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Synology 5 bay NAS DiskStation DS1019 Diskless 5 bay 8GB DDR3L
Last Updated: June 14, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
493
Old Reviews
378
Unverified
26
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Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
225 GB
MEMORY
15.75 meters
SIZE
4K
RESOLUTION
Review Analysis - 89 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
35synology, easy, nas, easy to setup, user friendly
+89%
-11%
" ... I watched a you tube video which actually solved my setup issue. ... Once that was done everything else was easy. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... Setup only takes about 10 mins and use it for a lot of my IT work. ... "
" ... The software is easy to use, and setup is a snap! ... "
" ... I've recommended and installed Synology NAS' for many of my IT clients. ... "
" ... Setup was a dream. ... Room to grow! ... I'd feel very comfortable running a small business off this thing. ... "
" ... Really easy to set up, and I had my data stored on both the Drobo and a FreeNAS, but consolidated both to this system fairly easily. ... "
" ... I like that the drives don't require any tools to install. ... The setup was quick and simple. ... It has been running problem free since I set it up. ... "
" ... The Synology software make these units a dream to work with as they are stable and user friendly. ... After using the NAS'es, I even got the Synology router and mesh networking. ... "
Software
32plex, server, apps, plex server, nas
+94%
-6%
" ... Synology software is by far the best for consumer and pro-sumer use. ... "
" ... Synology's OS Disk Station Manager is perfect. ... Radius Server, Plex Server, Minecraft Server, VPN Server, VM Hosting. ... It really does everything you could possibly need it to, and Synology offers so many software packages to make it convenient. ... "
" ... There are many, many built-in apps. ... It appears that Synology keeps on top of making security updates available. ... "
" ... works great as a backup file server ... "
" ... Hokey interface, but runs plex perfectly, and that's what I got it for. ... "
" ... The Synology DS1019+ was very easy to setup and install additional apps (i.e. ... "
" ... Looking forward to DSM 7 and the new photos application that's promised to launch the same time. ... "
" ... I use the NAS as a windows file share and a Plex server, with a good portion of 4K video I have created myself. ... "
Usage / Setup
26synology, easy to setup, nas, drives, easy
+92%
-8%
" ... I found the DSM interface intuitive and after powering on the NAS and connecting on the network i had it up and running with DSM install complete and filesystem, hotspare drive and NVMe cache all configured in about 40 minutes. ... "
" ... Unit was very easy to setup and get running. ... "
" ... There are a lot of channels covering various aspects of the setup. ... I’d you miss a setup step, it could prevent things from working down the line. ... The learning curve is much less difficult by slowly, and methodically going through the setup. ... "
" ... I’ve used other network storage systems for many years, but this one was painless to setup and rock-solid in performance. ... "
" ... Really easy to set up, and I had my data stored on both the Drobo and a FreeNAS, but consolidated both to this system fairly easily. ... "
" ... The interface and setup for the most part straight forward. ... "
" ... I like that the drives don't require any tools to install. ... The setup was quick and simple. ... "
" ... I have a general understanding of networking and have built my own computers for years, so setup was relatively simple. ... "
Usage / Ease
24setup, easy to setup, user friendly, user, synology
+96%
-4%
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
" ... The DSM GUI is very user friendly and easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Really easy to set up, and I had my data stored on both the Drobo and a FreeNAS, but consolidated both to this system fairly easily. ... "
" ... No issues, easy to manage, update, and efficient. ... "
" ... -simple user interface ... -not the simplest interface for more complex needs ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... It lacks a lot of features that would make it much more user-friendly to interact with, but at the end of the day, you just want it to do your torrent stuff. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup volumes to make them available to Windows clients. ... "
Storage
24nas, ram, tb, synology, ssd drives
+92%
-8%
" ... These units have great features, and they are great for people storing large amounts of data or needing to collaborate and share data. ... "
" ... Started with 3 6TB drives. ... And then only after all drives were upgraded could I add the additional space. ... Threw in new drive. ... "
" ... -great storage capacity ... -allows for expandable RAM ... "
" ... I had added smaller drives after adding larger drives. ... "
" ... Loving my DS1019, 10TB all flash media to serve up my VM’s and media server. ... "
