Efficient and easy to use
I have nothing to complain about with this product, which allows me to back up my PC easily and share my documents.
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Synology DiskStation DS218
Barebone Server 2-bay NAS with 4K transcoder
Last price 299€95
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Overview
DS218: A versatile storage server
Manage your media library with the Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS server. This 2-bay model will be able to performreal-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD source content . It features a Realtek Quad-Core processor with 2GB DDR4 RAM. Get two USB 3.0 ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, ext4 file storage, and an efficient sync and backup solution. In addition, a 2-year Synology limited warranty is included.
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Protect Your Data with Excellent PerformanceThe Synology DiskStation DS218 is designed for home and small business users looking for a compact yet powerful shared storage solution. Powered by a quad-core Realtek processor and 2GB DDR4 RAM, the DS218 offers an average read speed of 112.93MB/s and write speed of 112.94MB/s, and an encrypted data transfer rate of 112.84MB/s in RAID 1 configuration and 111.88MB/s in Windows environment. The DS218 features a hot-swappable hard drive tray design that allows for easy installation and maintenance on 3.5-inch hard drives without additional tools. A front-panel, brightness-adjustable LED with programmable control allows it to be configured to best suit your environment. |
4K UHD Multimedia BankThe DiskStation DS218 features real-time, simultaneous transcoding of up to 1 channel of 4K H.264/H.265 video for enhanced support of the latest media formats and content. With Video Station, you can organize your personal digital video library with complete multimedia information and watch movies in 4K Ultra HD. Photo Station 's intuitive design allows you to effortlessly organize photos into custom categories, smart albums, and blog posts, and link them to social networking websites with a few clicks. Audio Station comes with support for Internet radio and lossless audio formats, and allows you to listen to music via DLNA and AirPlay compatible devices. |
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Sync your files across all your devicesWith the Cloud Station suite, you can enjoy real-time data synchronization on all devices that can access your Synology NAS. The slightest edit on a file is taken into account and modified instantly. Don't worry, in case of a problem, the "smart versioning" allows you to keep several versions of the same file. |
Easy backup solutionsWith block-level incremental backup and cross-version deduplication, Synology Hyper Backup is able to provide multi-version backup with optimized storage utilization and allows for multiple backup destinations on local shared folders, external hard drives, network shared folders, rsync servers and public cloud services. Synology High Availability Manager provides seamless transition between clustered servers in case of server failure with minimal impact on applications to reduce the risk of unexpected downtime and costly downtime. |
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Easy File Access with QuickConnectAccess the files on your Synology NAS over the Internet without the headache of setting up port forwarding rules, DDNS, or other complicated network settings. QuickConnect allows you to connect via a simple customizable address to instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device at no extra cost. Synology provides mobile apps that allow you to enjoy the full variety of media library on the go. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms, DS photo, DS audio, DS video, and DS file allow you to mobilize your Photo Station, Audio Station, Video Station, and File Station by putting terabytes of media content at your fingertips. In addition, DS get allows you to remotely manage and monitor your download tasks from anywhere at any time. |
Green designThe Synology DS218 is designed and developed to limit power consumption. Compared with equivalent average storage servers, the DS218 consumes only 14.99W in regular operation. Wake on LAN/WAN support and scheduled startup/shutdown further reduce power consumption and operating costs. HDD hibernation can be configured to take effect automatically when the system has been idle for a specified period of time. This not only saves power but also extends the life of the hard drives. All Synology products are created from RoHS compliant parts and packaged with recyclable materials. Synology takes its responsibility as a global citizen by striving to reduce the impact of each of its products on the environment. |
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Key Features :
- Quad-Core Realtek Processor
- Encryption performance in excess of 112.93MB/s read and 112.94MB/s write
- On-the-fly video transcoding in H.264/H.265 4K
- DLNA certified for media streaming
- Runs on Synology DiskStation Manager(DSM)
- Surveillance Station Function: 2 camera licenses included (additional fees apply for additional licenses)
- Hot-swap hard drive tray design for easy installation and maintenance
- LED indicators Front LED lights with adjustable brightness and programmable control
- A versatile storage server for small businesses
Specifications
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General information |
Product name |
Synology DiskStation DS218 |
Brand |
Synology | |
Model |
DS218 | |
Processor |
CPU frequency |
1.4 GHz |
Memory size |
2 GB | |
Memory type |
DDR4 | |
Network |
Network standard(s) |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Network connector(s) |
