Synology Brings Out DiskStation DS713+ NAS

Synology America Corp. announced its most powerful 2-bay DiskStation NAS, the DS713+.

By taking advantage of the DX513 expansion module, it can scale up to 28TB of raw storage.

The dual NICs allow for link aggregation for improved throughput in multi-user environments. With USB 3.0, users can transfer data to and from external disks faster.

"The DS713+ brings performance that businesses need at a price they can afford," said Jason Bonoan, product marketing manager at Synology America. "This is quite simply the most powerful system that Synology has offered in this price range."

Shipping with Synology’s DiskStation manager (DSM) 4.1, the DS713+ simplifies system management, allowing users to focus on productivity.

The DSM OS features a bevy of aspects.

• Support for vSphere 5, including VAAI
• Support for ADS domains up to 100,000 users and groups
• In-line ACL editor to quickly and accurately assign permissions, even without a PC
• An updated Package Center allows users to install productivity tools from both Synology and technology partners
• Cloud Station keeps files in sync between local and remote assets, without port forwarding
• Surveillance Station 6 allows for monitoring and recording up to 20 cameras at once