Dual core CPU with floating-point unit enhances media processing

DS415play comes with dual core CPU and 1GB RAM, delivering an average 112.35 MB/sec reading and 98.58 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows® environment.1 The built-in floating-point unit not only enhances the overall capability of the main CPU, but is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail creation when uploading large amounts of photos or videos.

Support for up-to-date storage interfaces

DS415play comes with the external interfaces you need - up to three USB 2.0 ports to power multiple peripheral devices concurrently, and another two USB 3.0 ports for high speed external storage exchange.

DLNA Certified® media server

As a DLNA Certified® DMS (Digital Media Server), DS415play can serve as your primary media server, with the capability to host digital multimedia content for local or remote playback. Once connected to a router, DS415play streams music, photos, and videos to DLNA-compliant devices, such as DLNA TVs or gaming consoles without any pre-configuration. You can even browse and select content on DS415play using DS audio and designate a DLNA player within the same local network to play it.

Easy hard drive installation

Designed with both safety and convenience in mind, DS415play contains tool-less hard drive trays, allowing you to install 3.5" hard drives without a screw driver. Meanwhile, DS415play supports hot-swappable hard drive trays for instant and risk-free hard disk replacement.

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms as DS415play offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, DS415play can fit effortlessly into any existing network environment - there is no need for IT administrators to maintain two sets of credentials. You also won't worry about missing files with the Recycle Bin feature which is supported on AFP, CIFS, File Station, and WebDAV. All files deleted in a shared folder will be automatically moved into the Recycle Bin.

Full support link: https://www.synology.com/en-uk/support/download/DS415play

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