Synology Disk Station DS411slim is designed to provide users with a compact yet feature laden solution for easy file sharing & backup. Key Features Small Footprint, Cool & Quiet Flexible RAID Data Protection Cross Platform File Sharing & Backup DLNA Certified Media Server Power-Saving (9W~16W) Snap-in 2.5”hard drives design brings low power consumption, quiet operation, reliability & easy disk replacement in a compact size. The operating system, Synology Disk Station Manager 3.0, delivers rich features for multimedia enjoyments, Internet sharing, worry-free data protection & energy-saving options. Green, Quiet, & Reliable The Synology DS411slim is designed to work with 2.5” hard drives. The low power consumption characteristic of 2.5” hard drives will lower your electricity bill, as well as reduce your carbon footprint. In addition, 2.5” hard drives have reduced vibration, increased MTBF (mean time before failure), & shock tolerance. It not only extends hard drive&8217;s lifespan, but also provides better reliability. The smart fan design keeps the DS411slim&8217;s fan off under normal operations & spinning up at a very low speed only when needed, thus minimizing the noise level. Flexible RAID Management The Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) automatically builds an optimal RAID volume with data protection based on the hard drives installed, eliminating the need to have hard drives of identical size, while still offering a manual setup option for advanced users. Cross Platform File Sharing & Backup Synology Disk Station is designed for data storage & sharing among Windows, Mac, & Linux. Seamless file sharing across different operation systems is an effortless process. Internet file access is simplified by the encrypted FTP server, the web-based File Browser & File Station. HTTPS, firewall, & IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level. The Synology DS411slim offers a centralized backup target to consolidate fragmented & unstructured data across a network. PC Users can back up their data to the Synology DS411slim using the free Synology Data Replicator software, while Mac OS X users enjoy native Apple Time Machine integration. A web-based backup wizard is provided for backing up data in the Synology DS411slim to another Synology Disk Station or any rsync server via an encrypted transmission, or to an external hard drive via USB (Universal Serial Bus) or e SATA connection. In addition, backing up to the cloud using Amazon S3 service is also supported. Your Own Entertainment Center Download Station functions as a 24x 7 Bit Torrent, FTP, HTTP, e Mule, & NZB download center without a PC. The e Mule download engine allows search-n-download capability with a web-browser without installing additional desktop applications. Audio Station supports music, Internet radio stations, & iPod playback with the optional speakers. An optional direction-free Synology Remote means that you can freely enjoy your music. Streaming mode allows your music to be shared with multiple users over the Intranet or Internet. DLNA/UPn P Compliant Media Sever means that you can stream multimedia files with an UPn P Digital Media Adapter (DMA) to a stereo system or a TV-set. Sony PS3 & Microsoft Xbox 360 are also supported. i Tunes Server is an easy way to share music with other i Tunes clients over the network. Password protection prevents unauthorized sharing. Eco Friendly Synology Disk Station is designed & developed perpetually with the concept of energy saving. Compared with average PC counterparts, Synology Disk Station consumes a relatively low amount of power & hibernates when not in use. This not only helps to save energy but also extends the lifespan of the hard disk. Synology Disk Station truly earns the title of &8220;green product” because of the unique Scheduled Power On/ Off feature. Finally, all Synology products are produced with Ro HS compliant parts & packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen & is continually working to reduce the environmental impact of the products we create.