Synology Disk Station DS213j

Overview

The Synology Disk Station DS213j is a 2-bay NAS device with a 1.2GHz Marvell Armada 370 CPU and 512MB of RAM. The DS213j supports two 3.5" drives, two 2.5" drives or a combination of both. Last but not least, the DS213j comes with a 2-year warranty.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

1
Average:

0
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Last revision on October 8, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Energy efficient
Limitless configuration thanks to the growing "Package Center" applications
Small footprint and extremely quiet
Easy to use router-like web-based interface

Reviewers Didn't Like

USB 3.0 connectivity would be nice
Installation process is not tool-less

Expert reviews and ratings

We still love Synology's nuts-and-bolts attitude to NAS drives, and its DS213J quickly found itself at the heart of our home network. The biggest problems are the interface and device, both of which could do with more user-friendly and...

By Stuff on August 30, 2013

100

This relatively low-cost NAS enclosure is faster than you'd expect given its price...

By Expert Reviews on July 21, 2013

For a home user, the DS213j could represent a very good investment. The hardware isn't exactly mind blowing, but it doesn't stop the device from chugging along quite happily with most typical “household” tasks. As a central point to store digital media,...

By techmadeeasy.co.uk on July 14, 2013

Today we are looking at the latest NAS system from Synology – the DS213j. This NAS system is a budget friendly 2 bay offering for small office and home use. It is designed to consume minimal power and operate without creating a high level of fan...

By Kitguru.net on June 26, 2013

and Rating Looking first to the design and build quality of the DS213j we have a unit which uses a stylish white chassis which feels robust when screwed together. The internal components are installed on a sturdy metal frame and each of our drives is...

By HardwareHeaven on May 07, 2013

NAS devices are the all-in-one kitchen appliance, the jack of all trades of the home network. They can do one thing, they can do many things, and often you don't even need all of the features. While it's great to own a £350 top-of-the-line model, it...

By uk.hardware.info on January 06, 2014

Synology refreshes each year most of its previous releases by including more RAM, optimizing the enclosure and so on. The DS213j comes with a really light chassis which can be opened without difficulties but not without the use of screws. Compared to...

By MadShrimps on October 15, 2013

The DS213j continues Synology's tradition of offering much more than the traditional NAS server. With an energy efficient design and an easy to navigate operating system - the DS213j would be well suited for those interested in a "set it and forget...

By Bigbruin on September 19, 2013

Synology are considered to be one of the top contenders in the UK NAS market and from looking at the simple, easy to use and very well priced DS213j, its easy to see why. Its an affordable system that offers the basics – but at the same time, everything...

By eTeknix on August 28, 2013

Lets talk about NAS, dear readers. “What the heck is that?” you may be asking yourself, but don't worry, that's what we're here for! It stands for Network Attached Storage. NAS is the term generally used for an enclosure that contains one or more hard...

By Gear Diary on July 01, 2013

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