--- product_id: 46976385 title: "Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless)" brand: "synology" price: "€ 83.35" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/46976385-synology-2-bay-nas-diskstation-ds218-diskless store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 113 MB/s read & 112 MB/s write speed 2 concurrent 4K video streams transcoding AES-NI hardware encryption engine Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) **Brand:** synology **Price:** € 83.35 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your data game with Synology DS218+ β€” speed, security, and streaming in one sleek package! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) by synology - **How much does it cost?** € 83.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/46976385-synology-2-bay-nas-diskstation-ds218-diskless) ## Best For - synology enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted synology brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Snapshot Mastery:** Advanced Btrfs file system supports up to 65,000 system-wide snapshotsβ€”never lose a version again. - β€’ **Stream Like a Pro:** Live transcoding of two simultaneous 4K H.265/H.264 streams keeps your media crisp on any device. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Data Security:** Built-in AES-NI encryption engine ensures your sensitive files stay locked tight without slowing you down. - β€’ **Blazing Fast File Transfers:** Dual-core processor powers seamless 113 MB/s+ encrypted throughput for your busiest workflows. - β€’ **Future-Proof Memory Expansion:** Starts with 2GB DDR3L RAM, expandable up to 6GB to keep pace with your growing demands. ## Overview The Synology DS218+ is a high-performance 2-bay NAS designed for professionals who demand fast, secure, and versatile storage. Featuring a dual-core CPU with AES-NI encryption, 2GB RAM expandable to 6GB, and advanced Btrfs snapshots, it delivers over 113 MB/s encrypted throughput and supports live transcoding of two 4K video streams. Ideal for seamless file sharing, data protection, and media streaming, backed by a 2-year warranty. ## Description Synology Disk Station DS218+ features a dual-core processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and a transcoding engine, providing high-speed file transfers and supporting real-time 4K transcoding. DS218+ is ideal for protecting critical assets and sharing files across different platforms. Synology DS218+ is backed by Synology 2-year limited . Review: Easy Setup, Reliable Personal Cloud Storage - When I became A+ certified, my eyes were opened to new areas of technology like networking. While studying, I purchased this Synology NAS so I could build my own home server and create personal cloud storage without paying ongoing subscription fees. This is a 2-bay NAS that uses NAS hard drives designed for continuous operation in network storage systems. Installing the drives was simple, and Synology provides a step-by-step setup process that guides you through formatting the drives and selecting the RAID configuration you want to use for data storage and redundancy. Once connected to my router via Ethernet, the NAS becomes part of your home network and acts as centralized network storage. Computers on the network can connect through the wireless router and access the files wirelessly. I like being able to save files in one location so every computer in the house can access the same data without transferring files between machines. The unit itself is lightweight and reliable. I upgraded the RAM to improve system performance and also added a battery backup to protect the NAS during power interruptions. It works very well as backup storage and for managing files across multiple computers on my network. With a basic understanding of networking, this NAS is simple to configure and has been very dependable over the years. If you want a reliable home server or backup storage solution for your home network, I would recommend it. Review: DS218+: Why didn't I buy this one first!?! - I don't give 5 stars easily. But this product deserves it. After a disaster of purchasing a WD My Cloud Home Duo, I returned it and purchased the DS218+. I have been VERY happy. Leaving the desertcart order-to-delivery latency aside, the product came well packaged and complete. Installation - which required that I install two HDDs - was very easy and literally took me 10 minutes and that is because I don't like to read the manual. Once installed, setup was very straightforward once you understand the web-based tool used to configure and manage the device. The DS218+ connected to my home network hub (we use Comcast). I was able to connect to the device from multiple PCs (Win10, Win8, Win7) as well as devices (Android phone and tablet, I haven't tried our iPhone or iPad yet). Once you get the understanding of the user management and permissions approach, it is simple to set up multiple users for the family. Management - the management interface via their own UI turns out to be excellent. I was put off of yet another UI that I had to learn at first. But I have quickly gotten used to it and the learning curve was pretty quick for the basics. But I have also noticed there is a lot of power in the UI as well to really tailor your system to your needs. That will take some time