RackStation RS2418+/RS2418RP+
RackStation RS2418+/RS2418RP+
High-capacity and scalable NAS designed for businesses with flexible storage and M.2 SSD expandability
Scalable Storage Server On-Demand
RS2418+/RS2418RP+ is an ideal storage solution for small- and medium-sized businesses with great flexibility in terms of expandable storage capacity, upgradable memory, and optional high-speed NIC or M.2 SSD cache support. It serves perfectly as a centralized file server, backup target for distributed businesses, or backup target for employee workstations in a growing business.
CPU
Quad-core 2.1GHz
RAM options
4GB DDR4 UDIMM, up to 64GB
Scalability
Up to 24 drives with one RX1217/RX1217RP1
Boost your storage performance with easy-to-install add-in cards
Equipped with a PCIe 3.0 slot, RS2418+ supports installing an M.2 SSD adapter card or 10GbE NIC for a high-IOPS system cache and ultra-fast data transmission.
Ultimate Backup Solution
RS2418+ integrates various backup applications into an intuitive user interface, offering durable storage technologies to safeguard your valuable data on any device.

Active Backup for Business
Centralize backup tasks for VMware, Windows, and file servers. Restore whatever you want fast and reliably when needed.
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Hyper Backup
Comprehensively back up your data to a local shared folder, an external device, another Synology NAS, an rsync server, or a public cloud to ensure data safety.
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Synology Drive
Safeguard your computer with Synology Drive Client. Effortlessly perform real-time data backups and point-in-time file recovery.
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Active Backup for
Microsoft 365 / G Suite
On-premise backup solution with a centralized dashboard. Optimize storage efficiency with single instancing and block-level deduplication technology.
Microsoft 365G Suite
Next-generation file system for better data protection
The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.

Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders

Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots

File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible

Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention

Fully certified storage virtualization solutions
Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.
Digital asset protection
Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology NAS offers advanced security measures to protect against sudden data loss and potential security holes. Learn more

Security Advisor
Analyze system settings, password strength and network preferences, and remove any possible malware.

AppArmor
A kernel-level enhancement that blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources.

AES 256-bit encryption
ncrypt shared folders and network data transmission to avoid unauthorized data access.

2-step verification
Prevent others from logging in to your DSM by generating a six-digit one-time password (OTP) on your mobile device.

