+ helps small and medium businesses centralize backup, protect critical assets, and share files quickly and efficiently.

Dual-core CPU brings high performance

With dual-core CPU and Link Aggregation enabled, DS215+ delivers superior performance over 209 MB/s reading and 139 MB/s writing speed under RAID1 configuration in a Windows® environment, while the 1GB RAM significantly increases DS215+'s multitasking power.

Dual-Core CPU

Dual LAN with failover and Link Aggregation support

Equipped with two Gigabit LAN ports featuring failover and Link Aggregation support, DS215+ ensures continual network service in case one LAN connection fails, and enhances connection speeds beyond the limits of a single cable or port. By supporting Adaptive Load Balancing, DS215+ allows you to benefit from failover and load balancing without a pricey switch. Active-standby, 802.3ad dynamic, and Balanced XOR are supported as well.

Dual LAN ports for failover and Link Aggregation support

Easy installation, hassle-free maintenance

For friendly and effortless hard drive installation, DS215+ features screwless drive bay design and hot-swappable support, allowing users to install 3.5" hard drives without a screwdriver. Installing and replacing drives is easier than ever.

Easy Installation

Ultimate file center

File Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on DS215+. Just drag-n-drop and upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. With built-in FTP or email clients, DS215+ lets you organize and share files through an advanced web application effortlessly. You can even share files and folders with others by simply sending a link. Files can be reached on mobile devices via the companion mobile app DS file. HTTPS, SSL/TLS encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet is highly secure.

Ultimate File Center

Award winning OS - DiskStation Manager

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every DiskStation and RackStation, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler. Synology's Package Center lets you download and install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work.

Award winning OS

Fit into business environments easily

With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, DS215+ enables seamless account integration. The User Home feature can automatically create a "home" folder for every user account to minimize the administrator's effort in repeatedly creating "home" folders for all accounts. Windows ACL support on DS215+ allows IT administrators to fine tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders on DS215+ through the familiar Windows user interface. With compatibility for major protocols, DS215+ can eliminate server configuration overhead and enhance IT administrators' efficiency.

Fit into business environments easily

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS215+ offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS215+ can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment - there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin.

The most compatible sharing

All-in-one server

Offering rich office applications, DS215+ can serve as your multi-function server. With add-on packages Mail Server and Mail Station, DS215+ can become a dedicated mail server, and let you enjoy complete webmail service. DS215+ can become a VPN server or VPN client. The comprehensive VPN service let you access resources remotely while maintaining security protocols. As a printer server, DS215+ minimizes businesses' operating costs by sharing printing resources throughout the office. Administration and network tools, such as DNS Server, Directory Server, RADIUS Server, DHCP Server, and Log Center help you manage IT deployment and policies more efficiently. Maximize resource utilization with DS215+

All-in-one Server

Get mobility with our apps

Synology develops versatile mobile apps - DS note, DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download and DS cam - allowing you to access and manage the contents of your DS215+ with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect brings an easier network experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go.

Get Mobility with our apps

Increase business productivity with cloud solutions

With comprehensive cloud solutions, DS215+ lets you create your own private cloud easily. Cloud Station is the perfect package to sync files across multiple devices. Files can be edited in offline mode and later synced to Cloud Station, which keeps up to 32 historical versions, allowing you to restore a file back to previous version or recover deleted files. With the mobile app DS cloud, any change made to a file is automatically synced to your smartphones and tablets. For distributed enterprises, Synology's 2-way sync between different DiskStations ensures employees at different locations share the same information in real-time. IT administrators can handpick individual folders that they want to sync to different devices, manually or automatically based on file format and size. Folders synced by Cloud Station can be encrypted on DSM - no one will be able to access its content without your private key.

Increase business productivity with cloud solutions

Secure your data

DS215+ offers advanced security measures to protect you from potential security holes. Security Advisor analyzes system settings, password strength, network preferences and removes any possible malware. AppArmor blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorised system resources. You can also customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered files. In addition, DS215+ provides other security add-ons, such as AES encryption, 2-Step verification, IP block & allow list, Antivirus packages, firewall, and DoS attack prevention.

