Synology DiskStation DS418play
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ask a Question
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Which is better between Synology and QNAP
Both of them are great NAS brands – the top in the NAS category . This question is like which is better- iOS or android. Typically QNAP offers more hardware choices and hardware tweaking options. Synology on the other hand has more stable and easier software UI. The one you should go for , greatly depends on the actual requirement you have.
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What is Synology DSM
DSM (Diskstation manager) is the name Synology has given to its operating system. Each NAS is like a little PC with its own CPU, RAM and OS.
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What is Synology Active Backup
Synology Active backup for business is a backup application that allows you to backup your servers, virtual machines and desktops. It allows you to restore on a file level or bare metal recovery
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Synolgy Why Should I upgrade RAM
If you have RAM intensive processing running on your NAS, it helps to upgrade. Look at your system status and see the RAM usage. If its peaking, a RAM upgrade will help. If the current memory usage is above 90% for example, you can improve performance by adding RAM. If you run VM or Docker, then you would definitely need more RAM
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Synolgy Why should I have multiple volumes
Typically you would want a single large volume with multiple folders inside. However in some cases you may want to make multiple volumes like when you mix media ( SSD fast volume and HDD slow volume), or you want different raid levels ( RAID 6 volumes for important data, RAID 5 volume for second backup) or if the upper size limit of the volume is reached and you can’t expand it any further.
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How does Synology SHR work
Synology SHR allows you to mix different sized drives without wasting space. SHR1 is equivalent of RAID 5 and SHR2 is equivalent of RAID6. At the most basic – it creates multiple partitions on the drives each equal to the lowest size drive and then applying a RAID treating each partition as an individual drive.
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synology how many drives can fit
Depending on the unit there can be 2 to 24 drives. Look at your model specification sheet to see the number of 2.5”/3.5” SATA bays. Some models can be expanded too
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synology how many virtual machines can be run
Virtual Machines can only be run on models support VMM. Number of Vms that you can run depend on the VM workload , typically Number of CPU threads, and the memory requirement are 2 important variables to keep in mind while calculating the max number of Vms your machine can support. There is no single formula to calculate but the Free CPU power and Ram, Divided by the CPU power and ram of each VM gives you a fair idea
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synology how many users can be accomodated
DSM allows 2048 to 16,000 users depending on the model to be created. However the actual number of concurrent users who can work comfortably depends on the hardware. For example 220j allows 2048 user accounts, but not more than 6 users can connect without a performance degrade
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how many volumes on synology can be setup
Synology allows 64-256 volumes ( varies by models) to be setup but you would typically be setting up 1 or 2 volumes and multiple folders inside, say an SSD volume and an HDD volume. Most of the time you are looking at minimizing the number of volumes you create.
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which synology nas for plex
Plus series ( DS-220+, 720+ and 920+) works well for Plex. This series does the Hardware transcoding too. Refer to Plex NAS compatibility List for more information
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How to buy synology surveillance station license
Licenses are issued as paper licenses with a serial key. Use the serial key to register the license on Surveillance station. We sell surveillance station license also online.
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how Does synology NAS work
All the Major NAS work the same way. At the very basic – you connect them to a network, define basic permissions and settings and then anyone on your network ( or outside the network if you configured cloud) can access it on PCs and mobile devices. Contact us if you want to see a demo
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synology how often data scrubbing is performed
Data Scrubbing takes place according to the schedule you set
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how many camera licenses are free with Synology
With Synology 2 Camera Licenses are free. Others can be bought in a pack of 1, 4 or 8
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who makes synology hard drives
Synology Hard drives are manufactured by Toshiba, they are Toshiba MG enterprise drives. However they have a specific firmware which enable a deeper integration with Synology DSM
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synology where is dsm installed
DSM is installed on the hard drives/ssd. First time you power on the unit ( or power on an existing unit without Hard drives), it prompts you to install the DSM. On the higher units, there might be DOM (Disk on Module) but you need the DSM on hard drive/SSD to boot the unit
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synology what is data scrubbing
Data you store on the hard drives is subject to silent corruption ( called Bit rot). With Data Scrubbing, your data is checked periodically to ensure that there is no bit rot and data is accurate. If an inaccuracy is found, Synology DSM will attempt to repair the data using the redundant copy. So with Data Scrubbing the chances of your data Silently getting corrupt is minimized.
