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Synology 2 Bay NAS DiskStation DS218 Diskless
Last Updated: February 26, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
301
Old Reviews
197
Unverified
12
Spam Test
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Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
112 GB
MEMORY
4K
RESOLUTION
Review Analysis - 92 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Memory
25drives, synology, nas, backup, hard drive
+84%
-16%
" ... Used Qty 2-10 TByte WD Red Pro drives. ... "
" ... This allows you to increase your storage capacity as larger disks occupy the market 'sweet spot' of price vs capacity, thereby keeping ahead of any increase in storage requirements you may have. ... "
" ... I bought the single drive diskless model and installed a WD Red 6TB NAS drive. ... "
" ... Goodbye local PC storage. ... "
" ... The drive slipped right in and worked right away.! ... "
" ... I opt'd for the single drive unit over a dual drive mirror solution to save money. ... "
" ... As a photographer I have run through my laptop storage (250GB) and my additional external 500GB storage, so after a number of YouTube videos I settled on the Synology DS418 as a solution for this problem. ... It is so nice to free up hard drive space on the computer and to get rid of all the dongles needed for all the external stuff. ... I have one volume with four folders (2 Time Machine Backups, a folder for photos, and a general storage folder) that are have dedicated space and users assigned to them. ... "
" ... Remember to check compatibility -- for 2.5" SSD's Synology listed only Kingston KC400 and Samsung 850 EVO. ... "
Setup
23drives, install, easy to setup, configured, synology
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to follow set up instructions. ... "
" ... Easy setup and intuitive management software. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and manager. ... "
" ... This worked perfect for the network I set up. ... It was easy to set up and runs fast, letting any computer search for a single word across years worth of files in less than 2 seconds. ... "
" ... The NAS drive was easy to setup and get up and running after ordering the hard drives for it. ... "
" ... Easy to install and easy to use - website easy to navigate ... "
" ... It is supper fast and all of the software has been easy to install and setup. ... "
" ... Hardware seems well built and easy to get drives in and out. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy, user interface, user friendly, setup, easy to use
+91%
-9%
" ... Really like the User Interface with this Product . ... "
" ... Easy to follow set up instructions. ... "
" ... Otherwise the user interface is solid and relatively easy to navigate. ... "
" ... It is supper fast and all of the software has been easy to install and setup. ... "
" ... Backup of my other computers was easy to set up. ... All the apps are easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... No issues, easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and manager. ... "
" ... The first day or two it seemed great - fairly intuitive, easy to find what I wanted, etc. ... "
Software Platform
22apps, ui, plex, nas, software
+77%
-23%
" ... The interface is Linux-based but VERY intuitive (better than any Ubuntu or Mint). ... "
" ... Just customized my GUI login and home screen to add some personality! ... "
" ... Easy to use, setup, lots of functionality and apps. ... Perfect for small-scale plex server (no need for RAID for that lol) ... "
" ... I generally like the interface. ... I was hoping that the remote/cloud access would combine all the ubiquitous access of Google Drive with all the security and reliability of a LAN-connected server. ... "
" ... I had been looking for a replacement for an aging Windows Home Server, an this has proven equally reliable. ... "
" ... Using with cloud sync to MS onedrive and google drive. ... Also using with Plex to stream my music collection to my car via Android Auto and record some shows. ... "
" ... Really like the User Interface with this Product . ... Everything you need is in one place and you can choose additional applications that can all live in the same interface deepending on your needs. ... "
" ... like all synology products, this is a great device to use and the UI is great. ... "
Device Compatibility
20server, network, works, windows 10, synology
+75%
-25%
" ... There's lots of NAS devices to choose from. ... "
" ... The server sets up all the networks stuff so you can view anywhere you go. ... Backup of my other computers was easy to set up. ... "
" ... I use this thing to view files when I'm away from home and it's great. ... "
" ... Hooking up to UPS was effortless. ... "
" ... Awesome product for a home server. ... "
" ... This worked perfect for the network I set up. ... "
" ... Especially when I can access my NAS anywhere in the world via the internet with just a couple of clicks. ... "
" ... Using this NAS on my local network, it works flawlessly. ... "
Apps
12synology, software, plex, nas, files
+83%
-17%
