Synology DiskStation DS218 NAS/storage server Desktop Realtek RTD1296 2 GB DDR4 DiskStation Manager Black

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DiskStation DS218, Realtek RTD1296 1.4 GHz, 2 GB DDR4, 2x 2.5/3.5" SATA, RJ-45, USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 165x108x233.2 mm
SKU
DS218
UNSPSC: 43201835
Versatile NAS server for centralized file storage and real-time 4K H.265 video transcoding
Synology DS218 comes with a new 64-bit quad-core processor, delivering excellent data transfer speed, large storage volume management, and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding on the fly.

Ultimate file management and sharing
File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operation without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and sharing of files with just a link. Supports SMB, FTP, AFP, NFS, WebDAV, compatible with any environment.

Synchronize files across your devices
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.

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.

Easy file access with QuickConnect
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.

4K Multimedia Server
Access and stream your favorite 4K content anywhere, anytime. DS218 supports 10-bit 4K H.265 online transcoding. With Video Station and DS video, you can convert and play 4K videos from any computer, mobile device, or other media players that don't support Ultra HD formats.
Storage
Storage drives installedNo
Installed storage drive typeNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported2
Maximum supported storage capacity24 TB
Hot-swap drive baysYes
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor operating modes64-bit
Processor frequency1.4 GHz
Processor familyRealtek
Processor modelRTD1296
Processor cores4
Memory
Internal memory typeDDR4
Internal memory2 GB
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Supported network protocolsSMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP)
iSCSI supportYes
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Hard drive
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Design
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter9.2 cm
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Product colourBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Chassis typeDesktop
Cable lock slotYes
Technical details
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUN
Product colourBlack
Number of users2048 user(s)
Noise level19.3 dB
Multilingual supportYes
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Chassis typeDesktop
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Performance
Built-in FTP serverYes
System logYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYes
Browser supportedFirefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari, Chrome
Mac compatibilityYes
Backup buttonYes
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUN
On/off switchYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Web-based managementYes
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSL/TLS
Reset buttonYes
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager
Number of users2048 user(s)
Noise level19.3 dB
Multilingual supportYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Cooling
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter9.2 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSL/TLS
Cable lock slotYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Software
Mac compatibilityYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager
Management features
On/off switchYes
Web-based managementYes
Reset buttonYes
Power
Power consumption (HDD standby)5.78 W
Power supply locationExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity60 W
AC input voltage100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)14.99 W
Number of power supply units1
External power adapterYes
Weight & dimensions
Width108 mm
Depth233.2 mm
Height165 mm
Weight1.3 kg
Packaging content
Quick installation guideYes
External power adapterYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m
Certificates
CertificationFCC B, CE B, BSMI B
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Packaging data
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Other features
CertificationFCC B, CE B, BSMI B
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
SKU DS218
EAN 4711174722969
Specification
Storage
Storage drives installedNo
Installed storage drive typeNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported2
Maximum supported storage capacity24 TB
Hot-swap drive baysYes
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor operating modes64-bit
Processor frequency1.4 GHz
Processor familyRealtek
Processor modelRTD1296
Processor cores4
Memory
Internal memory typeDDR4
Internal memory2 GB
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Supported network protocolsSMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP)
iSCSI supportYes
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Hard drive
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Design
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter9.2 cm
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Product colourBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Chassis typeDesktop
Cable lock slotYes
Technical details
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUN
Product colourBlack
Number of users2048 user(s)
Noise level19.3 dB
Multilingual supportYes
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Chassis typeDesktop
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Performance
Built-in FTP serverYes
System logYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYes
Browser supportedFirefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari, Chrome
Mac compatibilityYes
Backup buttonYes
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUN
On/off switchYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Web-based managementYes
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSL/TLS
Reset buttonYes
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager
Number of users2048 user(s)
Noise level19.3 dB
Multilingual supportYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Cooling
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter9.2 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSL/TLS
Cable lock slotYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Software
Mac compatibilityYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager
Management features
On/off switchYes
Web-based managementYes
Reset buttonYes
Power
Power consumption (HDD standby)5.78 W
Power supply locationExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity60 W
AC input voltage100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)14.99 W
Number of power supply units1
External power adapterYes
Weight & dimensions
Width108 mm
Depth233.2 mm
Height165 mm
Weight1.3 kg
Packaging content
Quick installation guideYes
External power adapterYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m
Certificates
CertificationFCC B, CE B, BSMI B
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Packaging data
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Other features
CertificationFCC B, CE B, BSMI B
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Manufacturer Synology
In Stock Y