" ... The DS1019+ comes with maxed out memory and an extra bay over the DS918+ I use the DS1019+ to back up my DS918+ / DX517. ... "
" ... I just added another drive to bring up the storage capacity, and that process couldn't be easier. ... Put in the new drive, then 3 clicks later you're expanding the pool and you get more room. ... The RAM runs around 9% utilized right now. ... "
" ... I added a drive later and the NAS picked it up and added the space to the SHR. ... "
Performance
17write caching, read and write, write, ssd drives, ssd
+88%
-12%
" ... More total capacity, Has enough processor power to run as a video server. ... "
" ... HEVC transcoding performance in Plex is pretty good, especially for such a low powered machine. ... "
" ... It has fast, and apparently reliable, performance. ... I outfitted it with three IronWolf Pro 14 TB drives, and two MZ-V5P512BW SSD drives for read and write caching. ... "
" ... 1TB SSD drives for both read and write caching. ... "
" ... Synology made it extremely easy for me to migrate my previous RAID from the DS416 to my DS1019+ and have been running this without issues for 2 years. ... "
" ... Make sure you set it up right to get full speed. ... "
" ... I will be purchasing a SSD for cache ... "
" ... This has done an excellent job of being that upgrade. ... "
Reliability
16months, years, synology, nas, drobo
+75%
-25%
" ... New system (expensive) - longevity time will tell. ... "
" ... I have had this a few months now. ... "
" ... I've had this NAS for just over a year now and generally it does great. ... "
" ... This is easily my best purchase this year ... "
" ... No problems have occurred. ... "
" ... After a few months of use so far so good. ... "
" ... Tested both Nfs and cifs with no issues. ... "
" ... Working perfectly so far. ... "
Connectivity
12port, server, network, usb 3, drive
+92%
-8%
" ... Really easy to set up, and I had my data stored on both the Drobo and a FreeNAS, but consolidated both to this system fairly easily. ... "
" ... I recommend this product for home use or for SMB use. ... "
" ... I needed a NAS for my client. ... "
" ... My computers regularly backs up my important files to it. ... "
" ... Great device replaced 3 VMs running on VMware at home. ... "
" ... This unit is excellent for a home NAS with 4 PCs and a couple TVs. ... It can take and receive sequential file loads at a sustained 112MB/sec, which is the max for a single 1gig network port. ... Great for 2-4 active PC users. ... "
" ... The USB backup alone was a huge win. ... "
" ... 7) Next, I use the music server a bit. ... "
Software / Apps
11plex, synology, docker, youtube, vms
+100%
" ... There are lots of apps and capabilities that I probably will not utilized but who knows. ... "
" ... I really like the Synology media sharing apps, particularly Video Station and the ds video app on iOS and Apple TV. ... "
" ... But for those that don't have a computing background, it might be worth it to watch some YouTube videos on how to setup the NAS for your usage. ... "
" ... I was able to set things up with the help of YouTube videos especially mydoodads was especially helpful. ... "
" ... It's a great storage device with lots of apps and functionality. ... "
" ... The Synology DS1019+ was very easy to setup and install additional apps (i.e. ... "
" ... a little bit-- VideoStation is almost like a personal Netflix, and Plex does largely the same thing, but each has its advantages, and both can run together on the same library. ... 8) I like being able to access the device from anywhere, not just through the veritable army of apps for different functions (look through the Play Store/App Store for the Synology apps)-- this makes checking in on my clients that much easier. ... "
" ... There are many, many built-in apps. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
10server, vms, vm, use, synology
+90%
-10%
" ... Great device replaced 3 VMs running on VMware at home. ... "
" ... This unit is excellent for a home NAS with 4 PCs and a couple TVs. ... Great for 2-4 active PC users. ... "
" ... I needed a NAS for my client. ... "
" ... My computers regularly backs up my important files to it. ... "
" ... 7) Next, I use the music server a bit. ... "
" ... Pricey but a great full featured NAS device ... "
" ... I recommend this product for home use or for SMB use. ... "
" ... I also set up OpenVPN on it, a Synology Drive server to sync some files, set up my PC's to back up to it with another program, and configured Hyper Backup to back up the NAS to Backblaze B2. ... If you're not very computer savvy, get help when you set these up. ... "
Body
9hands, best, use, space, running
+100%
" ... You can ‘t go wrong unless you need a greater amount of storage. ... "
" ... What use to take racks in IT is all in one package here and more cost effective. ... "
" ... This feels very fit and premium, also a lot smaller than I suspected. ... "
" ... And again less than 24 hours later they responded to me with a full explanation of why I was missing free space. ... "
" ... Overall: Best NAS I have used hands down. ... "
" ... It has legs for me to add SO much more to it if I want. ... I'd feel very comfortable running a small business off this thing. ... "