" ... The Plex software that can be installed works great! ... "
" ... I mounted my NFS shares from the File Station app on the Synology and made a quick little backup.sh single line script to backup my share to the Synology RAID, made a Task Schedule to run it nightly, let it run for . ... "
" ... Easy to use, setup, lots of functionality and apps. ... "
" ... The "Package Center" contains dozens of Synology and third party applications to enable many advanced functions. ... "
" ... You can install a client on PC or android to view live or recorded. ... The Music server is better than Plex and again you can install a client on your pc or android to access. ... All the apps are easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Their video server software is nice as well as the app to view. ... The user interface is nice and there are lots of free apps that expand the uses. ... "
" ... Everything you need is in one place and you can choose additional applications that can all live in the same interface deepending on your needs. ... "
" ... There are also plenty of YouTube tutorials about Synology NASes . ... "
Overall performance
11synology, nas, performance, works, drives
+82%
-18%
" ... I've had it up and running for a couple weeks now and it's been performing flawlessly. ... "
" ... Remember to check compatibility -- for 2.5" SSD's Synology listed only Kingston KC400 and Samsung 850 EVO. ... "
" ... operate at a useful speed if you go over that limit. ... "
" ... Love the reliability of Synology. ... "
" ... it's a nas and works. ... "
" ... I was using NetCam Server and this is at least 20-40x faster. ... "
" ... Fast just the level of performance I need. ... "
" ... I put an ssd in 2 slots and hdd's in the other two. ... The first ssd is the one everyone uses, the second ssd back up a copy of the first ssd every day and keeps the last 2 weeks of backups. ... "
Product Reliability
8synology, initialized, nas, failing, drives
+63%
-38%
" ... So far so good and has been working like a champ. ... "
" ... The unit has been very reliable. ... "
" ... I've had it up and running for a couple weeks now and it's been performing flawlessly. ... No biggie, still love my new Synology! ... "
" ... Its working flawlessly. ... "
" ... It just worked. ... "
Ports
7synology, gigabit, ethernet, enclosure, bay
+100%
" ... Really like having two USB 3.0 slots in the rear of the box. ... "
" ... The dual 1G Ethernet ports that can be bound creates a really good high bandwidth connection to my router. ... "
" ... Why the copy was happening I plugged the 4 bay enclosure I have into the Synology so I could setup a couple other things for fun, and it's now just running smoothly. ... "
" ... So I can unplug the USB and data is completely secure from theft. ... "
" ... Also, the Quickconnect option is a slick way to give access from outside my home network without the need to configure port forwarding. ... "
" ... I'm also getting nearly gigabit data transfer, and that's with just one of the two available network ports. ... "
" ... i went from 10 to 20Mbs to 114 Mbs with the synology on my NAS but be sure to use cat5e r 6 cables along with a gigabit switch and router. ... "
Price
5waste, money, model, goes, cost
+80%
-20%
" ... Of course, they have a price that goes along with feature. ... "
" ... I didn't need the latest model, so I grabbed this DS418 for a good price. ... "
" ... Cost: $369.99 (and worth every penny) ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the price is affordable when compare with other products. ... "
For Running
4+100%
" ... This thing runs like a champ. ... "
" ... They are used for personal use as well as small businesses who need to be up and running 24/7. ... "
" ... I had it up and running in minutes. ... "
" ... Techie knowledge w help get these things up and running. ... "
User Manual
3documentation
-100%
" ... Documentation is sparse. ... "
Sound Quality
3+100%
" ... Machine is very quiet. ... "
" ... Upgraded with a Noctua fan to make it a little more quiet. ... "
" ... This setup is very quiet, can't hear it at all, and totally cool, not even a trace of warmth on the unit. ... "
Returns
3return, decided
+33%
-67%
" ... After numerous attempts to fix problem I returned the unit. ... "
" ... Going to try to RMA, not much faith at this point. ... "
Features
3use, price, goes
+100%
" ... Of course, they have a price that goes along with feature. ... "
" ... Just awesome product with lot of features. ... "
" ... These things have features I don't even need or know how to use and it's great. ... "
Storage
3four, bays, increase, capacity
+100%
" ... This allows you to increase your storage capacity as larger disks occupy the market 'sweet spot' of price vs capacity, thereby keeping ahead of any increase in storage requirements you may have. ... "
" ... Everyone should have this for thier storage. ... "
" ... -Four Bays Minimum ... There are four bays that all have access from the front and the bays are lockable. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Quad Core
Memory
Memory: 112 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K