Testseek.co.uk have collected 56 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS218+ 2-bay USB3/eSATA and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS218+ 2-bay USB3/eSATA.
August 2018
(90%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: NAS drives are like cloud storage: you can access all your files from anywhere, both inside and outside of your home or office. You can use them to store and play your music and video collections, as well as documents and other files. NAS stands for Netw...
Published: 2020-06-29, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
The fan noise is acceptable, The RAM can be upgraded, Lots of applications to choose from, the DSM UI is excellent for both beginners and advanced users, Tool-less installation of HDDs
2GB of RAM may not be enough for some applications, Only one Ethernet port available
Design and Build QualityThe enterprise-level NAS is usually very large, has lots of bays available and it's going to sit nicely in a rack; of course, you can't bring the industrial look inside the home, so the smaller 2-bay NAS is designed to be as compac...
This review has focused on Synology C2 cloud backup via Hyper Backup. As noted in the article the application caters for many different endpoints and the process is similar. The Hyper Backup app is free to use, the only cost is dependent on the endpoint.W...
The Synology DS218+ Network Attached Storage (NAS) is an excellent way to manage your storage needs for small business owners, creators and it pulls double duty with entertainment features...
Dual-core Intel Celeron processor with AES-NI encryption engine, Two hot-swap drive bays, Supports SHR, RAID 0, 1 and JBOD disk configurations, File sharing and backups for Windows, Mac and Linux clients, Integrated video surveillance system, Gigabit Ethe
Surveillance Station includes only two device licenses
The Synology DS218+ is a great choice for anyone looking for a compact, yet powerful, storage solution for their home or small business. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J3355 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and an AES-NI hardware encryption en...
Overall, the DS218+ NAS from Synology is an excellent device. Its compact body can store two full-size mechanical hard drives; plus, it has a software solution that comes with a user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.For the NAS device's build...
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Published: 2019-08-27, Author: Ryan , review by: techsmart.co.za
Easy to set up, Applications extend its functionality, Excellent accompanying apps
The Synology DS218+ is priced in India at Rs. 32,799, though it seems to be retailing via the company's authorised online partner Amazon India at a slight premium at the moment. This is a decent NAS option for medium-sized businesses that are looking for...
Easy-install, hot swap trays, Upgradeable memory, Live transcoding, Good number of apps, DLNA Support, Low power, low noise
Single Ethernet port, eSATA is very, very outdated, Initial setup does not allow RAID option selection
A NAS may have the best hardware capabilities but its only as good as its OS and the drives you use it with. In our usecase, the Synology DS218+ was more than enough for simple file sharing and backup purposes. It does get more technical than just clickin...
We'd like to give this product a total of 5 stars, not only because of its aesthetic traits, but also for the multiple security systems involved, not only physically, but also for the information security within the NAS file system itself...
