The need for a place to put your digital stuff is always going to be. There really is just no getting around it. The question is, do you want to trust your files to the cloud, or do you want to keep them in your possession? For some the cloud looks like an attractive alternative. It is inexpensive and you can access you information from anywhere you have an internet connection. At least the cloud used to be an attractive alternative until the news about how poor security is at many of these places along with the news that when you put your files online you lose some of your ownership rights. So what do you do when a bigger or external drive will do the trick? Well simply put a Network Attached Storage device is perfect for this. Almost all of them come with multiple drives in some form of RAID to protect your data and, in many cases, can be accessed from anywhere you have an internet connection. Today we are taking a look at a NAS from Synology that is aimed straight at the home. This is the two bay DS214SE 2200. So let’s dive in and see if Synology can do for the home what they have done for small to medium businesses.
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The Box and Goodies -
The box that the DS214SE 2200 comes in is much like the others we have seen from Synology. It is not a fancy box or even one with much adornment. It is plain, brown and only has a simple sticker on the side to let you know what it is in it. This move does help reduce cost on more than one level.
Inside the box is the DS214SE 2200 and a utility box. These are protected by a pair of foam braces that should protect the DS214SE 2200 from most shipping damage.
Besides the DS214SE 2200 you also get a power cord, network cable and a quick install guide that directs you to Synology’s web site to grab the latest version of Synology Assistant. This utility will let you find and configure your new Disk Station.