Synology Inc. launched Disk Station
DS110j, a budget-friendly NAS server offering rich Internet sharing
applications and multimedia features for home and small office users.
Synology DS110j is equipped with 800 MHz CPU, 128 MB
DDRII RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, and 3 USB ports. Designed to work with
one 3.5" hard drive, the Synology DS110j has the flexibility to hold a
2.5" hard drive with the optional Synology Disk Holder Type C. "The
Synology DS110j is competent in delivering rich features and proficient
performance even at an entry-level price. Its high price to performance
ratio will definitely benefit users who are looking for an affordable
yet high-performance NAS solution," said Edward Lin, marketing director
of Synology Inc. "Synology testing lab revealed an average speed of
23MBs/Sec in Windows writing and 45MBs/Sec in Windows reading for the
Synology DS110j."
The renowned system firmware, Synology DSM 2.2, makes
DS110j ideal for file sharing and for streaming multimedia content on
Windows, Mac, and or Linux. The DLNA certified media server ensures the
compatibility and interoperability between Synology DS110j and a wide
range of DLNA certified home devices. Photo Station 3 and the PHP+MySQL
built-in Web Station help users enrich their web presence by allowing
the hosting of up to 30 websites.
Apple iPhoneTM and Time Machine
support provides Mac users with an extremely handy way to backup and
access their digital content on the Synology DS110j. Music can be
streamed to an iPhone and iPod touch via "DS audio," and photos can be
uploaded using "DS photo," both applications are available to download
for free on the Apple App Store. Time Machine support allows Mac OS X
users to back up desktop data to the Synology DS110j using the built-in
features of Mac OS X.