Synology DiskStation DS119j 1-Bay Budget NAS Review




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Specifications and A Closer Look


Hardware Specifications

Synology DS119j SS specs 1 hardware

Software Specifications

Synology DS119j SS specs 2 software

Software Add-On Specifications

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Environment and Packaging

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A Closer Look at the Synology DiskStation DS119j

With all the details out of the way, it’s time to take a closer look at the NAS itself, and the most obvious place to start is with the front. At the top, you have status LEDs for the system, the network connectivity, and disk access. Further down, you find the power button which has a built-in LED for the power status.

Synology DS119j Photo view front 1

The two sides look the same with the Synology logo. It isn’t just an aesthetic design feature, it’s also clever. The logo acts as air-intake holes which make sure that the fan can draw cold air across all internal parts of the NAS.

Synology DS119j Photo view side

The rear side is where there are most features, obviously. At the top, you see the 60mm cooling fan which draws cold air through the NAS. Below are the connection ports as well as a Kensington lock. There are two USB 2.0 ports and a single RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port. Next to the USB ports is a pinhole reset button in the event that you need to reset it to default values and below them is the plug for the power.

Synology DS119j Photo view rear

It is quick and easy to open the NAS for your drive installation. Just slide it apart. The screws to secure the two parts come separately, so there’s no need to unscrew anything first.

Synology DS119j Photo details open

Drive Installation

To install an HDD into the NAS, simply slide it in and onto the SATA power and data connector. It will align automatically.

Synology DS119j Photo details open 2

Once the drive is inserted, it will look something like this:

Synology DS119j Photo details drive 2

In the latest update of this type of chassis, Synology added an extra screw hole to support even more HDD types. The one you see all the way to the right in the photo below is new. Or at least, relatively new. Drives such as the Seagate IronWolf pro need this in order to be securely mounted.

Synology DS119j Photo details drive 1

The Power Supply

The power supply delivers 3A at 12V which equals a maximum power output of 36W. Plenty for a 1-bay NAS with a CPU as efficient as the one in the DS119j.

Synology DS119j Photo details psu

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