Product Views:

DS215+ Front View DS215+ Left Angle DS215+ Left Side
DS215+ Rear DS215+ Right Side DS215+ Right Angle

Technical Specifications:

Technical Specifications:
Hardware Specifications
CPU Model Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-212
CPU Frequency Dual Core 1.4 GHz
System Memory 1 GB DDR3
Drive Bays 2
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 16 TB (8 TB HDD X 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
USB 3.0 Port 2
Size (Height X Width X Depth) 157 mm X 103.5 mm X 232 mm
Weight 1.69 kg
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
System Fan 92 mm X 92 mm X 1 pcs
Noise Level 19.2 dB(A)
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 72W
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Consumption 20.77 W (Access)
8.96 W (HDD Hibernation)
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Warranty 2 Years
Certification
  • FCC Class B
  • CE Class B
  • BSMI Class B
Notes:
  • Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
  • Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%

Performance:

4-bay NAS



Gigabit Link Aggregation Environment - Sequential Throughput (64KB)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+
Read 129.13 225.57 219.34 209.22
Write 70.31 141.78 144.77 132.14
Sequential Throughput 64KB

Gigabit Link Aggregation Environment - Sequential IOPS (4KB)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+
Read 5557.66 32030.43 42687.21 21281.53
Write 3952.62 21705.70 26050.53 16878.24

Sequential IOPS 4KB


Gigabit Link Aggregation Environment - Windows Upload/Download (1MB x 5000 files)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+
Windows Download 95.69 138.20 139.56 138.85
Windows Upload 43.25 107.77 138.53 128.56

Windows upload/download 1MB x 5000


Gigabit Link Aggregation Environment - AES 256-bit Sequential Throughput (64KB)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+
Read 33.12 82.49 206.50 146.08
Write 14.82 60.38 78.08 70.80

AES 256-bit Sequential Throughput 64KB


Gigabit Link Aggregation Environment - AES 256-bit File Upload/Download in Windows (1MB x 5000 files)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+
Windows Download 25.39 55.59 77.53 77.52
Windows Upload 13.07 40.10 49.31 44.02

AES 256-bit windows upload/download


Gigabit Ethernet Environment - Windows Upload/Download (5GB file)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
Windows Download 110.21 111.83 112.67 111.78 112.08 106.31 112.35 103.15
Windows Upload 70.79 111.09 110.09 109.23 94.37 106.66 105.06 59.22

Windows upload/download 5GB


Gigabit Ethernet Environment - Windows Upload/Download (1MB x 5000 files)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
Windows Download 59.09 74.32 81.65 82.50 61.44 68.13 66.16 58.93
Windows Upload 34.37 46.47 53.68 54.68 38.16 43.12 41.45 29.64

Gigabit Ethernet Environment windows upload/download


Gigabit Ethernet Environment - AES 256-bit File Upload/Download in Windows (5GB file)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
Windows Download 30.82 32.19 111.90 105.67 31.32 17.80 34.03 25.83
Windows Upload 16.26 26.25 48.95 47.82 18.90 13.65 18.49 13.11

AES 256-bit File Upload/Download in Windows (5GB file)


Gigabit Ethernet Environment - AES 256-bit File Upload/Download in Windows (1MB x 5000 files)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
Windows Download 24.53 26.71 74.97 71.89 24.89 15.76 27.60 21.22
Windows Upload 9.73 15.55 23.82 22.09 10.96 9.56 10.65 7.78

AES 256-bit File Upload/Download in Windows


Gigabit Ethernet Environment - Web Server Response Time

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
Seconds 1061.17 186.18 118.65 207.52 599.69 279.88 473.34 1352.79

Web Server Response Time


Mac Test Environment - AFP Upload/Download (5GB file)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
AFP Download 85.93 88.35 89.29 89.21 85.38 88.34 85.37 79.38
AFP Upload 67.05 90.29 91.38 88.33 80.10 86.82 86.99 54.33

Mac Test Environment AFP upload/download 5GB


Mac Test Environment - AFP Upload/Download (1MB x 5000 files)

Model RS214 DS713+ DS715 DS215+ DS215j DS214play DS214 DS214se
AFP Download 42.93 47.40 49.18 50.00 38.05 46.13 44.53 42.03
AFP Upload 34.79 44.44 46.63 46.48 38.17 39.62 38.58 29.36

Mac Test Performance AFP Upload/Download (1MB x 5000 files)

Documentation:

Download the Synology DiskStation DS215+ Datasheet  (PDF).

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