Synology DiskStation 16TB DS418play NAS Enclosure

Description

Built with a dual-core processor, an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, Btrfs file system support, and Cinema 4K video transcoding, the Synology DiskStation 16TB DS418play NAS Enclosure is designed as a multimedia-enhanced personal cloud station that can act as a centralised multimedia hub for those who need an all-around storage solution that has been optimised to not only safeguard data, but also transcode up to two channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos simultaneously. It is equipped with four drive bays that are capable of natively support 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. Using its four drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 2048 user accounts and 200 maximum concurrent connections.

The DS418play runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system which helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J3355 Dual-Core with a burst frequency of up to 2.5 GHz, and its 2GB of DDR3L RAM, which can be upgraded to 6GB, allows frequently-used files and applications to be quickly accessed. The NAS is capable of achieving encrypted sequential read speeds of up to 226 MB/s and encrypted sequential write speeds of up to 185 MB/s, while a dedicated hardware transcoding engine can transcode H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2, and VC-1 video at resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 at up to 30 fps via Video Station and DS video. This allows 4K videos to be converted and played on-the-fly on devices that do not natively support Ultra HD formats.

Also featured are two USB 3.0 Type-A ports which allow it to be connected to your Windows or Mac system, and network connectivity is achieved via the dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, which support link aggregation and failover and allow your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. Data may also be made remotely available through the free iOS and Android applications. For those who require RAID support, the DS418play supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilised.

The DS418play is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer two 92 x 92mm fans to help keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design of 20.5 dB(A) makes for quiet operations. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimise power consumption and operation expenses.

The Synology DiskStation DS418play 4-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, a 90W AC power adapter, a power cord, and two RJ45 LAN cables. It is protected by a limited 2-year warranty.

Key Features:

Massive Storage Capacity with 4K Ultra HD Capabilities

Synology's DS418play is designed to be a centralised multimedia hub with large storage capacities, allowing users to transcode two channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos simultaneously. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, the DS418play also provides encrypted file transmission with sequential reads of up to 226 MB/s and sequential writes of up to 185 MB/s. It also features a 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J3355 Dual-Core processor, 2GB of DDR3L RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation and failover, and eco-friendly power usage, with 5.57W during HDD hibernation and 29.01W during HDD access.

4K Multimedia Server

Access and stream your 4K media content virtually anytime and anywhere. The 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 Improved Data Protection

The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimised snapshots to help 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 1024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots.

File- or Folder-Level Data Restoration Accelerates data recovery, providing more flexibility for businesses.

Automatic File Self-Healing Detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention.

Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR)#####

Storage management is easy with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) technology. SHR is an automated RAID management system allowing you to 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 maximises the data capacity of your RAID when different sizes of HDDs are used.

User-Friendly 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.

User-Friendly 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, customisable address, so that you can instantly access media and work files on most Internet-connected devices with no additional charge.

Powered by Synology DSM

Cloud Station Suite Synchronise 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 organisation.

File Server/Management Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.

DSM UI Synology's DSM operating system has an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.

Desktop Backup Simplified backup solution for your Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.

Security Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices.