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Compact beige desktop NAS enclosure, front status LED visible

Synology Inc.

Synology Inc. BST170-8T 8TB NAS

SKU CH-CHR1-TJQ95 MPN BST170-8T

An 8 TB desktop NAS that creates a private cloud for backups, photo organisation and media streaming with up to 500 hours of 4K video capacity

Capacity 8TB

  • Set up a private cloud in minutes for immediate data management
  • Consolidate files from computers, phones, tablets, external drives and cloud services into one accessible place
  • Share storage with family or team members, each receiving their own private cloud space
  • Back up phone photos automatically and use local AI to find people or subjects
  • Built-in Plex Media Server support lets you store, organise and stream personal media anywhere

Personal cloud storage for home and team

The Synology BeeStation Plus BST170-8T is an 8 TB desktop NAS that creates a private cloud in minutes. It gathers files from computers, phones, tablets, external drives and cloud services into one place. Family or team members each receive their own cloud space. Local AI organises photos by people and subjects automatically.

Performance compared to the 4 TB BeeStation

Mobile photo backups run 2.6 times faster than the smaller model. Web uploads are 3.8 times faster. Desktop synchronisation reaches 4.8 times the speed of the 4 TB unit. These gains help when several devices transfer large files at once. The device also runs a built-in Plex Media Server for streaming stored video.

Check network and account setup before ordering

The unit connects to your router, so a wired Ethernet port on the network is required. You will need a Synology account and the BeeStation mobile or desktop app for initial configuration. Ensure the cloud services you want to unify — such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or iCloud Photos — are accessible from your network. The 8 TB capacity holds roughly 3 million photos or 500 hours of 4K video.

Highlights

  • Set up a private cloud in minutes for immediate data management
  • Consolidate files from computers, phones, tablets, external drives and cloud services into one accessible place
  • Share storage with family or team members, each receiving their own private cloud space
  • Back up phone photos automatically and use local AI to find people or subjects
  • Built-in Plex Media Server support lets you store, organise and stream personal media anywhere

Specifications

BrandSynology
Shipping weight1.88 kg
Package size254 × 254 × 127 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8TB BeeStation Plus or a smaller capacity for my family photo library?

The 8TB model holds roughly 3 million photos or more than 500 hours of 4K video, giving ample room for a growing family archive.

What does the 2.6× faster mobile photo backup figure mean when I actually use the device?

It measures backup speed against the 4TB BeeStation, so your phone photos will reach the private cloud noticeably quicker during each automatic sync.

Which interface caps the transfer rate when I move large files from my desktop?

Desktop sync runs up to 4.8× faster than the 4TB BeeStation, so the network link and internal drive throughput set the practical ceiling.

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