Stream content to your TV
Turn your Synology NAS into a home media hub and stream your digital contents to computers, mobile devices, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and DLNA devices.
DiskStation
DS418
DiskStation DS418
Powerful 4-bay NAS for home and office users
Versatile 4-bay NAS for high-speed file sharing and centralized data management
Synology DS418 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor, delivering excellent data transfer speed and large storage volume management.
CPU
Quad-core 1.4GHz
Network
Dual 1GbE LAN ports
Memory
2GB DDR4
Performance
Over 226 MB/s and 170 MB/s sequential reading and writing
Real-time collaboration on your private cloud
Synology Office is a collaboration package combining the convenience and usability of the public cloud with private cloud privacy and security. It enables seamless collaboration on documents and spreadsheets in a protected environment. Learn more
Stream content to your TV
Turn your Synology NAS into a home media hub and stream your digital contents to computers, mobile devices, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and DLNA devices.
Access and sync your files seamlessly
Synology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Learn more
Sync files on demand: Save the storage space and network bandwidth of your PC.
Go back in time: Easily retrieve previous versions of your shared files.
Back up your data: Protect your files with scheduled backups or in real-time.
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology
Storage management is easy with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology. SHR is an automated RAID management system allowing you to easily create and expand storage volumes and migrate RAID types without requiring details on RAID. SHR provides 1 to 2-disk redundancy to safeguard your data during drive failures.
Cost-effective
SHR maximizes the data capacity of your RAID when different sizes of HDDs are used. Calculate your RAID needs.
Easy Management
For novice users who have no technical background and still want to protect their data using RAID technology, a convenient installation wizard will guide you through all the steps during your first installation.
Scalability
You can add new disks on the fly in Storage Manager with a simple click. Learn more about SHR.
Flexibility
While creating a volume, you can plan ahead and leave empty and unallocated space for future usage.
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 secure, customizable address, so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Internet-connected device at no additional charge.
Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager
Surveillance
Protect your home or business with intelligent monitoring and video management tools.
Learn morePublic Cloud Integration
Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.
Learn moreDSM UI
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
Learn moreSecurity
Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.
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- 1 Status indicator
- 2 Drive status indicator
- 3 Drive tray lock
- 4 USB 3.0 port
- 5 Power button and indicator
- 6 Drive tray
- 7 1GbE RJ-45 port
- 8 Reset button
- 9 USB 3.0 port
- 10 Power port
- 11 System fan
- 12 Kensington Security Slot
Hardware Specifications |
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CPU
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CPU Model | Realtek RTD1296 |
| CPU Quantity | 1 | |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
| CPU Frequency | 4-core 1.4 GHz | |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | ||
| Hardware Transcoding Engine | 10-bit H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 60 | |
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Memory
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System Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Notes | Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. | |
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Drive Bays | 4 |
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| Hot Swappable Drive | ||
| Notes | "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay. | |
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| Max. number of LAN ports | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
| Notes | The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019. | |
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| Notes | exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center. | |
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.28 kg | |
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Others
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System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs |
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| Power Recovery | ||
| Noise Level* | 20.9 dB(A) | |
| Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
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| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 90 W | |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
| Power Consumption* |
26.49 W (Access) 8.78 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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| British Thermal Unit |
90.39 BTU/hr (Access) 29.96 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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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 | |
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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2 Years | |
| Notes | The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) | |
Environment |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Packaging Content
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DSM Specifications |
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| Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 | |
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| Supported RAID Type |
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| File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
| Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 200 | |
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| NFS Kerberos Authentication | ||
| Notes | The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed. | |
| Maximum Local User Accounts | 2,048 | |
| Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 4 | |
| Maximum Hybrid Share Folders | 5 | |
| Notes | For more details about the maximum number of Hybrid Share folders, check this article. | |
| Syslog Events per Second | 400 | |
| Networking Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
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| Supported Language | English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 | |
| Notes | For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. | |
Add-on Packages view the complete package list |
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| Maximum Users | 500 | |
| Notes | When applicable, systems are tested configured with maximum memory and set to allow the maximum number of connections. | |
Download Station |
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Download Station
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| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 | |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 128 | |
| Maximum LUN | 256 | |
| LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
| Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
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| Facial Recognition | ||
| Notes | Photo Station and Synology Moments are succeeded by Synology Photos in DSM 7.0. For a features comparison, check this article. | |
| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 256 | |
| Maximum of System Snapshots | 4,096 | |
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 30 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
| Total FPS (H.264) |
900 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 300 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 240 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 150 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 110 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (H.265) |
900 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 450 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 360 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 180 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (MJPEG) |
300 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 200 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 130 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 80 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
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| Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 200 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
| Recommended Number of Hosted Files | 500,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) | |
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| Maximum Users | 200 | |
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| Video Transcoding | 4K Group 3 (See more) | |
| Maximum Transcoding Channel Number |
1 channel, 60 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.265 (HEVC), 10-bit or 1 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (1920 × 1080), H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5)/MPEG-2/VC-1 |
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| Maximum Connections | 20 | |
Notes:
- Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
- The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
- If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.