Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB Personal Cloud NAS – Overview
Storage
8TB built in
Supplied with the drive installed, ready to set up
8TB built in
Supplied with the drive installed, ready to set up
Processor
Intel Celeron J4125
Quad-core x86 processor
Intel Celeron J4125
Quad-core x86 processor
Memory
4GB DDR4
Onboard memory for the BeeStation apps
4GB DDR4
Onboard memory for the BeeStation apps
Networking
1 x 1GbE RJ-45
Connects to your router; Ethernet cable included
1 x 1GbE RJ-45
Connects to your router; Ethernet cable included
USB
USB-A + USB-C, 5Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external drives
USB-A + USB-C, 5Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external drives
Apps
BeeFiles, BeePhotos, BeeCamera
iOS and Android apps plus desktop sync for Windows and macOS
BeeFiles, BeePhotos, BeeCamera
iOS and Android apps plus desktop sync for Windows and macOS
Power
14.75 W in use
2.83 W with the drive hibernating; 36 W adapter
14.75 W in use
2.83 W with the drive hibernating; 36 W adapter
Size
148 x 62.6 x 196.3 mm
Compact desktop unit weighing 1.2 kg
148 x 62.6 x 196.3 mm
Compact desktop unit weighing 1.2 kg
Warranty
3 Year Carry-In
Synology manufacturer warranty
3 Year Carry-In
Synology manufacturer warranty
Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Synology |
| Model | BeeStation Plus |
| Part number | BST170-8T |
| Storage capacity | 8TB (built in) |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 |
| Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
| Connectivity | |
| LAN | 1 x 1GbE RJ-45 |
| USB | 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Software and Compatibility | |
| Desktop app | BeeStation for desktop: Windows 10 64-bit (build 19041+), Windows 11, macOS 12.3+ |
| Mobile apps | BeeFiles and BeePhotos (iOS 16+, Android 10+), BeeCamera (iOS 16+, Android 11+) |
| Web browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+ |
| Power and Environment | |
| Power supply | 36 W AC adapter, 100-240 V AC |
| Power consumption | 14.75 W (access), 2.83 W (HDD hibernation) |
| Power recovery | Supported |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 35 °C, 8% to 80% relative humidity |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 148.0 x 62.6 x 196.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | BeeStation Plus main unit AC power adapter RJ-45 Ethernet cable Quick start guide |
| Warranty | 3 Year Synology Carry-In |
About the Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB Personal Cloud NAS
The Synology BeeStation Plus is a personal cloud storage unit with 8TB built in, made for people who want their photos, files and phone backups at home instead of on a paid cloud plan. Setup is app-driven: BeeFiles syncs and shares documents, BeePhotos backs up and sorts phone pictures, and BeeCamera handles camera footage, with a desktop app for Windows and macOS. Inside is an Intel Celeron J4125 with 4GB of DDR4. It connects to the router over gigabit Ethernet and has USB-A and USB-C ports for external drives. The compact unit uses 14.75 W while active.
