Synology DiskStation DS1618+ 6-Bay Tower NAS

Synology Inc. launched DiskStation DS1618+, a 6-bay NAS featuring the Intel Corp.‘s Atom C3538.

For tech enthusiasts and SMBs, it is an all-in-one solution for file serving, application hosting, backup, and real-time collaboration – all aided by its performance.

DS1618+ is powered by a quad-core Atom processor C3538 and 4GB DDR4 non-ECC SODIMM, expandable up to 32GB in ECC SODIMMs. The storage capacity can be upgraded to 192TB when connected to two DX517 expansion units, providing growing companies a solution that scales with their business.

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“Modern-day companies compete based on the speed at which they generate, process, and use data to drive innovations,” said Derren Lu, CEO, Synology. “By integrating Intel technology, we are putting a compact powerhouse in every SMB. It will allow them to take advantage of that untapped throughput to give their companies that extra edge.“

PCIe adapter card

With the company’s M2D17 PCIe adapter card, DS1618+ can house dual M.2 SATA SSD, taking advantage of the SSD cache to boost throughput and reduce the I/O latency. By alternatively installing a network interface card via the PCIe slot, DS1618+ supports up to two 10GbE ports to reach a maximum throughput of 1,551MB/s reading and 586MB/s writing.

“SMBs need powerful, secure and scalable storage solutions to efficiently manage their growing levels of digital content,” said Dan Artusi, VP and GM, connected home division, Intel. “Through our collaboration with Synology, their new DiskStation NAS products based on the Intel Atom processor C series have the performance and configurable high-speed I/O to help businesses quickly store and manage their most critical data.“

DiskStation Manager NAS OS screenshot
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DS1618+ runs on DiskStation Manager, the OS for the firm’s NAS devices, with applications offered to enhance data security and work efficiency.

The company’s Extended Warranty add-on service (EW201) can be purchased together with DS1618+, available in select regions worldwide, to provide up to five years of hardware warranty coverage.

Price: DS1618+ RRP = £616.80 (ex VAT) or €713 (excluding taxes).

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