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Hard Drive | 20 TB |
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Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless)
Brand | Synology |
Product Dimensions | 9.14"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H |
Size | 2-bay; 2GB DDR3L |
Item Weight | 2.9 Pounds |
Assembly Required | No |
About this item
- Encrypted sequential throughput performance at over 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing
- Dual-core Processor with AES-NI encryption engine
- 2GB DDR3L memory (expandable up to 6GB)
- Advanced Bars file system offering 65, 000 system-wide snapshots and 1, 024 snapshots per shared folder
- Live transcoding of up to two concurrent H. 265/H. 264 4K video streaming
- By default, two camera licenses are installed; extra licenses can be purchased (CLP1, CLP4, or CLP8)
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Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
User interface | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | — | 3.7 | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
size | 2-bay; 2GB DDR3L | DS223 | DS224+ | DS223j | DS723+ | DS423 |
hardware interface | esata, usb3.0 | — | esata, pci, solid state drive | — | usb | — |
compatible devices | — | Desktop, Laptop, Server, Smart Phone | Laptop, Smart Phone, Desktop | Desktop, Laptop, iPhone, Android | Desktop, Laptop, Smart Phone | Desktop, Laptop, Server, Smart Phone |
assembly required | ✗ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 2.87 pounds | 1280 grams | 1.3 kilograms | 0.87 kilograms | 1510 grams | 2210 grams |
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Product Description
Synology Disk Station DS218+ features a dual-core processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and a transcoding engine, providing high-speed file transfers and supporting real-time 4K transcoding. DS218+ is ideal for protecting critical assets and sharing files across different platforms. Synology DS218+ is backed by Synology 2-year limited .
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Technical Details
Brand | Synology |
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Series | DiskStation Value |
Item model number | DS218+ |
Item Weight | 2.87 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.14 x 4.25 x 6.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.14 x 4.25 x 6.5 inches |
Manufacturer | Synology America Corp |
ASIN | B075N1BYWX |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2017 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #73 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Enclosures |
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From the manufacturer
Compact yet powerful storage solution
Featuring a powerful dual-core CPU, Synology DiskStation is perfect for home users or small businesses looking for a compact and reliable shared storage solution to process intensive workloads.
Next-generation file system for better data protection
DS218+ integrates the Btrfs file system, delivering the most advanced storage technology to meet the management needs of small businesses.
4K Ultra HD video transcoding
DiskStation’s real-time H.265/H.264 4K video transcoding provides hassle-free and high-quality video playback among various devices.
- Dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU
- 2GB DDR3L-1866 memory (expandable up to 6GB)
- Three USB 3.0 ports
- Over 113 MB/s sequential reading and 112 MB/s writing*
- *Performance figures may vary depending on the environment, usage, and configuration.
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File sharing and syncingWith comprehensive support for network file sharing protocols — like CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP and more — DiskStation allows the entire office to centralize files and collaborate on projects. Or synchronize files across multiple devices or even across several locations so remote teams can work together. |
Your own personal multimedia serverDiskStation allows you to transcode H.265/H.264 4K videos to 1080p and stream them to high-definition TVs, digital media players, mobile handsets, and computers in the required format, making it easy to watch your entire multimedia library without having to install a 3rd party player. |
Bulletproof backupMaintain control of your data and ensure your files are safe with Synology. We provide secure, reliable, and affordable solutions that make it easy to backup files for all your devices and protect yourself from accidental data loss. |
24/7 smart security solutionSurveillance Station delivers intelligent monitoring and video management tools such as managing multiple IP cameras with live streaming, integration of I/O modules and more to help safeguard all the important places in your life. |
Easy file access with QuickConnect
Access your files anywhere, any time, over the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules, DDNS, or other complicated network settings. QuickConnect allows you to connect via a simple customizable address so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device without additional charge.
More Than Just Storage
The DS218+ is more than just storage, featuring a suite of add-on applications via Synology Package Center. With 90+ apps to choose from, you can transform your Synology NAS into an all-in-one server, cloud syncing host, multimedia hub, and much more.
Rest assured your data remains safe and secure
DiskStation offers an arsenal of security enhancements and tools to safeguard your data from malicious or snooping parties. You can block threats with the firewall, auto-blocking, and more. Audit configurations, detect weak passwords, and ensure the system remains free of vulnerabilities with the built-in Security Advisor. Lock down data storage and network communication with sophisticated AES encryption and SSL certification/Let’s Encrypt tools.
Integrate into your business environment
With the support of Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust, DS218+ enables seamless account integration. Windows ACL support allows admins to fine-tune access controls and set up privileges to files and folders. For larger deployments, the Central Management System (CMS) application delivers a single-pane-of-glass admin console, where you can batch manage multiple Synology products by automating tasks and setting up policies.