to digest. Best thing about the UI are the "Stations". They have them for videos, photos and music. Get tools to manage the huge libraries of each that I have collected over the years. The Video Station is really nice in that it ties to the web to get add'l info on the movies along with graphics, etc. It effectively looks like Netflix for your movie library. Usage - I am primarily doing two things with this device: 1) accessing my photos/videos/music remotely and 2) syncing my business files from my work and from my personal company. As for the remote file access - works really well. There are DS apps available for Android (and I assume iStuff). Each of the apps are clean and pretty easy to use. the DS Video app gives you that same Netflix look and feel I mentioned earlier. The music and photo apps work very nice - they could have a few more features for sorting, but I assume those will come with time. As for the file sync, that works VERY nicely. I have installed the Cloud Drive app on my PCs. Once I figured out how the software worked I have been able to get very detailed about which files to sync. It is now working like a charm and does not seem to impact performance of my PCs. I haven't set up any backup arrangement yet - we will see how that goes. Overall, I am VERY high on this product. Looks great. Very quiet (unlike the WD product). Easy to manage. ## Features - Encrypted sequential throughput performance at over 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing - Dual-core Processor with AES-NI encryption engine - 2GB DDR3L memory (expandable up to 6GB) - Advanced Bars file system offering 65, 000 system-wide snapshots and 1, 024 snapshots per shared folder - Live transcoding of up to two concurrent H. 265/H. 264 4K video streaming - By default, two camera licenses are installed; extra licenses can be purchased (CLP1, CLP4, or CLP8) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B075N1BYWX | | Best Sellers Rank | #647 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Enclosures | | Brand | Synology | | Built-In Media | AC power adapter x 1, Accessory pack x 1, DS218+ main unit x 1, Quick Installation Guide x 1, RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Server | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,408 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Alloy Steel, Aluminum | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00846504002580 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.14"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H | | Item Type Name | Synology DS218+ NAS DiskStation, Diskless, 2-bay; 2GB DDR3L | | Item Weight | 2.9 pounds | | Manufacturer | Synology America Corp | | Material | Alloy Steel , Aluminum | | Mfr Part Number | DS218+ | | Model Number | DS218+ | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 9.14"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H | | Size | 2-bay; 2GB DDR3L | | UPC | 846504002580 | | Warranty Description | 2 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Synology - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 9.14"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H - **Size:** 2-bay; 2GB DDR3L ## Images ![Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91FXcrjI-3L.jpg) ![Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nkEZxwmRL.jpg) ![Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811ZwXAHPrL.jpg) ![Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HxgzGcukL.jpg) ![Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS218+ (Diskless) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b7wt6zHxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Setup, Reliable Personal Cloud Storage *by P***R on March 20, 2026* When I became A+ certified, my eyes were opened to new areas of technology like networking. While studying, I purchased this Synology NAS so I could build my own home server and create personal cloud storage without paying ongoing subscription fees. This is a 2-bay NAS that uses NAS hard drives designed for continuous operation in network storage systems. Installing the drives was simple, and Synology provides a step-by-step setup process that guides you through formatting the drives and selecting the RAID configuration you want to use for data storage and redundancy. Once connected to my router via Ethernet, the NAS becomes part of your home network and acts as centralized network storage. Computers on the network can connect through the wireless router and access the files wirelessly. I like being able to save files in one location so every computer in the house can access the same data without transferring files between machines. The unit itself is lightweight and reliable. I upgraded the RAM to improve system performance and also added a battery backup to protect the NAS during power interruptions. It works very well as backup storage and for managing files across multiple computers on my network. With a basic understanding of networking, this NAS is simple to configure and has been very dependable over the years. If you want a reliable home server or backup storage solution for your home network, I would recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DS218+: Why didn't I buy this one first!?! *by D***G on February 1, 2018* I don't give 5 stars easily. But this product deserves