Synology Disk Station DS411 Slim

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Compact size.
Easy setup.
Feature rich DSM interface.

Cons:

Compatible with 2.5” drives only.
Drives don't lock in place.

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Last revision on January 11, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Compact size
Easy setup
Feature rich DSM interface
USB and eSATA ports for external devices
Near silent operation
Energy efficient
Comparatively low power consumption

Reviewers Didn't Like

Compatible with 2.5” drives only
Drives don't lock in place
Requires additional license fees to support more than one camera
Backup software is primitive
Photo Station is sluggish when it comes to generating thumbnails

Expert reviews and ratings

The Synology DS411slim won't convert those looking for a capacious 3.5in NAS, but it isn't meant to. Instead the slim sheds size and decibels to create a diminutive yet powerful alternative for those happy to compromise storage but not...

By Trusted Reviews on January 05, 2012

Put simply, the Synology DiskStation DS411slim is a great little NAS unit, emphasis on the words little and great....

By PC Advisor on September 21, 2011

A good-performing NAS box that's parsimonious in its power usage and fits in tight spaces....

By PCWorld on September 20, 2011

If you want a small but feature-packed NAS, the DS411slim is a great choice. However, the use of laptop hard disks means it’s expensive to equip with disks....

By Expert Reviews on April 04, 2011

A 1TB 3.5in disk can be yours for around £35 these days. However, the cost of a 1TB 2.5in disk is almost double that. The DS411slim’s price doesn’t compensate either, at around £230 for this unpopulated Nas. If cost and storage are...

By RegHardware on March 23, 2011

If you have spare 2.5 inch drives at home gathering dust, this is an ideal way to put them to good...

By Kitguru.net on March 20, 2011

Despite a few shortcomings, the Synology DiskStation DS411slim makes a worthy upgrade from its processor, the best-of-its-time...

By cnet on March 03, 2011

The Synology DS411slim is a unique NAS. It combines compact dimensions with high performance and broad functionality. It’s a perfect choice if you want a small but functional NAS. And it is surely superior to homemade NAS systems. Size is the...

By X-bit Labs on February 01, 2012

There’s a price/performance/convenience balance to be made with the DiskStation DS411slim. The barebones RRP of $319.99/£232.99 compares well to other four-drive NAS, but you’ll spend more on drives and get less maximum capacity too. On...

By SlashGear on November 11, 2011

If you're looking for a NAS that is compact enough to fit anywhere yet still as powerful as many full-size units, look no further than Synology's DS411 Slim. This tiny box supports up to 4TB of storage while serving up files and providing...

By TweakNews on September 30, 2011

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