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Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS/storage server Desktop Realtek RTD1296 2 GB DDR4 0 TB DiskStation Manager Black DS218/2TB-RED

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Highlights
  • Quad-core 1.4GHz
  • 2GB DDR4
  • Over 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential read and write
  • Surpass 16TB per single volume
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Warranty:Full Manufacturer- Initial Release Date: 14/11/2017
 
Return Policy:60 Days
 
Best Sellers Rank:2 in  Network Attached Storage
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General Information for Synology Network Attached Storage

Synology DiskStation DS218, NAS, Desktop, Realtek, RTD1296, 2 GB, DDR4

DS218

Versatile NAS server for centralized file storage and real-time 4K H.265 video transcoding
Synology DS218 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor, delivering excellent data transfer speed, large storage volume management, and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding on the fly.

Ultimate file management and sharing
File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operation without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and sharing of files with just a link. Supports SMB, FTP, AFP, NFS, WebDAV, compatible with any environment.

Synchronize files across your devices
Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices and other Synology NAS. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space.

Easy backup solutions
Back up any computer or mobile device with Synology's comprehensive multi-versioning backup solution. You
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Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS/storage server Desktop Realtek RTD1296 2 GB DDR4 0 TB DiskStation Manager Black DS218/2TB-RED Specifications

Product Type Network Attached Storage Brand Synology Collection Model Synology DS218 Manufacturer Product Type Synology Network Attached Storage Chassis type Desktop Product colour Black Cable lock slot type Kensington Cooling type Active Number of fans 1 fan(s) Fan diameter 9.2 cm LED indicators HDD,LAN,Power,Status LED indicators HDD, LAN, Power, Status Cable Lock Slot Yes On/off switch Yes Product Family DS218 Processor frequency 1.4 GHz Processor model RTD1296 Processor cores 4 Processor Family Realtek Processor operating modes 64-bit Internal memory type DDR4 Internal Memory 2 GB Storage drives installed No Total installed storage capacity 0 TB Number of storage drives installed 0 Installed storage drive type No Storage drive capacity 0 GB RAM capacity 2 GB Supported storage drive types HDD, SSD Number of storage drives supported 2 Maximum supported storage capacity 24 TB Storage drive interface Serial ATA III Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III Storage drive size 2.5/3.5" Storage drive sizes supported 2.5,3.5" RAID support Yes RAID levels 0,1,JBOD RAID levels 0, 1, JBOD Hot-swap drive bays Yes Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA,Serial ATA II,Serial ATA III Supported storage drive types HDD,SSD RAM type DDR4 Storage drive size 2.5/3.5 RAM capacity 2 Maximum supported storage capacity 24 Ethernet LAN Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s Wi-Fi No iSCSI support Yes Number of users 2048 user(s) Security algorithms HTTPS,SSL/TLS Browser supported Firefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari, Chrome Security algorithms HTTPS, SSL/TLS Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Number of users 2048 USB 2.0 ports quantity 1 USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 USB port Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2 Fiber ports quantity 0 Operating system installed DiskStation Manager Power supply location External Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 60 W Power consumption (typical) 14.99 W Power consumption (HDD standby) 5.78 W Number of power supply units 1 External power adapter Yes AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz AC Input Voltage 100-240 V AC input frequency 50/60 AC Input Voltage 100-240 Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 60 Power consumption (HDD standby) 5.78 Type NAS Linux operating systems supported Yes Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 7 Other operating systems supported Android, iOS Other operating systems supported Android,iOS Windows operating systems supported Windows 10,Windows 7 Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra Height 165 mm Depth 233.2 mm Width 108 mm Weight 1.3 kg Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Supported network protocols SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP) Supported file systems FAT,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4 Supported file systems Fat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 S.M.A.R.T. support Yes Device class Home & Home Office Backup function Yes Backup features Cloud,iSCSI LUN Backup features Cloud, iSCSI LUN Access Control List (ACL) Yes Multilingual support Yes Reset button Yes Built-in FTP server Yes System log Yes Backup button Yes Year 2017 Web-based management Yes Noise level 19.3 dB Harmonized System (HS) code 84714100 Noise level 19.3 Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 60 C Operating altitude 0 - 5000 m Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95% Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 60 Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95 Operating altitude 0 - 5000 Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified Yes Certification FCC B, CE B, BSMI B Sustainability certificates RoHS Compliance certificates RoHS Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45) Cables included AC,LAN (RJ-45) Quick installation guide Yes Mac compatibility Yes Colour of product Black MPN DS218/2TB-RED

Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS/storage server Desktop Realtek RTD1296 2 GB DDR4 0 TB DiskStation Manager Black Downloads

Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS/storage server Desktop Realtek RTD1296 2 GB DDR4 0 TB DiskStation Manager Black DS218/2TB-RED Reviews

Stuart - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on itpro.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2018
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Sign up for our daily newsletterWhere there used to be a gulf in capabilities between your basic, budget 2-bay NAS and the all-singing, all-dancing appliances, it's one that's being bridged by models like the Synology DS218. £250 buys you a speedy two-b...
+Simple setup and configuration, Good value, Good range of business apps
-Poor selection of ports

The Synology DS218 is all about maximum features for minimal cost. It might not have the performance of a powerhouse NAS, but you'll be amazed at what this little appliance can do...
   

Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2018
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The design is classic Synology, with the two tool-less bays protected by a nicely bevelled matte black plastic chassis and the drive bays covered by a curved magnetic flap. With the drives removed you can access an additional SODIMM slot, enabling you to...
+Flawless as a media server, Expandable
-HDMI port

All the software features of a high-end NAS at an attractive, entry-level price...
   

Mark - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 01 February 2018
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Synology is an established brand in home and small business Network Attached Storage (NAS). The company makes a huge range of hardware for all segments of this market, ranging from single drive devices up to massive rack-mounted systems that can accept hu...

The fine irony of the DS218 is that seen in isolation it's an excellent platform, but jammed between the DS218Play and the DS218+ leaves it little room for manoeuvre.With QNAP now offering Dual-LAN for less money and RAM upgradability, the DS218 needed to...
   

Bohs - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on eteknix.com in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2017
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Today we're taking a closer look at Synology ‘s DiskStation DS218play which is an entry-level NAS, but one with advanced functionality and extra hardware power. A quad-core processor, DDR4 memory, and hardware transcoding engine are just some of the advan...
+Powerful quad-core CPU and DDR4 memory, Strong encryption performance, Hardware transcoding engine, Proven OS packed with features and apps, Silent and efficient, Easy setup, Full set of Windows Mobile, Android, and iOS apps,
-No front-facing USB connections, No external drive trays, “Synology’s DS218play would make a great addition to any media centre. High capacity option and great media capabilities are just some of its features.”, Synology DiskStation DS218play 2-Bay M

With the option of up to 24TB capacity, with current 12TB drives, the DS218play offers up a solid home for all your multimedia files. Organise your photos, videos, and music files with the ability to play from the basically any connected system. Mobile ph...
   

Simon - 4.25 out of 5 Reviewed on kitguru.net in the United Kingdom on 06 December 2017
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At the heart of the DiskStation DS218play is a Realtek RTD1296 64-bit quad-core CPU with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz. This a major step up from the 1.5GHz 32-bit dual-core STM STiH412 processor used in the previous DS216play model. Also updated in the...
+DSM OS, Overall Performance, Encryption performance, Practically silent in operation
-No HDMI port for direct output of 4K content

Synology’s DiskStation play NAS sit under the company’s Value Series product line of high performance units designed for data intensive tasks e.g. on the fly encryption. The latest 2-bay NAS to join the line-up is the DiskStation DS218play powered by a Rea...
   

Andrew - 3.8 out of 5 Reviewed on techteamgb.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 27 November 2017
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Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/km6v Are you looking for a budget 2 bay NAS device? Here's the Synology DS218Play, a quad core Realtek CPU based NAS with some interesting 4K transcoding features, and more. Let's take a look. Products shown provided by: Synol...
   

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the processor speed/frequency?The Synology DS218/2TB-RED processor runs at 1.4 GHz.
How many cores does the processor have?The Synology DS218/2TB-RED processor has 4 cores.
What is the processor family?The Synology DS218/2TB-RED processor family is the Realtek.

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