Synology Disk Station DS218 is a high-performance & versatile 2-bay NAS designed for small offices & home users to effectively manage, protect, & share data. Its 64-bit quad-core processor delivers high-speed data transmission & 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to empower shared data storage & multimedia entertainment. Synology DS218 is backed by Synology’s 2-year limited warranty. Optimal Price-Performance Ratio Synology DS218 is a 2-bay network attached storage solution equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor & 2GB memory, providing high sequential throughput performance at over 112 MB/s reading & 112 MB/s writing 1. With hardware accelerated encryption, DS218 delivers encrypted sequential throughput at over 112 MB/s reading & 111 MB/s writing 1.DS218 is also optimized for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding via Video Station. You can organize personal digital video library with comprehensive media information, & stream 4K Ultra HD movies & films to various devices such as computers, smartphones, media players, & TVs. If your device is not capable of 4K video playback, DS218 provides online 4K video transcoding to 1080p or lower resolutions for smoother & time-saving video watching experience. Cross-Platform File Sharing & Data Synchronization DS218 supports comprehensive network protocols, ensuring a seamless file sharing experience across Windows, Mac, & Linux platforms. Windows AD & LDAPintegration allows DS218 to fit quickly & effortlessly into any existing network environment without the need to repeatedly create user accounts. Cloud Sync keeps your Dropbox, Google™ Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Baidu, & Box storages in sync with your personal Disk Station at home. Cloud Station Suite means that you can sync files effortlessly among multiple devices — Windows PC, Mac, Linux, i OS or Android™ tablets/phones — keeping everything up-to-date. DS218 combines seamless file sharing capability with hardened security, even over the Internet with HTTPS, built-in firewall, & multiple auto-blocking mechanisms against IP & account intrusion. Easy Backup Solutions With block-level incremental backup & cross-version deduplication, Synology Hyper Backup provides multi-version backup with optimized storage utilization, & allows data backup to multiple destinations, such as local shared folders, external hard drives, network shared folders, rsync servers, & public cloud services. Anywhere/ Anytime Availability Synology provides various mobile applications allowing you to enjoy your multimedia library even when on the go. Available on i OS, Android™, & Windows Phone platforms, DS photo, DS audio, DS video, & DS file enable access to your Synology NAS through Photo Station, Audio Station, Video Station, & File Station. What’s more, you can use DS get to remotely manage & monitor download tasks on Download Station. Quick Connect means that you can connect via a simple customizable address so that you can instantly access media & work files on any Windows/ Mac/ Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device. 24/7 Security Solution Featuring user-friendly video management tools & an intuitive desktop-like interface, Synology Surveillance Station is a reliable private-security solution that can support multiple IP cameras connected to the same network with DS218. Surveillance Station features optimized live view together with streamlined real-time monitoring. Its powerful analytics, such as motion detection & alert notification, allow you to stay informed of any suspicious activities with triggers sent via SMS, e-mail, & DS cam mobile application. Energy-Efficient & Easy Management Synology DS218 is designed & developed with energy efficiency in mind. DS218 consumes only 14.99 W in regular operation. Wake on LAN/WAN & scheduled power on/off can further reduce power consumption & operational costs. With HDD hibernation, hard drives can enter the energy-saving mode automatically when the system has been idle for a specified period of time.