Embedded DataStation EDS14

Palm-sized NAS server for rigorous environments

Synology^® Embedded DataStation EDS14 is a state-of-the-art compact NAS server. Combining portability with endurance, EDS14 allows you to implement Synology's advanced network storage solutions in a wide range of physical locations. Pre-installed with DSM 5.0, EDS14 is ready-to-use right out of the box.

Optimal performance, compact body

Despite its small size, EDS14 is powered by a 1.2GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, ensuring both computing and multi-tasking capabilities. For a model dependent upon external drives, EDS14 delivers remarkable read/write performance - up to 111.76 MB/sec reading and 57.23 MB/sec writing speeds with a USB 3.0 drive in a Windows^® environment, as well as 77.93 MB/sec reading and 45.65 MB/sec writing speeds with a UHS-I SDXC card.¹

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1. The performance figures vary on different environments. Synology is dedicated to continual performance enhancement.

Thermal durability and dynamic DC input for harsh environments

The dynamic cooling mechanism guarantees an industrial thermal endurance level from -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F). In addition, EDS14 tolerates dynamic DC input voltage from 7 to 24V, making it compatible with a variety of power sources, such as the cigarette lighter socket in your car.

Fan-less and drive-less design reduces vibration

EDS14 features a fan-less and drive-less design which lowers the chance of hardware failures resulting from vibration and delivers higher durability and reliability. With its compact design, EDS14 ensures service continuity on the move.

Maximizing capacity with rich I/O

EDS14 comes with two LAN ports, one SD card reader, one USB 3.0, and one USB 2.0 interface - all inside a 125 x 125 x 31 mm enclosure. EDS14 supports the latest external storage interfaces - USB 3.0 and SDXC/UHS-I - maximizing both speed and capacity with the compatibility of various file systems.

Dual LAN ports and 3G/4G support maximizing network uptime

Equipped with two LAN ports, EDS14 protects local network tasks and Internet connection from mutual interference. With support for PoE splitters, EDS14 is also ideal for deployment in a PoE environment. In addition, support for mobile networks (3G or 4G modems required) brings EDS14 farther into remote locations.

Schedulable DC output to power external device

A schedulable DC output of up to 1A is available to power an external device where power outlets are out of reach. Peripheral devices can be powered on, off, or reset remotely according to a schedule using DiskStation Manager 5.0 management interface.

Installed Award Winning OS - DiskStation Manager

EDS14 is ready-to-use right out of the box as it comes pre-installed with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), a sleek, browser-based operating system running on every DiskStation and RackStation, which makes managing your Synology NAS a breeze. Featuring an intuitive user interface, DSM makes accessing and sharing your data smarter and simpler. Synology's Package Center lets you download and install useful add-on packages designed specifically for individual or business needs, meaning you can enjoy more entertainment in your life or better productivity at work.

Cloud-Ready NVR

Specifically designed to run Synology Surveillance Station, EDS14 provides a cutting-edge NVR solution that meets the most demanding enterprise surveillance requirements. You can have an optimized live view experience with on-screen operations, smart analytics tools like motion detection, and an alert system that sends instant notifications through SMS, e-mail, and DS cam. Surveillance Station now supports over 2,700 IP camera models.

Ultimate file center

File Station is a fast and secure feature to share and manage your files stored on EDS14. Just drag-n-drop and you can upload data from Mac or PC. Advanced filters make it easy to search for documents, photos, or videos. You can reach your files on mobile devices via DS file - a dedicated mobile app for file access, management, and sharing. HTTPS, SSL/TSL encryption, and link expiry dates also ensure file sharing over the Internet at a high security level.

The most compatible sharing

Enjoy seamless files sharing across Windows^®, Mac^®, and Linux^® platforms as EDS14 offers comprehensive network protocol support including FTP, SMB2, AFP, NFS and WebDAV. With Windows AD and LDAP integration, EDS14 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.

Backup data in multiple ways

No worries about data loss. EDS14 is the perfect backup destination for your data, as it supports Windows Backup for Windows users, whereas Mac users enjoy native Time Machine support. You can choose your backup destination to not only be local hard disks, but also connected USB storage devices. Additionally, Backup & Replication allows you to schedule backup tasks and restore the server to any particular point in time, while still minimizing storage consumption and processing time by saving only the specific data block that has been changed between versions.

