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Synology DS718 NAS Disk Station Diskless 2 bay 2GB DDR3L
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
286
Old Reviews
39
Unverified
14
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2048 GB
MEMORY
Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4K
RESOLUTION
Review Analysis - 233 recent, verified reviews
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Apps
79synology, os, plex, onedrive, nas
+90%
-10%
" ... It was very intuitive to backup my music and photos once I figured out which apps were best. ... Read app reviews on Google Play, and you'll be able to figure out which is best for your Android stuff. ... "
" ... It is running everything from automatic backups to Plex and even Docker apps. ... "
" ... It is running everything from automatic backups to Plex and even Docker apps. ... "
" ... This isn't just a NAS, it's a server, cloud sync, and media server. ... The OneDrive integration is perfect. ... "
" ... This isn't just a NAS, it's a server, cloud sync, and media server. ... The OneDrive integration is perfect. ... "
" ... Also use the Plex option for streaming media. ... "
" ... Also use the Plex option for streaming media. ... "
" ... I was super impressed with the DSM OS. ... But after that, and the easy to identify module updates needed, I was back up and running with zero loss of function. ... "
Software Platform
76os, synology, plex, nas, dsm
+92%
-8%
" ... Read app reviews on Google Play, and you'll be able to figure out which is best for your Android stuff. ... "
" ... You can set up Virtual Machines to run inside the Diskstation, and there's actually documentation about using SSH and support for logging in as a regular admin user if you want to interact with it that way. ... "
" ... It is running everything from automatic backups to Plex and even Docker apps. ... "
" ... It is running everything from automatic backups to Plex and even Docker apps. ... "
" ... By the way, TheWireCutter web site declared this "The Best NAS for Most Home Users" on 8-NOV-2017 so I feel good about my purchase. ... "
" ... By the way, TheWireCutter web site declared this "The Best NAS for Most Home Users" on 8-NOV-2017 so I feel good about my purchase. ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
Setup
65easy to setup, straightforward, configure, diskstation, migration
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to setup and stream. ... "
" ... You can set up Virtual Machines to run inside the Diskstation, and there's actually documentation about using SSH and support for logging in as a regular admin user if you want to interact with it that way. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet and easy to configure. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet and easy to configure. ... "
" ... - Their migration instructions and tools were great. ... Everything was working after migration. ... "
" ... - Their migration instructions and tools were great. ... Everything was working after migration. ... "
" ... Installation was a breeze, went with SHR-1 to get the most space while still benefiting from striping. ... "
" ... Installation was a breeze, went with SHR-1 to get the most space while still benefiting from striping. ... "
Ease of Use
62interface, easy to use, easy to set, user friendly, synology
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to setup and stream. ... "
" ... You can set up Virtual Machines to run inside the Diskstation, and there's actually documentation about using SSH and support for logging in as a regular admin user if you want to interact with it that way. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet and easy to configure. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet and easy to configure. ... "
" ... Easy installation and setup and a wealth of utilities to make the back-up chore automated and easy. ... "
" ... Easy installation and setup and a wealth of utilities to make the back-up chore automated and easy. ... "
" ... The setup really couldn’t be easier. ... "
" ... The setup really couldn’t be easier. ... "
Device Compatibility
50sync, server, onedrive, backup, synology
+74%
-26%
" ... Best place to store your private data without having to place trust in "the cloud" which is just a name for other people's computers (greedy, spying, data leaking corporations computers . ) ... "
" ... You can set up Virtual Machines to run inside the Diskstation, and there's actually documentation about using SSH and support for logging in as a regular admin user if you want to interact with it that way. ... "
" ... I also was able to watch movies from it from my mobile phone at work. ... "
" ... I also was able to watch movies from it from my mobile phone at work. ... "