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synology how to replace failing drive
Drives are hot swappable which means you don’t have shut down the unit. If you are on RAID 5 or SHR1, then you only have 1 HDD failure tolerance, and its advisable to not use the NAS while the RAID is being rebuilt. Replacing hard drive is as easy as pulling the bay housing the failing/failed drive, and replacing with a new drive.
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which synology nas should i buy
If you are an End user and on a budget go with j series – 220j or 420j. If you are power user go with Plus series ( DS-220+, DS-720+ or DS-920+). If you are a business user, contact us and we will suggest a model that suits your need depending on the number of users and features you need
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I have been looking where to buy Synology and found you. Are you a distributor of Synology
DataCare LLC is a Subdistributor and Service partner of Synology for UAE. In the last 10 years, we have become the largest Synology partner and SI providing storage solutions for UAE. You can check our credentials and partnership status on Synology website.
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DataCare a Synology Distributor for UAE ?
We are a Sub-Distributor and Service partner for UAE. Please check on Synology Website for authentic partnership status , off late there have been many shady businesses "Claiming" to be the distributors of Synology just to rank in the search engines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ask a Question
-
Which is better between Synology and QNAP
Both of them are great NAS brands – the top in the NAS category . This question is like which is better- iOS or android. Typically QNAP offers more hardware choices and hardware tweaking options. Synology on the other hand has more stable and easier software UI. The one you should go for , greatly depends on the actual requirement you have. -
What is Synology DSM
DSM (Diskstation manager) is the name Synology has given to its operating system. Each NAS is like a little PC with its own CPU, RAM and OS. -
What is Synology Active Backup
Synology Active backup for business is a backup application that allows you to backup your servers, virtual machines and desktops. It allows you to restore on a file level or bare metal recovery -
Synolgy Why Should I upgrade RAM
If you have RAM intensive processing running on your NAS, it helps to upgrade. Look at your system status and see the RAM usage. If its peaking, a RAM upgrade will help. If the current memory usage is above 90% for example, you can improve performance by adding RAM. If you run VM or Docker, then you would definitely need more RAM -
Synolgy Why should I have multiple volumes
Typically you would want a single large volume with multiple folders inside. However in some cases you may want to make multiple volumes like when you mix media ( SSD fast volume and HDD slow volume), or you want different raid levels ( RAID 6 volumes for important data, RAID 5 volume for second backup) or if the upper size limit of the volume is reached and you can’t expand it any further. -
How does Synology SHR work
Synology SHR allows you to mix different sized drives without wasting space. SHR1 is equivalent of RAID 5 and SHR2 is equivalent of RAID6. At the most basic – it creates multiple partitions on the drives each equal to the lowest size drive and then applying a RAID treating each partition as an individual drive. -
synology how many drives can fit
Depending on the unit there can be 2 to 24 drives. Look at your model specification sheet to see the number of 2.5”/3.5” SATA bays. Some models can be expanded too -
synology how many virtual machines can be run
Virtual Machines can only be run on models support VMM. Number of Vms that you can run depend on the VM workload , typically Number of CPU threads, and the memory requirement are 2 important variables to keep in mind while calculating the max number of Vms your machine can support. There is no single formula to calculate but the Free CPU power and Ram, Divided by the CPU power and ram of each VM gives you a fair idea -
synology how many users can be accomodated
DSM allows 2048 to 16,000 users depending on the model to be created. However the actual number of concurrent users who can work comfortably depends on the hardware. For example 220j allows 2048 user accounts, but not more than 6 users can connect without a performance degrade -
how many volumes on synology can be setup
Synology allows 64-256 volumes ( varies by models) to be setup but you would typically be setting up 1 or 2 volumes and multiple folders inside, say an SSD volume and an HDD volume. Most of the time you are looking at minimizing the number of volumes you create. -
which synology nas for plex
Plus series ( DS-220+, 720+ and 920+) works well for Plex. This series does the Hardware transcoding too. Refer to Plex NAS compatibility List for more information -
How to buy synology surveillance station license
Licenses are issued as paper licenses with a serial key. Use the serial key to register the license on Surveillance station. We sell surveillance station license also online. -
how Does synology NAS work
All the Major NAS work the same way. At the very basic – you connect them to a network, define basic permissions and settings and then anyone on your network ( or outside the network if you configured cloud) can access it on PCs and mobile devices. Contact us if you want to see a demo -
