DiskStation DS418play
Multimedia-enhanced personal cloud station
Massive storage capacity with 4K Ultra HD capability
Synology DS418play is designed to be your ideal, centralized multimedia hub with over 40TB of raw storage capacity, allowing you to transcode up to 2 channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS418play also provides excellent encrypted file transmission.
CPU
Dual-core 2GHz burst up to 2.5GHz
Network
Dual 1GbE LAN ports
Memory
2GB DDR3L, scalable up to 6GB
Fast Performance
Over 226 MB/s and 185 MB/s encrypted sequential reading and writing
4K Multimedia Server
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS418play supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other computers, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats.
Next-generation file system for better data protection
The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.
Flexible Shared Folder / User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on user accounts and shared folders
Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots
Synology Hybrid RAID(SHR) technology
Storage management is easy with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology. SHR is an automated RAID management system allowing you to easily create and expand storage volumes and migrate RAID types without requiring details on RAID. SHR provides 1 to 2-disk redundancy to safeguard your data during drive failures.
Cost-effective
SHR maximizes the data capacity of your RAID when different sizes of HDDs are used.
Easy Management
For novice users who have no technical background and still want to protect their data using RAID technology, a convenient installation wizard will guide you through all the steps during your first installation.
Scalability
You can add new disks on the fly in Storage Manager with a simple click.
Flexibility
While creating a volume, you can plan ahead and leave empty and unallocated space for future usage.
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.
Cloud Station Suite
Synchronize cross-platform data automatically with file version control on all your devices.
Collaboration Suite
Synology Office, Calendar and Chat guarantee a secure and high-performance private communication and user-friendly content organization.
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.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Security
Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices
| Hardware Specifications | |
|---|---|
| CPU | |
| CPU Model | Intel Celeron J3355 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | Dual Core 2.0 burst up to 2.5 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | |
| Hardware Transcoding Engine | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 30 |
| Memory | |
| System Memory | 2 GB DDR3L |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 2GB (1 x 2GB) |
| Total Memory Slots | 2 |
| Memory Expandable up to | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) |
| Storage | |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) | 3.5" SATA HDD |
| 2.5" SATA HDD | |
| 2.5" SATA SSD | |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 48 TB (12 TB drive x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB |
| Hot Swappable Drive | |
| 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 single volume size is not directly related to the maximum raw capacity. (Learn more) | |
| Expansion of the internal volume is only supported if the combined single volume size does not exceed the maximum limit of 108TB. | |
| External Ports | |
| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| USB 3.0 Port | 2 |
| File System | |
| Internal Drives | Btrfs |
| EXT4 | |
| External Drives | Btrfs |
| EXT4 | |
| EXT3 | |
| FAT | |
| NTFS | |
| HFS+ | |
| exFAT* | |
| Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. |
| Appearance | |
| Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.23 kg |
| Others | |
| System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs |
| Fan Speed Mode | Full-Speed Mode |
| Cool Mode | |
| Quiet Mode | |
| Brightness adjustable front LED indicators | |
| Power Recovery | |
| Noise Level* | 20.5 dB(A) |
| Scheduled Power On/Off | |
| Wake on LAN/WAN | |
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 90W |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
| Power Consumption* | 29.01 W (Access) |
| 5.57 W (HDD Hibernation) | |
| British Thermal Unit | 98.98 BTU/hr (Access) |
| 19.01 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 | EAC |
| CCC | |
| RCM | |
| KC | |
| FCC | |
| CE | |
| BSMI | |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Notes | Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10JFCX hard drive(s). |
| Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8% | |
| DSM Specifications ( See more ) | |
| Storage Management | |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 256 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 32 |
| Maximum iSCSI LUN | 256 |
| SSD TRIM | |
| Supported RAID Type | Synology Hybrid RAID |
| Basic | |
| JBOD | |
| RAID 0 | |
| RAID 1 | |
| RAID 5 | |
| RAID 6 | |
| RAID 10 | |
| RAID Migration | Basic to RAID 1 |
| Basic to RAID 5 | |
| RAID 1 to RAID 5 | |
| RAID 5 to RAID 6 | |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs | Synology Hybrid RAID |
| RAID 1 | |
| RAID 5 | |
| RAID 6 | |
| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | Synology Hybrid RAID |
| RAID 5 | |
| JBOD | |
| Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type | Synology Hybrid RAID |