" ... This has worked great to replace our old server! ... "
" ... This has worked great to replace our old server! ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
Product Reliability
455 years, years ago, ds918, 4 years, works fine
+76%
-24%
" ... Will update with any new observations I have after more time using it remotely. ... "
" ... Everything was working after migration. ... I'll definitely update the review if I run into any issues or new things. ... "
" ... Everything was working after migration. ... I'll definitely update the review if I run into any issues or new things. ... "
" ... Been using the system for well over a month now. ... "
" ... Been using the system for well over a month now. ... "
" ... So far so good, but I'll report back if there are problems. ... "
" ... So far so good, but I'll report back if there are problems. ... "
" ... I know the drives work fine, I've just been using them with my MBP which still works fine, but it worries me that this unit is making just unplug my drives. ... "
Memory
32drives, ram, synology, raid, cpu
+91%
-9%
" ... I was able to migrate 2 x 2TB hard drives to the new NAS with ease. ... "
" ... I was able to migrate 2 x 2TB hard drives to the new NAS with ease. ... "
" ... I just got 2 of these inexpensive 8GB Ram modules to work ... The DS918+ now recognizes the full 16GB. ... "
" ... I just got 2 of these inexpensive 8GB Ram modules to work ... The DS918+ now recognizes the full 16GB. ... "
" ... If you are good at computers, this may be a great system for you for back up, synching and personal cloud storage. ... But if you are an average user, only thing you can possibly do is use it as a hard drive and save your data on those discs. ... "
" ... If you are good at computers, this may be a great system for you for back up, synching and personal cloud storage. ... But if you are an average user, only thing you can possibly do is use it as a hard drive and save your data on those discs. ... "
" ... Picked this up along w/ the 4GB memory upgrade and 4 8TB IronWolf Pro drives. ... "
" ... Picked this up along w/ the 4GB memory upgrade and 4 8TB IronWolf Pro drives. ... "
Overall performance
23qnap, nas, virtualization, synology, realistically
+83%
-17%
" ... Upgrading from the 211j was a snap. ... "
" ... Upgrading from the 211j was a snap. ... "
" ... I needed more speed and more capacity. ... "
" ... Can you say 3-2-1 three times fast? ... "
" ... Can you say 3-2-1 three times fast? ... "
" ... The system is fast. ... "
" ... The system is fast. ... "
" ... Replaces my old DiskStation with more capacity and speed. ... "
USB
19wd red, seagate drive, nas, external drive, dsm
+89%
-11%
" ... Plug it, let it run set up, load video and watch my movies. ... "
" ... I had a home share, PC backup, and sync with OneDrive, and separate copy to an external USB drive so I can take it all with me when I want. ... "
" ... I had a home share, PC backup, and sync with OneDrive, and separate copy to an external USB drive so I can take it all with me when I want. ... "
" ... But first you’ll go to Storage Manager to set up your drives. ... "
" ... But first you’ll go to Storage Manager to set up your drives. ... "
" ... I real step up from my old Seagate drive. ... "
" ... I real step up from my old Seagate drive. ... "
" ... The USB drive is encrypted and stored in my office (offsite). ... "
Wifi
16nas, vpn, configure, vpn server, workarounds
+81%
-19%
" ... The VPN server feature seems easy to set up and worked fine within my LAN. ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
" ... I have the VPN setup so I can log in while on the go and access the server. ... "
" ... Bought for the purpose of serving as my home networks NAS. ... "
" ... Bought for the purpose of serving as my home networks NAS. ... "
" ... But if you want to set up Plex, configure router settings set up a VPN, etc. ... "
" ... But if you want to set up Plex, configure router settings set up a VPN, etc. ... "
" ... Plus for some routers, they will automatically configure it. ... Connect to Windows and OSX as network drives. ... "
Ports
14network, dsm, drives, wd red, wd
+86%
-14%
" ... I had a home share, PC backup, and sync with OneDrive, and separate copy to an external USB drive so I can take it all with me when I want. ... It hopped around IP addresses and added one for the dual NICs. ... "
" ... I had a home share, PC backup, and sync with OneDrive, and separate copy to an external USB drive so I can take it all with me when I want. ... It hopped around IP addresses and added one for the dual NICs. ... "
" ... First I did it via local Ethernet. ... "
" ... First I did it via local Ethernet. ... "
