From the DS220+ to DS920+, these are Synology’s 2020 NAS enclosures
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What you need to know
- Synology is rolling out four new models in its Plus series: DiskStation DS220+, DS420+, DS720+, and DS920+.
- All four models feature upgraded hardware and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- The DS420+, DS720+, and DS920+ also offer two M.2 slots for SSD caching.
- All four models are now on pre-order, and are slated for an official release in the U.S. starting June 23.
If you’re in the market for a new network attached storage (NAS) enclosure, Synology is the ideal place to start. The brand offers everything from budget options aimed at home users to enthusiast models designed for small businesses, and now Synology has unveiled its 2020 portfolio.
The brand is launching new variants of four models in the Plus series, with the DS220+ a particularly great option for first-time buyers, and the DS720+, DS420+, and DS920+ targeted at the enthusiast segment. All models include upgraded connectivity options and huge performance upgrades, so if you already have a NAS enclosure and are looking to upgrade or are interested in getting started with your own media server, let’s take a look at Synology’s latest products.
Synology DiskStation DS220+: The ideal two-bay NAS for beginners
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You can add a further 4GB of memory to the NAS, and each drive bay can facilitate up to a 16TB drive — with total storage up to 32TB. Another key change with the DS220+ is the addition of a secondary Gigabit Ethernet port that offers link aggregation and failover. You also get two USB 3.0 ports at the back.
The hardware is just one part of the story here; Synology’s excellent DiskStation Manager (DSM) web-based OS has an exhaustive list of features, and you can set up your own media server and access it from anywhere in the world. Synology Drive also makes it incredibly easy to sync files across various platforms and machines, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
The DS220+ is now up for pre-order in the U.S. for $300, and the NAS is scheduled to release on June 27.
Synology DiskStation DS220+
The DS220+ is the ideal option if you’re new to the world of NAS enclosures. With two Gigabit Ethernet ports and upgraded internals, the DS220+ will handle anything you throw at it, and it is the easiest way to build a reliable media server in your home.
Synology DiskStation DS720+: The upgrade option
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Interestingly, the DS720+ has two M.2 slots for SSD caching, so if you use a lot of I/O intensive tasks, the feature is going to be handy. There’s also the option of attaching Synology’s DX517 expansion bay and adding five additional drive bays to the NAS.
The DS720+ is now up for pre-order for $400, and the NAS is slated to debut on June 23. The $100 differential between the DS220+ is down to the extensibility and SSD caching. If you’re interested in either of those features, the DS720+ is a great option to consider.
Synology DiskStation DS720+
The DS720+ shares the same foundation as the DS220+, but you get the ability to expand the drive bays to seven via the DX517. There’s also SSD caching via two M.2 slots, making the NAS a decent option for small businesses that rely on real-time collaboration.
Synology DiskStation DS420+: A great option for a four-bay NAS
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With four drive bays that can each accommodate a 16TB drive, the DS420+ is a great way to future-proof your investment, particularly if you want to build your own media server. I started out with a four-bay DS414 five years ago, and it has served me very well for over four years, after which I switched to a DS918+.
The DS420+ is on pre-order for $500, and is set to debut in the U.S. on June 23.
Synology DiskStation DS420+
The DS420+ has the same internals as the DS220+, but you get four drive bays that let you add up to 64TB of storage. You also get two M.2 slots for SSD caching and two Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation.
Synology DiskStation DS920+: A fantastic enthusiast option
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Like the DS720+, the DS920+ features an Intel Celeron J4125 chip. By itself, it can accommodate up to 64TB of storage across the four drive bays, and you can expand storage by attaching a DX517 storage unit to the NAS.
The DS920+ has a single DIMM slot for memory upgrades, and you can slot in an additional 4GB of RAM in the NAS enclosure. That’s down from the two memory slots in the DS918+, which let you add up to 16GB of RAM. That said, 8GB of RAM should be more than enough for most users.
You can now pre-order the DiskStation DS920+ for $550, with the NAS releasing in the U.S. on June 23. For what’s on offer, you’re getting an incredible value with the DS920+.
Synology DiskStation DS920+
The DiskStation DS920+ has 4GB of RAM and features a Celeron J4125 chipset, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and two M.2 slots for SSD caching. If you want the extra RAM out of the box, it is a better option over the DS920+ for just a little bit more money.
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