| RAID 1 | |
| RAID 5 | |
| File Sharing Capacity | |
| Maximum Local User Accounts | 2048 |
| Maximum Local Groups | 256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder | 256 |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 4 |
| Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections | 200 |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | |
| NFS Kerberos Authentication | |
| Log Center | |
| Syslog Events per Second | 400 |
| Add-on Packages (learn more about the complete add-on package list) | |
| Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) | |
| Chat | |
| Maximum Users | 1000 |
| Notes | The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Chat was configured to the maximum. |
| CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached. | |
| For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. | |
| Cloud Station Server | |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices | 200 |
| Maximum Number of Concurrently Connected Devices (with RAM expansion) | 300 |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (btrfs) | 1,000,000 / single file reaction time 834 ms |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files (ext4) | 1,000,000 / single file reaction time 484 ms |
| Notes | The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time. For more information on file processing capability, please refer to the reaction time for file processing. |
| File reaction time refers to the preparation time required for other devices to start downloading a 10KByte file from a Synology NAS after the file has been added to the NAS. RAM expansion was not used during testing. | |
| Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing. | |
| Download Station | |
| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 |
| Drive | |
| Maximum Number of Synced Files | 500,000 / single file reaction time 362 ms |
| Maximum Number of Concurrent Connections for PC Clients | 450 |
| Notes | The Btrfs file system was used for the purpose of testing. |
| The maximum number of concurrent connections refers to the maximum number of connections that could be maintained when the maximum number of synced files was reached. | |
| File reaction time refers to the preparation time required for other devices to start downloading a 10KByte file from a Synology NAS after the file has been added to the NAS. | |
| For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. | |
| Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing. | |
| exFAT Access (optional) | |
| MailPlus / MailPlus Server | |
| Free Email Accounts | 5 (Licenses required for additional accounts) |
| Recommended MailPlus Client Number | Up to 45 (Btrfs) / 45 (ext4) |
| Maximum Server Performance | 181,000 (Btrfs) / 194,000 (ext4) emails per day, approx. 5.5 GB (Btrfs) / 5.9 GB (ext4) |
| Notes | The CPU and RAM usages were both under 80% when testing recommended client numbers. |
| For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. | |
| Read-write SSD cache was enabled in 5-bay (and above) NAS models with 2 SSDs units installed. | |
| The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers. | |
| Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only). | |
| Media Server | |
| DLNA Compliance | |
| Moments | |
| Facial recognition | |
| Subject recognition | |
| Office | |
| Maximum Users | 400 |
| Notes | Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously. |
| CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached. | |
| For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. | |
| Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM | |
| Snapshot Replication | |
| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1024 |
| Maximum Snapshots of all Shared Folder | 65536 |
| Surveillance Station | |
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 25 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras) |
| Total FPS (H.264)* | 750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) |
| 375 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) | |
| 250 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) | |
| 200 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) | |
| 120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) | |
| Total FPS (H.265)* | 750 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) |
| 750 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) | |
| 450 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) | |
| 250 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) | |
| 200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) | |
| Total FPS (MJPEG)* | 450 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) |
| 250 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) | |
| 160 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) | |
| 130 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) | |
| Notes | Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera. |
| Video Station | |
| Video Transcoding | 4K Group 1 (See more) |
| Maximum Transcoding Channel Number | 2 channel, 30 FPS @ 4K (4096 x 2160), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC) or |
| 2 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/H.265 (HEVC)/MPEG-2/VC-1 | |
| VPN Server | |
| Maximum Connections | 20 |
| Environment & Packaging | |
| Environment | RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content | Main Unit X 1 |
| Accessory Pack X 1 | |
| AC Power Adapter X 1 | |
| AC Power Cord X 1 | |
| RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2 | |
| Quick Installation Guide X 1 | |