" ... All you need to do is plug in your hdd and go thru the set up and in no time you'll be up and running. ... "
" ... All you need to do is plug in your hdd and go thru the set up and in no time you'll be up and running. ... "
" ... Connect to Windows and OSX as network drives. ... "
" ... Connect to Windows and OSX as network drives. ... "
Marketplace
13upgrade, unit, stated, shipping, returns
+46%
-54%
" ... Misleading product description. ... "
" ... Misleading product description. ... "
" ... The responses I have received do not even include, "here are some ideas to try." ... "
" ... The responses I have received do not even include, "here are some ideas to try." ... "
" ... Amazon is shipping a new unit, but that will take two more days. ... "
" ... Amazon is shipping a new unit, but that will take two more days. ... "
" ... Had I known phone support was not helpful I would have ordered another product. ... "
Design
13premium, opposed, neat, log, footprint
+100%
" ... - It's black, as opposed to my white DS211j. ... "
" ... - It's black, as opposed to my white DS211j. ... "
" ... It absolutely screams. ... "
" ... Something neat is that you can control, to an extent, how your log in page looks. ... "
" ... Something neat is that you can control, to an extent, how your log in page looks. ... "
" ... but I feel pretty well covered. ... "
" ... but I feel pretty well covered. ... "
" ... 2) Appearance - clean, shiny, small footprint. ... "
Price
12worth, series, functionality, dsm, alone
+83%
-17%
" ... Definitely, worth every penny. ... "
" ... Definitely, worth every penny. ... "
" ... I highly recommend the 'plus' series for added performance at a good price point. ... "
" ... I highly recommend the 'plus' series for added performance at a good price point. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny. ... "
" ... The DSM software alone is worth the money. ... "
" ... The DSM software alone is worth the money. ... "
ISP
12suffer, rt2600ac, patience, nvr216, dns
+100%
" ... At the time, it did everything that I needed. ... "
" ... At the time, it did everything that I needed. ... "
" ... Just have some patience and give the box the time it needs, that is how you ensure the system is ready and you won't suffer data loss. ... "
" ... Just have some patience and give the box the time it needs, that is how you ensure the system is ready and you won't suffer data loss. ... "
" ... I upgraded from a 411j. ... "
" ... I upgraded from a 411j. ... "
" ... Just what I needed. ... "
" ... Just what I needed. ... "
Camera
10want to use, snapshots, precious, photo, nas
+80%
-20%
" ... It indexes photos and videos like it was meant to. ... "
" ... It indexes photos and videos like it was meant to. ... "
" ... It also has an awesome feature that allows you to back up automatically when you get home all your recent photos taken with your mobile device so you don't loose those precious memories in case something happens to your phone. ... "
" ... It also has an awesome feature that allows you to back up automatically when you get home all your recent photos taken with your mobile device so you don't loose those precious memories in case something happens to your phone. ... "
" ... So, in conclusion, great NAS, but be aware of the memory limitation and the significant additional cost of camera licenses if you want to use the surveillance station for more than two cameras. ... "
" ... So, in conclusion, great NAS, but be aware of the memory limitation and the significant additional cost of camera licenses if you want to use the surveillance station for more than two cameras. ... "
Size
10shiny, requires, overhead, nas, footprint
+80%
-20%
" ... It can take quite awhile for this to complete, especially when you have larger drives and more TB, and by awhile I mean it can be many hours. ... "
" ... It can take quite awhile for this to complete, especially when you have larger drives and more TB, and by awhile I mean it can be many hours. ... "
" ... 2) Appearance - clean, shiny, small footprint. ... "
" ... 2) Appearance - clean, shiny, small footprint. ... "
" ... Now I have all my files on the NAS which are accessible from any device anywhere in the world including mobile, no need to carry a huge HD on the computer anymore. ... "
" ... Now I have all my files on the NAS which are accessible from any device anywhere in the world including mobile, no need to carry a huge HD on the computer anymore. ... "
" ... This product is easy to set up and requires little overhead. ... "
" ... This product is easy to set up and requires little overhead. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Dual Core
Memory
Memory: 2048 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
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