SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS218+ 2 x Total Bays SAN/NAS Storage System - Desktop

DS218+

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Description

Compact yet powerful storage solution

Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS218+ delivers exceptional file transfer speeds. Supporting real-time 4K video streaming, DS218+ is ideal not only for protecting critical data but for storing ultra-high definition media contents as well.

Next-generation file system for better data protection

The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.

Flexible Shared Folder / User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on user accounts and shared folders

Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots

File- or folder-level data restoration accelerates data recovery, providing more flexibility for businesses

Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention

4K Multimedia Server

Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218+ supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other computers, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.

Synchronize files across your devices

Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices, such as computers, mobile devices, and other Synology NAS whenever a file is modified. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space.

Digital asset protection

Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology NAS offers advanced security measures to protect against sudden data loss and potential security holes.

Security Advisor

Analyzes system settings, password strength, network preferences, and removes any possible malware.

AppArmor

A kernel-level enhancement that blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources.

AES 256-bit encryption

Encrypt shared folders and network data transmission to keep data from unauthorized access.

2-step verification

Prevent others from logging in to your DSM by generating a one-time password (OTP) on your mobile device.

Trust Level

Customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered package files.

Easy file access with QuickConnect

Access files on your Synology NAS 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 (e.g. https://customID.quickconnect.to), so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device without additional charge.

Specifications

General Information

Manufacturer:
Synology, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.synology.com
Brand Name:
Synology
Product Family:
DiskStation
Product Series:
+
Product Model:
DS218+
Product Name:
DiskStation DS218+ SAN/NAS Storage System
Packaged Quantity:
1
Product Type:
SAN/NAS Storage System

Storage

Number of Hard Drives Supported:
2
Number of Hard Drives Installed:
No

Processor & Chipset

Processor Manufacturer:
Intel
Processor Type:
Celeron
Processor Model:
J3355
Processor Core:
Dual-core (2 Core)
Processor Speed:
2 GHz

Memory

Standard Memory:
  • 2 GB
Memory Technology:
DDR3L SDRAM

Network & Communication

Ethernet Technology:
  • Gigabit Ethernet

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Bays:
2
Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays:
2

Controllers

Controller Type:
  • Serial ATA
RAID Supported:
Yes
RAID Levels:
  • 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid RAID, JBOD

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
3
Number of USB 3.0 Ports:
3
Network (RJ-45):
Yes
eSATA:
Yes

Software

Operating System:
DiskStation Manager

Management & Protocols

Protocols:
  • iSCSI
  • HTTPS
  • DLNA
  • AFP
  • CIFS
  • Kerberos
  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • DDNS
  • NFS

Physical Characteristics

Height:
165 mm
Width:
108 mm
Depth:
232.2 mm
Form Factor:
Desktop
Weight (Approximate):
1.30 kg