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Synology DS718+ 2-Bay NAS DiskStation Diskless
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High-Performance NAS for Data ManagementThe Synology DS718+ is a 2-bay NAS DiskStation designed for high-performance data storage and management. With its quad-core processor and hardware encryption engine, it offers excellent performance and data security for homes and small businesses. Dr...
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Overview
High-Performance NAS for Data Management
The Synology DS718+ is a 2-bay NAS DiskStation designed for high-performance data storage and management. With its quad-core processor and hardware encryption engine, it offers excellent performance and data security for homes and small businesses.
- Drive Bays: 2
- Processor: Quad-Core 1.5 GHz (burst up to 2.3 GHz)
- Memory: 2GB DDR3L-1866 (expandable to 6GB)
- Network: Dual 1GbE LAN with failover and Link Aggregation support
- Encryption: AES-NI hardware encryption engine
- Video Transcoding: Real-time 4K transcoding
- Scalability: Up to 7 drives with Synology DX517
Key Features
2 GB DDR3L-1866 memory (scalable up to 6 GB); Scalable up to 7 drives with Synology DX517
Quad-core processor with AES-NI hardware encryption engine; Dual 1GbE LAN with failover and Link Aggregation support
Encrypted sequential throughput performance at over 226 MB/s reading and 184 MB/s writing
Advanced file system offering 65,000 system-wide snapshots and 1,024 snapshots per shared folder.Two channels H.265/H.264 support 4K video transcoding on the fly
CPU Frequency:Quad Core 1.5 burst up to 2.3 GHz. Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections-500. Maximum Connections- 20.Maximum Single Volume Size: 108 TB
Specifications
Model
DS718+
Bays
2-Bay
Memory
2 GB DDR3L-1866 (scalable up to 6 GB)
Processor
Quad-core 1.5 GHz (burst up to 2.3 GHz)
Hardware Encryption Engine
AES-NI
LAN Ports
Dual 1GbE LAN
Read Throughput (Encrypted)
Over 226 MB/s
Write Throughput (Encrypted)
Over 184 MB/s
Max Drives (with DX517)
7
Max Single Volume Size
108 TB
4K Video Transcoding
Two channels H.265/H.264
Max Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections
500
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a quad-core processor with an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, providing secure data handling.
- Achieves encrypted sequential throughput performance of over 226 MB/s reading and 184 MB/s writing for fast data transfer.
- Equipped with dual 1GbE LAN ports, supporting failover and Link Aggregation for enhanced network reliability and speed.
- Includes 2 GB DDR3L-1866 memory, which is scalable up to 6 GB, allowing for system upgrades and improved performance.
- Scalable up to 7 drives with the Synology DX517, offering significant potential for future storage expansion.
- Supports two channels of H.265/H.264 4K video transcoding on the fly, ideal for media streaming.
- Offers an advanced file system with support for 65,000 system-wide snapshots and 1,024 snapshots per shared folder for data protection.
- Provides a maximum single volume size of 108 TB, accommodating very large data storage needs.
- The CPU frequency can burst up to 2.3 GHz from a 1.5 GHz base, enabling dynamic performance boosts.
- Features heavy-duty protections, including OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, and OTP, ensuring operational safety.
👎 Cons
- The Synology DX517 is required to scale up to 7 drives and is not included with the diskless NAS.
- This model is diskless, meaning hard drives must be purchased separately to begin storing data.
- The maximum concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP connections are limited to 500, which might be a constraint for very large enterprises.
- The maximum connections are specified at 20, which could limit simultaneous active users or services.
- While memory is scalable to 6 GB, only 2 GB DDR3L-1866 is included, requiring an additional purchase for upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of processor does the Synology DS718+ use?
The Synology DS718+ is equipped with a quad-core processor that has an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, with a base frequency of 1.5 GHz that can burst up to 2.3 GHz.
Can the memory of the DS718+ be upgraded?
Yes, the included 2 GB DDR3L-1866 memory is scalable up to 6 GB, allowing for enhanced performance.
How many drives can the DS718+ support?
The DS718+ is a 2-bay NAS, but it can be scaled up to 7 drives with the addition of a Synology DX517 expansion unit.
Does this NAS support 4K video transcoding?
Yes, the Synology DS718+ supports two channels of H.265/H.264 4K video transcoding on the fly.
What kind of network connectivity does the DS718+ offer?
It features dual 1GbE LAN ports with support for failover and Link Aggregation to improve network reliability and speed.
Is the Synology DS718+ suitable for secure data storage?
Yes, it includes an AES-NI hardware encryption engine and offers encrypted sequential throughput performance of over 226 MB/s reading and 184 MB/s writing.
What is the maximum size for a single volume on this NAS?
The maximum single volume size supported by the Synology DS718+ is 108 TB.
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