File sharing and syncingStoring, accessing, and sharing data is what Synology systems are built to do best. With comprehensive support for network file sharing protocols — like CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP, and more — DiskStation allows the entire office to centralize files and collaborate on projects. Or synchronize files across multiple devices, platforms, or locations so remote teams can work together. | Offsite data backupEnsure your business data stays safe in the event of a disaster by storing one or more copies of your data offsite. Flexible software smoothly integrates into various offsite backup plans, so you can back up to a local shared folder, an external device, another Synology NAS, an rsync server, or any major cloud service including Google Drive, Amazon Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft Azure. | Virtualization readyWith support for VMware, Citrix, and Hyper-V, DS1821xs+ serves as a seamless storage solution for VM environments. Consolidate storage in one place and enjoy optimized performance with support for iSCSI, NFS, SSD caching, VMware vSphere 6, and VAAI. Virtual Machine Manager makes it easy to spin up VMs, including Windows, Linux, & DSM. | Video surveillanceTurn any Synology NAS into an all-in-one surveillance solution for intelligent monitoring, management tools, and future-proof scalability and integration. Deploy, manage, and monitor video feeds through an intuitive desktop-like interface, while having the peace of mind knowing that all surveillance footage will be stored and managed on your own device. |