DiskStation models come with a propriety Linux-derived operating system, known as DiskStation Manager. Synology has two primary product lines, DiskStation and RackStation, with the former intended for home users and small offices and the latter intended for larger commercial environments. A NAS, simply put, is a computer optimized for data storage, often with additional functionality layered on top.
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