Exterior

The NAS features a really nice design and look, and a small footprint. Its front contains a USB 3.0 port and a series of LED indicators.


There was no more room at the front, so Synology installed the status LED and power switch into this side instead.


Only a small Synology logo can be found on this side.


Contrary to all the other NAS servers we have reviewed so far, this one's HDD trays are accessible through the rear. Two Ethernet and a USB 3.0 ports and the power-in socket are also here.


A detailed description of all LED indicators and the I/O ports at the front, side, and rear of the NAS.


The small fan has been installed into the bottom, along with the power specifications label.


The NAS installed on its pretty base. You should use the base because it provides enough space for the bottom fan to move hot air out of the enclosure.


To give you an idea of its compact dimensions, we put it side by side with a Shuttle slim-PC.


Synology finally numbered the trays. Although the numbers aren't easily distinguishable, we are happy to see that one of our major complaints has been addressed. There are also labels for the trays in the bundle, so you won't have a problem putting them back into their proper slots after removing all drives at once.


We got the NAS with four Toshiba HDDs pre-installed. The small trays, although made exclusively out of plastic, look to be of very good quality.