Synology DS218play
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According to our NAS expert
The Synology DS218play is an NAS with room for 2 hard drives, designed for film fanatics. Thanks to the 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor and 1GB RAM, you can stream and transcode live 4K video files to your smart TV or console. If you install the Synology app, you can also play media on your smartphone and tablet. You can even send music from your NAS to speakers that support Google Cast. The photo software allows you to organize all your photos with labels, sort them into albums, and share your images directly with friends or family. You can access your film and photo collection in a remote browser via Synology's simple QuickConnect site.
Number of hard drive slots | 2 | |
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Suitable for hard drive size | 2.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD | |
Internal RAM | 1 GB | |
Processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Built-in hard drive |
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After years of separate hard drives to back up my files, I now bought my first NAS, along with 2 x the WD Red WD20EFRX 2 TB hard drive. I had 3 goals:
Installation was easy and the device is now purring (silently) in the meter cupboard). I am very satisfied with it, although I cannot compare it with other brands or types. With the Apps I can access the NAS from my phone and that works very well. Finally, I can download the Start-to-run MPs from the NAS to the iPhone without further ado.
I first have to transfer DVDs in Mp4 format (with Handbrake) and that was disappointing. The fact that the NAS cannot handle the DVD files is not due to the NAS, but to the outdated DVD-video format, I have been told.
Creating different accounts and allocating rights will be quite an exploration, but the software doesn't seem complicated to me.
Paul Van Tiggelen
3 April 2018
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Hardware A compact and fast NAS. The internal RAM is not expandable (1GB). If internal RAM expansion is a wish in the future, the DS218+ is a more suitable model (it has 2GB as standard and can be expanded to 6GB through 4GB).
A maximum of 2 times 12TB can be used (so without RAID (without data protection) you have 24 TB of space.......that's a lot of (media) files. I recommend that you always choose the option of data protection when installing so that if 1 of the disks in the NAS breaks, you can always continue working, have the data automatically restored by placing a new hard disk of the same size (or larger) in it (the software takes care of that). 12TB (24 TB) you then have 12TB at your disposal in the case of data protection.
Under load (i.e. intensive use of the NAS) you only occasionally hear the disks, the NAS/fan of the NAS is not audible (certainly a plus, you don't want a vacuum cleaner in your living room or bedroom). Under prolonged load (i.e. intensive use of the NAS), the temperature of the NAS remains well within limits (so the plastic cabinet of the NAS simply remains "cool").
Software A lot is possible with Synology's software / packages. Therein lies both the power and a possible danger ...... it does take some time to discover and master all possibilities.
But once read in and with some testing, a lot is possible with the Synology software.
Erik V
16 July 2018
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Installed quickly, many relevant options, clear overview of status, good Help function, available on Youtube for help videos. All this is really a must for such a (for consumers) complex product.
Mark uit Utrecht
8 January 2018
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Product number | 797869 |
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Manufacturer code | DS218play |
Brand | Synology |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Built-in hard drive | ||
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Number of hard drive slots | 2 | |
Suitable for hard drive size | 2.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD | |
RAID | JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, Synology Hybrid RAID | |
Internal RAM | 1 GB |
Connection type | Wired | |
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LACP Link aggregation | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 |
NAS functions | Backup server, Download server, FTP server, Media server, Photo server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server | |
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NAS application center | ||
Plex support | ||
Type of Plex support | HD Ready (720p) | |
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, Store photos and videos |
Processor brand | RealTek | |
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Processor family | RealTek | |
Processor code name | RealTek | |
Processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Clock speed | 1,4 GHz |
Depth | 22,25 cm | |
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Width | 10 cm | |
Height | 16,5 cm | |
Type NAS | Upright | |
Color | Black | |
Weight | 870 g |
