Key Features . 2-bay NAS with optimal multimedia solution for home users4K video transcoding on the fly with 10 bit H.265 codec supportUp to 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential reading and writingPowered by a 64-bit 1.4 GHz quad-core processor with 1 GB DDR4 RAM Synology DiskStation DS218play is a feature rich two-bay tower equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor. Featuring powerful multimedia processing capabilities DS218play supports real-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD source content and is perfect for multimedia streaming and file sharing for home users. Synology DS218play is backed by Synology’s 2-year limited warranty. 4K Ultra HD Entertainment Center Synology DS218play is a multimedia-optimized 2-bay network attached storage solution equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1.4 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM delivering sequential reading throughput at over 112 MB/s and writing throughput at over 112 MB/s under RAID 1 configuration. An encrypted sequential data transmission at over 112 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing1. DS218play further supports real-time 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160) video transcoding bringing of up to 10bit H.265 (HEVC) content2. Personal Multimedia Library DS218play helps you easily manage your multimedia content and share them across Windows Mac® and Linux® platforms. With Video Station you can easily organize and sort your personal digital video library with comprehensive media information and watch 4K Ultra HD movies and films. Photo Station allows you to effortlessly organize photos into customized categories smart albums and blog posts and link them to social networking websites within a few clicks. Audio Station comes with Internet radio and lossless audio format support and is capable of music playback via DLNA or AirPlay-compliant devices. Cross-Platform File Sharing and Data Synchronization Synology DS218play supports comprehensive network protocols ensuring a seamless file sharing experience across Windows® Mac® and Linux® platforms. Windows AD and LDAP integration allow DS218play to fit quickly and effortlessly into any existing network environment without the necessity to recreate user accounts. Cloud Sync keeps your Dropbox Google™ Drive Microsoft OneDrive Baidu and Box storages in sync with your personal DiskStation at home. The Cloud Station Suite allows you to sync files among multiple devices - Windows PC Mac Linux iOS or Android™ tablets/phones - effortlessly keeping everything up-to-date. DS218play combines seamless file sharing capability with hardened security even over the internet with HTTPS built-in firewall and multiple IP and account intrusion auto-blocking mechanisms. Easy Backup Solutions With block-level incremental backup and cross-version deduplication Synology Hyper Backup provides multi-version backup with optimized storage utilization and allows data backup to multiple destinations-local shared folders external hard drives network shared folders rsync servers and public cloud services. Anywhere/Anytime Availability Synology provides mobile applications that allow you to enjoy your multimedia library even when on the go. Available on iOS Android™ and Windows Phone® platforms DS photo DS audio DS video and DS file enable access to your Synology NAS through Photo Station Audio Station Video Station and File Station. What’s more you can use DS get to remotely manage and monitor download tasks on Download Station.QuickConnect allows you to connect via a simple customizable address so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer laptop or mobile device. Energy Efficient with Cool and Quiet Design Synology DS218play is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Compared with its average PC counterpart Synology DS218play cons
