Embrace the ultimate media center
Optimized for multimedia processing, DS214play is a 2-bay NAS aiming to fulfill the increasing need for high-quality photo, music, & video streaming, while keeping all other aspects of the NAS uncompromised.
1080p Full HD video transcoding
Powered by a hardware accelerated transcoding engine, DS214play features 1080p Full HD video transcoding on the fly. With 1080p lossless transcoding, you can enjoy a non-degraded version of the original movie even when the format is not supported by your player. Learn more.
Dual core CPU with floating-point unit enhances media processing
DS214play is equipped with a built-in floating-point unit which not only enhances the overall capability of the main CPU but is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creation when uploading large amounts of photos or videos. Coming with a dual core CPU & 1GB RAM, DS214play delivers an average 108.99 MB/sec reading & 104.4 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 1 configuration in a Windows environment.1
Support for versatile storage interfaces
DS214play comes with comprehensive external storage integration, providing two Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports & one e SATA interfaces in the back, as well as one SD card & one USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 interface in the front panel, along with the Copy button that enables one-click data replication from your SD/USB device to DS214play.
DLNA Certified media server
As a DLNA Certified DMS (Digital Media Server), DS214play can serve as your primary media server, with the capability to host digital multimedia content for local or remote playback. Once connected to a router, DS214play streams music, photos, & videos to DLNA-compliant devices, such as DLNA TVs or gaming consoles without any pre-configuration. You can even browse & select content on DS214play using DS audio & designate a DLNA player within the same local network to play it.
Easy hard drive installation
Designed with both safety & convenience in mind, DS214play contains tool-less hard drive trays, allowing you to install 3.5" hard drives without a screw driver. Meanwhile, DS214play supports hot-swappable hard drive trays for instant & risk-free hard drive replacement.
Award winning OS
- Disk Station Manager
Synology Disk Station Manager (DSM) is a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every Disk Station & Rack Station, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing & sharing your data smarter & simpler. Synology's Package Center lets you download & install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work.
Connect your data quickly & easily
Synology aims to provide you the most convenient way to enjoy all services on DS214play. With Synology Quick Connect, you don't have to deal with difficult DDNS setup. Quick Connect frees you from complicated router configuration & port-forwarding, so your entertainment & work files can be accessed on any computer, laptop, or mobile devices instantly without extra charge.
Ultimate file center
File Station is a fast & secure feature to share & manage your files stored on DS214play. Just drag-n-drop & you can upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. You can reach your files on mobile devices via DS file
- a dedicated mobile app for file access, management, & sharing. HTTPS, SSL/TSL encryption, & link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet at a high security level.
Effective backup solution
Synology DS214play can serve as a centralized backup target. PC users can back up their data to the DS214play using Windows Backup, while Mac OS X users enjoy native Apple Time Machine integration. You can also back up data & applications from your DS214play to another Disk Station, rsync servers, external drives, or even Amazon S3 & Glacier cloud service. " Backup & Replication" means that you can schedule backup tasks & restore the server to any particular point in time, while minimizing storage consumption & processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions. With Cloud Station, files on your PC can be backed up to DS214play. Whenever you modify a file, the changes are backed up on DS214play automatically.
Your files anywhere with cloud service
DS214play brings you comprehensive cloud service. Cloud Station lets you sync files among Disk Stations & multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, i OS, Android, as well as Windows mobile devices, whereas 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different Disk Stations. You can even sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu & Disk Station
- establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility & prevent data loss.
The most compatible sharing
Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows, Mac, & Linux platforms as DS214play offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS & Web DAV. With Windows AD & LDAP integration, DS214play can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment
- there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, & Web DAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin.
Enjoy multimedia library
DS214play provides you a central platform to organize, backup, & share photos, music, & video collections. Featuring a streamlined & sleek interface, Synology packages
- Photo Station, Audio Station & Video Station
- let you build a seamless entertainment hub effortlessly. Since everything is saved on DS214play, you can enjoy more customizable content arrangement & sharing privileges, & no worries about extra monthly fees for storage capacity.
Stream content to your TV
DS214play is highly compatible with other devices, letting you manage & enjoy digital content with the devices you already have: computers, mobile devices, TVs, DLNA devices, & stereos. Synology offers the latest support for TV streaming, including Samsung TV, Roku players, Apple TV, & Google Chromecast, meaning you can stream digital content stored on DS214play to your widescreen TV effortlessly.
Get mobility with our apps
Synology offers versatile mobile apps
- DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download & DS cam
- allowing you to access & manage the contents of your DS214play with smartphones & tablets. Quick Connect brings you an easy experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection & work files are always on the go.
Eco-friendly NAS server
All Synology NAS is designed with energy efficiency in mind. DS214play only consumes 11.5W in HDD Hibernation & 28.74W in access. With special fan & the smart airflow design, the DS214play keeps the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design makes it quieter than PC counterparts. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen, so all Synology products are produced with Ro HS compliant parts & packed with recyclable packing materials..