Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
- Part Number: DS218
- Manufacturer: Synology
- Quickfind Code: 603040
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Product Features:
- Condition: New
- Capacity Diskless
- Number of Bays 2
- Main Colour Black
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Product Description
Synology DiskStation DS218 is a high-performance and versatile 2-bay NAS designed for small offices and home users to effectively manage, protect, and share data. Its 64-bit quad-core processor delivers highspeed data transmission and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to empower shared data storage and multimedia entertainment. Synology DS218 is backed by Synology's 2-year limited warranty. Synology DS218 is a 2-bay network attached storage solution equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor and 2GB memory, providing high sequential throughput performance at over 112 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing. With hardware accelerated encryption, DS218 delivers encrypted sequential throughput at over 112 MB/s reading and 111 MB/s writing1 . DS218 is also optimized for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding via Video Station. You can organize personal digital video library with comprehensive media information, and stream 4K Ultra HD movies and films to various devices such as computers, smartphones, media players, and TVs. If your device is not capable of 4K video playback, DS218 provides online 4K video transcoding to 1080p or lower resolutions for smoother and time-saving video watching experience. DS218 supports comprehensive network protocols, ensuring a seamless file sharing experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Windows AD and LDAP integration allows DS218 to fit quickly and effortlessly into any existing network environment without the need to repeatedly create user accounts. Cloud Sync keeps your Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Baidu, and Box storages in sync with your personal DiskStation at home. Cloud Station Suite allows you to sync files effortlessly among multiple devices - Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android tablets/phones - keeping everything up-to-date. DS218 combines seamless file sharing capability with hardened security, even over the Internet with HTTPS, built-in firewall, and multiple auto-blocking mechanisms against IP and account intrusion.
Main Features
- Ports: 1 x 1GbE (RJ45), 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
- Versatile 2-bay NAS for small offices and home users
- 64-bit quad-core processor delivering sequential throughput at over 112 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing
- 2 GB DDR4 memory, 4 times the capacity than its predecessor
- 4K 10-bit H.265 video transcoding on the fly
- Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
Technical Specification
Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
Physical
| Warranty | Two years, limited. |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Case Colour | Black |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| In The Box | DS218 main unit x 1 • Quick Installation Guide x 1 • Accessory pack x 1 • AC power adaptor x 1 • RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 |
| Width | 10.8 cm |
| Depth | 23.22 cm |
| Height | 16.5 cm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Security Locking Mechanics | Kensington Security Slot |
| LED Status Indicators | Brightness adjustable front LED indicators |
| Enclosure type | Adapter |
CPU
| CPU Family | RTD quad-core |
| Processor Number | 1296 |
| CPU Speed | 1.4 GHz |
Memory
| Memory Size | 2048 MB |
Storage
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA |
| Number of Hard Disks | 0 |
| RAID Support | RAID Level 0, 1, JBOD |
| Number of Bays | 2 |
Supported Formats
| Supported File System | Internal: Btrfs, ext4 • External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT |
Interfaces/Ports
| USB Support | USB3.0 |
| USB 2.0/ USB3.0 | No |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
Network (Wired)
| Network Connection | 1GbE (RJ45) |
System
| Management | Maximum internal volume: 256 • Maximum iSCSI target: 10 • Maximum iSCSI LUN: 10 |
| Security | Firewall, Encryption shared folder, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, Rsync over SSH, Login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, HTTPS (customizable cipher suite) |
| Backup Facilities | Hyper Backup: Support local backup, network backup, and backup data to public clouds •Backup tool: DSM configuration backup, macOS Time Machine support, Cloud Station Backup Shared folder sync - maximum task number: 2 |
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | iOS/Android applications: DS audio, DS cam, DS cloud, DS file, DS finder, DS get, DS note, DS photo, DS video • Windows Phone applications: DS audio, DS file, DS finder, DS get, DS photo, DS video |
| Supported Web Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 onwards, Safari 10 onwards; Safari (iOS 10 onwards), Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards) |
| Language Selection | English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Cesk |
| File Sharing | Maximum local user account: 2,048 • Maximum local group: 256 • Maximum shared folder: 256 • Maximum concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connection: 200 |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 and 10, Mac OS X 10.11 onwards |
Electrical
| Power Supply | 60W |
| Electrical Voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Electrical Power Consumption | 14.99 W |
| Electrical Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Cooling System | Full-Speed Mode • Cool Mode • Quiet Mode |
| Power Saving Capabilities | Scheduled Power On/Off • Wake on LAN/WAN |
| System Fans | 1 x (92mm x 92mm) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40 °C |
| Noise Level (full operating mode) | 19.3 dbA |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95 % |
| Altitude (Operating) | 5000 m |
Key Features
| Disk Form Factor | 2.5 & 3.5 |
| PC Connection Type | Ethernet 1Gbps |
| HDD Connection | SATA III |
| Maximum Supported Drive Capacity | 12 TB |
| Supports RAID 0 | Yes |
| Supports RAID 1 | Yes |
| Supports JBOD | Yes |
| NAS Hard Drive SetID | 106 |
Item Details
| Manufacturer | Synology |
| Manufacturer Code | DS218 |
| EAN | 4711174722969 |
| Condition | New |
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