Optimal Price-Performance RatioSynology DS218 is a 2-bay network attached storage solution equipped with a 64-bitquad-core processor and 2GB memory, providing high sequential throughput performance at over 112 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing. With hardware accelerated encryption, the DS218 delivers encrypted sequential throughput at over 112 MB/s reading and 111 MB/s writing.
The DS218 is also optimised for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding via Video Station. Organise a personal digital video library with comprehensive media information, and stream 4K Ultra HD movies and films to various devices such as computers, smartphones, media players, and TVs. For devices not capable of 4K video playback, the DS218 also provides online 4K video transcoding to 1080p or lower resolutions for smoother and time-saving video watching experience.
Cross-Platform File sharing and data synchronisationThe DS218 supports comprehensive network protocols, ensuring a seamless file sharing experience across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® platforms. Windows AD and LDAP integration allows the DS218 to fit quickly and effortlessly into any existing network environment without the need to repeatedly create user accounts. Cloud Sync keeps Dropbox, Google™ Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Baidu, and Box storages in sync with your personal DiskStation at home. Cloud Station Suite allows you to sync files effortlessly among multiple devices such as Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android™ tablets/phones, keeping everything up-to-date. The DS218 combines seamless file sharing capability with hardened security, even over the Internet with HTTPS, built-in firewall, and multiple auto-blocking mechanisms against IP and account intrusion.
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Easy backup solutionsWith block-level incremental backup and cross-version deduplication, Synology Hyper Backup provides multi-version backup with optimised storage utilisation, and allows data backup to multiple destinations, such as local shared folders, external hard drives, network shared folders, rsync servers, and public cloud services.
Available anywhere, anytime Synology provides various mobile applications so the multimedia library can be used, even when on the go. Available on iOS, Android™, and Windows Phone® platforms, DS photo, DS audio, DS video, and DS file enable access to the Synology NAS through Photo Station, Audio Station, Video Station, and File Station. DS can also be used to remotely manage and monitor download tasks on Download Station. QuickConnect enables connection via a simple customisable address so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device.
24/7 security solutionFeaturing user-friendly video management tools and an intuitive desktop-like interface, Synology Surveillance Station is a reliable private-security solution that can support multiple IP cameras connected to the same network with the DS218. Surveillance Station features optimised live view, together with streamlined real-time monitoring. Its powerful analytics, such as motion detection and alert notification, keep the user informed of any suspicious activities with triggers sent via SMS, e-mail, and DS cam mobile application.
Energy-efficient and easy managementSynology DS218 is designed and developed with energy efficiency in mind. The DS218 consumes only 14.99 W in regular operation. Wake on LAN/WAN and scheduled power on/off can further reduce power consumption and operational costs. With HDD hibernation, hard drives can enter the energy-saving mode automatically when the system has been idle for a specified period of time.