1 X Gigabit Ethernet - RJ45 Female | |
Wake On LAN |
Yes | |
DLNA certification |
Yes | |
Storage |
Capacity |
0 GB |
Internal interface |
2 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) | |
Hard drive format |
2" 1/2 | |
| 3" 1/2 | ||
Hard drive |
Without hard drive | |
Number of discs |
0 | |
Max number of discs |
2 | |
RAID supported |
Yes | |
Supported RAID Modes |
0 | |
| 1 | ||
| JBOD | ||
File system |
HFS+ | |
| Ext4 | ||
| NTFS | ||
| Ext3 | ||
Connector(s) |
1 X USB 2.0 | |
| 2 X USB 3.0 | ||
Compatibility |
Server functions |
Multimedia |
| Video surveillance | ||
| iTunes | ||
| Web | ||
| Photo | ||
| Printing | ||
| FTP | ||
Windows ADS |
Yes | |
iSCSI (SCSI encapsulation) |
Yes | |
Download without PC |
Yes | |
Scalable |
Yes | |
Supported OS |
Ubuntu 14.04 | |
| Ubuntu 13.10 | ||
| Ubuntu 13.04 | ||
| Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher | ||
| Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | ||
| Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion | ||
| Ubuntu 12.04 | ||
| Mac OS X 10.8 or higher | ||
| Mac OS X 10.7 Lion | ||
| Windows XP SP2 or higher | ||
Physical characteristics |
Rackable |
No |
Sound level |
19.3 dB | |
Consumption |
14.99 W | |
Width |
108 mm | |
Height |
165 mm | |
Depth |
233.2 mm | |
Weight |
1.3 kg | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
See all Synology products
Product referenced on 14 Dec 2017
Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
based on 28 reviews
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Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
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Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9
Quality product
Easy to install disks, no problems to access the configuration.
It's a bit confusing at first, there are many apps in the interface called "DSM".
Does its job very well as a personal cloud, synchronization from different devices works very well, like with owncloud, nextcloud or other "drive". The Android photo app is not bad, it transfers all the photos taken on the smartphone if you want.
I take off one star for the noise: the device is noisier than the tower of my pc. It was difficult to leave it next to my box in the living room because of this, I had to put it in the office. It is possible to program it to turn on and off.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 7
Good material, as expected
Not very easy to implement.
I have to look for the docs on the internet and for the moment I can't see my NAS via Wifi if I'm not in the same room
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Meets expectations
The SIN is what I expected. Everything works the first time and it is very easy to set up.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
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Product meets my expectations. It took me a few days to get the hang of it, but there were a lot of videos that helped me
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
well
good product, doesn't take up much space. easy to insert and connect disks.
The system is too automated for my taste. It installed the update, configured the raid, deployed apps I didn't want. I had to spend time to remove everything and reconfigure the raid.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Nas Synology DiskStation DS218
This is the second Nas from Synology that I have just bought, the first one was the DS213. I chose the DS218 for its compatibility with DSM 7 and also for its superior performance to the DS213.
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Number of reviews: 23 Average rating: 9
In spite of this, it is quite positive in use
In use, I would like to temper my previous opinion. It is true that the quality of the case and its design are far behind those to which I was accustomed. However, the operation is smooth, the functionality and performance are good. So, I would say after use that I am satisfied with the product and that I do not regret the purchase. So much for the box cheep!
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Number of reviews: 42 Average rating: 9
Perfect as always
Reading Christian R's comment below, I am very surprised. Having had a LaCie NAS myself a long time ago, I had nothing but problems: unusable interface (not doing what it was asked to do), NAS inaccessible for no reason very regularly, complete loss of data following two warranty returns and exchanges. In the end, LaCie's commercial gesture of exchanging my third copy for a "bigger and higher-end" model was useless, as this new NAS was no better than the previous ones.
On the other hand, this DS218 was my fifth Synology purchase (two for me and the others for friends/family) and everyone seems very happy with it. The interface may seem difficult to the uninitiated, but you don't have to use all the possibilities. The boxes are, in my opinion, well finished, light but solid (a NAS can be put on a desk and that's all), and not very noisy. The system of fixing the disks is top for me. The connectivity is practical and complete, for this price range. I'm not sure if it's a good one or not, but I'm sure it's a good one.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 7
After 2 years of non-stop operation
The synology with special NAS disks is a budget, but I am extremely satisfied. No bugs, works 24/7 with no worries. The pleasure of having access to these documents everywhere in the house and remotely is a comfort that I could not do without. I've been using it for a while now and it's been a great help to me in my work. I've been using it for a while and it's been a great help to me in my work. The fact that it works in Rais reassures me that my data will never be lost.
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