Background and Identification

The Synology DiskStation DS218+ is a two-bay Network-Attached Storage device. A Network-Attached Storage device is a file-level (as opposed to block-level storage) computer data storage server that is connected to a computer network. The device provides data access to a group of clients and is specialized for serving files either by its hardware, software, or configuration. NAS systems are often produced as computer appliances produced with specialized purposes. Network-attached storage systems remove the responsibility of file serving from other servers on the network.

The Synology DiskStation DS218+ runs on an Intel Celeron J3344 dual-core processor and features a hardware encryption engine. It includes 2 GB of DDR3L memory that is expandable up to 6 GB. The NAS device includes three USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port. Users can schedule the device to turn on and off at specified times. It is compatible with 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD drives, which are not included with the NAS device.

According to a review of the Synology DiskStation DS218+ by MBReviews, the NAS device includes one of the best NAS software operating systems that is easy to set up and manage

The Synology DiskStation DS218+ includes the name “Synology” on the side of its rectangular body.

Technical Specifications

CPU: Intel Celeron J3355 dual-core 2.0 GHz, burst up to 2.5 GHz

Hardware encryption engine: Yes (AES-NI)

Hardware transcoding engine: Supported codec: H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 30

Memory: 2 GB DDR3L (expandable up to 6 GB)

Compatible drive type: 2 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA SSD / HDD (drives not included)

External port:

  • 3 x USB 3.0 port
  • 1 x eSATA port

Size (HxWxD): 165 x 108 x 232.2 mm

Weight: 1.3 kg

LAN: Gigabit (RJ-45) x 1

Wake on LAN/WAN: Yes

Scheduled power on/off: Yes

System fan: 92 x 92 x 25 mm

AC input power voltage: 100V to 240V AC

Power frequency: 50/60Hz, single phase

Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Maximum operating altitude: 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

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