Specification Sheet
Synology DiskStation DS418play is a 4-bay NAS designed for ultra-high denition multimedia enthusiasts.
Powered by a new dual-core processor, DS418play supports real-time transcoding for up to 2 channels
of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time. AES-NI support ensures smooth encrypted data transfer and
safeguards critical digital assets. Synology DS418play is backed by Synology’s 2-year limited warranty.
DiskStation
DS418play
Highlights
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Ideal 4-bay NAS as home multimedia
center
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Encrypted sequential throughput
at over 226 MB/s reading, 185 MB/s
writing
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Dual-channel H.265/H.264 4K video
transcoding on the y
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Dual-core processor with AES-NI
hardware encryption engine
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2GB DDR3L-1866 memory, up to 6GB
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Advanced Btrfs le system oering
65,000 system-wide snapshots and
1,024 snapshots per shared folder
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Anywhere access with iOS/Android™/
Windows ready mobile apps
Optimal Performance and Hardware Design
Synology DS418play is a 4-bay network attached storage solution equipped with an
dual-core processor and 2GB DDR3L memory (expandable up to 6GB). With Link
Aggregation enabled, DS418play delivers great sequential throughput performance at
over 226 MB/s reading and 220 MB/s writing
1
. With AES-NI hardware accelerated
encryption, DS418play delivers encrypted data throughput at over 226 MB/s reading
and 185 MB/s writing
1
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DS418play comes with two USB 3.0 ports for high-speed external storage exchange.
The dual 1GbE ports support network failover to prevent unexpected LAN failure.
Hot-swappable drive trays with tray locks ensure easy drive replacement and protect
data security. Brightness-adjustable front LED with schedule control provides exible
LED settings that best suit your environment.
4K Ultra HD Multimedia Library
Synology DiskStation DS418play features real-time transcoding for up to 2 channels of
H.264/H.265 4K videos at the same time, bringing more powerful support to the latest
multimedia formats and contents. With Video Station, you can organize personal digital
video library with comprehensive media information, and watch 4K Ultra HD movies
and lms. The intuitive design of Photo Station allows you to eortlessly 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 formats support, and provides music playback via DLNA and AirPlay®-
compliant devices.