DiskStation DS218
Versatile 2-bay NAS for high-speed file sharing and centralized data management
Synology DS218 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor to deliver excellent data transfer speed and supports rich applications such as multimedia streaming, and file syncing and sharing. Data can be further protected with RAID 1 disk mirroring support.
CPU
Quad-core 1.4GHz
Performance
Over 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential read and write
Easy backup solutions
Back up any computer or mobile device with Synology's comprehensive multi-versioning backup solution. You can protect your computer and NAS against malicious attacks including the rising encryption-based ransomware threats
Stream content to your TV
Turn your Synology NAS into a home media hub and stream your digital contents to computers, mobile devices, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and DLNA devices.
Ultimate file management and sharing
File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS218 supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.
Hardware Specifications -
| CPU | CPU Model | Realtek RTD1296 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
| CPU Frequency | 4-core 1.4 GHz | |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | ||
| Hardware Transcoding Engine | 10-bit H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 60 | |
| Memory | System Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Notes | Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. | |
| Storage | Drive Bays | 2 |
| Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) | · 3.5" SATA HDD
· 2.5" SATA HDD · 2.5" SATA SSD |
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| Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
| Hot Swappable Drive | ||
| Notes | "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay. | |
| External Ports | RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Port | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 Port | 2 | |
| USB / SD Copy | ||
| File System | Internal Drives | · Btrfs
· EXT4 |
| External Drives | · Btrfs
· EXT4 · EXT3 · FAT · NTFS · HFS+ · exFAT* |