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- Versatile 2-bay NAS for small offices and home users
- 64-bit quad-core processor, delivering sequential throughput at over 112 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing
- 2 GB DDR4 memory, 4 times the capacity than its predecessor
- 4K 10-bit H.265 video transcoding on the fly. Supported client- Windows 7 and 10, Mac OS X 10.11 onwards. Supported browser- Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 onwards, Safari 10 onwards; Safari (iOS 10 onwards), Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards)
- Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). Maximum Single Volume Size:108 TB
Description
Synology Disk Station DS218 is a high-performance and versatile 2-bay NAS designed for small offices and home users to effectively manage, protect, and share data. Its 64-bit quad-core processor delivers high-speed data transmission and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to empower shared data storage and multimedia entertainment. Synology DS218 is backed by Synology's 2-year limited warranty. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Brand: Synology
Size: 2-bay; 2GB DDR4
Material: Metal
Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop
Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
Brand: Synology
Manufacturer: Synology America Corp
UPC: 846504002962
Global Trade Identification Number: 62
Built-In Media: AC power adapter x 1, Accessory pack x 1, DS218 main unit x 1, Quick Installation Guide x 1, RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Item Type Name: Synology DS218 2 Bay NAS Diskstation (Diskless)
Model Number: DS218
Mfr Part Number: DS218
Warranty Description: 2 Years
Size: 2-bay; 2GB DDR4
Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
Storage Volume: 108 TB
Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop
Mounting Type: Tabletop
Enclosure Material: Metal
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I had tried a few different storage solutions for my Home and family's small business, but no solution I tried seemed to work the way that it was advertised or meet my needs. In all honesty it was because of my choice to try to find a budget solution because $400 for a NAS and then another 4-500, at least, for drives to put in it is a lot of money. I can't begin to describe how happy I am I did it though. This is a solid product. I can't speak to the uses for a media server, because I haven't gotten around to testing those features yet, but for a storage solution I can. This NAS makes back ups, data storage, and file sharing extremely easy and not just because I'm a computer science major. Even for people who may not be the best with computers, set up is super easy and the web interface is simple and very intuitive. Set up on a local network is extremely easy. Set up for remote access for multiple users though, while still much simpler than something like an Ubuntu server, still will probably require a little more than average technical and networking knowledge. Especially if running an antivirus and/or firewall as you will have to make exceptions for the remote IP address. For creating a remote network drive, you will also need either a static IP address or a domain name and a DDNS service. Overall though so far, I couldn't be happier with the product and am glad I decided to spend some extra money and get something that works great, is easy to manage, and meets all my needs. I will try to come back and update once I have the opportunity to text some of the media server features. UPDATE: So I have now had the opportunity to test some of the features using this as a media server. I have put some movies on it and and was able to stream them. My conclusion is I have some good news and some bad news. Lets get the bad news out of the way first. Bad News: If you are a fan of Plex you may be out of luck. Synology seems to have discontinued support for Plex for all model NAS servers aside from those using an intel processor. According to the Plex forums, some of the older DS418 models do have the intel chips but almost all of the new ones have the Realtek quad cores in them. Fear not though, I did find an alternate solution I will share in the good news. One other thing I did find is if there are some other services running while you are trying to stream HD video you may get some stuttering occasionally while there is other uploading or downloading going on in the background. I'm not sure if this is related to the processor or the limited amount of RAM but I plan to add more RAM in the near future I have also recently enabled the ethernet port aggregation and will test to see if that makes any difference as well. **Note: True Port aggregation will only work if you have a router that supports it. They do have a Load balance bonding but it is not the same as port aggregation. Will retest after these modifications and report back again with another update. Good News: The good news I found is, though there is some stuttering it is pretty easy to work around it by pausing some of the back up services you may have running while tyring to streaming video, which, while its not ideal, I don't find to be that big of a deal given the price point compared to other solutions. The port aggregation I enabled recently along with my plan to increase the RAM may even resolve this issue. The other good news is, for those of you who don't have your heart set on Plex, there is an application for the Amazon FireStick called Archos that seems to work very well in my opinion. You can browse all your folders on the server look at pictures, play music, and stream video. So far I have only tested this while streaming on my local network and have not yet tested remote streaming using this application. Once I have had the opportunity I will again report back with another update.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019 by Steve in Monterey
