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Synology DiskStation DS712+ High-Performance Two-Bay NAS Released

by Kevin OBrien

Synology announced their new high-performance twin-bay DiskStation DS712+, equipped with a 1.8Ghz processor capable of pumping out up to 180MB/s over an aggregated gigabit LAN connection. This new model will support the latest DSM 3.2 software and is aimed at SMB users who need high speeds and future scalability.


Synology announced their new high-performance twin-bay DiskStation DS712+, equipped with a 1.8Ghz processor capable of pumping out up to 180MB/s over an aggregated gigabit LAN connection. This new model will support the latest DSM 3.2 software and is aimed at SMB users who need high speeds and future scalability.

The Synology DS712+ model is designed around two 3.5-inch hard drive bays, supporting up to 3TB at its release. Expect to see 4TB support quickly adopted as newer models trickle onto the market. For future scalability the DS712+ is compatible with the 5-bay DX510 expansion unit.

Synology DiskStation DS712+ Specifications:

  • CPU: 1.8GHz
  • Memory: 1GB DDR3
  • Max Internal Capacity: 6TB (2 x 3TB hard drives)
  • External HDD Interface: USB 2.0 port x3, eSATA port x1
  • Size (HxWxD) : 157 X 103.5 X 232 mm
  • Weight: 1.69kg
  • LAN: Gigabit x2 with Link Aggregation
  • Fan: 1 (92mm X 92mm)
  • Noise Level: 19.2dB
  • AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V
  • Power Consumption : 27.5W (Access) ; 17.6W (HDD Hibernation)
  • Warranty : 3 Years

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