Your files anywhere with cloud service

EDS14 brings you comprehensive cloud service. Cloud Station lets you sync files among DiskStations and multiple devices, including Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, as well as Windows mobile devices, whereas 2-way sync allows file synchronization among different DiskStations. You can even sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu and DiskStation - establish your hybrid cloud to enjoy more storage flexibility and prevent data loss.

Enjoy multimedia library

EDS14 provides you a central platform to organize, backup, and share photos, music, and video collections. Featuring a streamlined and sleek interface, Synology packages - Photo Station, Audio Station and Video Station - let you build a seamless entertainment hub effortlessly. Since everything is saved on EDS14, you can enjoy more customizable content arrangement and sharing privileges, and no worries about extra monthly fees for storage capacity.

Photo Station

Video Station

Audio Station

Get mobility with our apps

Synology offers versatile mobile apps - DS audio, DS video, DS photo+, DS cloud, DS file, DS download and DS cam - allowing you to access and manage the contents of your EDS14 with smartphones and tablets. QuickConnect brings you an easy experience as it eliminates complicated router configuration or port forwarding. With Synology mobile apps, your multimedia collection and work files are always on the go.

Eco-friendly NAS server

All Synology NAS is designed with energy efficiency in mind. EDS14 only consumes 7.12W in HDD Hibernation and 8.66W in access. With special fan and the smart airflow design, the EDS14 keeps the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design makes it quieter than PC counterparts. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen, so all Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials.

* The performance figures vary on different environments.

Experience A Better Cloud

DiskStation Manager is an intuitive web-based operating system found on every Synology NAS. It’s been designed to help you manage your data: documents, photos, music, videos and all other important forms of digital assets. With DiskStation Manager, it’s more than just storing data. DSM offers a various range of applications and services to bring more entertainment to your home life as well as better productivity at work.

Enjoy 24/7 File Accessibility

The ability for users to access and share digital files is the core functionality of a NAS. Thanks to its great compatibility with Windows^®, Mac^®, and Linux^®, DiskStation is the best medium for any types of file storage and exchange.

Cloud & File Syncing

The majority of people now switch between multiple devices every day, resulting in a dramatic increase in the popularity of cloud storage. Sometimes our entire productive life — working reports, notes, references — relies on the cloud, meaning we need a cost-efficient, high-capacity yet absolutely private cloud solution more than ever. Synology offers all of these, and more.

Enterprise Storage

Go out and collect beautiful ideas in your digital notebooks. As you come and go between home, office, or on business trips, relax and find your files synced across all devices. A private cloud can help you do so much more.

The All-in-One Server Fitted for Every Use

Synology’s storage solutions have been designed to help you manage your digital assets. There is a suite of added-value packages to facilitate business daily life, flexible administrative options, as well as tools to secure your DiskStation and valuable data.

Your multi-function server
Applications that used to require dedicated servers are unified on DiskStation. It’s a cost-efficient all-in-one server for start-ups and large scale businesses.

Server management can be easy
Server management stays simple on DSM, regardless of the amount of units you own. Managing rows of servers is just as easy as managing one.

Synology storage solutions
Synology developed many tools related to various storage solutions, helping all users to meet different storage demands. Your server stays on top performance at all times.

Trustworthy data backup for all situations
We all have data that we don’t want to lose. That’s why you should make DiskStation as a backup destination. Your files will always be available.

iSCSI & virtualization
You need affordable storage designed for a virtualized infrastructure that’s easy to manage, supports continuous data growth, and keeps your business up and running. Learn how DSM meets the need for simplicity and flexibility in today’s virtual datacenters.

Secure your data and maintain server availability
In businesses where 24/7 service is paramount, DSM offers series of high availability and security measures to safeguard you from unexpected server disruption and data loss.

Anytime anywhere entertainment

Whether it is live TV shows or songs stored in DiskStation, enjoy seamless streaming anytime anywhere. It’s an ideal online album to store and share pictures with your loved ones.

Customize it all with Packages

DiskStation Manager is an open source platform with a variety of packages, making your DiskStation fit into any kind of environment. From being a hi-definition multimedia center, to an all-purpose business server, there is a package to meet your requests.

Want to know what packages we offer? Find out in the Package Center.

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DiskStation Manager 6.0

DSM 6.0 is an intelligently engineered and reliable data storage platform that comes with a completely private collaboration suite. Exciting virtualization technologies are designed to benefit the next generation of businesses. Get these and much, much more with DSM 6.0.