This is the first off-the-shelf NAS product I've purchased. In the past, I've set up my own server using a repurposed old desktop system with multiple disks in a raid array. It's almost been a hobby. I needed a very fast solution that I didn't have to worry about setting up. This was easier than I ever could have expected I really like this product; it's got a very easy interface, and is easily accessed by everyone else who needs it over the network. Tech support is a little sketchy. Rather than having easily contacted tech support people, there's a lot of do-it-yourself online information including information from other users. While I am comfortable with this, many new users or users who are attracted and comfortable using the very easy interface, may feel intimidated wading through all the online information instead of speaking with a customer service rep. UPDATE: Hard Drives Fail. Recently had a single hard drive fail and had to replace it. The Synology Diskstation made the exchange ridiculously easy. As I described, above, I have made NAS solutions from repurposed desktop systems, building them with multiple hard drives, and setting up the RAID, myself. This is where the Synology Diskstation really shines: Exchange of drives was nearly effortless: Rather than disassembling the box, unscrewing the mount for the drive, replacing it, screwing the mount back into place, formatting the disk, and adding it to the RAID Array -- The process in the Synology system was a matter of extracting the drive, popping it out of the carriage, inserting the new one, and pushing it back into the box. The system identified, mounted the Drive into the Array, and repaired the Array automagically. I'm perfectly capable of the whole DIY process, but it takes a good half-hour what with the disassembly process. Exchanging Drives in the Synology Diskstation took about three minutes, tops. And that included removing the new drive from the ESD bag it ships it. This was ridiculously easy; the most difficult part was remembering where I stored the key that unlocked the Drive's mounting bracket on the front of the unit.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020 by James M. O'Connell
How have I never had a NAS before? I mean, I did once but it was a LaCie and I stopped using it because it wouldn't back up to the cloud... then I tried PogoPlug and that was a disaster..... This is amazing. I have OneDrive through Office365, Dropbox free, and Amazon Drive (1TB option for now). All my videos in my iTunes library are on Amazon drive and my Windows files are on OneDrive. The critical files are on Dropbox because it has been the most reliable. With the CloudSync app that I could install on this, I can sync all those files offline onto my NAS, add new files to it from my desktop PCs, and they all back up to the cloud as a secondary source. I have 100Mb down and upload speeds so using a 100Mb connection from the PC sends it to the cloud almost as fast as I can write it there. Plus, I can turn my PC off after loading my videos and the NAS takes care of it all. Now, I also installed Emby on this and linked my Amazon Drive folder where the iTunes movies are and now I can watch my movies and TV shows (non-DRM ones, though) to my XBOX One. It's like Plex since Plex doesn't work with this device, but it didn't take long to set up. I just had to assign Read Only permission to the network so everyone can read the videos at home which let the XBOX see it. (it's still hidden on the internet, so that's a plus). Virus scans are done on the NAS and many, many other things I haven't fully explored yet. BUT my main reason for buying it was that I saw it on Know How on TWIT.tv and just had to have it for everything. Now it only has 1 bay for a 3.5" hard disk, so I put in my existing 2TB drive which is more data than I have now, so that will do for now. I'll figure out what to do later on when that fills up. But this is a really impressive device that syncs to the cloud services I have to give me an off-site backup, I can back my PC up to the NAS which backs it up to the cloud, and now I have a home media server. I only wish I paid the extra $100 to get the 2 drive array to do a RAID 0 (which isn't recommended but the offsite backup saves me if the drive fails). And for those of you who probably can't figure out how to set this up, it was incredibly easy to do. I put in a drive and turned it on. Took about 2 minutes. Once on, it blinked for a bit and then came up with a web page on my PC once I found the IP address through my router. I answered the on-screen prompts and started from there. Watch the Know How episode on twit.tv to get more information on shares and other things as they explain it well. So, I'm only scratching the surface on this but I am incredibly impressed so far.
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