Synology DS218+

Name: Synology DS218+
Brand: Synology
SKU: 794570
Price: 337.51 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.2 (343 reviews)

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Key specs

	Number of hard drive slots	2
	Suitable for hard drive size	3.5-inch HDD
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Processor cores	Dual-Core (2)
	Built-in hard drive

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Pros and cons

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With 2GB of RAM, you can work on the NAS with more than 10 users at the same time.
With a Dual-Core processor, the NAS can handle multiple tasks at once.
With Plex, you can view all the movies from your NAS on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or smart TV.
Internal hard drives not included, check out our bundles.

Description

With two slots for hard drives, the Synology DS218+ is a compact NAS for home users. Thanks to the Intel 2.0GHz Dual-Core processor, you can instantly stream high-resolution video files to your smart TV, tablet, or phone. It's easy to reach your files remotely through your web browser or through Synology apps for your smartphone, even when you're not at home. Your NAS can also transcode 4K movies and series, which allows you to watch these directly on your devices without having to wait. If you're making backups of multiple devices, the NAS saves multiple versions of your files, and automatically recovers them in case a disk writing error is made. On top of this, the NAS secures all your files with its AES 256-bit encryption, keeping your photos, movies, and other files safe from viruses and hackers. You can add extra apps to your NAS, such as a security app for IP cameras or professional programs to edit files together.

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Manual
Power cable
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Network cable

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Installation

Review is 10 out of 10.

Energy consumption

Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

The perfect all-in-one solution!

Possibilities
Support
Speed
Not cheap

Bought one of its predecessors 7 years ago, the DS211+. It still runs 24 hours a day without any problems, currently as a backup server for the DS218+, but due to my extra wishes it became a bit too slow, hence the DS218+.

The possibilities of the Diskstation 'platform' are very extensive, it takes some effort in the beginning to find your way, but that will come naturally. After that it's just set and forget. Music server, Video server, Mail server, Web server, Security system, Central photo storage with automatic upload from Windows, Android and Apple devices. All this and much more is possible, but not necessary. You just choose the package you need, in 99% of the cases without extra costs.

The support from Sysnology is great, my 7 year old DS211+ still gets Diskstation updates (this year for the last) but security updates are still running for 2 years. This is all included in the price.

In recovery with the DS211+ the speed has of course increased, I notice this especially when using Surveillance Station, the security system. Two full HD cameras run on this 24/7. Also saving and converting photos and videos for use with Photo Station is much faster now.

They are not cheap, putting together a NAS yourself using a small PC is cheaper to purchase, but the convenience and the support/updates from Synology justify the price difference.

Use with 2x WD RED 4TB in conjunction with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR).

The perfect solution for intensive home or small business use.

Review by:
D Verhaar
Date:
3 March 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Great, easy and very fast NAS

Very easy installation
Very fast device
extendable memory

I switched from the DS213 to the DS218+ and the difference in performance is amazing. Websites on Web Station load much faster, and starting movies via Video Station is also much faster. In addition, I am also very satisfied with the fast response of all interfaces.

Review by:
Rob
Date:
3 November 2017
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Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Fast, comprehensive and easy to operate for a great price!

Easy to install
Nice and fast
Many possibilities
Slightly more noisy than the previous one

Bought this DS218+ to complement my trusty DS212+. Because both devices work with the same interface (DSM), everything works as usual. Installing is quick and easy. This 218+ is clearly faster than my old 212+, which of course also makes sense with a much faster processor and four times the memory. I do notice that the cooling fan (also on the lowest speed) of this 218+ makes a little bit more noise than my old NAS. Still very acceptable by the way and not a problem for me, but maybe this is important for others.

This is another excellent device with the familiar ease of use and all the possibilities that Synology is known for. The reliability will of course have to prove itself, but given my previous experiences with Synology, I'm not worried about that!

As far as I'm concerned, there is only one real (temporary) drawback to this DS218+. This device is still so new that there are only very limited 3rd party packages (such as SabNZBD) available, because the toolchain is not yet available to developers. Hopefully it will be resolved in a few weeks or months, so it's not a big disadvantage. Until then, luckily I still have my old DS212+ available. Nevertheless, this device is absolutely recommended!

Review by:
Jesse
Date:
1 October 2017
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	794570
	Manufacturer code	DS218+
	Brand	Synology
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Memory properties

Memory properties
	Built-in hard drive
	Number of hard drive slots	2
	Suitable for hard drive size	3.5-inch HDD
	RAID	JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, Synology Hybrid RAID
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Connection type	Wired
	LACP Link aggregation
	Thunderbolt connector
	Number of Ethernet ports	1

Functions

Functions
	NAS functions	Backup server, Download server, FTP server, Media server, Photo server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server
	NAS application center
	Plex support
	Type of Plex support	4K (Ultra HD) (2160p), Full HD (1080p), HD Ready (720p), SD (480p)
	Number of IP camera licenses included	2
	DLNA
	UPnP AV support
	FTP server
	On/off switch
	Automatic switch on/off
	Kensington lock
	Apple Time Machine support
	Chromecast support
	Suitable for IFTTT
	Recommended for use	Making a backup, Media streaming, Store photos and videos

Processor properties

Processor properties
	Processor brand	Intel
	Processor family	Celeron
	Processor code name	Celeron
	Processor cores	Dual-Core (2)
	Clock speed	2 GHz

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	23,2 cm
	Width	10,35 cm
	Height	16,5 cm
	Type NAS	Upright
	Color	Black
	Weight	1,3 kg

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Great, easy and very fast NAS

Fast, comprehensive and easy to operate for a great price!

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The perfect all-in-one solution!

Great, easy and very fast NAS

Fast, comprehensive and easy to operate for a great price!