Versatile 2-bay NAS for small offices and home users
Synology DS218 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor to deliver excellent data transfer speed and supports rich applications such as multimedia streaming, and file syncing and sharing. Data can be further protected with RAID 1 disk mirroring support.
Quad-core 1.4GHz
2GB DDR4
Over 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential read and write
Surpass 16TB per single volume
File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS218 supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.
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
Back up any computer or mobile device with Synology's comprehensive multi-versioning backup solution. You can protect your computer and NAS against malicious attacks including the rising encryption-based ransomware threats.
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 with no additional charge.
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.
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats.
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. | |
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 2.0 Port | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
| USB / SD Copy | ||
| 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 108 mm x 233.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 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* | 19.3 dB(A) | |
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| 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* |
14.99 W (Access) 5.78 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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| British Thermal Unit |
51.15 BTU/hr (Access) 19.72 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Temperature
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Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°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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Certification
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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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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 | |
| Hybrid Share Folder Number | 5 | |
| Notes | For more supported details, please 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, tested systems are 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 | |
| LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
| Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
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| 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) | 20 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
| Total FPS (H.264) |
600 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 300 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 200 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 150 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 110 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (H.265) |
600 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 300 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 240 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 200 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 180 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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| Total FPS (MJPEG) |
240 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 | |