Mail Service in Private Cloud Beta

Up your productivity with secure, private email

The all-new MailPlus and MailPlus Server packages allow your business to set up a secure, reliable, and private mail server while giving your employees a modern mail client for receiving and sending messages. Best of all, MailPlus and MailPlus Server run on your Synology NAS, so there's no need to rely on third-party services. Keep absolute control over your data privacy.

Your Own Collaboration Tools

Organize, collaborate, and present

Whether you're calculating prices for a customer or keeping track of household expenses, having a spreadsheet makes it much easier to collect and organize data. With the new SpreadSheet package, you can create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets with other people. In addition, Note Station lets you and your team accomplish even more tasks with new features, such as charts, presentation view, mail clipper, and much more. Save your documents in Synology NAS servers － collaboration is easier and safer than ever!

Enterprise Storage

Cost-effective and efficient storage solutions for large deployments

Flexible enterprise storage solutions now offer greater support for SSD cache, ensuring a significant boost in business performance. The new PetaSpace package allows for creating shared folders with over one petabyte of storage space while Btrfs file system is now supported on more Synology NAS models with a number of new and enhanced features such as Data Compression and Data Scrubbing.

Data Protection

Replication, backup, and recovery for data availability

Enterprises need an efficient data protection strategy to eliminate the risk of data loss. With the introduction of Snapshot Replication, DSM 6.0 provides businesses with near-continuous data protection, as well as multi-site replication for more comprehensive protection. In addition, the Synology Hyper Backup package can now perform multi-version backups to all types of destination.

Virtual DSM & Docker DSM

Virtual technology for flexible resource allocation

Today, organizations need to accommodate rapid business growth with minimal hardware investment. DSM 6.0 introduces Docker DSM and Virtual DSM, enabling businesses to consolidate multiple physical servers with virtualization technology and build a reliable, multi-tenant environment on Synology NAS.

Cloud & File Syncing

Your files, everywhere you want

No matter what device you use, it is important for your files to be available at all times. With the Cloud Station Suite, it's easier than ever to synchronize files across multiple devices and build your own private cloud. In addition, Cloud Sync offers more precise controls for syncing or backing up files from your Synology NAS to a host of cloud storage services.

Multimedia

Best companion for your music, videos, and pictures

In DSM 6.0, Synology focuses on optimizing your multimedia experience with thoughtful and powerful features, as well as integrating popular third party devices and applications. The redesigned Video Station with offline transcoding allows you to watch movies anytime, anywhere. Multimedia mobile apps support multiple devices including the new Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Windows 10, ensuring smooth experience anytime, anywhere.

Network & Security

Analyze, optimize, and protect your infrastructure

To help protect critical data and other assets, DSM 6.0 brings new management and security tools so Synology NAS can serve as the heart of your network strategy. Tackle authentication challenges with DSM 6.0's support for the 802.1X protocol, or save time and energy when executing your SSL strategy thanks to Let's Encrypt integration.

Powerful Content Indexing

Keep an eye on all your files in a snap

Synology empowers you to achieve more while reducing time and resource consumption. DSM 6.0 introduces a powerfully comprehensive, yet extremely efficient search feature, allowing you to quickly reach all your data. Running on all servers compatible with DSM 6.0, DSM's full content search indexes more than 700 file formats including office documents, and covers metadata of media files for an even more in-depth search experience.

DSM Advancements

Bringing the future to network storage

With every version of DiskStation Manager, Synology strives to bring the most forward-thinking features and intuitive usability to the world of network storage and serving.

64-bit architecture		DSM 6.0 switches to 64-bit computing to ensure you always benefit from the most popular and efficient architecture, in a completely transparent fashion. This allows your Synology NAS to process tasks more efficiently so you can do more in the same amount of time. In addition, 64-bit architecture increases RAM capabilities on new Synology NAS models in the future.
Modularization		With DSM 6.0, Synology delivers a leaner system architecture by modularizing a greater number of non-essential applications. Separating more applications from DSM brings numerous benefits, such as maximized uptime by reducing unnecessary system updates, flexible development of individual applications, reduced patch size, lighter system burden, and much more.
Accessibility		One of Synology's core beliefs is that advanced storage and applications should be easy to use and available to more people. That's why DSM 6.0 introduces new accessibility features to help visually impaired users navigate DSM, manage files in File Station, and change settings in Control Panel using screen reader software NVDA and Firefox.