TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Synology Inc. today announced that it has launched DiskStation DS710+, a 2-bay NAS server delivering high-performance, scalability, and business applications for small and medium businesses.

"Businesses are looking for a maximum return on their IT investment. The Synology DS710+ is thoughtfully designed to leverage the IT investment for new and dynamic business needs," said Derren Lu, CEO of Synology Inc.

The Synology DS710+ retains a high throughput when handling requests from multiple Windows clients simultaneously. The web server responsiveness rate, takes only 58.28 seconds to handle 1,000 simultaneous requests.

With the Synology DX510 that will be launched in March 2010, the Synology DS710+ can be scaled up to a total of 7 drives for a maximum of 14 TB capacity, said a press release.

The hot-swappable hard drive design ensures virtually minimal downtime. The Synology DS710+ is equipped with Intel Atom D410 CPU, one Gigabit LAN port, 3 USB ports and 1 GB DDRII RAM. The hidden fan design ensures quiet operation and working environment.

Seth Bobroff, general manager, Intel Data Center Group, Storage said, "Today's small business environments require network attached storage solutions that support multiple clients and protect data while reducing operational costs.”

“The Intel Atom processor D410 with integrated storage features within Synology's solution delivers an energy efficient and cost-effective platform that helps manage networked data," he added.