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
DS218play
DiskStation DS218play
Your personal multimedia library
Your Household Entertainment Center
Designed for multimedia enthusiasts, DS218play provides smooth streaming experience to your TV, smartphone, and media players no matter you're at home or on-the-go. With the availability of centralized management, DS218play is ideal for fast file sharing and acts as a reliable backup for all types of devices.
CPU
Quad-Core 1.4 GHz
Fast Performance
112 MB/s reading, 112 MB/s writing
Eco-friendly
5.16 W in HDD hibernation / 16.79 W in access
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.
Multimedia powerhouse
Access multimedia content anytime, anywhere through an intuitive web-based interface.
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Video Station
Video Station lets you easily manage and organize movies, TV shows, and home videos, and stream content to computers, smartphones, and media players. -
Photo Station
Photo Station allows you to effectively organize and share photos and albums, while easily communicating with others using labels, comments, and more. -
Audio Station
Audio Station is your personal music center, designed to intelligently sort and organize your audio files, and stream to Google Cast enabled devices. Audio Station supports lossless formats to ensure pristine audio quality.
Seamless integration with your mobile devices
Synology mobile applications are designed to allow quick and secure access to your data wherever you are.
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
Public Cloud Integration
Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.
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Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats.
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Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are.
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- 1 Status indicator
- 2 LAN indicator
- 3 Drive status indicator
- 4 Power button and indicator
- 5 System fan
- 6 USB 3.0 port
- 7 Reset button
- 8 1GbE RJ-45 port
- 9 Kensington Security Slot
- 10 Power port
Notes:
- The performance figures vary in different environments.
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 | |
Memory |
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Memory
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System Memory | 1 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. | |
Storage |
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Storage
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Drive Bays | 2 |
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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. | |
External Ports |
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External Ports
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
| 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. | |
File System |
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File System
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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. | |
Appearance |
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.87 kg | |
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Others
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System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
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| Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | ||
| Power Recovery | ||
| Noise Level* | 19.9 dB(A) | |
| Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
| Wake on LAN / WAN | ||
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 60 W | |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
| Power Consumption* |
16.79 W (Access) 5.16 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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| British Thermal Unit |
57.29 BTU/hr (Access) 17.61 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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| Notes | 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 |
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Temperature
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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 | |
Certification |
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus | |
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Environment |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Packaging Content
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Optional Accessories |
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Optional Accessories
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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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| RAID Migration | Basic to RAID 1 | |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | Synology Hybrid RAID | |
| Notes |
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| File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
| Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 200 | |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 10 | |
| Maximum LUN | 10 | |
| Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
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| Facial Recognition | ||
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 15 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
| Total FPS (H.264) |
450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 180 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 110 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 80 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 40 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (H.265) |
450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 450 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 210 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 120 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 60 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (MJPEG) |
210 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 70 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 50 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 30 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.