Synology NAS · For SMEs & Offices

Your business data, safe in one place

A Synology NAS gives your office central file storage, automatic PC & server backup, ransomware protection, CCTV recording and secure remote access — all on hardware you own. Use the calculator below, then let us size, set up and support it.

One box · Central storage · Backup · Protection · Remote access

Central storageOne shared drive for the whole office
Automatic backupPCs & servers, every day
Ransomware safeImmutable snapshots & recovery
Remote accessReach files securely anywhere
Do you need a NAS?

Signs your business has outgrown USB drives & scattered files

If any of these sound familiar, a NAS will pay for itself in saved time and avoided disasters.

📁 Files everywhere

Documents live on random PCs, USB drives and WhatsApp. Nobody's sure which copy is the latest.

💾 Running out of space

PC drives are full, or you're juggling external hard disks that fail without warning.

🔓 No real backup

If a laptop is lost, stolen or hit by ransomware, you'd lose work — there's no automatic, off-machine backup.

👥 Team needs to share

Staff need the same folders with proper permissions — who can see and edit what.

🎥 CCTV & surveillance

You want to record and keep security camera footage reliably, in one place.

🌐 Work from anywhere

You need secure access to company files from home, site or on the road — without the cloud subscription bill.

Why Synology

One friendly system that does the lot

Synology's DSM operating system turns a small box of hard drives into a complete business platform — with built-in apps that would otherwise cost a fortune in subscriptions.

  • Active Backup for Business

    Back up all your Windows PCs, servers and virtual machines — free, with no per-device licence.

  • Snapshots & ransomware recovery

    Take frequent, locked "snapshots" so you can roll back files in seconds after an attack or mistake.

  • Synology Drive & Photos

    Your own private "Google Drive" — sync, share and access files securely, plus photo management.

  • Surveillance Station

    Turn the NAS into a CCTV recorder for your security cameras, viewable from your phone.

The 3-2-1 rule

Keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 types of media, with 1 off-site. A Synology NAS makes this effortless.

FreePC & server backup
1-clickSnapshot rollback
Own itNo monthly cloud fees
RemoteSecure access anywhere
RAID & capacity calculator

How much usable storage will you actually get?

RAID keeps your data safe by using some drives for protection — so usable space is less than the raw total. Pick a protection type and your drives to see the real usable capacity.

Synology Capacity & RAID CalculatorEstimate usable storage and drive-failure protection

Tip: SHR lets you mix different-sized drives and still use most of the space — send us your exact drives for a precise figure.

Usable storage
UsableProtection
Protected against
Raw (total) capacity
Used for protection
Space efficiency

Figures are in decimal TB before filesystem formatting (usable space after formatting is typically ~5–10% lower). Estimates for equal-size drives; we confirm exact capacity at setup.

Sizing guide

How much storage does your business need?

A rough starting point — then add room for 2–3 years of growth, and remember RAID uses one or two drives for protection.

What you're storingRough sizeNotes
Office documents & accounts1–2 TBWord, Excel, PDFs, SQL data — grows slowly
Marketing & design files2–6 TBPhotos, videos, hi-res artwork add up fast
Whole-office PC backupsSum of all PCsActive Backup keeps versions — allow extra headroom
CCTV / Surveillance~1–2 TB per camera / monthDepends on resolution & how long you keep footage
Servers & virtual machinesVariesWe size this with you based on your setup
Choosing the right model

Match the NAS to your team & growth

The main choice is how many drive bays (storage + room to grow) and how much power (users and apps). Here's the simple way to think about it.

2 Bays

Small office / home office

1–10 users · basics
  • File sharing & PC backup
  • 1-drive protection (SHR / RAID 1)
  • Compact, quiet, low power
e.g. Synology DS224+ class
Popular
4 Bays

Growing SME

10–30 users · apps
  • More storage + room to grow
  • Backup, snapshots & surveillance
  • Faster CPU / upgradable RAM
e.g. Synology DS423+ / DS923+ class
5–6 Bays

Data-heavy business

30+ users · heavier apps
  • Bigger volumes, SHR-2 safety
  • Virtual machines & many cameras
  • Expandable with add-on units
e.g. Synology DS1522+ class
Rackmount

Server-room grade

Many users · 24/7
  • Fits a standard server rack
  • Redundant power options
  • High performance & capacity
e.g. Synology RS-series class

Model names are typical examples — Synology refreshes its line-up regularly. We recommend the exact current model and compatible drives for your needs and budget.

How Advanced First helps

Supplied, set up & supported — locally

You don't need to understand RAID or DSM. Tell us your goal; we deliver a NAS that's configured, protected and ready to use.

1

Assess

We review your data, users, cameras and backup needs, then size the right model & drives.

2

Supply & build

We provide the Synology unit and compatible drives, and set up the RAID/SHR volume properly.

3

Configure

Users & permissions, shared folders, automatic PC/server backup, snapshots, CCTV and secure remote access.

4

Support

Migration from old drives, health monitoring, and ongoing local support as you grow.

Protect your business data the right way

Tell us what you want to store and protect — we'll recommend the exact Synology model and drives, set it up, and support it locally in Johor.

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