Synology FlashStation FS1018 and DiskStation DS218 NAS

Synology Inc. launched FS1018 and DS218, two feature-rich NAS.

FS1018 NAS

These servers provide media streaming, file sharing, and backup features in desktop form factors.

FS1018 is a 12-bay, low-latency, all-SSD desktop NAS. It is powered by an Pentium D1508 dual-core CPU and 8GB DDR4 EEC RAM, expandable up to 32GB. In addition to offering four plug-and-play GbE LAN ports, it also supports performance options. The selected network add-on cards can be installed on FS1018 with a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, providing over 40,000 4K random write IO/s.

FS1018 NAS spectifications
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The cutting-edge hardware delivers performance and throughput even with multitasking and multiple VMs hosted. The VM Manager enables to test new software in sandboxes, isolate customers’ machines, and increase the flexibility of server.

“Designing a form factor that satisfies the need for both performance and drive capacity was crucial. FS1018 offers 12 SSD bays on a scale optimal for any desktop,” said Jason Fan, product manager, Synology.

DS218 NAS

DS218 is a 2-bay NAS equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor delivering sequential throughput at over 112MB/s reading and 112MB/s writing. It comes with 2GB DDR4 memory, four times the capacity of its predecessor. It is also optimized for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding via Video Station.

DS218 NAS specifications
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“4K video content is becoming more and more common. DS218 is also optimized for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding. If your device is not capable of 4K video playback, DS218 provides online 4K video transcoding to 1080p and below for a smoother experience,” said Michael Wang, product manager, Synology.

FS1018 and DS218 run on DiskStation Manager, the OS for company’s NAS devices, with various applications offered to enhance work productivity.