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Synology DS1813+ 24TB 8-Bay NAS Storage Solution

3.4 (108 reviews)

Centralize Your Data with the Synology DiskStation DS1813+ The Synology DS1813+ is an 8-bay network-attached storage (NAS) solution designed for growing SMBs. With its superior performance, scalability, and resilience, it simplifies data management by providing a centralized destination for stora...

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Overview

Centralize Your Data with the Synology DiskStation DS1813+

The Synology DS1813+ is an 8-bay network-attached storage (NAS) solution designed for growing SMBs. With its superior performance, scalability, and resilience, it simplifies data management by providing a centralized destination for storage, backup, and sharing. This unit comes with 24TB of storage (8 x 3TB HDDs).

Specifications:

  • Model: DS1813+ 8300
  • Number of Bays: 8
  • Total Storage: 24TB (8 x 3TB)
  • Features: iSCSI
  • Compatibility: Mac, PC

Key Features

Pre-installed with 8 3TB HDD

Four LAN Ports with Link Aggregation Support

Scale up to 72TB with Synology DX513

Pre-installed with 8 3TB HDD

Four LAN Ports with Link Aggregation Support

Pre-installed with 8 3TB HDD

Four LAN Ports with Link Aggregation Support

Scale up to 72TB with Synology DX513

Expandable RAM Module (Up to 4GB)

CPU Passive Cooling Technology & System Fan Redundancy

VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V Ready

High Availability and Automatic Failover by SHA

Specifications

Model
DS1813+
Drive Bays
8-Bay
Pre-installed HDDs
8 x 3TB HDD
Pre-installed Storage
24TB
Network Ports
Four LAN Ports
Network Features
Link Aggregation Support
Maximum Expandable Storage
Up to 72TB (with Synology DX513)
Expandable RAM
Up to 4GB
Cooling
CPU Passive Cooling Technology, System Fan Redundancy
Virtualization Compatibility
VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V Ready
High Availability
Automatic Failover by SHA

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Comes pre-installed with eight 3TB HDDs, providing a substantial 24TB of storage right out of the box.
  • Features four LAN Ports with Link Aggregation Support, enhancing network throughput and redundancy.
  • Offers scalability up to 72TB with the Synology DX513 expansion unit, future-proofing storage needs.
  • Includes expandable RAM Module (Up to 4GB), allowing for performance customization.
  • Designed with CPU Passive Cooling Technology and System Fan Redundancy for reliable, quiet operation and longevity.

👎 Cons

  • The pre-installed 3TB HDDs are an older capacity, potentially less efficient than newer higher-capacity drives.
  • While offering expandability, achieving 72TB requires an additional Synology DX513 unit, incurring extra cost.
  • The product name does not specify the exact processor model, only implying its passive cooling.
  • Details regarding the specific transfer speeds beyond 12Gb/s SAS are not provided for the pre-installed drives.
  • The maximum expandable RAM is 4GB, which might be a limitation for very intensive NAS applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Synology DS1813+ comes pre-installed with eight 3TB HDDs, offering a total of 24TB of storage.
Yes, you can scale the storage up to 72TB by adding a Synology DX513 expansion unit.
It is equipped with four LAN Ports, which also support Link Aggregation for improved network performance and redundancy.
Yes, the RAM module is expandable up to 4GB, allowing for some performance enhancements.
Yes, the Synology DS1813+ is VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V Ready, making it suitable for virtualization.
Yes, it supports High Availability and Automatic Failover through Synology High Availability (SHA).