synology how often data scrubbing is performed
Data Scrubbing takes place according to the schedule you set -
how many camera licenses are free with Synology
With Synology 2 Camera Licenses are free. Others can be bought in a pack of 1, 4 or 8 -
who makes synology hard drives
Synology Hard drives are manufactured by Toshiba, they are Toshiba MG enterprise drives. However they have a specific firmware which enable a deeper integration with Synology DSM -
synology where is dsm installed
DSM is installed on the hard drives/ssd. First time you power on the unit ( or power on an existing unit without Hard drives), it prompts you to install the DSM. On the higher units, there might be DOM (Disk on Module) but you need the DSM on hard drive/SSD to boot the unit -
synology what is data scrubbing
Data you store on the hard drives is subject to silent corruption ( called Bit rot). With Data Scrubbing, your data is checked periodically to ensure that there is no bit rot and data is accurate. If an inaccuracy is found, Synology DSM will attempt to repair the data using the redundant copy. So with Data Scrubbing the chances of your data Silently getting corrupt is minimized. -
synology how to replace failing drive
Drives are hot swappable which means you don’t have shut down the unit. If you are on RAID 5 or SHR1, then you only have 1 HDD failure tolerance, and its advisable to not use the NAS while the RAID is being rebuilt. Replacing hard drive is as easy as pulling the bay housing the failing/failed drive, and replacing with a new drive. -
which synology nas should i buy
If you are an End user and on a budget go with j series – 220j or 420j. If you are power user go with Plus series ( DS-220+, DS-720+ or DS-920+). If you are a business user, contact us and we will suggest a model that suits your need depending on the number of users and features you need -
I have been looking where to buy Synology and found you. Are you a distributor of Synology
DataCare LLC is a Subdistributor and Service partner of Synology for UAE. In the last 10 years, we have become the largest Synology partner and SI providing storage solutions for UAE. You can check our credentials and partnership status on Synology website. -
DataCare a Synology Distributor for UAE ?
We are a Sub-Distributor and Service partner for UAE. Please check on Synology Website for authentic partnership status , off late there have been many shady businesses "Claiming" to be the distributors of Synology just to rank in the search engines.
Synology Largest Subdistributor and Service partner in UAE
DataCare LLC is the largest Synology subdistributor since 2008 and we are also the service partner since 2020. We have expertise in designing and commissioning Synology solutions. We integrate drives from Synology, WD, Seagate and Toshiba into Synology solutions. Every Synology device you buy from us with hard drives will be pre-configured by us for free. We also offer extended warranty for new Synology devices, extended warranty for existing Synology devices, and next-business-day replacement of Synology for an additional charge.
We also repair and sell Synology spare parts, as we are a Synology service partner. Our technicians are trained by Synology and we also organise workshops and technical trainings for Synology.
Stock availability of Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play
We have a large inventory (probably one of the largest in the Middle East) of Synology as we are a sub-distributor. If the stock is not available, we can give you a firm delivery date.
Price Matching and Lowest Bulk Price for Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play
The price listed on the website is the retail price intended for end users, but If you are an end user looking for a better price you can either email us or use the "Match My Price" service. Resellers can request for a special reseller price.
Free Shipping for Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play in UAE
We Ship Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Rest of the UAE free of cost. We have Export freight rates for this product also to Middle East including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. For African countries, our organized carriers tend to be expensive and we ask that you arrange shipping yourself. VAT Exceptions for export orders from the UAE are available if shipped from Jebel Ali or if your carrier issues proper export documentation
Synology Largest Subdistributor and Service partner in UAE
DataCare LLC is the largest Synology subdistributor since 2008 and we are also the service partner since 2020. We have expertise in designing and commissioning Synology solutions. We integrate drives from Synology, WD, Seagate and Toshiba into Synology solutions. Every Synology device you buy from us with hard drives will be pre-configured by us for free. We also offer extended warranty for new Synology devices, extended warranty for existing Synology devices, and next-business-day replacement of Synology for an additional charge.
We also repair and sell Synology spare parts, as we are a Synology service partner. Our technicians are trained by Synology and we also organise workshops and technical trainings for Synology.
Stock availability of Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play
We have a large inventory (probably one of the largest in the Middle East) of Synology as we are a sub-distributor. If the stock is not available, we can give you a firm delivery date.
