digitalversus.com Updated:
2016-11-15 02:40:35
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The DS409slim is the smallest NAS system that we've tested so far, but that doesn't mean, of course, that it's the least powerful. On the inside is a 1.2 GHz processor and 128 MB of RAM, with a 60 mm fan to keep the four 2.5" drive bays cool. The Ta...
Compact frame, Can be configured as a RAID 5 array, Very welldesigned interface, Large range of functions...
Disappointing USB and eSATA speeds...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2016-11-15 02:40:35
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If you want a NAS device that does much more than simply provide network storage, the DS409slim comes highly recommended. With a seemingly endless feature list, its an incredibly versatile device. There are some downsides: the use of 2.5-inch hard dr...
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At the CeBIT tradeshow earlier this year, Synology exhibited quite a few new models, among which the Disk Station DS409slim drew most of the attention. The compact DS409slim is a NAS (networked attached storage) appliance with a difference. Instead o...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-15 02:40:35
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Businesses looking to offer shared storage to employees often opt for large network attached storage (NAS) devices that use standard-sized 3.5in hard drives. The Synology DS409slim, however, is a slimmed down option thanks to its use of 2.5in drives, a...
Huge range of features; intuitive interface; good performance; compact; quiet...
Use of 2.5in drives makes it an expensive option...
Overkill for businesses after simple shared storage but, with a compact design and seemingly never-ending feature list, the DS409slim is perfect for those who want more from their NAS...
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Synologys Disk Station DS409slim is one of the first network-attached storage (NAS) devices weve seen to make use of 2.5in notebook hard drives instead of 3.5 desktop hard drives. The use of 2.5in notebook drives allows the DS409slim to be smaller than most NAS devices on the market, and it will also consume less power. However, it also means that the maximum storage capacity of the DS409slim isnt as high as NAS devices that use 3.5in drives. The Synology Disk Station DS409slim has four driv...
Small, simple Web interface, extensive RAID configuration options, decent file transfer speeds...
Limited total capacity compared to 3.5in NAS devices...
Synology’s first 2.5in network-attached storage offering has all the features of larger NAS devices in a smaller, power-efficient package. However, the cost and capacity limitations are major downsides...
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Product Code: DS409slim Synologys Disk Station DS409slim is one of the first network-attached storage (NAS) devices weve seen to make use of 2.5in notebook hard drives instead of 3.5 desktop hard drives. The use of 2.5in notebook drives allows the...
Synologys first 2.5in network-attached storage offering has all the features of larger NAS devices in a smaller, power-efficient package. However, the Synology Disk Station DS409slims cost and capacity limitations are major down sides. James Hutchin...
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At first glance, the Synology Disk Station 409 Slim seems a rather strange concept. Why use 2.5in disks in a four bay Nas enclosure? Surely, you’d want to cram as much storage space as possible into a NAS? Moreover, 2.5in drives are currently limited t...
The DS409Slim will cost you more per Gigabyte than a similarly stocked 3.5in model, but offers excellent environmental characteristics – notably low noise and reduced power consumption. While it is tiny, it does lose out on sheer build quality to th...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-15 02:40:35
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A superb four-bay barebones NAS with a startling number of features. With low power consumption, low noise and a small footprint it’s an excellent choice for small businesses or home offices...
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Verdict: A compact NAS enclosure with lots of features, low power consumption, low noise and a small footprint - a superb choice. This is the first barebones NAS weve seen that exclusively takes 2½in laptop hard disks (up to four of them) rather th...
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As vendors find new ways to outdo each other with their desktop NAS appliances we've watched their products get bigger, faster and heavier with more with more and more disk bays. Synology's latest DS409slim shows size isn't everything as this new four-dri...
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Synology Inc., Founded in 2000, Synology is a young and energetic company dedicated to developing high-performance, reliable, versatile, and environmentally-friendly Network Attached Storage (NAS) products. Our goal is to deliver user-friendly soluti...
Support 2.5" SSD & SATA HDD, Support RAID management, Light weight & small size, Low power consumption, Easy disk tray removal, Comes with active cooling, One touch backup, Flexible & user friendly Management UI; Synology Disk Station Manager 2.1...
Not Cheap, Limited with maximum 500GB storage capacity, 2.5" SATA HDD is more expensive than 3.5" SATA HDD...
Synology is one of the famous NAS leaders and by launching DS409slim which is the first 4-bay 2.5" NAS Station in the market, it should able to provide greater choices to fulfill all kind of users. Although 2.5" HDD is more expensive than 3.5" HDD but...
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The extensive features offered by network-attached storage (NAS) devices are garnering more interest from consumers, but the difficulty in setting up the devices have kept them out of the mainstream. Synology’s Disk Station DS409slim DS409slim is a uni...
Compact; impressive list of features.
Unintuitive interface; no folder upload ability.
Even with the recent firmware update, the Synology Disk Station DS409slim is still a long way from being a consumer-friendly NAS unit. Its feature set is impressive and bests even some of the best home media servers we reviewed; yet, its inability to...
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You probably could opt for a simple external hard drive, but you get a lot more functionality when you consider a network attached storage (NAS) solution. This way, everyone on your home (or work) network can access the files and functionality offere...
Retailing for $400 or more, the Synology Disk Station DS409slim isn’t exactly the cheapest NAS enclosure on the market, but it does offer a lot more than what you’d find in something cheaper. The hot swap configuration for the hard drives is very han...
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xbitlabs.com Updated:
2016-11-15 02:40:35
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Today’s SOHO-class Network Attached Storage devices are mostly designed for hard disk drives of the 3.5-inch form-factor. Such HDDs are rather inexpensive and have a large storage capacity (up to 2 terabytes), and some of them feature reduced power con...
The DS409slim is going to be appreciated by users who prefer compact electronic devices. Although it can accommodate as many as four HDDs, its size is very small. Why? Because it uses 2.5-inch rather than 3.5-inch HDDs. This has not affected functional...
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The use of 2.5in notebook drives allows the Synology DS409slim to be smaller than most NAS devices on the market, and it will also consume less power. However, it also means that the maximum storage capacity of the DS409slim isn't as high as NAS devic...
Synology's first 2.5in network-attached storage offering has all the features of larger NAS devices in a smaller, power-efficient package. However, the Synology Disk Station DS409slim's cost and capacity limitations are major down sides...
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