Synology DS218j
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According to our NAS expert
The Synology DS218j is an NAS without disks, designed as a personal cloud for at home. You can make automatic backups of your text documents, holiday photos, and videos from your PC, tablet, and smartphone. On top of that, the Synology software keeps track of your files, allowing you to undo unwanted changes and restore previous adjustments. The NAS also synchronizes files with multiple devices, so that you can alter files on any computer in the network. Via QuickConnect, you can access the NAS in a remote browser.
Number of hard drive slots | 2 | |
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Suitable for hard drive size | 3.5 inches | |
Internal RAM | 512 MB | |
Processor cores | Dual-Core (2) | |
Built-in hard drive |
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After some guides, Time Machine for multiple users works perfectly. Remote access and user interface is very good! Speed not necessarily very high but that is probably due to the somewhat older disks that I have put in it. The certificate for https didn't work for most browsers, but Synology has a 3minuteb guide video on YT to create a new certificate after which the remote connection is htttps. App hyperdrive can be used again to make backups to an external USB drive! This nas is super complete because of its software!
Tim Kelly
1 June 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
After a NAS of a few years old, it was time for a new one. This time opted for an extra security of 2 disks, so that you can back up a bit more smoothly.
The speed is a big improvement, only the noise production of the NAS has remained almost the same, making it less suitable to be placed close to a bedroom.
Max
28 February 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Easy to install the NAS, one of the best purchases I did in 2019 :) All data is backed up, Synology software is easy and UI is nice.
Tzvika Koifman
2 January 2020
Product number | 797868 | |
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Manufacturer code | DS218j | |
Brand | Synology | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Built-in hard drive | ||
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Number of hard drive slots | 2 | |
Suitable for hard drive size | 3.5 inches | |
RAID | JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID-2, Synology Hybrid RAID | |
Internal RAM | 512 MB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 1 |
Connection type | Wired | |
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LACP Link aggregation | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 |
NAS functions | Backup server, Download server, FTP server, Media server, Photo server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server | |
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NAS application center | ||
Plex support | ||
Number of IP camera licenses included | 1 | |
DLNA | ||
UPnP AV support | ||
FTP server | ||
On/off switch | ||
Automatic switch on/off | ||
Kensington lock | ||
Apple Time Machine support | ||
Chromecast support | ||
Suitable for IFTTT | ||
Recommended for use | Making a backup, Store photos and videos |
Processor brand | Marvell | |
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Processor family | ARMADA | |
Processor code name | ARMADA | |
Processor cores | Dual-Core (2) | |
Clock speed | 1,3 GHz |
Depth | 22,25 cm | |
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Width | 10 cm | |
Height | 16,5 cm | |
Type NAS | Upright | |
Color | White | |
Weight | 700 g |
