NAS DiskStation DS918+

[SynoMan]

DiskStation DS918+ - Powerful and scalable 4-bay NAS for growing businesses

High-speed scalable storage server
Synology DS918+ is designed for small and medium-sized businesses and IT enthusiasts. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS918+ provides exceptional encrypted file transmission. Also capable of transcoding up to two channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time, DS918+ is ideal for sharing and storing ultra-high definition media content.

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[Rusty]

Been using this model as an upgrade to my 412+ model and I love it. Running with 12GB of ram, about 40 containers, SS, Plex (transcode) and a few other things, this device is a beast. Apart from the Intel cpu reported issue, this NAS is a powerhouse for sure and a safe buy for anyone looking for a lot of power and room.

 

[WST16]

I love the looks of the 918+, one of the nicest Synology designs.
I don’t like the looks of the 418j (no offense to anyone). I wouldn’t buy it if it made my tea and toasted my toast every morning

 

[Rusty]

I love the looks of the 918+, one of the nicest Synology designs.
I don’t like the looks of the 418j (no offense to anyone). I wouldn’t buy it if it made my tea and toasted my toast every morning

Well I don’t look at them that much so i don’t care really. But i hear you.

 

[Telos]

I cheaped out and grabbed the 418play. In retrospect, I would have gone for the 918+. Rusty is right. It is a beast for its size.

 

[fredbert]

I did a quick calculation yesterday. Of the plus models the DS918+ is the best £ per bay of the 4K transcoders, and doesn’t include the M.2 slots. Still with the DX517 added. Next is the DS218+ and again with the expansion.

The DS418play is overall most cost effective if including non-expanding models.

4K transcoders are a niche subset of the range though

 

[itsjasper]

The DS418play makes a great backup unit for a DS918+ too!

 

[wwwampy]

The DS418play makes a great backup unit for a DS918+ too!

My next NAS (some day) will be from Plus series. Maybe 918+ or 920+ (922+ ?) and my current DS418play as a backup.

 

[jeyare]

.... I wouldn’t buy it if it made my tea and toasted my toast every morning

For such services you need purchase Amazon Smart Oven integrated with Docker and RSS

 

[fredbert]

Back to my Excel calculation of how cost-effective the 4K transcoder models are per bay. Prices are from scan.com (UK reseller) and include VAT (sales tax) at 20%. The 218+ wasn't quite as good as the DS1019+ but I'm not planning to buy one

Comparing total bays regardless of redundancy:

Comparing usable bays when configured with SHR1 and expanding to the DX517 if possible:

 

[Telos]

The DS418play makes a great backup unit for a DS918+ too!

You can do that, but I wouldn't waste the DS418play in a backup role unless that is all you have. For backup, a j-series is more than adequate.

 

[fredbert]

Backup and fallback, if you’re lucky enough to have both

 

[itsjasper]

Backup and fallback, if you’re lucky enough to have both

Thats what the DS718+ is for.... ;-)

 

[fredbert]

No longer on the main NAS product page

https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/DiskStation/18-year/DS918+/enu/Synology_DS918_Plus_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf

 

[Jheroen]

@Rusty does extra memory in this nas work although they say that 8 gb is the max?

 

[Rusty]

@Rusty does extra memory in this nas work although they say that 8 gb is the max?

it does

 

[Jheroen]

it does

Clear, what is the max 16 GB?

 

[Rusty]

Clear, what is the max 16 GB?

I have it 16 and it works fine. Think Max is 32 but not really stavke from what I have seen

 

[Jheroen]

I have it 16 and it works fine. Think Max is 32 but not really stavke from what I have seen

Do you have the specs for the right 8gb modules? (Non synology brand) gracias!

 

[Rusty]

Do you have the specs for the right 8gb modules? (Non synology brand) gracias!

Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (8GBx2) Speicher Kit (DDR3, 1866 MT/s, PC3-14900, SODIMM, 204-Pin) https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00JCRZ6XS/?tag=synoforum09-21