Price Matching and Lowest Bulk Price for Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play
The price listed on the website is the retail price intended for end users, but If you are an end user looking for a better price you can either email us or use the "Match My Price" service. Resellers can request for a special reseller price.
Free Shipping for Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play in UAE
We Ship Synology Synology DiskStation DS418play to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Rest of the UAE free of cost. We have Export freight rates for this product also to Middle East including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. For African countries, our organized carriers tend to be expensive and we ask that you arrange shipping yourself. VAT Exceptions for export orders from the UAE are available if shipped from Jebel Ali or if your carrier issues proper export documentation
- Value Series 4-bay NAS for Home and small business
- Diskless 0 TB
- Supports RAID SHR, 0,1,5,6,10
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Hot-Seller
DiskStation DS418play
Multimedia-enhanced personal cloud solution
Massive storage capacity with 4K Ultra HD capability
Synology DS418play is designed to be your ideal, centralized multimedia hub with over 40TB of raw storage capacity, allowing you to transcode up to 2 channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS418play also provides excellent encrypted file transmission.
CPU
Dual-core 2GHz burst up to 2.5GHz
Network
Dual 1GbE LAN ports
Memory
2GB DDR3L, scalable up to 6GB
Performance
Over 226 MB/s and 185 MB/s encrypted sequential reading and writing
4K Multimedia Server
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS418play supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other computers, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.
Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency
Btrfs file system introduces the most advanced storage technologies to meet the management needs of modern large scale businesses:
Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders
Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots
File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible
Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology
Storage management is easy with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology. SHR is an automated RAID management system allowing you to easily create and expand storage volumes and migrate RAID types without requiring details on RAID. SHR provides 1 to 2-disk redundancy to safeguard your data during drive failures.
Cost-effective
SHR maximizes the data capacity of your RAID when different sizes of HDDs are used.
Easy Management
For novice users who have no technical background and still want to protect their data using RAID technology, a convenient installation wizard will guide you through all the steps during your first installation.
Scalability
You can add new disks on the fly in Storage Manager with a simple click.
Flexibility
While creating a volume, you can plan ahead and leave empty and unallocated space for future usage.
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
File Server/Management
Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Collaboration Suite
Synology Office, Calendar and Chat guarantee a secure and high-performance private communication and user-friendly content organization.
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.
- Status indicator
- Drive status indicator
- Drive tray lock
- USB 3.0 port
- Power button and indicator
- Drive tray
- 1GbE RJ-45 port
- Reset button
- USB 3.0 port
- Power port
- Fan
- Kensington Security Slot
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model
Intel Celeron J3355
CPU Architecture
64-bit
CPU Frequency
Dual Core 2.0 burst up to 2.5 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
Hardware Transcoding Engine
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
System Memory
2 GB DDR3L
Memory Module Pre-installed
2GB (1 x 2GB)
Total Memory Slots
2
Memory Expandable up to
6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
Storage
Drive Bays
4
Compatible Drive Type*(See all supported drives)
- 3.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA SSD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity
48 TB (12 TB drive x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size
108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive
Notes
- "Compatible drive type" indicates the drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
- The maximum single volume size is not directly related to the maximum raw capacity.(Learn more)
- Expansion of the internal volume is only supported if the combined single volume size does not exceed the maximum limit of 108TB.
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port
2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
USB 3.0 Port
2
File System
Internal Drives
- Btrfs
- EXT4
External Drives
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+
- exFAT*
Notes
exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)
166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm
Weight
2.23 kg
Others
System Fan
92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
- Full-Speed Mode
- Cool Mode
- Quiet Mode
Brightness adjustable front LED indicators
Power Recovery
Noise Level*
20.5 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off
Wake on LAN/WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter
90W
AC Input Power Voltage
100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency
50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*
29.01 W (Access)
10.59 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit
98.98 BTU/hr (Access)
36.12 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature
5C to 40C (40F to 104F)
Storage Temperature
-20C to 60C (-5F to 140F)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH
Certification
- EAC
- CCC
- RCM
- KC
- FCC
- CE
- BSMI
Warranty
2 Years
Notes
- Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10JFCX hard drive(s).
- Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
DSM Specifications( See more )
Storage Management
Maximum Internal Volume Number
256
Maximum iSCSI Target Number
32
Maximum iSCSI LUN
256
SSD TRIM
Supported RAID Type
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- Basic
- JBOD
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
- RAID 10
RAID Migration
- Basic to RAID 1
- Basic to RAID 5
- RAID 1 to RAID 5
- RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- RAID 1
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- RAID 5
- JBOD
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
- Synology Hybrid RAID
- RAID 1
- RAID 5
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(learn more about the complete add-on package list)
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
Chat
Maximum Users
1000
Notes
- The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Chat was configured to the maximum.
- CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
Cloud Station Server
Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices
200
Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices (with RAM expansion)
300
Maximum Number of Synced Files (btrfs)
1,000,000 / single file reaction time 834 ms
Maximum Number of Synced Files (ext4)
1,000,000 / single file reaction time 484 ms
Notes
- The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time. For more information on file processing capability, please refer to the reaction time for file processing.
- File reaction time refers to the preparation time required for other devices to start downloading a 10KByte file from a Synology NAS after the file has been added to the NAS. RAM expansion was not used during testing.
- Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks
80
Drive
Maximum Number of Synced Files
500,000 / single file reaction time 362 ms
Maximum Number of Concurrent Connections for PC Clients
450
Notes
- The Btrfs file system was used for the purpose of testing.
- The maximum number of concurrentconnections refers to the maximum number of connections that could be maintained whenthe maximum number of synced files was reached.
- File reaction time refers to the preparation time required for other devices to start downloading a 10KByte file from a Synology NAS after the file has been added to the NAS.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
- Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
exFAT Access (optional)
MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Free Email Accounts
5(Licenses required for additional accounts)
Recommended MailPlus Client Number
Up to 45 (Btrfs) / 45 (ext4)
Maximum Server Performance
181,000 (Btrfs) / 194,000 (ext4) emails per day, approx. 5.5 GB (Btrfs) / 5.9 GB (ext4)
Notes
- The CPU and RAM usages were both under 80% when testing recommended client numbers.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
- Read-write SSD cache was enabled in 5-bay (and above) NAS models with 2 SSDs units installed.
- The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers.
- Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).
Media Server
DLNA Compliance
Moments
Facial recognition
Subject recognition
Office
Maximum Users
400
Notes
- Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously.
- CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached.
- For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
- Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Snapshot Replication
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder
1024
Maximum Snapshots of all Shared Folder
65536
Surveillance Station
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required)
25 (including 2 Free License)(See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264)*
750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
375 FPS @ 1080p (19201080)
250 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
200 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
Total FPS (H.265)*
750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
750 FPS @ 1080p (19201080)
450 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
Total FPS (MJPEG)*
450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
250 FPS @ 1080p (19201080)
160 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
130 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 1(See more)
Maximum Transcoding Channel Number
2 channel, 30 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC) or
2 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (19201080), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC)/MPEG-2/VC-1
VPN Server
Maximum Connections
20
Environment & Packaging
Environment
RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
- Main Unit X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- AC Power Cord X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
- Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
- Surveillance Device License Pack
- D3NS1866L-4G DDR3 non-ECC SO-DIMM
- VS360HD
- VS960HD
- Value Series 4-bay NAS for Home and small business
- Diskless 0 TB
- Supports RAID SHR, 0,1,5,6,10
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Hot-Seller
DiskStation DS418play
Multimedia-enhanced personal cloud solution
Massive storage capacity with 4K Ultra HD capability
Synology DS418play is designed to be your ideal, centralized multimedia hub with over 40TB of raw storage capacity, allowing you to transcode up to 2 channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS418play also provides excellent encrypted file transmission.
CPU
Dual-core 2GHz burst up to 2.5GHz
Network
Dual 1GbE LAN ports
Memory
2GB DDR3L, scalable up to 6GB
Performance
Over 226 MB/s and 185 MB/s encrypted sequential reading and writing
4K Multimedia Server
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS418play supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other computers, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.
Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency
Btrfs file system introduces the most advanced storage technologies to meet the management needs of modern large scale businesses:
Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders
Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots
File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible
Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology
Storage management is easy with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology. SHR is an automated RAID management system allowing you to easily create and expand storage volumes and migrate RAID types without requiring details on RAID. SHR provides 1 to 2-disk redundancy to safeguard your data during drive failures.
