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Synology CS407e

The Synology CS407e is a 4 X 3.5" SATA II drive NAS server that has a maximum 8TB capacity and is configurable in JBOD(just a bunch of disks), RAID 0, 1, 5, 5+ spare and RAID 6 formations. This makes various backup options possible and lets you add or remove a drive on the fly. 2 USB ports and Gigabit LAN are located on the back as well as the X1(80mmX80mm) fan exhaust, and the front of the unit has a blue backlit power button and 6 green LED's including one for each drive, status and LAN. This can be used as an  office or home NAS(network attached server) and is replete with website hosting via PHP+MySQL and FTP with Bandwidth Control and Hack Prevention. A web based program is used to access the drive from your browser, and it can be programmed to run various auto-backup duties for all computers on it's network as well as host files and programs and in a home environment would be used to host media as well.

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Synology CS407e
MSRP $1,200.00
Release date July, 2007
Brand Synology
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Pros & Cons

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JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 5+ spare and RAID 6
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Loaded with programs like iTunes and BitTorrent/eMule/FTP/HTTP/NZB
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host websites using included PHP+MySQL
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DNLA certified for media streaming to Xbox/PS3/flat screen/stereo etc..
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2 USB 2.0 ports
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easy to set up
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runs cool
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upgradable firmware
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low noise
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difficult to replace drives - no easy access, hotswapping
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expensive
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little known manufacturer
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poor read/write performance
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Details

Other included software such as an onboard iTunes server and BitTorrent/eMule/FTP/HTTP/NZB servers mean you don't need a computer to use them now, you can download content straight to the unit. The CS407e is also DNLA certified which means it can stream a wide range of audio and video content to compatible devices like tv's, stereos, Xbox's, PS3 and more.

Features

Hardware

  • CPU: 266MHz, 64bit@133, with floating point
  • Memory: 64MB
  • Internal HDD: 3.5" SATA(II) X4
  • Max Internal Capacity: 8TB (4x 2TB hard drives) (See All Supported HDD)
  • External HDD Interface: USB 2.0 port X2
  • Size: 230mm X 168mm X 184mm
  • Weight: 2.23kg
  • LAN: Gigabit X1
  • Fan: X1(80mmX80mm)
  • Noise Level: 26dB(A)
  • Power Recovery
  • AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V
  • Power Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, Single Phase
  • Max Supported IP Camera: 2 (See All Supported IP Cameras)
  • Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%RH
  • Maximum Operating Altitude: 10,000 feet

Applications

  • Surveillance Station 3
  • Photo Station 3
  • File Station 2
  • Audio Station
  • Web Station
  • PHP/MySQL
  • Download Station 2
  • iTunes Server

iPhone Applications

  • DS photo
  • DS audio

Packages

  • Mail Station
  • phpMyAdmin
  • SqueezeCenter
  • Webalizer

DLNA/UPnP Media Server Support

  • DLNA Certified
  • Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox360 (See All Supported DMA)
  • Audio Format: AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA, WMA VBR, WMA PRO, WMA Lossless
  • Video Format: 3GP, 3G2, ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, DVR-MS, ISO, M2T, M2TS, M4V, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MTS, MOV, QT, SWF, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, XviD
  • Image Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF, ICO, PNG, PSD, TIF (tiff), UFO
  • Playlist Format: WPL, M3U

iTunes Server Support

  • Audio Format: MP3, M4A, M4P, WAV4, AIF4
  • Video Format: M4V, MOV, MP4
  • Playlist Format: M3U, WPL

Audio Station Support

  • USB Mode: (Audio) AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA VBR (Playlist) M3U, WPL (Internet Radio) SHOUTcast, Radioio
  • Streaming Mode: (Audio) MP3 (Playlist) M3U, WPL

Photo Station 3 Support

  • Video Format9: 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, FLV, M4V, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, QT, WMV, XviD, RM5, RMVB5, VOB5
  • Image Format: BMP, JPG (jpe, jpeg), GIF

Networking Protocols

  • CIFS
  • AFP (3.1)
  • FTP
  • NFS
  • Telnet/SSH

Windows ADS Domain Integration

  • ADS Support
  • Domain users login via Samba/AFP/FTP
  • Synology Data Replicator 3 for Domain Users

Security

  • Firewall
  • Auto-Block
  • "FTP over SSL (explicit)" or "FTP over TLS (explicit)"
  • Encrypted Network Backup
  • Encrypted rsync
  • HTTPS Connection

File System

  • EXT3
  • FAT (External Disk Only)
  • NTFS (External Disk Only)

File Sharing

  • Max User Accounts: 2,048
  • Max Groups: 256
  • Max Shared Folder: 200
  • Max Concurrent Connections(SAMBA, FTP, AFP): 128

Utilities

  • Synology Assistant
  • Synology Data Replicator 3
  • Synology Download Redirector
  • Add printer wizard

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Synology CS407e

• Synology NAS Cube Station CS407e Economic 4-Bay Network Storage

• Cube Station CS407e SATA NAS Enclosure

UPC: 846504000159

EAN: 846504000159

MPN: CS407E?

Competitors

LaCie 5big Network

LaCie 5big Network

MSRP  $800.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • extremely affordable raid6 product with 5 drive bays.
  • supports 1.5tb and 2tb SATA drives
  • can read from FAT, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, EXT2, EXT3, REISERFS and XFS formatted drives. Unclear if it is REISERFS3 or REISERS4 that is supported. Unclear if EXT4 will be supported in the future.
Cons
  • not available as a shell, you need to buy the unit with hard drives. The drives LaCie puts in here are definitely not what a knowledgeable person would use. (cheap hitachi's provided at premium cost)
  • spare drives / drive trays are available, at an exorbitant price, and only as a drive/tray combo, not tray alone.
  • insufficient ram: only 128mb ram with 4mb flash memory. way way low for for a product in this price category; especially with as cheap as ram is these days.
ProSCORE
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Thecus N4100Pro

Thecus N4100Pro

MSRP  $399.99    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • LCD Screen is actually quite helpful, displays up to 12 useful statements
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • Comprehensive web-based interface
  • Inexpensive for the capacity and power
Cons
  • Doesn't breathe too well, needs space to keep cool
  • Requires initialization through Windows
ProSCORE
3 reviews
89
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Yale

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October 13, 2009
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5 pros
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Pros

  • JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 5+ spare and RAID 6
  • easy to set up
  • runs cool
  • upgradable firmware
  • low noise

Cons

  • difficult to replace drives - no easy access, hotswapping
  • expensive
  • little known manufacturer
  • poor read/write performance

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5 pros
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Pros

  • JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 5+ spare and RAID 6
  • Loaded with programs like iTunes and BitTorrent/eMule/FTP/HTTP/NZB
  • host websites using included PHP+MySQL
  • DNLA certified for media streaming to Xbox/PS3/flat screen/stereo etc..
  • 2 USB 2.0 ports

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