Over the past four years we have looked at a handful of 4-bay and 2-bay NAS devices from
Synology, and they have all managed to make a positive impression on us during those reviews. This review is going to take a look at the fifth Synology product at Bigbruin.com, and the model in question is the DS213j. This is a 2-bay device, like the DS212
reviewed in 2012, but that is about where the similarities end. The "j" at the end of the model number implies that it is a budget friendly model that would be well suited for use in a small office or home setting.
The promotional image above provides a quick look at the white housing of this 2-bay networked attached storage server. As we move through the review we will take a much closer look at all aspects of the device.
Features and Specifications:
The features and specifications listed below were taken from the Synology website. Click
here for a full list of features that the Synology DS213j offers.
» CPU Frequency : Single Core 1.2GHz
» Hardware Encrypted Engine
» Memory : DDR3 512MB
» Supported Number of Drives : 2
» Supported Drive Type : HDD or SSD (3.5" and 2.5") SATA(II)/SATA(III)
» Max Internal Capacity : 8TB (2X 4TB HDD) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
» External HDD Interface : USB 2.0 Port X 2
» Size (HxWxD) : 6.5 X 4 X 9 inches (165 X 100 X 225.5 mm)
» Weight : 0.91 kg
» LAN : Gigabit X1
» Wake on LAN/WAN Support
» System Fan : 92x92mm X1
» Wireless Support
» Power Recovery
» AC Input Power Voltage : 100V to 240V AC
» Power Frequency : 50 / 60Hz, Single Phase
» Power Consumption : 19.82W (Access) ; 3.65W (HDD Hibernation)
» Operating Temperature : 40 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
» Storage Temperature : 15 to 155°F (-10 to 70°C)
» Relative Humidity : 5% to 95% RH
» Maximum Operating Altitude : 6,500 feet
» Certification : FCC Class B, CE Class B, BSMI Class B
» Warranty : 2 Years
If for kicks you were interested in comparing the DS213j specifications to the DS212 we covered last year, you will see a few key differences. The DS213j has a lower clock speed when compared to the DS212 (1.2GHz vs 1.6GHz), but it has twice the system memory (512MB vs 256MB), and it supports up to 8TB of storage (the DS212 was rated for 6TB).
