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 System 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 Specs
Software Specs

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	Embedded NVR SoC
	CPU Architecture	32-bit
	CPU Frequency	Dual Core 1.0 GHz
Memory
Memory	System Memory	1 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage	Drive Bays	2
	Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	7 (DX517 x 1)
	Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" 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
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	Video Output	HDMI X 1
	Supported Video Resolution	1080p 60Hz
Audio Input
Audio Input	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Audio Output
Audio Output	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Appearance
Appearance	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
	Weight	0.9 kg
Others
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	60 W
	AC Input Power Voltage	100 V to 240 V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, 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)
	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 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 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
Certification	FCC CE BSMI EAC RCM KC
Warranty
Warranty	3 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 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1 HDD bracket X 1 USB installation dongle X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories	Expansion Units: DX517 VisualStation: VS960HD/VS360HD Surveillance Device License Pack

DSM Specifications
File System
File System	Internal Drives	EXT4
	External Drives	EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+*
	Notes	HFS+ is read only, max 2TB volume size.
Storage Management
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)
File Services
File Services	File Protocol	CIFS/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV
	Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections	100
	Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
	NFS Kerberos Authentication
Account & Shared Folder
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
Log Center
	Syslog Events per Second	100
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	Google Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer 10 onwards Safari 10 onwards Safari (iOS 10 onwards) Google 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
Add-on Packages
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
	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	H.264 H.265 (output via local display is not supported) MJPEG MPEG-4 MxPEG (output via local display is not supported)
	Audio Codec	AAC ADPCM AMR G711 G726 PCM
	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. Total FPS may be affected by other services running at the same time (e.g., archive tasks performed by Archive Vault). The maximum channel number also includes devices installed on Virtual DSM.
VPN Server
VPN Server
	Maximum Connections	5

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.