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Synology Announces Compact, 4-Bay DS419Slim NAS
29 June 2019
Synology has introduced its DS419Slim, a compact, four-bay network attached storage device with a capacity of up to 20-TB using 2.5-inch drives.
Measuring less than 5.91 in. cubed and weighing 24.50 oz., the unit inclues dual 1GBE LAN ports and consumes only 20 watts in action and just 7 watts when sleeping.
"Nowadays, many people are still struggling with managing files scattered across public clouds, USB drives or personal computers," said Katarina Shao, Synology product manager. "As a clever and reliable personal cloud, DS419slim helps keep your precious photos, videos and documents in order, bringing everything under control with its powerful file management capabilities.
"Not only can you easily access, share and synchronize all your files across multiple platforms, but you can also own a multimedia library where you can stream digital content on your mobile devices on the go."
SOFTWARE
The unit taps into Synology software to provide access to the stored data in several ways.
- Synology Moments software provides a modern browsing experience with mobile photo backup, photo sharing, image recognition and similar photo detection. It automatically sorts photos by an image-recognizing technique that can identify the people, subjects and places in the photos.
- DiskStation Manager is a Web-based operating system designed to help you manage your digital assets across home and office.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Synology said the DS419Slim is available now with a two-year warranty for $329.99. B&H is accepting orders now.
Synology DS419Slim Brings Big Data Management in a Small Package
Mini in Size, Versatile in Features
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Synology Inc. has launched DiskStation DS419slim, a highly versatile, 4-bay NAS which is a great data solution for the dorm room, home office or traveling professional.
"Nowadays, many people are still struggling with managing files scattered across public clouds, USB drives or personal computers. As a clever and reliable personal cloud, DS419slim helps keep your precious photos, videos and documents in order, bringing everything under control with its powerful file management capabilities," said Katarina Shao, Product Manager at Synology Inc. "Not only can you easily access, share and synchronize all your files across multiple platforms, but you can also own a multimedia library where you can stream digital content on your mobile devices on the go."
Key Features Include:
- Large Capacity, Small Footprint: A discrete NAS, less than 15cm cubed, that weighs 700 grams, with a maximum storage size of 20TB
- Excellent Performance and Backup: Dual 1GbE LAN ports allow for failover and Link Aggregation. Secure your data by configuring your NAS with a RAID setup to realize redundancy
- Black Box, Green Energy: DS419slim consumes only 20 watts during data access and 7 watts during HDD hibernation, giving you an energy-efficient device to serve as a 24x7 personal storage server
Your Personal Multimedia Library
DS419slim helps you easily manage your multimedia content and share it across Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. You can organize your personal digital video library, listen to Internet radio and lossless audio via DLNA and AirPlay devices. Synology Moments promises users a modern browsing experience by offering mobile photo backup, photo sharing, image recognition and similar photo detection.
Data Storage on Your Terms With DiskStation Manager
DiskStation Manager is an intuitive Web-based operating system for every Synology NAS, designed to help you manage your digital assets across home and office. Easily access your files from computers and mobile devices or sync your files between multiple users, servers and public clouds. You can also stream your personal media collection to various devices to provide you with a non-stop entertainment experience.
For more information on DS419slim, visit https://www.synology.com/products/DS419slim.