Synology DiskStation DS218+
DISKSTATION-DS218+
| DiskStation DS218+ | Specs | Performance | Compatibility | Download | Compare | |
All-around storage solution optimized to safeguard your data
Compact yet powerful storage solution
Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS218+ delivers exceptional file transfer speeds. Supporting real-time 4K video streaming, DS218+ is ideal not only for protecting critical data but for storing ultra-high definition media contents as well.
| CPU | Ultra Performance | Encryption | Transcoding |
| Dual-core up to 2.5 GHz | 113 MB/s encrypted reading, 112 MB/s encrypted writing |
AES-NI hardware encryption | 4K Ultra HD video transcoding |
| Next-generation file system for better data protection |
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Flexible Shared Folder / User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on user accounts and shared folders |
| 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. |
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Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots |
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File- or folder-level data restoration accelerates data recovery, providing more flexibility for businesses | |
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Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention |
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4K Multimedia Server |
| Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218+ supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other computers, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats. Learn more |
| Synchronize files across your devices |  |
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| Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices and other Synology NAS. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space. Learn more |
Cloud Station Sharesync |
Cloud Station Drive |
Cloud Station Server |
DS Cloud |
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Digital asset protection |
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Security Advisor |
| Analyzes system settings, password strength, network preferences, and removes any possible malware. | ||
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Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology NAS offers advanced security measures to protect against sudden data loss and potential security holes. Learn more |
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AppArmor |
| A kernel-level enhancement that blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources. | ||
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AES 256-bit encryption | |
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Encrypt shared folders and network data transmission to keep data from unauthorized access. | |
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2-step verification | |
| Prevent others from logging in to your DSM by generating a one-time password (OTP) on your mobile device. | ||
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Trust Level | |
| Customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered package files. |
| Easy file access with QuickConnect |  |
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Access files on your Synology NAS over the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules, DDNS, or other complicated network settings. QuickConnect allows you to connect via a secure, customizable address, so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Internet-connected device with no additional charge. |
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Powered by Synology DSM |
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Office |
Surveillance Station |
File Server/Management |
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Collaborate on spreadsheets and documents on your private cloud. Learn more |
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management. Learn more |
Powerful built-in file management and sharing services. Learn more |
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DSM UI |
Desktop Backup |
Multimedia |
| Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities. Learn more |
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices. Learn more |
Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback. Learn more |
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| 1 Status indicator | 7 Fan |
| 2 LAN indicator | 8 USB 3.0 port |
| 3 Drive status indicator | 9 Reset button |
| 4 USB 3.0 port | 10 eSATA port |
| 5 USB copy button | 11 1GbE RJ-45 port |
| 6 Power button and indicator | 12 Kensington Security Slot |
| 13 Power port |