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Customer Reviews |
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Drive Bays | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 2 (no expansion unit support) | 7 (with DX517 expansion unit) | 9 (with DX517 expansion unit) |
Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units | 24 TB (12 TB HDD x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 84 TB (12 TB HDD x 7) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 108 TB (12 TB drive x 9) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
Hot Swappable Drives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
CPU | Intel Celeron J3355 Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-core 1.5 GHz | Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-core 1.5 GHz |
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Memory | 2 GB DDR3 (Expandable up to 6GB) | 2 GB DDR3 (Expandable up to 6GB) | 4 GB DDR3 (Expandable up to 8GB) |
1GbE LAN Ports | 1 | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
USB 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Hardware transcoding engine | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frames per second (FPS): 30 | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frames per second (FPS): 30 | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frames per second (FPS): 30 |
From the brand
Synology NAS Drives
Purpose-built for Synology systems
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Designed for Synology systems
Reliable 3.5" SATA hard drives are made for 24x7 use in home and small office Synology NAS systems.
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Rigorously tested NAS drives
Subjected to thorough compatibility and stress testing to ensure smooth 24/7 operation under multi-user workloads.
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Seriously dependable drives
100% conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology ensures consistent write performance throughout their lifespans.
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Easy firmware updates
Firmware updates can be performed directly through DSM, ensuring the latest patches while eliminating the need for disk removal.
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Readers' Choice Award - 12 in a row in 2023
Among PCMag readers, Synology scored a 9.2 out of 10 in overall satisfaction and a 9.3 in the likelihood to recommend, Synology far outpaced its competitors in these categories.
Business Choice Award - 9 in a row in 2023
Synology won both Home-Office NAS and IT Manager's Choice. Synology earned an 9.4 rating for likelihood to recommend and a 9.2 in overall satisfaction from PCMag business respondents.
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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the ease of setup and use of the system cabinet. They say it has a super simple but intuitive interface that non-technical users can use to configure. They also appreciate the good performance, quality, and software of the product. They mention that it works flawlessly, has redesigned hardware, and has an extensive software ecosystem. Customers also appreciate that the cabinet is very quiet.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the system cabinet. They mention that it has a super simple but intuitive interface that non-technical users can use to configure. They also appreciate the calculator on the Synology website, which is very easy to use. Additionally, customers say that the system auto-discovers seamlessly, and tasks in Note Station are easy to prioritize.
"...applications was a bit of a challenge to me at first, it also proved to be pretty easy compared to other things that I have worked on since I bought..." Read more
"...Installation - which required that I install two HDDs - was very easy and literally took me 10 minutes and that is because I don't like to read the..." Read more
"...First off, setup was a breeze. I opted for a hunt and peck approach to learning the environment...." Read more
"...for note taking than OneNote but the tasks in Note Station are easy to prioritze, give sub tasks, due dates and set reminders...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the system cabinet. They say the increased performance of processor and the huge increase in memory made for a tremendous product. The system cabinet works flawlessly, and does everything they want it to do. The network response is excellent, and the apps actually work instead of freezing.
"...It runs perfectly all the time, my data feels safe and secure, the features are plenty, and it saves me a lot of time that a custom server would not..." Read more
"...But I have also noticed there is a lot of power in the UI as well to really tailor your system to your needs. That will take some time to digest...." Read more
"...That said, the NAS is quiet, responsive, no hiccups or outages, quick with the I/O, self-maintaining, etc...." Read more
"...I use my NAS to sync my OneNote notebooks. It does a pretty good job...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the system cabinet. They say it has robust capabilities and features, and is well thought out. Customers also appreciate the hardware, and the built-in functionality. Overall, customers say it's a great entry-level NAS with the best Plex experience.
"...It runs perfectly all the time, my data feels safe and secure, the features are plenty, and it saves me a lot of time that a custom server would not..." Read more
"...The Video Station is really nice in that it ties to the web to get add'l info on the movies along with graphics, etc...." Read more
"...This is a great entry NAS." Read more
"...This unit is polished enough (software updates,etc) that I would use it in a small business setting to replace a server as I believe it is that..." Read more
Customers like the software of the system cabinet. They say it has extensive software apps and a complete ecosystem of apps for all the major platforms. They also mention that the system has great software support and that it comes with more than 100 different server apps.
"...Each of the apps are clean and pretty easy to use. the DS Video app gives you that same Netflix look and feel I mentioned earlier...." Read more
"...This nas comes with tons of software that I won't get into other than to say some is very very good and some just ok, but its there when you want..." Read more
"...I gave this 5 instead of 4 stars is that I was having issues with syncing large files from the NAS outside of my network...." Read more
"...Synology does a good job keeping everything updated too.I was running out of storage space again, on my 2 existing Synology NAS boxes...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the system cabinet. They say that it's very quiet, and only makes noise upon disk access. Customers also appreciate that it runs quietly and cools in 3 different possible modes. They mention that it sits quietly in their basement and functions as a ROON music server, Media server. They also say that the system doesn't beep all the time and hasn't reported drive failures.
