User Manual for Synology DiskStation 12TB DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with WD NAS Drives Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Synology DiskStation 12TB DS218 2-Bay NAS
- Product category: Network Attached Storage Drives Synology
- Brand: Synology
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Synology Network Attached Storage Drives
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Product description This Kit combines the Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure with two WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" hard drives for a total storage capacity of 12TB. - Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure Designed for small offices and home users, the DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology allows users to share and synchronize files across multiple devices and public cloud storage services from virtually anywhere, while also helping to boost work productivity, enhance team collaboration, and engage in real-time 4K H.265 video transcoding. It is equipped with two drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. Using its dual drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 2048 user accounts.
The DS218 runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system which helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core, and its 2GB of DDR4 RAM allows frequently-used files and applications to be quickly accessed. The NAS is capable of achieving sequential read and write speeds of up to 112 MB/s, while a dedicated hardware transcoding engine can transcode 10-bit 4K H.265 video on-the-fly. Also featured are two USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port, which allow it to be connected to your Windows or Mac system, and network connectivity is achieved via the integrated Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. Data may also be made remotely available through the free iOS and Android applications. Using the integrated 4K multimedia server on the DS218, Video Station and DS video can be used to convert and play 4K videos from most computers, mobile devices and other media players that don't support Ultra HD formats.
For those who require RAID support, the DS218 supports RAID 0 and 1, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.
The DS218 is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer a 92 x 92mm fan to help keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design of 19.3 dB(A) makes for quiet operations. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.
The Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, a 60W AC power adapter, a power cord, and an RJ45 LAN cable. It is protected by a limited 2-year warranty. General Features - Versatile, Powerful, and Compact Storage Server
- The Synology DS218 comes with a 1.4 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit processor and 2GB of DDR4 RAM, delivering sustained data transfer speeds of up to 112 MB/s, 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding on-the-fly, and capacities surpassing 16TB per single volume.
- Ultimate File Management and Sharing
- File Station is a web-based, fast, and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operation without requiring any complex setup on Windows or Mac. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and sharing of files with just a link. It supports SMB, FTP, AFP, NFS, and WebDAV, and is compatible with most environments.
- Synchronize Files Across Your Devices
- Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices and other Synology NAS. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space.
- Easy Backup Solutions
- Back up virtually any computer or mobile device with Synology's comprehensive multi-versioning backup solution. You can protect your computer and NAS against malicious attacks including the rising encryption-based ransomware threats.
- User-Friendly 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 most Internet-connected devices with no additional charge.
- 4K Multimedia Server
- Access and stream your favorite 4K content anywhere, anytime. The DS218 supports 10-bit 4K H.265 online transcoding. With Video Station and DS video, you can convert and play 4K videos from almost any computer, mobile device, or other media players that don't support Ultra HD formats.
- Powered by Synology DSM
- Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.
Public Cloud Integration
Back up and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
DSM UI
Synology's DSM operating system has an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
Security
Comprehensive built-in security tools and constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices.
Multimedia
Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback. UPC: 846504002962 - 2 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM) Designed with home and small office/business customers in mind, the 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD from WD is well-suited for NAS environments with up to eight 3.5" drive bays. Engineered to handle increased workloads, this 6TB drive operates using a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, a 64MB cache, and a rotational speed of 5400 rpm, all of which help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers with a sustained rate of up to 175 MB/s. This drive also features high levels of reliability, with 600,000 load/unload cycles, <10 in 1014 non-recoverable read errors per bits read, error recovery controls, and 1,000,000 hours MTBF for 1-8 bay NAS systems. Also built into this drive are noise and vibration protection and WD's NASware 3.0 helps increase system compatibility, allowing WD Red drives to be more easily integrated with your existing network infrastructure.