it. After a disaster of purchasing a WD My Cloud Home Duo, I returned it and purchased the DS218+. I have been VERY happy. Leaving the Amazon order-to-delivery latency aside, the product came well packaged and complete. Installation - which required that I install two HDDs - was very easy and literally took me 10 minutes and that is because I don't like to read the manual. Once installed, setup was very straightforward once you understand the web-based tool used to configure and manage the device. The DS218+ connected to my home network hub (we use Comcast). I was able to connect to the device from multiple PCs (Win10, Win8, Win7) as well as devices (Android phone and tablet, I haven't tried our iPhone or iPad yet). Once you get the understanding of the user management and permissions approach, it is simple to set up multiple users for the family. Management - the management interface via their own UI turns out to be excellent. I was put off of yet another UI that I had to learn at first. But I have quickly gotten used to it and the learning curve was pretty quick for the basics. But I have also noticed there is a lot of power in the UI as well to really tailor your system to your needs. That will take some time to digest. Best thing about the UI are the "Stations". They have them for videos, photos and music. Get tools to manage the huge libraries of each that I have collected over the years. The Video Station is really nice in that it ties to the web to get add'l info on the movies along with graphics, etc. It effectively looks like Netflix for your movie library. Usage - I am primarily doing two things with this device: 1) accessing my photos/videos/music remotely and 2) syncing my business files from my work and from my personal company. As for the remote file access - works really well. There are DS apps available for Android (and I assume iStuff). Each of the apps are clean and pretty easy to use. the DS Video app gives you that same Netflix look and feel I mentioned earlier. The music and photo apps work very nice - they could have a few more features for sorting, but I assume those will come with time. As for the file sync, that works VERY nicely. I have installed the Cloud Drive app on my PCs. Once I figured out how the software worked I have been able to get very detailed about which files to sync. It is now working like a charm and does not seem to impact performance of my PCs. I haven't set up any backup arrangement yet - we will see how that goes. Overall, I am VERY high on this product. Looks great. Very quiet (unlike the WD product). Easy to manage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, easy to use, lots of great apps *by R***. on February 27, 2020* I have been using a Synology DS213j for the last few years, and was relatively happy with it, but disappointed with how slow it was. My primary reason for upgrading was for user interface speed. This drive did not disappoint, there is no lag at all, unless the drives are in hibernation mode, which is understandable, and you can turn that off if you want. I also upgraded to 6GB RAM, and chose to go with Crucial memory, since I used to be a test engineer at Micron and can personally vouch for the quality of their memory. I think upgrading the RAM contributed to the speed increase as well, because it uses that extra 4GB for Cache most of the time, which is several orders of magnitude faster than accessing the hard drives. Also, it has a USB 3.0 port on the FRONT of the NAS, which makes performing external backups WAY easier. There is also a button on the front that gives you the option of performing rapid file transfers without needing to log in to the NAS from a computer. I also upgraded the ext4 file system on my drives to Btrfs, which should provide increased data protection and substantially reduced data size for versioning. Overall highly recommended! Pros: Easy to use User Interface Fast processor Upgradable memory Lots of great apps Btrfs file system Front panel USB 3.0 Front panel file transfer button Cons: None so far! Here is the RAM I used: Crucial 4GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1866 MT/s (PC3-14900) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT51264BF186DJ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSLPNN0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_HvjLEbH4YF29X Here are the hard drives I am running: Seagate IronWolf Pro 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6GB/S 7200 RPM 128MB Cache for Raid Network Attached Storage, Data Recovery Rescue Service (ST4000NE0025) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N98UJSD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_PEjLEbYX3Y3KJ ## Frequently Bought Together - Synology DS218+ 2BAY 2.0 GHZ DC 1X GBE 2GB DDR3L 3X USB 3.0 1X ESATA - Seagate IronWolf, 4TB, NAS, Internal Hard Drive, CMR, 3.5 Inch, SATA, 6GB/s, 5,400 RPM, 256MB Cache, for RAID Network Attached Storage, 3 year Rescue Services, FFP (ST4000VNZ06) - Crucial RAM 16GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Portable Memory CT16G4SFRA32A --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/46976385-synology-2-bay-nas-diskstation-ds218-diskless](https://www.desertcart.at/products/46976385-synology-2-bay-nas-diskstation-ds218-diskless) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*