"...The unit also runs quiet as a mouse. I can have it right on my desk next to my Microphone and it doesn't pick it up at all...." Read more
"...Overall, I am VERY high on this product. Looks great. Very quiet (unlike the WD product). Easy to manage." Read more
"...That said, the NAS is quiet, responsive, no hiccups or outages, quick with the I/O, self-maintaining, etc...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that it's kind of loud depending on your placement of it...." Read more
Customers like the backup of the system cabinet. They say it has many functions like data backup, photo server, and music server. The hyper backup software is the perfect application to backup all your files to the internet using a easy interface. It's built to handle anything from backups to serving media files to running surveillance. It is the supreme home backup, plex/media server, with automatic backup of Google Drive and Dropbox accounts. The Hyper Backup package makes versioned backups easy, and it makes performing external backups WAY easier.
"...Unit comes with backup software, but it doesn't completely backup the unit itself. There is a way to do it but it takes multiple steps and..." Read more
"...a USB 3.0 port on the FRONT of the NAS, which makes performing external backups WAY easier...." Read more
"...It includes a Windows client and allows you to manage and monitor your backups in an organized way. It's definitely worth checking out...." Read more
"...video server, home drives for 4 users, Photo storage and backup storage for home computers...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the system cabinet. Some mention that the Quick Connect access is idiot, and they have no issues connecting it to the network. However, others say that the network setup is a bear, and the synchronization fails. Some say that it does not have enough power to transcode in PLEX.
"...It also works seamlessly with Plex which is an extremely popular and powerful home media streaming tool that I know is the reason for a lot of..." Read more
"...Management web page doesn't respond, cannot ssh into it, and it doesn't respond to ping. I held down the power button...." Read more
"...Synology has a free QuickConnect option that you can enable on the NAS...." Read more
"...Yup, another known problem is they just stop syncing, even though the software says everything is okay...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the documentation of the system cabinet. Some mention that it has really good documentation behind it, the Synology tutorials on site are incredibly helpful, and the setup was very easy. However, others say that the documentation is pretty much useless and doesn't line up at all with what you actually will see. They find the documentation to be somewhat lacking and the knowledgebase instructions don't match their apps.
"...the functionality of the NAS, it is with the lack of transparency in their product description and advertising...." Read more
"...last note before the final thoughts, this product has really good documentation behind it...." Read more
"...- It nags you to turn on analytics so they can collect data. That's fine...." Read more
"...Maybe one could be bad so soon? But doubtful. Log is bereft of information. So I select to repair the volume. Which takes... a long long time...." Read more
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I was looking for a NAS for home use and for awhile was thinking about building my own. That endeavor was a little bit too much for me at the time so I decided to find a prebuilt solution. It turns out that this unit was exactly what I needed to get me started and help teach me more about networking and networked storage.
Setup:
Out of the box, the Synology DS918+ is pretty lightweight but it feels sturdy enough. The case is made of a durable plastic that doesn't feel cheap per se but it does feel like plastic so nothing special. The design is sleek and attractive though and despite me being a fully fledged dweeb, I appreciate that it looks a lot less "aggressive" and "techy" than some other NAS's on the market.
I purchased WD Red NAS drives for my unit and they were incredibly easy to install. The drives just clamp on to the trays and slide in. That simple.
Connecting the device was as easy as plugging in power and ethernet. The whole unit has less than a 50watt TDP which is REMARKABLE if you ask me. The unit also runs quiet as a mouse. I can have it right on my desk next to my Microphone and it doesn't pick it up at all. I wouldnt know it was on if it weren't for the LED's.
Now getting into the meat of things. Actually setting it up. Once you boot it up and have it networked, you go to the Synology website, create an account, and it walks you through everything. You may have to download and install the discovery tool but it's lightweight and you will never need it once you're set up so you can uninstall it right after. Not that big of a deal for me.
The walk-through is incredibly simple. Even people who struggle to operate a television remote could follow along with their guide. It takes you through getting the drives ready, naming the device, network discovery settings, the whole kit and kaboodle. Keep in mind that formatting the drives and preparing them for RAID will probably take you a couple of hours or more.
Features:
So what can this thing do? Well for me it does everything that I need it to do and more. On top of that, it makes doing those things easy and my curiosity in the more complicated things it can do has only helped me learn and refine my networking knowledge and experience which is very valuable to me as a newbie in my IT career.
