Synology Inc.
Synology Inc. BST150-4T 4TB Desktop NAS
A 4 TB personal cloud device with QR-code setup, AI photo search, and USB expansion ports
- TypeDesktop NAS
- Port USB• 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port • 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port
- ProcessorRealtek RTD1619B
- Installed Memory1GB DDR4
- Power100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption• 7.85 W (Access) • 1.65 W (HDD Hibernation)
Capacity 4TB
- 4TB
- 8TB
- QR-code setup gets you running without network expertise
- 4 TB built-in storage keeps files, photos and backups in one place
- AI photo search finds people or objects automatically
- USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports add external drives or an SD card
- 65 W hibernation power cuts electricity use when idle
Personal cloud storage for home users
The Synology BeeStation BST150-4T provides 4TB of integrated SATA storage in a desktop NAS form factor. It is designed for individuals who want automatic phone backup, AI-powered photo search and file syncing across devices without configuring a traditional server. Setup begins by scanning a QR code so no networking expertise is required. The single-bay chassis accepts external drives through two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for capacity expansion.
Thermals noise and power in daily use
The Realtek RTD1619B processor draws 7.85 W during typical file access and drops to 1.65 W when the hard drive enters hibernation. Operating temperature is rated from 0°C to 35°C with relative humidity between 8% and 80% RH. The unit ships with an external 100-240 VAC power adapter so no internal fan noise is generated by a power supply. One gigabit Ethernet port handles all network traffic for quiet background operation.
Behaviour under sustained load
During long backup jobs or continuous media streaming the quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 processor and 1 GB of DDR4 memory maintain steady throughput within the same thermal envelope. The drive remains in active mode so power draw stays near the 7.85 W access figure rather than spiking. External USB drives attached for additional capacity share the same 5 Gbps bus without internal bandwidth contention. The gigabit link remains the bottleneck for prolonged multi-client transfers.
Highlights
- QR-code setup gets you running without network expertise
- 4 TB built-in storage keeps files, photos and backups in one place
- AI photo search finds people or objects automatically
- USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports add external drives or an SD card
- 65 W hibernation power cuts electricity use when idle
Specifications
| Brand | Synology |
|---|---|
| Model | BST150-4T |
| Type | Desktop NAS |
| Port USB | • 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port • 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port |
| Processor | Realtek RTD1619B |
| Installed Memory | 1GB DDR4 |
| Power | 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | • 7.85 W (Access) • 1.65 W (HDD Hibernation) |
| Temperature | Operating environment • Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Storage environment • Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Humidity | Operating environment • Relative humidity: 8% to 80% RH Storage environment • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH |
| Features | • Scan a QR code to begin—no storage or network expertise required • Store, access, and share files over the web, or from your desktop or mobile devices • Back up photos on your phone and let AI find who or what you're looking for • Edit files on BeeStation from your desktop while keeping your progress synced across computers • Back up files from Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and external drives to one central place • Share storage with family and friends so everyone has their own personalized storage space • 3-year warranty included |
| Dimensions | 10.16" x 9.92" x 4.53" |
| Weight | 3.46 lbs |
| Package Contents | • 1 × BeeStation main unit • 1 × AC power adapter • 1 × RJ-45 Ethernet cable • 1 × Quick start guide |
| Shipping weight | 1.54 kg |
| Package size | 254 × 254 × 114 mm |
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Questions about this item
How do I set up the BeeStation and which step do people often miss?
Plug in the AC adapter, connect the supplied RJ-45 cable to your router, then scan the QR code on the unit with the BeeStation mobile app to create your account and complete the wizard.
What maintenance or replacement will the 4 TB SATA drive need later?
The internal 4 TB SATA HDD is not user-serviceable; if it fails you must contact Synology for a repair or replace the entire BeeStation unit.
What limit appears first during sustained heavy file transfers?
The single Gigabit Ethernet port limits sustained throughput to the speed of a 1 GbE link, so large multi-user copies or 4K media streams will saturate the network before the CPU or drive does.
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