Synology DS218play

Description

Selling a Synology DS218play 2-Bay NAS network storage server.

This is the upgraded 'Play' edition featuring a powerful Quad-Core processor, 1GB of DDR4 RAM, and a dedicated 4K hardware video transcoding engine. Perfect for setting up your own secure private cloud, automatic phone photo backups, Mac Time Machine, or a high-performance home media streaming server. Runs on Synology's latest DSM operating system.
Quiet, energy-efficient, and in great condition.

Pickup any day from Cambridge.




## Synology DiskStation DS218play – Technical Specifications

### Core Performance
Processor (CPU):** Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core 1.4 GHz (64-bit)
System Memory (RAM):** 1 GB DDR4 (Double the memory of "j" series models for smoother multitasking)
Hardware Encryption Engine:** Yes (Keeps file transfers secure without slowing down the system)

### Storage & Capacity
**Drive Bays:** 2-Bay (Supports standard 3.5" and 2.5" SATA hard drives or SSDs)
**Maximum Internal Raw Capacity:** Supports up to 20TB–24TB total storage (depending on drive setup)
**Supported RAID Types:** Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Basic

### Networking & Multimedia
**Hardware Transcoding Engine:** Dedicated 4K Ultra HD video transcoding (10-bit H.265 / HEVC) – *perfect for streaming movie files flawlessly to phones, TVs, and tablets via Plex or Synology Video Station.*
**LAN Port:** 1 x Gigabit (RJ-45) Port
**USB Ports:** 2 x High-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (for external backup drives or expansion)

### Physical & Power
**Size (H x W x D):** 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
**Weight:** Super lightweight at 0.87 kg (without hard drives installed)
**Ultra-Quiet Cooling:** Large 92mm fan operating at just 19.9 dB(A) (whisper-quiet for a living room or office desk)
**Energy Efficient: Consumes only ~16.8W under full access, and drops to a tiny 5.1W during hard drive hibernation.