Designed for professional NAS users who need better support for multitasking, and increasing business dynamics, the DiskStation DS916+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology helps users cope with rapidly growing amounts of data. It is equipped with four drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s and SATA II 3 Gb/s hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s and SATA II 3 Gb/s hard drives and SSDs. Using its four drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 2,048 user accounts and 2,048 maximum concurrent connections. For those who increased capacity for their DS916+, the DX513 expansion unit provides an additional five drive bays.

The DS916+ runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system which helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core (64-bit) with a burst speed of up to 2.56 GHz and its 8GB of DDR3 RAM allows frequently-used files and applications to be quickly accessed. The NAS is capable of achieving encrypted read speeds of over 225 MB/s and encrypted write speeds of over 209 MB/s. It features three USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port which allow it to be connected to your Windows, Mac, or Linux system. Network connectivity is achieved via the dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, each of which is equipped with link aggregation and failover support, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. Data may also be made remotely available through the free iOS and Android applications.

Using the integrated media server on the DS916+, you have the ability to stream digital multimedia content from the DiskStation to media devices for local or remote playback. You may also stream movies and music to a DLNA compatible device to enjoy your favorite movies or shows stored on the DiskStation.

For those who require RAID support, the DS916+ supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.

The DS916+ is also engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer dual 92 x 92mm fans with a smart airflow design to keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design of 19.4 dB(A) makes for quiet operation. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.

The Synology DiskStation DS916+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, a 100W AC power adapter, an AC power cord, and two LAN cables. It is protected by a limited 3-year warranty.

General Features

Flexible Scalability

To help businesses cope with rapidly growing amounts of data, the DS916+ supports scalability up to 9 drives with the DX513 expansion unit, combining drives into one large volume. Businesses can start with a lower upfront cost and scale up their storage capacity as requirements grow while investing less time on storage management

Quad-Core CPU and AES-NI Hardware Encryption Engine

Equipped with a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS916+ provides encrypted read speeds over 225 MB/s and writing over 209 MB/s

2GB of DDR3 RAM

With 8GB of DDR3 RAM, this model of the DS916+ has been created for startups or small and medium sized offices looking for robust efficiency-oriented solutions, such as more Docker DSM resources and a higher number of concurrent users on Cloud Station, CIFS/AFP/FTP, and File Station connections

4K Ultra HD Video Transcoding

Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, the DS916+ allows you to transcode and stream H.264 4K / 1080p videos to high-definition TV, digital media players, mobile handsets, and computers in the required format, making it easy to watch videos without having to install a 3rd party player. 4K transcoding is available only through Synology's Video Station, DS video, Media Server

DiskStation Manager OS

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a browser-based operating system which makes managing your Synology NAS easy. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler. Synology's Package Center lets you download and install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work

Cloud Service

The DS916+ brings you comprehensive cloud services. Cloud Station lets you sync files among DiskStations and multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, as well as Windows mobile devices, whereas 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different DiskStations. With Cloud Sync, you can even sync your DiskStation with Amazon Cloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Baidu Cloud, and many more. Establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility and help prevent data loss

Compatible Sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms as the DS916+ offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS, and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, the DS916+ can fit into virtually any existing network environment. There is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin

Fit into Business Environments

With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, the DS916+ enables seamless account integration. The User Home feature can automatically create a "home" folder for every user account to help minimize the administrator's effort in repeatedly creating "home" folders for all accounts. Windows ACL support on the DS916+ allows IT administrators to fine tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders on the DS916+ through the familiar Windows user interface. With compatibility for major protocols, the DS916+ can help eliminate server configuration overhead and enhance IT administrators' efficiency

Home Surveillance

With the Surveillance Station add-on package and two free IP camera and device licenses, the DS916+ serves as your home surveillance hub. Simply connect multiple IP cameras or I/O modules to the home network, pair them with the DS916+, and then easily view live surveillance feeds, record videos, or enjoy other advanced features like motion detection or push notifications. Support for thousands of IP cameras makes it easy to find compatible models and brands

Backup Data in Multiple Ways

Synology's DS916+ can serve as a centralized backup target. Whether you are a Windows or Mac user, you can back up everything on your computer directly to Synology NAS using Cloud Station Backup. Whenever you modify a file, the changes are backed up to the DS916+ automatically. Mac users also enjoy native Apple Time Machine support. You can also back up data from your DS916+ to another DiskStation, rsync servers, external drives, or even Amazon S3, Glacier cloud service, Microsoft Azure, SFR, and hicloud. Synology Hyper Backup allows you to schedule backup tasks and restore the server to any particular point in time, while minimizing storage consumption and processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions

Data Protection and Integrity

When dealing with large-scale data storage, businesses require a solution that offers reliable backup and prevents file corruption. With support for the next-generation Btrfs file system, the DS916+ ensures information is stored with a high level of data integrity, while providing flexible and efficient data protection tools.Fast & Efficient SnapshotsSnapshots preserve the history of a shared folder allowing you to save up to 1,024 backup copies for point-in-time recovery. Snapshots can be automatically captured up to every 5 minutes, without noticeably impacting system performanceMetadata Mirroring and SurvivabilityBtrfs file system stores two copies of critical metadata on a volume, improving the availability and ensuring the integrity of your file systemCorruption Detection and CorrectionBtrfs generates checksums for data and metadata, and then verifies the checksums during each read process to ensure the integrity of the filesystem and files. If the file system discovers a mismatch, metadata will be repaired to keep file system consistent. In the meantime, corrupted files will be reported and loggedCustomizable Quotas for Shared FoldersWith Btrfs, you can specify a storage limit for each shared folder, making it possible to precisely control space consumption when multiple teams or departments save files on the same Synology NAS server

File Center

File Station is a fast and secure feature for sharing and managing your files stored on the DS916+. Just drag-n-drop and upload data from your Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. With built-in FTP or email clients, the DS916+ lets you organize and share files through an advanced web application. You can even share files and folders with others by simply sending a link. Files can be reached on mobile devices via the companion mobile app DS file. HTTPS, SSL/TLS encryption, and link expiry dates also help ensure file sharing over the Internet is secure

Storage Solution for Virtualization Environments

The DS916+ provides storage solutions for virtualization environments, including VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V. With VMware vSphere & VAAI integration, the DS916+ helps offload specific storage operations and optimizes computation power in VMware environments. Windows ODX support speeds up data manipulation as the data transfer is offloaded. iSCSI also lets SMB users consolidate storage into data center storage arrays while providing hosts with the illusion of locally-attached disks

Secure Your Data

The DS916+ offers advanced security measures to help protect you from potential security holes. Security Advisor analyzes system settings, password strength, and network preferences, and removes any possible malware. AppArmor blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources. You can also customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered files. In addition, the DS916+ provides other security add-ons, such as AES encryption, 2-Step verification, IP block & allow list, Antivirus packages, firewall, and DoS attack prevention

Stream Content to Your TV

The DS916+ is highly compatible with other devices, letting you manage and enjoy digital content with the devices you already have: computers, mobile devices, TVs, DLNA devices, and stereos. Synology offers support for TV streaming, including Samsung TV, Roku players, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, meaning you can stream digital content stored on DS916+ to your widescreen TV

Eco-friendly NAS Server

The DS916+ only consumes 13W in HDD Hibernation and 30W in access. With dual fans and the smart airflow design, the DS916+ helps keep the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design also helps make it quiet