First and foremost, the RAID set up. One of the things that was extremely attractive to me was Synology's Hybrid RAID. This allows users to throw in any hardrive of any size they want for their RAID array which is NOT something conventional RAID would ever allow you to do. Even an experienced tech guru might find this feature attractive against building and managing their own NAS. The unit also supports conventional RAID 1,2 and 5.
On top of that, creating and managing user accounts so other people can use your device is a breeze. Something that normally would not be if you were thinking about incorporating Active Directory and folder permissions into a server that you had built yourself. Using Synology's proprietary solution essentially taught me how this architecture works while saving me time from actually doing it at home which is FANTASTIC.
I started off in IT as a web developer and this little NAS actually served a purpose to that end which I was not expecting. The app store has everything a rookie or experienced developer would want on their server, with support for PhPMyAdmin, Docker, Mail Server, Apache, Joomla, NODE.Js, ect. bundled and organized right on your NAS. This is awesome and I love playing around with all of these features in an easily managed environment.
It also works seamlessly with Plex which is an extremely popular and powerful home media streaming tool that I know is the reason for a lot of people looking at these units. I also use it to stream my music library to Foobar on other devices and it works wonderfully for that as well.
The QuickConnect feature also allows you to share your NAS online which is awesome. Though the less robust approach of configuring port forwarding for specific applications was a bit of a challenge to me at first, it also proved to be pretty easy compared to other things that I have worked on since I bought this unit.
The dashboard also features real time tracking of network traffic, CPU/RAM usage, users and storage health which is awesome.
One last note before the final thoughts, this product has really good documentation behind it. Any issues that I have had setting up the more complicated features on this unit were easily found on the online forums and communities for Synology. This made otherwise tedious techy jargon really easy to find and digest, and again, helped me learn a lot about NAS's, servers, and networking to where I feel confident I could build my own in the future.
Final thoughts:
I have had this unit for roughly 8-9 months now and it has not given me any issues. It runs perfectly all the time, my data feels safe and secure, the features are plenty, and it saves me a lot of time that a custom server would not have whenever I want to make changes or learn something new about serving files and networking. I am hoping this product lasts me a very long time and I feel confident in believing that it will. When I look to expand my storage yet again for my insanely large library of media and files, I will be looking at what Synology has to offer first.
Update July 2021:
Wow it has already been 5 years since I purchased this thing. How time flies!
It is still operating the same as it was when I first bought it. This thing is a champion. I have done almost everything imaginable with this thing. I've played around with about 65% of the offered packages for it, docker, endpoint analytics, mail server, you name it, dhcp, node, the list goes on. It still runs quiet and fast. Never had any issues, failure, or concerns for that matter. It's about time to upgrade it's capacity again and I am confident it will handle it just fine. Also, since purchasing this, I have learned a LOT. I was able to teach myself so much about administration and infrastructure because of this simple little device and have developed an IT career because of it. If you are an budding admin or just an average Joe that wants to play around with Plex or store your photos and documents on your network, just get one.
Installation - which required that I install two HDDs - was very easy and literally took me 10 minutes and that is because I don't like to read the manual. Once installed, setup was very straightforward once you understand the web-based tool used to configure and manage the device. The DS218+ connected to my home network hub (we use Comcast). I was able to connect to the device from multiple PCs (Win10, Win8, Win7) as well as devices (Android phone and tablet, I haven't tried our iPhone or iPad yet). Once you get the understanding of the user management and permissions approach, it is simple to set up multiple users for the family.
Management - the management interface via their own UI turns out to be excellent. I was put off of yet another UI that I had to learn at first. But I have quickly gotten used to it and the learning curve was pretty quick for the basics. But I have also noticed there is a lot of power in the UI as well to really tailor your system to your needs. That will take some time to digest. Best thing about the UI are the "Stations". They have them for videos, photos and music. Get tools to manage the huge libraries of each that I have collected over the years. The Video Station is really nice in that it ties to the web to get add'l info on the movies along with graphics, etc. It effectively looks like Netflix for your movie library.
Usage - I am primarily doing two things with this device: 1) accessing my photos/videos/music remotely and 2) syncing my business files from my work and from my personal company. As for the remote file access - works really well. There are DS apps available for Android (and I assume iStuff). Each of the apps are clean and pretty easy to use. the DS Video app gives you that same Netflix look and feel I mentioned earlier. The music and photo apps work very nice - they could have a few more features for sorting, but I assume those will come with time. As for the file sync, that works VERY nicely. I have installed the Cloud Drive app on my PCs. Once I figured out how the software worked I have been able to get very detailed about which files to sync. It is now working like a charm and does not seem to impact performance of my PCs. I haven't set up any backup arrangement yet - we will see how that goes.
Overall, I am VERY high on this product. Looks great. Very quiet (unlike the WD product). Easy to manage.