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DS408 is designed with RAID 1/5 protection, Windows ADS support, scheduled power on/off, multiple data backups, USB printer sharing, and dynamic website hosting. DS408 keeps business data available 24/7.

Speedy & Flexible

DS408 provides speedy data transmission and powerful computing capability, which is not only suitable for corporate environments that demand on efficiency, but also a great choice for power users who massively access data on the server.

Work with Windows ADS

DS408 is compatible with Windows ADS domain. Windows domain users are able to access data shared from DS408 when they pass the Active Directory authentication. This will greatly save your time on creating large amount of accounts for the domain users.

Flexible Storage Management

DS408 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5 volume on it. For budget-sensitive users, DS408 has the flexibility to assemble smaller hard drives first, and expand RAID 1 or RAID 5 volume by replacing existing hard drives with larger ones one by one when the budget is allowed.

When the hard drives on DS408 are full, you can expand more storage simply by attaching an external hard drive to the USB port of DS408.

Security Enhancements

Encrypted FTP allows you to transmit data using "FTP over SSL" or "FTP over TLS" option. HTTPS support encrypts all HTTP connections with SSL transport mechanism. Encrypted Network Backup ensures Network Backup is done with encrypted data transmission. You won’t be worried about critical data being exposed in danger.

Share Files between Windows and Mac

DS408 is designed for Windows users and Mac users to share files seamlessly. Windows users can access DS408 via Samba and FTP, and Mac users via Samba, FTP, and AFP. Unicode support allows sharing files smoothly in different languages.

Even more, File Station is a great way for you to remotely access and manage files stored on DS408. Simply use a web browser to connect to DS408, and you’ll have total control over the files. With File Station, moving files among shared folders will now be only seconds away!

Network Video Recording

When connecting IP cameras to the network and recording the videos to the DS408, Surveillance Station provides you an economical network video recording solution. On Surveillance Station , you can watch the camera-monitored area on a real-time basis, and also view and manage the recorded video clips. Feel free to choose either the continuous or motion-detection recording mode that best fits your need.

Build Up Dynamic Website

Web Station runs Apache web server that allows you to publish website with only few steps. With pre-installed PHP+MySQL, you are free to install popular blog or bulletin board programs on DS408. No advanced IT knowledge is required to build up your community.

Total Backup Solutions

Data backup is so important but people tend to ignore it, DS408 makes data backup so complete and automatic that backup always be done without your attention. You can always find the backup alternatives that fit your needs.

Network Backup is designed for you to back up data from DS408 to another Synology product that also supports Network Backup function or rsync-compatible server.

Local Backup allows you to back up data from DS408 to external hard drive attached to DS408 via the USB port.

Desktop Backup simplifies desktop backup with Data Replicator 3. PC users will enjoy the easy-to-use backup tool to back up important data automatically.

Other Features

Protect our Earth

Synology products are designed with the concept of energy savings in mind. Compared with PC server products, Synology products consume relatively far less power than their PC counterparts, and are hibernated when not in used. It not only saves your money, but also saves The Earth.

All Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and is continually working to reduce the environmental impact of the products we create.