Powered by Synology DSM
DSM UI
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
Learn morePublic Cloud Integration
Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
Learn moreSynology High Availability
Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications.
Learn moreSnapshot Replication
Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.
Learn moreVirtual Machine Manager
Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, restore and migrate virtual machines.
Learn moreNotes:
- RS2418+/RS2418RP+ supports one Synology expansion unit RX1217/RX1217RP, sold separately.
Hardware Specifications |
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CPU |
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CPU |
CPU Model | Intel Atom C3538 |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
CPU Frequency | 4-core 2.1 GHz | |
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ||
Memory |
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Memory |
System Memory | 4 GB DDR4 non-ECC UDIMM |
Memory Module Pre-installed | 4 GB (4 GB x 1) | |
Total Memory Slots | 4 | |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 64 GB (16 GB x 4) | |
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Storage |
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Storage |
Drive Bays | 12 |
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 24 (RX1217/RX1217RP x 1) | |
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Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
Hot Swappable Drive | ||
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External Ports |
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External Ports |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
USB 3.0 Port | 2 | |
Expansion Port | 1 | |
PCIe |
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PCIe |
PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (black, x4 link) |
File System |
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File System |
Internal Drives |
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External Drives |
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Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. | |
Appearance |
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Appearance |
Form Factor (RU) | 2U |
Size (Height x Width x Depth) |
88 mm x 482 mm x 696 mm 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm (for RP model) |
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Weight |
13.22 kg 13.85 kg (for RP model) |
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Rack Installation Support* | 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS1317) | |
Notes | The rail kit is sold separately | |
Others |
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Others |
System Fan |
80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs (for RP model) |
Fan Speed Mode |
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Easy Replacement System Fan | ||
Power Recovery | ||
Noise Level* |
54 dB(A) 54.1 dB(A) (for RP model) |
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Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
Wake on LAN / WAN | ||
Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 500 W | |
Redundant Power Supply | yes (for RP model) | |
AC Input Power Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC | |
Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
Power Consumption* |
109 W (Access) 52.4 W (HDD Hibernation) 119.6 W (Access) (for RP model) 55.9 W (HDD Hibernation) (for RP model) |
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British Thermal Unit |
371.92 BTU/hr (Access) 178.8 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 408.09 BTU/hr (Access) (for RP model) 190.74 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) (for RP model) |
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Temperature |
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Temperature |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°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 |
3 Years | |
Notes | The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) | |
Environment |
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Environment |
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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Storage Management |
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Storage Management |
Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 |
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SSD TRIM | ||
Supported RAID Type |
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RAID Migration |
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Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
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Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type |
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File Services |
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File Services |
File Protocol | CIFS/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV |
Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections | 1,000 | |
Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion) | 2,000 | |
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | ||
NFS Kerberos Authentication | ||
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Account & Shared Folder |
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Account & Shared Folder |
Maximum Local User Accounts | 2,048 |
Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
Maximum Shared Folder | 512 | |
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 16 | |
High Availability |
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High Availability |
Synology High Availability | |
Log Center |
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Log Center |
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Syslog Events per Second | 800 | |
Virtualization |
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Virtualization |
VMware vSphere 6 with VAAI | |
Windows Server 2012 | ||
Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
Windows Server 2016 | ||
Windows Server 2019 | ||
Citrix Ready | ||
OpenStack | ||
General Specifications |
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General Specifications |
Networking Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
Supported Browsers |
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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 | |
Add-on Packages view the complete package list |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) |
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Central Management System |
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Central Management System |
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Synology Chat |
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Synology Chat |
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Maximum Users | 1,500 | |
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Cloud Station Server |
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Cloud Station Server |
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Recommended Number of Hosted Files | 1,000,000 | |
Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 550 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
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Document Viewer |
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Document Viewer |
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Download Station |
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Download Station |
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 | |
exFAT Access (Optional) |
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exFAT Access (Optional) |
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iSCSI Manager |
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iSCSI Manager |
Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 128 |
Maximum iSCSI LUN | 256 | |
iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server |
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Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server |
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Free Email Accounts | 5 (Licenses required for additional accounts) | |
Maximum Number of Concurrent Users | 150 | |
Maximum Server Performance | 1,484,000 emails per day, approx. 45GB | |
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Media Server |
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Media Server |
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DLNA Compliance | ||
Moments |
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Moments |
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Facial Recognition | ||
Subject Recognition | ||
Auto Color & Rotate | ||
Moments Select | ||
Snapshot Replication |
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Snapshot Replication |
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Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1,024 | |
Maximum of System Snapshots | 65,536 | |
Surveillance Station |
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Surveillance Station |
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Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 40 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras) | |
Total FPS (H.264) |
1200 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 960 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 520 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 320 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 240 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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Total FPS (H.265) |
1200 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 1200 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 880 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 520 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 400 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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Total FPS (MJPEG) |
560 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 270 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 190 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 110 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
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Synology Drive |
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Synology Drive |
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Recommended Number of Hosted Files | 1,000,000 (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 | 550 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
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Synology Office |
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Synology Office |
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Maximum Users | 1,800 | |
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Video Station |
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Video Station |
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Video Transcoding | Group 1 - Type 1 (See more) | |
Maximum Transcoding Channel Number | 1 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p(1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5)/MPEG-2/VC-1 | |
Virtual Machine Manager |
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Virtual Machine Manager |
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Recommended Virtual Machine Instances | 4 (Learn more) | |
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) | 4 (including 1 Free License) | |
Notes | The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. | |
VPN Server |
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VPN Server |
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Maximum Connections | 30 |
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 above recommended specifications, please contact us.