NAS SERVER SYNOLOGY 16TB

The Synology DS918+ is a 4-bay NAS server designed for small and medium-sized businesses and IT enthusiasts, offering strong performance, scalability, and advanced features Synology Incorporated.

Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core 1.5 GHz, 2 MB cache Amazon
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3L (expandable to 8 GB) Synology Incorporated
• Storage:
  • 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD (2×512 GB) for ultra-fast system cache
  • 4×2 TB SATA 3.5″ HDDs (6 Gb/s) for high-capacity storage
  • Supports up to 9 drives with a Synology DX5173 expansion unit Synology Incorporated
• File Systems: EXT4, Btrfs (with advanced features like checksums, snapshots, and file self-healing) Synology Incorporated
• Ports: 2×1 GbE LAN (Link Aggregation & Failover), 2×USB 3.0, 1×eSATA
• Encryption: AES‑256 hardware acceleration with AES‑NI engine
• Throughput: ~226 MB/s read, ~222 MB/s write; encrypted throughput ~225 MB/s read, ~221 MB/s write

Performance & Features

• Scalable Storage: Easy expansion to meet growing needs
• Btrfs Advantages:
  • Up to 65,000 system-wide snapshots
  • 1,024 snapshots per shared folder (5‑min intervals)
  • File-level restoration and data integrity checks
• 4K Video Support: Real-time transcoding for H.264/H.265 4K Ultra HD content
• Business Applications:
  • Windows® AD & LDAP integration
  • Cloud Station Suite, Surveillance Station, Collaboration Suite, Desktop Backup
  • Active Backup for Business for centralized backup and deduplication

Use Cases

• File & Media Storage: Ideal for home offices, small businesses, and media libraries.
• Backup & Recovery: Supports automated snapshots and file-level restoration.
• Multimedia Streaming: 4K transcoding for home theater or streaming setups.
• Security: AES‑256 encryption for sensitive data.