Ideal Entertainment Center with 4K Ultra HD Capability
Designed for multimedia enthusiasts, DS218play supports real-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD source content. With the availability of centralized management, DS218play is ideal for fast file sharing and reliable backup for all types of devices.

• CPU – Quad-Core 1.4 GHz
• Transcoding – 4K Ultra HD video transcoding
• Fast Performance – 112 MB/s reading, 112 MB/s writing
• Eco-friendly – 5.16 W in HDD hibernation / 16.79 W in access

Enjoy 4K videos on the go
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218play supports 4K live transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be instantly converted and played on TV, smartphone, and other media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.

Multimedia powerhouse
Access your multimedia content anytime, anywhere with an intuitive web-based interface.

Video Station

• Video Station lets you easily manage and organize movies, TV shows, and home videos, and stream to other computers, smartphones, and media players.

Photo Station

• Photo Station allows you to effectively organize and share photos and albums, while easily communicating with others using labels, comments, and more.

Audio Station

• Audio Station is your personal music center, designed to intelligently sort and organize your audio files, and stream to Google Cast enabled devices easily. Audio Station supports lossless formats ensuring pristine audio quality.

Seamless integration with your mobile devices
Synology mobile applications are designed to allow quick and secure access to your data wherever you are.

Easy 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 any Internet-connected device with no additional charge.

Powered by Synology DSM

• Desktop BackupSimplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
• Public Cloud Integration – Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
• File Server/Management – Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.
• DSM UI – Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
• Security – Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices.
• Cloud Station Suite – Synchronize cross-platform data automatically with file version control on all your devices.

Hardware Specifications

CPU
CPU Model – Realtek RTD1296
CPU Architecture – 64-bit
CPU Frequency – Quad Core 1.4 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine – Yes
Hardware Transcoding Engine – 10-bit H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 × 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 60

Memory
System Memory – 1 GB DDR4

Storage
Drive Bays – 2
Compatible Drive Type

• 3.5" SATA HDD
• 2.5" SATA HDD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)
• 2.5" SATA SSD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)

Maximum Internal Raw Capacity – 24 TB (12 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size – 108 TB
Notes

• “Compatible drive type” indicates the drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
• The maximum raw capacity is not limited by the maximum single volume size. Synology NAS models may utilize capacities over the maximum single volume size as long as each volume created is below the limit.

External Ports
**RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port – 1
**USB 3.0 Port – 2

File System
Internal Drives – EXT4
External Drives

• EXT4
• EXT3
• FAT
• NTFS
• HFS+*
• exFAT*

Notes

• exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.

Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) – 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
Weight – 0.87 kg

Others
System Fan – 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode

• Full-Speed Mode
• Cool Mode
• Quiet Mode

Brightness adjustable front LED indicators – Yes
Power Recovery – Yes
Noise Level – 19.9 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off – Yes
Wake on LAN/WAN – Yes
Power Supply Unit / Adapter – 60W
AC Input Power Voltage – 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency – 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption

• 16.79 W (Access)
• 5.16 W (HDD Hibernation)

British Thermal Unit

• 57.29 BTU/hr (Access)
• 17.61 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)

Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature – 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature – –20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity – 5% to 95% RH
Certification

• FCC Class B
• CE Class B
• BSMI Class B
• EAC
• CCC
• RCM
• KC

Warranty – 2 Years