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Even with the DS app, one can directly download the torrent files to NAS by just copying the torrent URL into it. It allows the user to directly download things from the internet on the NAS storage. You can choose a folder from your computer that continuously syncs it with the NAS box and creates a saved copy of your important work that you can access from anywhere.ĭownload Station is also a handy tool for managing the downloads. If you have installed the Cloud station drive on your system then it turns your NAS box into a personal Google Drive or Dropbox. It works with Cloud Station Backup and Cloud Station Drive. It allows users to back up the data in real time from different computers to the NAS box. I would especially like to talk about the Cloud station provided by the Synology. Total there are around 96 apps combining both Synology and third party.

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You use install iTunes server, DBS Server, WordPress, Web server, e-commerce, Media server apps and more. Package Centerįrom the package center, you can install various apps to make your NAS box more than just a storage box. The interface of the OS is very clean with only four icons on the screen- Package center, Control Panel, File station, and DSM help.

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However, some features of DSM OS such as real-time transcoding and Btrfs file system are not available in the J series of the Synology. Synology keeps updating the OS and also intermittently add more features and apps for better productivity. Synology runs on one of the most popular and top NAS OS which is DSM (DiskStation Manager) OS. Synology DS218j DSM (Diskstation management) operating system.

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Read About: How to set up and install Synology DS218j NAS in detail.

Fan Speed Mode: Full-Speed Mode, Cool Mode, Quiet Mode, and Low-power Mode.

File System supported: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (read-only support up to max 2TB volume size) and exFAT (need to purchase an app from the package center).

Maximum Internal Raw Capacity: 24 TB (12 TB drive x 2).

Now, to access the drive bay, you need to push the half of the right portion of the NAS box as shown in the image below. Instead of that on Synology DS218j has a cut on the body from where the whole body can be separated into two pieces. To add a drive into the NAS you will not find the doors that usually appear on the NAS boxes those slide out the drives. If you want to RESET the NAS then a small hole with a reset button is also provided on the back side of the NAS which you need to press for around 4 seconds and a beep will appear as a feedback. The bottom side of the NAS has four large rubberized foot pads including one vent situated just below the front panel to dissipate heat. While the back side, holds all the ports on a dark silver color metal piece and just above that you will find the 92 mm x 92 mm fan vent. The front side of the box is all white except the bezel on the right side that holds all the LED indicators along with NAS ON/Off button aligned vertically. If you talk about its measurement, the height of the NAS box is 165mm, 100 mm in width and 225.5 in length or depth. Its design is very sleek, compact and has a glossy surface. The Synology Disk DS218j is light-weight NAS box in white color. Inside the box, contents you will get are: For example, a label on the box that describes key hardware specifications and also highlights its externals features and ports names like Status indicator, LAN indicator, Disk Indicator, Power button, FAN, USB 3.0 port, RESET button, Power port, LAN port, and Kensington Security Slot. The box of Synology DiskStation DS218j comes in just a regular package with a brown color that labels all key information a person needs to know about the product. After using the Synology DS218j for around 20 days here is our review. It looks almost similar to the Synology DS216j & DS216se but enhanced in terms of specifications and can be considered a successor of these two. This entry-level 2-bay NAS is suitable for homes, offices and personal cloud storage.

In their category of NAS boxes, the DS218j is an entry-level NAS box.

They have a wide range of NAS boxes, Survellience & Networking products, Application & Services, and other Accessories. Synology is not a new name in the world of NAS (Network Attached Storage).