General Features - Fill Your NAS with WD Red
- Built for 1 to 8-bay NAS systems, WD Red lets users store their data in one unit
- NASware 3.0 Technology
- Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0's technology helps improves your system's storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability
- Built for NAS Compatibility
- Desktop drives aren't purpose-built for NAS, but WD Red drives with NASware are. WD's technology helps takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. WD Red is for small NAS systems and WD's algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments
- Desktop Drives vs. WD Red
- Desktop hard drives are not designed for NAS environments. Do right by your NAS and choose a drive with an array of features to help preserve your data and maintain optimum performance. Take the following into consideration when choosing a hard drive for your NAS:
- Compatibility: Without being tested for compatibility with your NAS system, improved performance is not guaranteed
- Reliability: The always-on environment of a NAS or RAID is a hot one and desktop drives aren't typically tested in those conditions. WD Red is
- Error Recovery Controls: WD Red NAS hard drives are specifically designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures within the NAS system. Desktop drives are not typically designed for RAID environments where this can be an issue
- Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate solo, desktop drives offer little or no protection from the noise and vibration faced in a multi-drive system. WD Red drives are designed for multi-bay NAS systems
- WD Red for Home
- Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to share content to the devices in your home. Red NASware helps increase your drives' compatibility with your devices, TV, stereo, and more
- WD Red for Small Business
- WD Red is a good hard drive choice for 1 to 8 bay systems. NASware 3.0 allows for integration with your existing network so WD Red can share and backup files at the speed of your business. For larger businesses with up to 16 bays, use WD Red Pro
- 3D Active Balance Plus
- This helps ensure your data is protected from excessive vibration and noise in a NAS or RAID environment. This dual-plane balance control helps reduce the degradation of your drive over time
- Reliability
- Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red drive with NASware 3.0 is designed for 24x7 environments
- Cooler Operations
- By reducing power consumption, the operating temperature of your NAS stays cooler. With a lower temperature in your system, you can create a more reliable solution for your NAS
UPC: 718037827582 In the Box - DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure eyweqvwerwsxxrresdtvyyxsb
- Accessory Pack
- 60W AC Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
- RJ45 LAN Cable
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
- 2 x WD - 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)
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Technical parameters - Synology DiskStation DS218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
| | | Number of Bays | 2 x 2.5"/3.5" | | Media Card Slots | None | | Maximum Filled Capacity | 24 TB | | Connections | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s))
1 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | | Compatible Drive Interface | SATA | | Hot-Swap Support | Yes | | Wake on LAN | Yes | | | | Total Raw Capacity | None | | Type | None | | Flash Memory | None | | | | Processor | Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core | | Clock Speed | Base: 1.4GHz | | Total Installed Memory | 2 GB DDR4 | | | | Supported Protocols | AFP
CIFS/SMB
CalDAV
FTP
NFS
OpenVPN
PPTP
SNMP
SSH
Telnet
WebDAV
iSCSI | | | | OS Compatibility | Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
macOS 10.11 or Later | | File System Formats Supported | External: EXT3, EXT4, FAT, HFS+, NTFS
Internal: EXT4 | | Supported Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari | | Supported Languages | Brazilian Portuguese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
French
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Swedish
Traditional Chinese
Turkish | | | | Power Consumption | 14.99 W (Typical)
5.78 W (Standby) | | Power Source | AC Adapter | | AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz | | DC Input Power | 60 VDC | | | | Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | | Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% | | Storage Temperature | -5 to 140°F / -21 to 60°C | | Certifications | BSMI, CE, EAC, FCC, RCM, as per Manufacturer | | | | Cooling | 1 x 92 mm Fan | | Noise Level | 19.3 dBA | | Status Monitoring | LED Indicator | | Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.3 x 9.2" / 165.0 x 108.0 x 233.2 mm | | Weight | 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg | | | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.4 x 10.5 x 4.8" | - 2 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)
| | | Drive Capacity | 6.0 TB | | Cache Memory | 64 MB | | | | Interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) | | Sequential Read Speed | 175 MB/s | | | | Drive Type | HDD | | Form Factor | 3.5" | | Noise Level | 28.0 dB (Active)
25.0 dB (Idle) | | | | Spindle Speed (RPM) | 5400 RPM | | | | Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 | | Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1.0 Million Hours | | Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read | < 1 in 1014 | | | | Power Draw | 5.3 W (Active)
3.4 W (Idle)
0.4 W (Standby) | | Supported Voltage | 12 VDC | | Current | 1.75 A at 12 VDC | | | | Operating Shock | 30 G / 2.0 ms | | Storage Shock | 250 G / 2.0 ms | | Operating Temperature | 32 to 149°F / 0 to 65°C | | Storage Temperature | -40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C | | | | Certifications | RoHS, as per Manufacturer | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.0 x 5.8 x 1.0" / 101.6 x 147.3 x 25.4 mm | | Weight | 1.6 lb / 0.8 kg | | | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.0 x 6.1 x 2.8" |
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