Storage for Content Creators
Whether you’re a one man show or work with creatives around the globe, finding the perfect solution to store and manage your files can be difficult. Synology NAS brings speed, simplicity, security, and seamless backup to your workflow, allowing you to focus on your business without technology holding you back.
Convenience and data security
Future-proof storage solutions
Starting small, or with hundreds of terabytes, Synology has a solution for you. Choose from 1 drive bay devices to 36 or more, allowing for easy expansion through adding or upgrading your existing drives.
Access your data instantly
Want to combine yesterday’s shot with archive footage from 10 years ago? No need to waste time searching through loose drives. With Synology NAS robust file indexing, you can access all your data from one central location in a matter of seconds. Every NAS has full support for Mac, Windows, and Linux-based workstations, so you can choose which OS suits your workflow.
A solid foundation for your data
External drives might be convenient as portable solutions but they’re also single points of failure that can result in permanent loss of data. Synology NAS offers powerful data protection that helps keep your data available and intact, even against drive failures and ransomware attacks.
Backups, finally a breeze
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Keep your portfolio with you
Access your NAS data from anywhere with Synology’s intuitive and easy-to-use QuickConnect. No complicated network knowledge required. With QuickConnect you can be sure you’ll have access to your portfolio no matter where you are.
To share, or not
Your data means your rules. Control who can access your data at any time based on your preferences.
Build your own portfolio site
Keep your clients in the loop and your masterpieces reachable and secured with Synology Photos, the ultimate photo management solution for creative professionals.
- • Have shots organized automatically, customize conditions for real-time sorting, or create folders manually.
- • Boost workflow efficiency with smart filters to find specific media based on their metadata.
- • Collaborate with partners or clients remotely in folder-based Shared Spaces, or share media securely with passwords and expiry dates.
- • Focus on work without worrying about accidental data loss with automatic backups in the Synology Photos mobile app.
High-performance connectivity for 4K video and RAW files
Add 10GbE or faster network capability to speed up direct editing of large images and videos directly from your NAS1.
Perfect when working with large amounts of RAW files and 4K and higher resolution video projects.
Organize and collaborate
Synology Drive makes it easy to manage, view, and share your files with others.
Access files your way
You and your team can access and share files through Windows File Explorer, Mac OS Finder, a web browser, or using our mobile apps.
Granular permissions & sharing
Whether you’re sharing files with family or with hundreds of clients, manage your file shares with access rights, password protection, and time limits.
Collaboration made easy
Background file synchronization means no matter who you’re collaborating with or where you’re working from, you will always have access to the latest file versions.
IT made simple
Backing up your data and synchronizing it to another office shouldn’t be hard. Our solutions are designed to be easy to pick up while not compromising on flexibility.
- • Increase service availability and data protection for your NAS.
- • Sync data between your studio and home.
- • Extend Wi-Fi coverage while enhancing network security.
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| DS1522+ | DS1821+ | DS3617xs | FS3400 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Tower | Tower | Tower | 2U Rackmount |
| Internal / Fully Expanded Drive Bays2 | 4 / 9 | 8 / 18 | 12 / 36 | 24 / 48 or 726 |
| Workable / Raw Storage Capacity3 | 48 TB / 64 TB | 96 TB / 128 TB | 160 TB / 192 TB | 337 TB / 368 TB |
| Fully Expanded Workable / Raw Storage Capacity4 | 112 TB / 144 TB | 240 TB / 288 TB | 480 TB / 576 TB | 1,013 TB / 1,105 TB |
| Sequential Read / Write Performance (MB/s)5 | 225 / 222 | 2313 / 1150 | 2350 / 2020 | 4600 / 3000 |
| Networking | 2x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit Optional 10GbE | 4x Gigabit Optional 10GbE/25GbE | 4x Gigabit, 2x 10GbE RJ-45 Optional 25GbE/40GbE/56GbE |
| Ideal for | Content & Portfolio Organization | 1-3 Direct Video Editors | Data Consolidation for the Studio | For Larger Teams and Additional Concurrent Editors |