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The Synology DX213 ships inside a white and green box which looks identical to the other box. The small sticker on top shows the model number.
The bundle includes another adapter for the DX213, a power cable and a user manual. There are also a set of screws for mounting the hard drives.
The DX213 connects to the DS713+ (and other Synology NAS units) with the aid of this cable, which is supplied. This ensures the maximum possible transfer speed between the main unit and the bay.
The DX213 Expansion unit has a status light, eSATA activity indicator, and Disk 1/Disk 2 activity lights. At the bottom is the power switch. The ‘Synology' name is engraved into the chassis, which is all plastic. This unit is lighter than the DS713+, weighing 0.87kg and measuring 165 x 100 x 225.5 mm.
The rear of the DX213 has a eSATA connector, ‘default/normal' switch, power connector and ‘reset' button. There is also a locking mechanism on the right. A large 92mm fan takes centerstage above this section.
This unit is all plastic, and pulls apart by sliding one half of the unit forward, and the other backward.
The DX213 is not meant to be accessed on a regular basis, so you need to screw the drive(s) into place.
We unscrewed the main panel and removed the main board, which is protected underneath a metal plate as shown above. Synology don't list any of the hardware specifications, but we know it supports the DS710+, DS712+, DS713+, DS1010+, DS1511+, DS1512+, DS1812+; Use as independent volume: DS112, DS112+, DS212+, DS213+, DS412+, DS413 NAS systems.
They make some great products, no doubt about it.
I dont have a nas yet, but I could do with one. Not sure id need this performance, but id like a 4 drive bay unit. any recommendations?
something like this would do the job http://www.synology.com/products/product.php?product_name=DS413j&lang=uk