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Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure

Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure

CCL Code: NAS0261

Discontinued

  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
  • Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure

All-around storage solution optimised to safeguard your data

Synology DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure

DS218+

Key Features:

  • Number of Bays: 2
  • Max Drive Capacity: 12TB
  • Max Total Capacity: 24TB
  • Accepts 2.5 & 3.5" Hard Drives
  • Desktop Form Factor
CCL Code: NAS0261

Discontinued

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Overview

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.

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.

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.

Main Features

  • Ports: 1 x 1GbE (RJ45), 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x eSATA
  • Powerful 2-bay all-round storage solution for small businesses
  • Encrypted sequential throughput performance at over 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing1
  • Dual-core processor with AES-NI encryption engine
  • 2GB DDR3L-1866 memory (expandable up to 6GB)
  • Advanced Btrfs 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 streaming2
Specifications

CPU

CPU Type Intel Celeron
CPU Family Intel Celeron Dual-Core
Processor Number J3355
CPU Speed 2 GHz

Memory

Memory Size 2048 MB
Maximum RAM 6 GB

Physical

Case Colour Black
LED Status Indicators Brightness adjustable front LED indicators
Enclosure type Adapter
In The Box DS218+ main unit x 1 • Quick Installation Guide x 1 • Accessory pack x 1 • AC power adaptor x 1 • RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Width 10.8 cm
Depth 23.22 cm
Height 16.5 cm
Weight 1.3 kg
Warranty Two years, limited.
Form Factor Desktop
Pack Quantity 1
Security Locking Mechanics Kensington Security Slot

Storage

Hard Drive Interface SATA
Number of Hard Disks 0
RAID Support RAID Level 0, 1, JBOD
Number of Bays 2

Supported Formats

Supported File System Internal: Btrfs, ext4 • External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

Interfaces/Ports

USB Support USB3.0
USB 2.0/ USB3.0 No
RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45

Network (Wired)

Network Connection 1GbE (RJ45)

System

Management Maximum internal volume: 256 • Maximum iSCSI target: 32 • Maximum iSCSI LUN: 256 • iSCSI LUN clone/snapshot support
Security Firewall, Encryption shared folder, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, Rsync over SSH, Login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, HTTPS (customizable cipher suite)
Backup Facilities Hyper Backup: Support local backup, network backup, and backup data to public clouds • Active Backup for Server: Centralize data backup for Windows and Linux servers without client installation • Backup tool: DSM configuration backup, macOS Time Machine support, Cloud Station Backup Shared folder sync - maximum task number: 4
Software Included (may be trial or restricted) iOS/Android applications: DS audio, DS cam, DS cloud, DS file, DS finder, DS get, DS note, DS photo, DS video, MailPlus • Windows Phone applications: DS audio, DS file, DS finder, DS get, DS photo, DS video
Supported Web Browsers Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 onwards, Safari 10 onwards; Safari (iOS 10 onwards), Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards)
Language Selection English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Cesk
File Sharing Maximum local user account: 2,048 • Maximum local group: 256 • Maximum shared folder: 256 • Maximum concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connection: 500

System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported Windows 7 and 10, Mac OS X 10.11 onwards

Electrical

Power Supply 60W
Electrical Voltage 100 to 240 V AC
Electrical Power Consumption 17.23 W
Electrical Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Cooling System Full-Speed Mode • Cool Mode • Quiet Mode
Power Saving Capabilities Scheduled Power On/Off • Wake on LAN/WAN
System Fans 1 x (92mm x 92mm)

Environmental

Operating Temperature 5 to 40 °C
Noise Level (full operating mode) 19.3 dbA
Relative Humidity 5 to 95 %
Altitude (Operating) 5000 m

Key Features

Total Bay Capacity 24 TB
Total Bay Capacity (SATA) 24 TB
Disk Form Factor 2.5 & 3.5
PC Connection Type Ethernet 1Gbps
HDD Connection SATA III
Maximum Supported Drive Capacity 12 TB
Supports RAID 0 Yes
Supports RAID 1 Yes
Supports RAID 1+0 No
Supports RAID 5 No
Supports RAID 6 No
Supports JBOD Yes
Supports Manufacturer-specific RAID No
NAS Hard Drive SetID 106
Drive Model None

Item Details

Manufacturer Synology
Manufacturer Code DS218+
EAN 4711174722587
UPC 846504002580
Condition New
Warranty

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Synology
Manufacturer Code DS218+
Q&A

Do you have you a question about the Synology DiskStation DS218+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS Server with 4K Video Transcoding?

Q: This enclosure doesn't appear in WD's list of compatable NAS systems with their drives. Is their list incomplete or is it accurate? Many Thanks.
Answer by Website User on 12th February 2020
Unfortunately, We are only able to go off of these lists so cannot advise on anything different - Kristian N
0 customers found this answer helpful.
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Reviews
4.8 / 5 9 reviews

Keith Taylor

February 2020

This NAS is the business and does what I expected of it (and a bit more). Running with 2 4Tb drives in mirror mode and doing all my Macrium Reflect backups to it. Also storing documents, video, music and photos. I then do backups to usb connected drives to provide an offline copy and also sync all documents, photos and music to MS Onedrive. Running plex to serve media files to my UHD LG TV without problems.

Zaid Ismail

December 2019

Excellent NAS. Efficient, fast and powerful.

Bill Morrison

December 2019

Synology NAS was very easy to set up once hdd's were inserted. Now it's running I don't need to think about it, It does it's job quietly and efficiently.

Rogers Hayling

December 2019

Easy to setup & use. All done within an hour. Also has some good software features which are free to download & use.

George

June 2019

Nice, slim, good DS

Ivan

June 2019

It's my first NAS, but I'm happy with it!

Alan Reed

April 2019

All looks good so far. Delivery quicker than expected from CCL. Quite complicated to set up correctly (resorted to buying a book to help!) but once working seems to be reliable in the short while Ive had it (1 month).

Mr Brett Moore

April 2019

Brilliant device. It's a bit "techie" to set up and understand what's going on, but well worth the pain.

Tomasz Jandzis

October 2018

This product exceeds my expectations and needs. It is great device.