Synology unveils Atom-powered network attached storage device

Posted on 12 Feb 2010 at 17:02

Storage manufacturer Synology has launched its latest network attached storage (NAS) device, the DS710+, which is equipped with Intel's new Atom D410 processor.

Most NAS devices use processors specifically made for storage devices from manufacturers such as Freescale or Marvell. Synology is one of the few that has opted for an Intel Atom processor instead, which is more commonly used in netbooks and nettops. The Atom is a comparatively powerful processor and can make a difference to file copying performance, so we're pleased to see it in Synology's new DS710+ NAS.

The downside is the DS710+'s price of around £400, which is quite high for a NAS that can take two hard disks. The Atom processor isn't the only improvement though. Previous Synology two-bay NAS devices required disassembly when fitting disks. Although not difficult, the number of screws and fiddly cables was inelegant and could be discouraging and confusing to inexperienced users. Thankfully, the DS710+ has a pair of easily removable, slide-out drive bays.

Author: Alan Lu

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