Centralised File Sharing
SMB, AFP and NFS protocols enable file access from Windows, Mac and Linux workstations at the same time. No more copying files between machines or juggling project drives.
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What it is, and why teams use it.
What Synology NAS is
Professional NAS storage for creative studios. Shared access, intelligent backup and cloud integration in one appliance. Synology DiskStation NAS systems provide creative studios, post-production facilities, and design teams with centralised, high-availability file storage that the entire team can access simultaneously.
Running Synology's DSM operating system, each unit is essentially a full server, with built-in file sharing (SMB, AFP, NFS), automated backup, cloud sync and a comprehensive suite of productivity and collaboration tools. Synology's scale-out architecture allows studios to start with a modest unit and expand capacity as projects and teams grow.
Where it fits
Storm FX supplies Synology NAS to media & entertainment and AEC & archviz teams across Australia and New Zealand. We'll talk through licensing, hardware and pipeline fit before you commit.
Key features
What Synology NAS brings.
Automated Backup & Snapshots
Synology Active Backup protects workstations, VMs, and cloud services, while Btrfs filesystem snapshots allow instant recovery to any point in time without duplication.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Sync data automatically to Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Backblaze B2 or Synology C2 Cloud. That covers offsite disaster recovery and gives remote access to project assets from anywhere.
Synology Drive
A Dropbox-like file sync and collaboration platform built into every Synology NAS. Teams access, edit and share files on desktop, mobile and web with no additional subscription.
Surveillance & Security
Synology Surveillance Station turns compatible IP cameras into a complete security and access control system managed from the same NAS interface as your creative storage.
Scale-Out Architecture
Synology Expansion Units connect directly to DiskStation units to increase raw capacity without replacing existing hardware. The initial investment stays protected as storage requirements grow.
Use cases
How it plays out in practice.
Post-Production Studios: Shared Project Storage
Post-production facilities use Synology high-speed NAS for shared project access, with multiple editors, colourists, and VFX artists reading and writing large media files simultaneously without contention.
Architecture & Design Practices
Architecture firms use Synology to centralise project files, CAD data, and BIM models with automated version control. Chaotic shared drives become a structured, accessible repository.
Education & Training Facilities
Creative and technical schools use Synology to manage student project data across computer labs, with automated backup ensuring no work is lost and hot-spare drives protecting against disk failure.
Across industries
Where Synology NAS earns its keep.
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