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If you choose to install the supplied version of the firmware, you can always update it to the latest version later, either through the DSM operating system or by downloading it to a USB drive. You can install the operating system from the supplied CD or by downloading it from the Synology website. Once the hard disks are installed and you’ve connected the NAS to your router you'll have to locate it on your network and install its operating system. Devices such as the Synology DS212+ let you remove drive rails from the front of the device and mount hard disks in those. It takes a little more effort to install hard disks in the DS213j than Synology’s more expensive models, as you must open the DS213j’s chassis and screw the disks into a cage. The DS213j certainly falls into that category. If you don't have dedicated IT support, it's especially important to choose hardware that's as clear and simple to manage as possible. The specifications are from the time of review and might as such be subject to changes in future revisions of the device, as with any device.Your NAS device’s operating system has a major impact on its usability and, by extension, its usefulness to your business. Besides the convenience, it also offers an easy-to-remember address to connect to. It offers easy remote connection without any technical knowledge needs. It is an integrated DDNS service provided to all Synology owners for free. Remote connections are made easy with QuickConnect. FTP, SFTP, and TFTP are also supported for simple connections and file transfers. The Cross-platform sharing supports AFP, NFS, and Samba/CIFS while there are mobile apps for Android, iOS, and Windows. Whether you want to copy files to or from NAS devices, PCs, or mobile devices, DSM can handle it. Whether they’re MacOS, Linux, Unix, or Windows-based, you can get access to your files.īackup and synchronisation jobs are easy with Cloud Station Sharesync, Cloud Station Drive, Cloud Station Server, and DS cloud. The operating system, DiskStation Manager, supports cross-platform sharing for all your local systems. For those not familiar with it, cloud storage is just a new name for centralised storage which you can access from any location – if you have the right login credentials. Synology’s DS218j is a perfect device to create your own personalised cloud storage. When loaded with the current 12TB drives, you get an impressive 24TB raw capacity in a very small and efficient form factor. These are the official ratings from tests Synology conducted. Some hard disk drives produce more noise and consume more power than others. Of course, both sound level and power consumption will be dependent on the installed drives. The noise level is rated at 18.2 dBA which should make it as inaudible as possible. With a power consumption of about 17.5W during active access and 7W when the drives hibernate, it’s a cheap device to run.
There are two obvious advantages with the DS218j NAS, a low total cost of ownership and a pleasant environment. We’ve also previously reviewed the DS216j in the case that you want to compare the two reviews closer.Įxternally, the DS218j offers two USB 3.0 ports for storage, printers, and wireless transfer dongles as well as one Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port for network connectivity. Still, we see an improvement of 30% on the CPU speed which surely will be noticed by those upgrading from a DS216j to a DS218j. When compared to the predecessor, the DS216j, the improvements aren’t as impressive as they are on some other NAS units. The processor is coupled with 512MB of DDR3 memory. The processor features a hardware encryption engine which will help with encrypted file transfers. It is a 32-bit dual-core processor with a speed of 1.3GHz. Inside the Synology DiskStation DS218j, you’ll find a Marvell Armada 385 (88F6820) processor. It is also a cost-effective and power-efficient unit. It is a small but versatile entry-level 2-bay NAS for home and personal cloud storage. One of Synology‘s newest devices is the DiskStation DS218j ( Product Link) and today I’m taking that NAS under the microscope for a closer look.
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