Synology DS416 User Manual

DiskStation DS416

Synology DiskStation DS416 is a high-performance and feature-rich 4-bay NAS specically

designed for small businesses and home users to effectively manage, protect and share

data. Equipped with comprehensive ofce applications, DS416 raises working efciency while

securing data with full backup solutions. Synology DS416 is backed with Synology’s 2-year limited
warranty.

Highlights

● Dual-core CPU with hardware

encryption engine

● Dual LAN with failover and link

aggregation support

● Over 221.05MB/s reading,

139.51MB/s writing

● Effective backup solution for all

desktop and mobile devices

● Front USB 3.0 for fast easy access

● Hot-swappable & tool-less hard

drive tray design

● Running on Synology DiskStation

Manager (DSM)

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Optimal Price/Performance Ratio

Synology DS416 features a powerful dual-core CPU with hardware encryption engine, 1GB
RAM, two Gigabit LAN ports, three USB3.0 ports, and tool-less drive trays, standing out

as one of the best values in 4-bay NAS devices available today.

Under link aggregation, DS416 delivers over 221.05 MB/s reading speed under RAID 5
conguration in a Windows® environment, and over 139.51 MB/s writing.1 Powered with
hardware encryption engine, DS416 delivers fast encrypted data transmission speeds of up to

146.5 MB/s reading and 65.85 MB/s writing.1

Designed with attention to recovery mechanism, DS416 comes with dual LAN failover
support to ensure continual network service in case of LAN failure, while hot-swappable
design facilitates easy drive replacement. External storage access is made fast and easy, with
three USB 3.0 interfaces both in the back and the front panel for quick access.

Cross Platform File Sharing and Mobile Access

Comprehensive network protocol support assures seamless le sharing across Windows,
Mac®, and Linux® platforms. Windows ADS integration allows Synology DS416 to quickly and
easily t in an existing business network environment with no need to recreate user accounts.
Windows ACL support provides much ner-grained access control and ecient privilege
settings, allowing users to enjoy native Windows experience. The User Home feature
minimizes the administrator’s eort in creating a private shared folder for a large amount of
users.

Internet le access is simplied by the encrypted FTP server and the web-based File Station.
HTTPS, the built-in rewall, and IP auto-block support ensure le sharing over the Internet is
protected at a high security level. For users who are always on the move, Synology provides a
handy app, DS le, for popular mobile devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ devices and
Windows Phone. Anything stored on Synology DS416 can be accessed remotely using DS le.

Cross-platform File Synchronization

Auto-synchronize your les among
DiskStation, PC and mobile devices using
Synology Cloud Station.

Anytime Availability

Access your DiskStation anywhere using
Synology mobile apps.

Easy Backup Solutions

To protect your valuable data, DS416 can become a centralized backup destination for
consolidating fragmented and unstructured information across your network through a range
of options. Advanced backup privilege management makes network backup tasks safer and
more ecient. Cloud Station with selective sync and ACL control provides real-time data
backup and synchronization among multiple computers and mobile devices. Complete backup
solutions such as Backup & Replication minimize the impact of disasters.

Rich Ofce Applications

Synology DS416 runs on the award-winning operating system, Synology DiskStation
Manager (DSM), which oers comprehensive applications and features designed specically

for growing businesses.

Mail Server turns Synology DS416 into a dedicated mail service provider, while Mail Station
provides a webmail interface for users to access emails stored on Synology DS416.

VPN Server oers an easy VPN solution that provides a secure way of connecting to a private
LAN at a remote location. RADIUS Server strengthens network security by overseeing wireless
access authentication via RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) networking
protocol.

24/7 Security Solution

Synology Surveillance Station oers a centralized interface to manage IP cameras deployed
in your oce or home, allowing users traveling miles away to safeguard the environment by
watching live views, recording events, and taking snapshots with a computer or mobile device.
DS416 is an ideal surveillance solution as it is capable of hosting up to 25 IP cameras (750 FPS
at 720p). In addition to its intuitive setup and hassle-free interface, Surveillance Station features
an optimized live view experience with on-screen operations, smart analytic tools like motion
detection, and an alert system that sends instant notication through DS cam, SMS, and e-mail.

Energy Efcient with Cool and Quiet Design

All Synology NAS is designed with energy eciency in mind. Not only does DS416 provide
two 92 mm x 92 mm fans and the smart airow to keep the system running cool 24/7, its noise
dampening design makes it really quiet compared to PC counterparts. The support of Wake
on LAN/WAN, multiple scheduled power on/o can further reduce power consumption and
operation cost.

All Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable
packing materials. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen to continually
work to reduce the environmental impact of every product produced.