All stock codes associated to this product
DS218+, DS218+ , BASYDS218+, BASY-DS218+, 846504002580, 4711174722587
Synology DS218+ DiskStation 2-Bay NAS System - Diskless
All-around storage solutionoptimizedto safeguard your data
MultimediaCompact yet powerful storage solution
Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NIhardware encryption engine,
DS218+ delivers exceptional file transfer speeds. Supporting real-time 4K video
streaming, DS218+ is ideal not only for protecting critical data butfor 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. Learn more
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.
Powered by Synology DSM
Office
Collaborate on spreadsheets and documents on your private cloud.
Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
File Server/Management
Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.
DSM UI
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful
capabilities.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Multimedia
Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.
- Status indicator
- LAN indicator
- Drive status indicator
- USB 3.0 port
- USB copy button
- Power button and indicator
- Fan
-
USB 3.0 port
- Reset button
- eSATA port
- 1GbE RJ-45 port
- Kensington Security Slot
- Power port
Specifications
| CPU |
| CPU Model |
Intel Celeron J3355 |
| CPU Architecture |
64-bit |
| CPU Frequency |
Dual Core 2.0 burst up to 2.5 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) |
|
| Hardware Transcoding Engine |
H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K
(4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 30 |
| Memory |
| System Memory |
2 GB DDR3L |
| Memory Module Pre-installed |
2GB (1 x 2GB) |
| Total Memory Slots |
2 |
| Memory Expandable up to |
6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) |
| Storage |
| Drive Bays |
2 |
| Compatible Drive Type* |
- 3.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA SSD
|
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity |
24 TB (12 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Maximum Single Volume Size |
108 TB |
| Hot Swappable Drive |
|
| Notes |
- "Compatible drive type" indicates the drives that have been tested
to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the
maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
- The maximum single volume size is not directly related to the
maximum raw capacity.
- Expansion of the internal volume is only supported if the combined
single volume size does not exceed the maximum limit of
108TB.
|
| External Ports |
| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port |
1 |
| USB 3.0 Port |
3 |
| eSATA Port |
1 |
| USBCopy |
|
| File System |
| Internal Drives |
|
| External Drives |
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+
- exFAT*
|
| Notes |
exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. |
| Appearance |
| Size (Height x Width x Depth) |
165 mm x 108 mm x 232.2 mm
|
| Weight |
1.30 kg
|
| Others |
| System Fan |
92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
| Fan Speed Mode |
- Full-Speed Mode
- Cool Mode
- Quiet Mode
|
| Brightness adjustable front LED indicators |
|
| Power Recovery |
|
| Noise Level* |
19.3 dB(A)
|
| Scheduled Power On/Off |
|
| Wake on LAN/WAN |
|
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter |
60W
|
| AC Input Power Voltage |
100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency |
50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
| Power Consumption* |
17.23 W (Access)
5.4 W (HDD Hibernation)
|
| British Thermal Unit |
58.79 BTU/hr (Access)
18.43 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
|
| Environment Temperature |
| Operating Temperature |
5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% RH |
| Certification |
- FCC Class B
- CE Class B
- BSMI Class B
|
| Warranty |
2 Years |
| Notes |
Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital
1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). |
| DSM Specifications |
| Storage Management |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number |
256 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number |
32 |
| Maximum iSCSI LUN |
256 |
| iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX |
|
| Supported RAID Type |
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- Basic
- JBOD
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
|
| RAID Migration |
Basic to RAID 1 |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- RAID 1
|
| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
Synology Hybrid RAID |
| SSD Support |
| SSD TRIM |
|
| File Sharing Capacity |
| Maximum Local User Accounts |
2048 |
| Maximum Local Groups |
256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder |
256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks |
4 |
| Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections |
500 |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration |
|
| NFS Kerberos Authentication |
|
| Log Center |
|
| Syslog Events per Second |
400 |
| Add-on Packages |
| Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) |
|
| Central Management System |
|
| Chat |
|
| Maximum Users |
1000 |
| Notes |
- The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Chat was configured to
the maximum.
- CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum
users was reached.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM
was installed.
|
| Cloud Station Server |
|
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices |
500 |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices (with RAM
expansion) |
1500 |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (btrfs) |
1,000,000 / single file reaction time 681 ms |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (ext4) |
1,000,000 / single file reaction time 341 ms |
| Notes |
- The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the
maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time.
For more information on file processing capability, please refer to the
reaction time for file processing.
- File reaction time refers to the preparation time required for other
devices to start downloading a 1KByte file from a Synology NAS after the
file has been added to the NAS. RAM expansion was not used during
testing.
- Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned
testing.
|
| Document Viewer |
|
| Download Station |
|
| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks |
80 |
| exFAT Access (optional) |
|
| MailPlus / MailPlus Server |
|
| Free Email Accounts |
5 |
| Recommended MailPlus Client Number |
Up to 45 (Btrfs) / 45 (ext4) |
| Maximum Server Performance |
181,000 (Btrfs) / 194,000 (ext4) emails per day, approx. 5.5 GB
(Btrfs) / 5.9 GB (ext4) |
| Notes |
- The CPU and RAM usages were both under 80% when testing recommended
client numbers.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM
was installed.
- Read-write SSD cache was enabled in 5-bay (and above) NAS models
with 2 SSDs units installed.
- The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in
high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two
servers.
- Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam,
anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English
only).
|
| Media Server |
|
| DLNA Compliance |
|
| Office |
|
| Maximum Users |
200 |
| Maximum Simultaneous Editing Users |
60 |
| Notes |
- CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum
users was reached.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM
was installed.
- Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users.
Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
|
| Snapshot Replication |
|
| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder |
1024 |
| Maximum Snapshots of all Shared Folder |
65536 |
| Surveillance Station |
|
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) |
25 (including 2 Free License) |
| Total FPS (H.264)* |
750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
600 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
350 FPS
@ 3M (2048x1536)
250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
|
| Total FPS (H.265)* |
750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
750 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
450 FPS
@ 3M (2048x1536)
250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
|
| Total FPS (MJPEG)* |
450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
250 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080)
160 FPS
@ 3M (2048x1536)
130 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
| Notes |
Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera,
using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and
motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same
stream from the camera. |
| Video Station |
|
| Video Transcoding |
4K Group 1 |
| Maximum Transcoding Channel Number |
2 channel, 30 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC) or
2 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/H.265
(HEVC)/MPEG-2/VC-1 |
| VPN Server |
|
| Maximum Connections |
20 |
| Environment &Packaging |
| Environment |
RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content |
- Main Unit X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- AC Power Cord X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
- Quick Installation Guide X 1
|
| Optional Accessories |
- Surveillance Device License Pack
- D3NS1866L-4G RAM Module
- VS360HD
- VS960HD
|
