Network Video Recorder NVR1218

Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is an all-in-one, energy efficient private surveillance solution with HDMI output for PC-less management and live monitoring.

Features
Specs

All-in-one, stand-alone surveillance solution

Offering an effortless surveillance experience, Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 has the ability to display and record up to 12 IP cameras¹ while being extremely energy-efficient.

Maximum 12 IP cameras

Energy efficiency

1080p HDMI output for local display

Watch surveillance feeds and manage cameras/recordings without using a computer. NVR1218 is equipped with a dedicated HDMI output providing 1080p display resolution on a monitor, while supporting 720p at up to 12 channels/30FPS.

Flexible deployment

Setup and deploy NVR1218 in remote or secure locations with no external network access required². The support for Point of Sales (POS) systems allows NVR1218 to be integrated with transaction systems to enable video indexing capability against transaction records.

Expandable recording storage, up to 7 drives

NVR1218 can be connected to Synology DX517³ expansion unit to expand from 2 to 7 drives, allowing you to create RAID 5 volumes and find the ideal balance for your storage strategy. Once connected via eSATA with a specially designed locking cable, NVR1218's raw capacity can reach 70TB⁴.

Intuitive Surveillance Station to streamline deployment

Supporting powerful features from Surveillance Station and its mobile app, everything can be done without a PC.

Full support for Surveillance Station features: Surveillance Station provides a centralized, user friendly interface, letting you manage and monitor IP cameras in your shop or office. Learn more

On-the-go surveillance with the DS cam mobile app: DS cam is the mobile extension of Surveillance Station, allowing you to access Live View, playback recordings, adjust PTZ, and receive push notifications on your mobile device. Learn more

1 Status indicator
2 LAN indicator
3 Drive status indicator
4 Power button and indicator
5 Audio out
6 Audio in
7 USB 3.0 port
8 HDMI output

9 USB 2.0 port
10 Reset button
11 eSATA port
12 Power port
13 Fan
14 1GbE RJ-45 port
15 COM port
16 Kensington Security Slot

Notes:

NVR1218 comes with 4 camera licenses pre-installed. Please check the specification page.
To set up NVR1218 without Internet connection, an HDMI monitor, USB mouse, and the bundled USB installation required. In this scenario, NVR1218 supports up to 4 IP cameras with the pre-installed camera licenses. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for details.
NVR1218 supports one Synology DX517, sold separately.
Learn more about the compatibility of hard drives, please click here.

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model	Embedded NVR SoC
CPU Architecture	32-bit
CPU Frequency	Dual Core 1.0 GHz
Memory
System Memory	1 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bays	2
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	7
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA HDD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	32 TB (16 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units	112 TB (16 TB drive x 7) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size	16 TB
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	1
USB 2.0 Port	2
USB 3.0 Port	1
eSATA Port	1
COM Port	1
Video Output
Video Output	HDMI X 1
Supported Video Resolution	1080p 60Hz
Audio Input	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Audio Output	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)	165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
Weight	0.9 kg
IP Camera Support
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required)	12 (including 4 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*	360 FPS @ 720p (1280x720), 12 Channels 100 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080), 10 Channels 60 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536), 6 Channels 40 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944), 4 Channels 30 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160), 3 Channels
Total FPS (MJPEG)*	120 FPS @ 720p (1280x720), 12 Channels 80 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080), 8 Channels 60 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536), 6 Channels 40 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944), 4 Channels
Video Codec	MJPEG MPEG-4 H.264 H.265 (output via local display is not supported) MxPEG (output via local display is not supported)
Audio Codec	PCM ADPCM G711 G726 AMR AAC
Notes	In our test environment, live view streams are delivered via Local Display; video live-viewing and recording share the same video stream from the camera. Surveillance Station throughput is tested with an Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera.
Others
Wake on LAN/WAN
System Fan	80 mm x 80 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode	Cool Mode Quiet Mode
Power Recovery
Noise Level*	19 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off
Power Supply Unit / Adapter	60W
AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency	50/ 60Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*	13.64 W (Access) 4.32 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit	46.57 BTU/hr (Access) 14.75 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Temperature
Operating Temperature	5°C to 45°C (40°F to 113°F)
Adapter 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	FCC CE BSMI EAC RCM KC
Warranty	3 Years
Notes	Support for Wake on WAN needs switch and routers which recognize Magic Packet. Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8% The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
DSM Specifications ( See more )
File System
Internal Drives	EXT4
External Drives	EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+*
Storage Management
Maximum Internal Volume Number	256
Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
RAID Migration	Basic to RAID 1 Basic to RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 1 to RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 to RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	Synology Hybrid RAID JBOD (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit)
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID (with Expansion Unit) RAID 1 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit)
Account & Shared Folder
Maximum Local User Accounts	1,024
Maximum Local Groups	256
Maximum Shared Folder	256
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
Log Center
Syslog Events per Second	100
Add-on Packages (learn more about the complete add-on package list)
VPN Server
Maximum Connections	5
Environment & Packaging
Environment	RoHS Compliant
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 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1 HDD bracket X 1 USB installation dongle X 1
Optional Accessories	Surveillance Device License Pack Expansion Unit: DX517 X 1 VS360HD VS960HD
Networking Protocols	CIFS AFP NFS FTP WebDAV CalDAV iSCSI Telnet SSH SNMP VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP)
Management	Auto DSM Upgrade Push Notification – Mobile Devices Email/SMS Notification Customized User Quota Customized Administrator/User Group Syslog Support DDNS Support IPv6 Support VLAN Support PPPoE Resource Monitor Connection Manager UPS Management Scheduled Power On/Off Custom Management UI HTTP/HTTPS Ports
Windows AD Domain Integration	Domain users login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station, LDAP integration
HDD Management	HDD Hibernation S.M.A.R.T. Dynamic Bad Sector Mapping
Security	FTP over SSL/TLS IP Auto-Block Firewall Encrypted Network Backup over Rsync HTTPS Connection
Utilites	Synology Assistant
Supported Clients	Windows 7 and 10 Mac OS X 10.11 onward
Supported Browsers	Safari 10 onwards Internet Explorer 11 (excluding Microsoft Edge)
Supported Language	English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文