SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS218play Your personal multimedia library
Ideal Entertainment Center with 4K Ultra HD Capability
Designed for multimedia enthusiasts, DS218play supports real-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD source content. With the availability of centralized management, DS218play is ideal for fast file sharing and reliable backup for all types of devices.
CPU
Quad-Core 1.4 GHz
Transcoding
4K Ultra HD video transcoding
Fast Performance
112 MB/s reading, 112 MB/s writing
Eco-friendly
5.16 W in HDD hibernation / 16.79 W in access
Enjoy 4K videos on the go
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218play supports 4K live transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be instantly converted and played on TV, smartphone, and other media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.
Enjoy 4K videos on the go
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218play supports 4K live transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be instantly converted and played on TV, smartphone, and other media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.
Multimedia powerhouse
Access your multimedia content anytime, anywhere with an intuitive web-based interface.
Video Station
Video Station lets you easily manage and organize movies, TV shows, and home videos, and stream to other computers, smartphones, and media players.Photo Station
Photo Station allows you to effectively organize and share photos and albums, while easily communicating with others using labels, comments, and more.Audio Station
Audio Station is your personal music center, designed to intelligently sort and organize your audio files, and stream to Google Cast enabled devices easily. Audio Station supports lossless formats ensuring pristine audio quality.
Seamless integration with your mobile devices
Synology mobile applications are designed to allow quick and secure access to your data wherever you are.
DS audio
DS Photo
DS video
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.
Powered by Synology DSM
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Public Cloud Integration
Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
File Server/Management
Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.
DSM UI
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
Security
Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices.
Cloud Station Suite
Synchronize cross-platform data automatically with file version control on all your devices.
- 1Status indicator
- 2LAN indicator
- 3Drive status indicator
- 4Power button and indicator
- 5Fan
- 6USB 3.0 port
- 7Reset button
- 81GbE RJ-45 port
- 9Kensington Security Slot
- 10Power port
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- The performance figures vary in different environments.
| Hardware Specifications | |
| CPU | |
| CPU Model | Realtek RTD1296 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | Quad 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 | 1 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | |
| Drive Bays | 2 |
| Compatible Drive Type* |
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| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 24 TB (12 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB |
| Notes |
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| External Ports | |
| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
| USB 3.0 Port | 2 |
| File System | |
| Internal Drives | EXT4 |
| External Drives |
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| Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. |
| Appearance | |
| Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.87 kg |
| Others | |
| System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
| Fan Speed Mode |
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| Brightness adjustable front LED indicators | |
| Power Recovery | |
| Noise Level* | 19.9 dB(A) |
| Scheduled Power On/Off | |
| Wake on LAN/WAN | |
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 60W |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
| Power Consumption* | 16.79 W (Access) 5.16 W (HDD Hibernation) |
| British Thermal Unit | 57.29 BTU/hr (Access) 17.61 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
| Environment Temperature | |
| 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 |
| Certification |
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| Warranty | 2 Years |
| DSM Specifications | |
| Storage Management | |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 256 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 10 |
| Maximum iSCSI LUN | 10 |
| SSD TRIM | |
| Supported RAID Type |
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| RAID Migration | Basic to RAID 1 |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | Synology Hybrid RAID |
| File Sharing Capacity | |
| Maximum Local User Accounts | 2048 |
| Maximum Local Groups | 256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder | 256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 4 |
| Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections | 200 |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | |
| NFS Kerberos Authentication | |
| Log Center | |
| Syslog Events per Second | 400 |
| Add-on Packages | |
| Chat | |
| Maximum Users | 500 |
| Notes |
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| Cloud Station Server | |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices | 200 |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (ext4) | 200,000 / single file reaction time 687 ms |
| Notes |
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| Download Station | |
| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 50 |
| exFAT Access (optional) | |
| Media Server | |
| DLNA Compliance | |
| Office | |
| Maximum Users | 100 |
| Maximum Simultaneous Editing Users | 30 |
| Notes |
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| Surveillance Station | |
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 15 (including 2 Free License) |
| Total FPS (H.264)* | 450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 180 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 110 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 80 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 40 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
| Total FPS (H.265)* | 450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 450 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 210 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 120 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 60 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
| Total FPS (MJPEG)* | 210 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 70 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 50 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 30 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
| Notes | Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera. |
| Video Station | |
| Video Transcoding | 4K Group 3 |
| Maximum Transcoding Channel Number | 1 channel, 60 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.265 (HEVC), 10-bit or 1 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC)/MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5)/MPEG-2/VC-1 |
| VPN Server | |
| Maximum Connections | 15 |
| Environment & Packaging | |
| Environment | RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content |
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| Optional Accessories |
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- Quad Core 1.4 GHz
- 100V to 240V AC
- RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 1
- 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
- 0.87 kg
- 16.79 W (Access) 5.16 W (HDD Hibernation)
- -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) ,
- 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
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