" ... Hands down one of the best I've worked with. ... "
" ... I'm also currently running a couple docker containers on it. ... "
Network
6would, use, router, link, wifi
+100%
" ... It will link aggregate with a switch that supports 802.3ad. ... "
" ... I use it for a small network storage device and would buy it again in a second. ... "
" ... The DS1019+ sits in my network between my router and the rest of the devices, acting as a reverse proxy for my web server (which I have on a dedicated VM on another machine, but will eventually move into the Synology for ease of use and backups). ... "
" ... I upgraded my WiFi router (netgear nighthawk AX 8) to get WiFi 6 and link aggregation. ... "
" ... Bonding of network interfaces works well. ... "
Features
6use, time, packages, make, lacks
+100%
" ... It lacks a lot of features that would make it much more user-friendly to interact with, but at the end of the day, you just want it to do your torrent stuff. ... 5) Not a ton of documentation for many of the features and packages. ... "
" ... Take your time and go though all of the vast amounts of features it offers. ... "
" ... The number of features you get with this device will far exceed what you will need, but the flexibility is incredible. ... "
" ... Time will tell if I can make use of all its features but it works very well ... "
" ... It is fast, quiet, easy to live with (It has a feature where it will dim its LEDs on a schedule). ... "
Video
5youtube, watch, time, set, mydoodads
+100%
" ... I was able to set things up with the help of YouTube videos especially mydoodads was especially helpful. ... "
" ... Runs like a champ streaming 5 movies at same time and does not buffer. ... "
" ... But for those that don't have a computing background, it might be worth it to watch some YouTube videos on how to setup the NAS for your usage. ... "
" ... Watch videos on YouTube. ... I recently found a series of videos on the YouTube channel: mydoodads. ... "
" ... I also encrypted the shares that have personal stuff in them (as opposed to a share with movies, or videos of the dog in the park, etc.) ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
5use, sound, quiet, part, noise
+80%
-20%
" ... 7) Next, I use the music server a bit. ... At the highest speed, you WILL hear them. ... "
" ... For my purposes its not bad but if sound is a factor for you its good to know. ... "
" ... The fans are nice and quiet ... "
" ... Not silent, but quiet. ... "
Sound
5use, sound, quiet, part, noise
+80%
-20%
" ... 7) Next, I use the music server a bit. ... At the highest speed, you WILL hear them. ... "
" ... For my purposes its not bad but if sound is a factor for you its good to know. ... "
" ... The fans are nice and quiet ... "
" ... Not silent, but quiet. ... "
Body / Storage
5space
+100%
" ... I'm also currently running a couple docker containers on it. ... "
" ... A day later and I had the extra capacity. ... "
" ... And again less than 24 hours later they responded to me with a full explanation of why I was missing free space. ... "
" ... You can ‘t go wrong unless you need a greater amount of storage. ... "
" ... What use to take racks in IT is all in one package here and more cost effective. ... "
Usage / For Running
4+75%
-25%
" ... If you follow the order of things, you will definitely save yourself time in the long run. ... "
" ... I'd feel very comfortable running a small business off this thing. ... "
" ... It has been running problem free since I set it up. ... "
Resolution
4stream, video, plex, rip, plex server
+100%
" ... I use the NAS as a windows file share and a Plex server, with a good portion of 4K video I have created myself. ... "
" ... It performs VERY well, even 4K video! ... "
" ... I'm happy to say this model does in fact stream a minimum of 2 4k transcoded streams at once, and easily. ... I was able to stream one 4k full quality disc rip to a 1080p tv over ethernet and another 4k full quality disc rip to my phone in 720p over wifi at the same time and was using less than 50% of its processor and ram capacity using Plex. ... "
" ... I'm able to stream 4K titles through Plex. ... "
Marketplace
4delivered, back, setup, return
+50%
-50%
" ... So I returned it. ... "
Body / Comfort
4best, running
+100%
" ... Overall: Best NAS I have used hands down. ... "
" ... I'd feel very comfortable running a small business off this thing. ... "
" ... Hands down one of the best I've worked with. ... "
" ... This feels very fit and premium, also a lot smaller than I suspected. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3network, usb 3, nas, drive, 1gig
+100%
" ... It can take and receive sequential file loads at a sustained 112MB/sec, which is the max for a single 1gig network port. ... "
" ... The USB backup alone was a huge win. ... "
" ... After that this works faster than a portable hard drive on a USB 3 port and you can access it from anywhere. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 15.75 meters
Performance
Processor Type: Quad Core
Memory
Memory: 225 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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