DiskStation DS418

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DiskStation DS418

Powerful 4-bay NAS for home and office users

Features
Specs

Versatile NAS server for centralized file storage and real-time 4K H.265 video transcoding

Synology DS418 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor, delivering excellent data transfer speed, large storage volume management, and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding on the fly.

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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

Synchronize files across your devices

Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices and other Synology NAS. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space. Learn more

Cloud Station Sharesync

Cloud Station Drive

Cloud Station Server

DS Cloud

4K Multimedia Server

Access and stream your favorite 4K content anywhere, anytime. DS418 supports 10-bit 4K H.265 online transcoding. With Video Station and DS video, you can convert and play 4K videos from any computer, mobile device, or other media players that don't support Ultra HD formats.

4K Multimedia Server

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.

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Surveillance Station

Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.

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Desktop Backup

Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.

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Public Cloud Integration

Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.

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DSM UI

Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.

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Security

Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to protect your devices against evolving threats.

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Multimedia

Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.

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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 Fan
12 Kensington Security Slot

Hardware Specs
Software Specs

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	Realtek RTD1296
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	Quad 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
Memory
Memory	System Memory	2 GB DDR4
	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.
Storage
Storage	Drive Bays	4
	Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD
	Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	64 TB (16 TB drive x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
	Maximum Single Volume Size*	108 TB
	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. The maximum single volume size is not directly related to the maximum raw capacity. (Learn more)
External Ports
External Ports	RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
	USB 3.0 Port	2
File System
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs EXT4
	External Drives	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT*
	Notes	exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.
Appearance
Appearance	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm
	Weight	2.28 kg
Others
Others	System Fan	92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
	Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode Cool Mode Quiet Mode
	Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	20.9 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	90 W
	AC Input Power Voltage	100 V to 240 V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption*	26.49 W (Access) 8.78 W (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	90.39 BTU/hr (Access) 29.96 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
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
Certification	EAC CCC RCM KC FCC CE BSMI
Warranty
Warranty	2 Years
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
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 2 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories	Surveillance Device License Pack VS360HD VS960HD

DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Storage Management	Maximum Internal Volume Number	64
	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	128
	Maximum iSCSI LUN	256
	iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
	SSD TRIM
	Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
	RAID Migration	Basic to RAID 1 Basic to RAID 5 RAID 1 to RAID 5 RAID 5 to RAID 6
	Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
	Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	Synology Hybrid RAID JBOD RAID 5
	Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5
File Services
File Services	File Protocol	CIFS/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV
	Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections	200
	Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
	NFS Kerberos Authentication
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	2,048
	Maximum Local Groups	256
	Maximum Shared Folder	256
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	4
Log Center
Log Center
	Syslog Events per Second	400
General Specifications
General Specifications	Networking Protocols	SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
	Supported Browsers	Chrome Firefox Edge Internet Explorer 10 onwards Safari 10 onwards Safari (iOS 10 onwards) Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards)
	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
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Synology Chat
Synology Chat
	Maximum Users	500
	Notes	The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Synology Chat was configured to the maximum. CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached.
Cloud Station Server
Cloud Station Server
	Recommended Number of Hosted Files	100,000
	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	200 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
	Notes	The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time. The maximum number of hosted files refers to the maximum number of files that can be indexed and hosted by the Cloud Station Server service. RAM expansion was not used during testing. Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Download Station
Download Station
	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
exFAT Access (Optional)
exFAT Access (Optional)
Media Server
Media Server
	DLNA Compliance
Moments
Moments
	Facial Recognition
	Subject Recognition
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication
	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	256
	Maximum of System Snapshots	4,096
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
	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)
	Total FPS (H.265)	900 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 450 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 360 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 180 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
	Total FPS (MJPEG)	300 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 200 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 130 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 80 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. The maximum channel number also includes devices installed on Virtual DSM. Total FPS may be affected by other services running at the same time (e.g., archive tasks performed by Archive Vault).
Synology Drive
Synology Drive
	Recommended Number of Hosted Files	100,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	200 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
	Notes	Exceeding the limits above may result in longer response time in file operations. Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office
Synology Office
	Maximum Users	200
	Notes	Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously. CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached. Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Video Station
Video Station
	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
VPN Server
VPN Server
	Maximum Connections	20

Notes:

Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The figures are based on Synology internal testing. No other services or applications are processed during the performance tests.