Cost-effectiveSHR maximizes the data capacity of your RAID when different sizes of HDDs are used.
Easy Management
For novice users who have no technical background and still want to protect their data using RAID technology, a convenient installation wizard will guide you through all the steps during your first installation.
ScalabilityYou can add new disks on the fly in Storage Manager with a simple click.
Flexibility
While creating a volume, you can plan ahead and leave empty and unallocated space for future usage.
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.
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File Server/Management
Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Collaboration Suite
Synology Office, Calendar and Chat guarantee a secure and high-performance private communication and user-friendly content organization.
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.
- Status indicator
- Drive status indicator
- Drive tray lock
- USB 3.0 port
- Power button and indicator
- Drive tray
- 1GbE RJ-45 port
- Reset button
- USB 3.0 port
- Power port
- Fan
- Kensington Security Slot
| Hardware Specifications | |
| CPU | |
| CPU Model | Intel Celeron J3355 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | Dual Core 2.0 burst up to 2.5 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | |
| Hardware Transcoding Engine | 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 | |
| System Memory | 2 GB DDR3L |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 2GB (1 x 2GB) |
| Total Memory Slots | 2 |
| Memory Expandable up to | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) |
| Storage | |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Compatible Drive Type*(See all supported drives) |
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| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 48 TB (12 TB drive x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB |
| Hot Swappable Drive | |
| Notes |
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| External Ports | |
| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| USB 3.0 Port | 2 |
| File System | |
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| Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. |
| Appearance | |
| Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.23 kg |
| Others | |
| System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs |
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| Brightness adjustable front LED indicators | |
| Power Recovery | |
| Noise Level* | 20.5 dB(A) |
| Scheduled Power On/Off | |
| Wake on LAN/WAN | |
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 90W |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
| Power Consumption* | 29.01 W (Access) 10.59 W (HDD Hibernation) |
| British Thermal Unit | 98.98 BTU/hr (Access) 36.12 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
| Environment Temperature | |
| Operating Temperature | 5C to 40C (40F to 104F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20C to 60C (-5F to 140F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Certification |
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| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Notes |
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| DSM Specifications( See more ) | |
| Storage Management | |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 256 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 32 |
| Maximum iSCSI LUN | 256 |
| SSD TRIM | |
| Supported RAID Type |
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| RAID Migration |
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| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
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| Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type |
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| 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(learn more about the complete add-on package list) | |
| Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) | |
| Chat | |
| Maximum Users | 1000 |
| Notes |
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| Cloud Station Server | |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices | 200 |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices (with RAM expansion) | 300 |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (btrfs) | 1,000,000 / single file reaction time 834 ms |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (ext4) | 1,000,000 / single file reaction time 484 ms |
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| Download Station | |
| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 |
| Drive | |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files | 500,000 / single file reaction time 362 ms |
| Maximum Number of Concurrent Connections for PC Clients | 450 |
| Notes |
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| exFAT Access (optional) | |
| MailPlus / MailPlus Server | |
| Free Email Accounts | 5(Licenses required for additional accounts) |
| Recommended MailPlus Client Number | Up to 45 (Btrfs) / 45 (ext4) |
| Maximum Server Performance | 181,000 (Btrfs) / 194,000 (ext4) emails per day, approx. 5.5 GB (Btrfs) / 5.9 GB (ext4) |
| Notes |
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| Media Server | |
| DLNA Compliance | |
| Moments | |
| Facial recognition | |
| Subject recognition | |
| Office | |
| Maximum Users | 400 |
| Notes |
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| Snapshot Replication | |
| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1024 |
| Maximum Snapshots of all Shared Folder | 65536 |
| Surveillance Station | |
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 25 (including 2 Free License)(See All Supported IP Cameras) |
| Total FPS (H.264)* | 750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 375 FPS @ 1080p (19201080) 250 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 200 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
| Total FPS (H.265)* | 750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 750 FPS @ 1080p (19201080) 450 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
| Total FPS (MJPEG)* | 450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 250 FPS @ 1080p (19201080) 160 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 130 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 1(See more) |
| Maximum Transcoding Channel Number | 2 channel, 30 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC) or 2 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (19201080), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC)/MPEG-2/VC-1 |
| VPN Server | |
| Maximum Connections | 20 |
| Environment & Packaging | |
| Environment | RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content |
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| Optional Accessories |
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