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Many budget NAS systems are limited to a dual drive configuration and we were pleasantly surprised when Synology informed us that the new DS411j was going to be quad capable.
Performance is not groundbreaking but realistically it falls in line with what we would expect for the budget marketplace. In regards to aesthetics, we weren't initially that impressed with the cream and grey colour scheme, but it has grown on us in the last week. Everyone will have a different view on this but we think this product will evoke ‘love' or ‘hate' feelings immediately.
On a software level, the Synology products always impress – the DiskManager 3.0 OS is clean, well constructed and responsive. You don't often get a multitasking operating system running quickly with 128mb of system memory, but this manages to deliver the goods.
The killer selling point however is the price – Synology informed us that it will cost £264.95 (including vat) which is incredible considering it can handle four hard drives and up to 8TB of storage capacity.
KitGuru says: For the price this unit is clearly a must have, the performance is comparable with other products in this price sector, but Synology are offering double the drive bays and the best operating system on the market. Its a clear winner.
That is one hell of a price. very good indeed.
Well this is quite spectacular. quad drive capacity for under 300 quid? never thought id see this. normally reserved for the high end market. speeds aren’t incredible, but I wouldn’t expect that for this cost.
Unusual design idea with the rear dropping, but the thumbscrews is quite inventive. not really very secure mind you, but for home or small office, its ideal.
I will be picking this up shortly, loads of future proofing with this unit.
They seem to be bringing out some new products for the mainstream which is good to see. their high end stuff is lustful, but its way over the odds for most people, so this makes sense to me. very good pricing.
“We averaged around 36 mb/s”
No you didn’t, mb = millibit, so 36mb/s would be a million times slower than the actual result obtained.
You averaged 36 MB/s. I expect Mb/MB/mb mixups in the general press but not in-depth tech reviews.
Apply your inner capslock. Makes you look less of an idiot.
Good review, very glad to see the system board photo confirming that the ram is un-upgradeable.
It is an OK unit, but not much room to grow by the limited and un-upgradeable ram