A budget-friendly, personal cloud
With a sleek design, DS214se is a special edition 2-bay NAS providing beginners an affordable network storage, along with the capability to host, share, & protect data. Explore the infinite possibilities of DS214se!
High-performance & floating-point unit boost efficiency
The DS214se delivers an average of over 60.49 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 1 configuration in a Windows environment, & over 98.52 MB/sec reading.1 The built-in floating-point unit enhances the overall capability of the main CPU, & is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creation when uploading large amounts of photos or videos.
DLNA Certified media server
As a DLNA Certified DMS (Digital Media Server), DS214se 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, DS214se 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 DS214se using DS audio & designate a DLNA player within the same local network to play it.
Hassle-free system installation
DS214se supports Web Assistant, a web-based utility to make system installation easier. Web Assistant automatically installs the latest DSM version on your Synology server, sparing you the search for the exact installation file from online. For users unfamiliar with complicated router configurations, the Synology EZ-Internet Wizard simplifies the process of setting up access to the DS214se from the Internet, & walks you through all of network settings including firewall, port-forwarding, PPPo E setup, & DDNS registration.
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 DS214se. 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 DS214se. 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.
The most compatible sharing
Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows, Mac, & Linux platforms as DS214se offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS & Web DAV. With Windows AD & LDAP integration, DS214se 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.
Backup data in multiple ways
No worries about data loss. DS214se is the perfect backup destination for your data, as it supports Windows Backup for Windows users, whereas Mac users enjoy native Time Machine support. You can choose your backup destination to not only be local hard disks, but also connected USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage devices. in addition, Backup & Replication means that you can schedule backup tasks & restore the server to any particular point in time, while still minimizing storage consumption & processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions.
Your files anywhere with cloud service
DS214se 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.
Enjoy multimedia library
DS214se 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 DS214se, you can enjoy more customizable content arrangement & sharing privileges, & no worries about extra monthly fees for storage capacity.
Stream content to your TV
DS214se 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 DS214se 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 DS214se 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. DS214se only consumes 3.59W in HDD Hibernation & 19.14W in access. With special fan & the smart airflow design, the DS214se 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.