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Synology DS1817 8-Bay NAS DiskStation (Diskless)

Name: Synology DS1817 8-Bay NAS DiskStation (Diskless)
Brand: Synology
SKU: DS1817

Centralize Your Data with a High-Performance NASThe Synology DiskStation DS1817 is an 8-bay NAS designed for centralized data backups, critical asset protection, and file sharing across different platforms. Featuring built-in 10GBASE-T ports and expandable RAM, this NAS offers high-speed performa...

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Overview

Centralize Your Data with a High-Performance NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS1817 is an 8-bay NAS designed for centralized data backups, critical asset protection, and file sharing across different platforms. Featuring built-in 10GBASE-T ports and expandable RAM, this NAS offers high-speed performance and scalability.

Drive Bays: 8
Compatible Drive Type: 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD
Networking: 2 x 10GBASE-T ports
Processor: Quad-core
RAM: Upgradable

Key Features

Scalable quad-core 8-bay storage solution with upgradable memory of up to 8GB

Outstanding throughput at over 1,577 MB/s reading and 739 MB/s writing and operating temperature is 5 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius (40 degree Fahrenheit to 104 degree Fahrenheit)

Two 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) ports with failover and Link Aggregation support

Scalable up to 18 drives with two DX517 expansion units

Synology High Availability (SHA)

Specifications

Brand

Synology

Model

DS1817

Bays

8-Bay

Processor

Quad-Core

Memory

Up to 8GB

Read Speed

Over 1,577 MB/s

Write Speed

739 MB/s

Network Ports

2x 10GBASE-T (RJ-45)

Expandability

Up to 18 drives with two DX517 units

Operating Temperature

5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Synology DS1817 NAS pre-populated with hard drives?

No, the Synology DS1817 is an 8-Bay NAS DiskStation that comes diskless, meaning hard drives need to be purchased separately.

How fast are the data transfer speeds on the DS1817?

The Synology DS1817 offers outstanding throughput, with over 1,577 MB/s reading and 739 MB/s writing speeds.

What kind of network connectivity does this NAS provide?

It features two 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) ports with support for failover and Link Aggregation, ensuring reliable and fast network connections.

Can the storage capacity of the Synology DS1817 be expanded?

Yes, the Synology DS1817 is scalable up to 18 drives with the use of two DX517 expansion units.

What is Synology High Availability (SHA) and does this model support it?

Synology High Availability (SHA) is a feature that ensures continuous service availability, and the DS1817 does support SHA for enhanced reliability.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Features an 8-bay design, offering extensive storage potential for large datasets.
Provides outstanding throughput with over 1,577 MB/s reading and 739 MB/s writing speeds for efficient data transfer.
Equipped with two 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) ports that support failover and Link Aggregation for robust network connectivity.
Offers scalability up to 18 drives with the addition of two DX517 expansion units, allowing for significant storage growth.
Supports Synology High Availability (SHA), providing enhanced reliability and uptime for critical data.

👎 Cons

This is a diskless NAS, meaning hard drives are not included and must be purchased separately.
The maximum upgradable memory is 8GB, which might be a limitation for extremely demanding virtualized environments in some cases.
Specific details on the quad-core processor model (beyond "quad-core") are not provided.
Information regarding software included or specific RAID levels supported is not explicitly listed in the features.
While scalable, the cost of two DX517 expansion units for full 18-drive capacity would be an additional expense.