The 5 Best Synology na enclosures (2023 reviews)

The look and feel of this enclosures are consistent with the high quality we're used to from the rest of Synology's lineup. It is so nice to free up hard drive space on the computer and to get rid of all the dongles needed for all the external stuff. It integrates with Finder and acts like any other external drive. It is compatible with any device that has a web browser or command line interface. It is ready and has lights on the front that indicate the status of the individual drives.

It is very easy to setup and comes with an array of software that can be downloaded such as an anri-virus app, a cloud storage app for backing up and it can be setup put in a DMZ for file sharing. It's extremely quiet and builds up minimal heat. There are a lot of logging and alerts that you can set up as well as scheduled tasks to monitor drive health and other administrative functions.

Why We Like This:

Easy to follow set up instructions
You can connect most usb devices such as external drives, wifi adapters, etc
Tons of room for storage, robust, configurable
Link aggregation for improved network performance

Best With DOCK: Synology One Drive

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The synology one drive's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It is an entry-level 2-bay na designed for home and personal users to store and share photos, videos, and documents. It has configurable hibernation modes for both internal and usb connected drives. It is perfectly, data transfer is speedy. It is easy to set up, and a nice compact size. It comes with the ability to withstand a drive failure within the "second copy drive."

It is password protected and has built in security software. It is also very easy to setup and the interface, DSM 7.0.1, is also very user friendly. There are many options for automatic file transfer, uninterruptable power supply, etc. It is very good and friendly for beginners.

Why We Like This:

Levels of support for legacy video codecs
Has a lot of software and options, customizable storage and almost plug and play
You can synch back and forth bidirectionally

Best For entry level: Synology operating System

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Next on the list, we've got yet another product that manages to win our hearts. It's the synology operating system and it's widely considered as product that has the most suitable features. Synology’s diskstation manager (dsm) operating system simplifies the process of backing up your computers, accessing your files from anywhere, streaming multimedia, and more. It can support drives of any size. It is the best of all worlds, both for redundancy and speed, and requires at least 4 drives, and the compatibility from your device’s controller. It offers encryption, backup services, and raid to make sure your files are kept safe.

It is basically a file server with world wide access. It has a great web based GUI where you can run applications. It is reliable and does have all the basics for a NAS storage device, but that is all. It is a great product if the Synology platform has solutions for your needs. It's a great product if the Synology platform has solutions for your needs.

Why We Like This:

Perfect use for backup and video storage
File transfers are fast and the web interface is snappy
Amazingly simple setup and capable of so much more than just storage

Best With different base units: Synology dedicated local Backup solution

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If you often find yourself confused about convenient and suitable enclosure, this product is your solution. The DX517 is an expansion box that can add 5 extra disk drives to many of the Synology NAS systems. It has a plastic enclosure to hold the drives, fans, esata interface, and power supply. The swappable drive trays of the DX517 allow easy drive installation and replacement without powering down the system. It even syncs with other Synology units at client locations.

The DX517 provides a great backup solution to its local hard disks in case of system failure. The number of drive bays and installed disks must be identical in both the active and passive servers. The DSM has very strong base functionality that is complimented by a long list of applications that you can add from both Synology and 3rd party vendors. It can easily be added to another chassis as a Disaster recovery scenario.

Why We Like This:

You can allocate those drives to any volume you create
Top value prosumer/small business storage solution
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For Nas devices: Synology DLNA Server

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Next on the list, we've got yet another product that manages to win our hearts. It's the synology dlna server and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient products you can buy. It looks great, is easy to use, and has lots of great features. It has a gigabit ethernet port which is essential if you'll be streaming to multiple computers and TVs simultaneously. This machine comes with plenty of instructions and a truly excellent well designed interface for working with your own NAS. It is ideal for the house that has lots of music, photos and movies. There is even USB drive access, so you can plug your portable hard drive into the rear and utilize that as additional space or for quick backups of your material on the go.

The download manager lets you set up downloads remotely and have them ready when you're home. It can be used as dns and has ssh feature and can be used as cloud server. It is relatively painless to set up the diskstation to be accessible from anywhere in the world, which can free you from thumb drives, burned cds or dropbox.

Why We Like This:

Robust performance, especially during multiple-user interactions
Works flawlessly with time machine and a repository for itunes and iphoto libraries
Build quality is excellent, and setup is very, very easy