{"id":1087,"date":"2018-07-07T11:13:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T15:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpenology.org\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2021-09-16T10:06:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:06:13","slug":"synology-ds718-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xpenology.org\/synology-ds718-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS718+ Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to Network Attached Storage (NAS), Synology is one of the biggest names around. They offer everything from consumer-friendly hardware to enterprise level solutions. The Synology DS718+<\/strong> leans toward the former.<\/p>\n

But make no mistake, the DS718+ may not be made for the server room but it’s not just for basic file storage either. Whether you have a huge personal media library, running a business from home or anything in between, this tiny box will make a big impression.
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On the Outside<\/h2>\n

The Synology DS718+<\/a> (Check Amazon for Updated Pricing<\/a>) is a two-bay NAS which makes it just right for most users. The drive bays are hot-swappable so you don’t have to shut down the NAS if you need to add or remove a drive. Drives are loaded from the front using the removable drive trays and can be secured using a key.<\/p>\n

Also up front are the power button, a USB copy button, a USB 3.0 Type A port, and various LED indicators. Using the USB port, you can transfer files with just one click of the USB copy button. But you’ll have to configure what the button does first. You can set it to copy the files in a USB drive to a folder in the NAS or copy files from a specific folder in the NAS onto whatever drive is connected to the front USB port.<\/p>\n

Looking over at the back, you’ll find a couple of RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two more USB 3.0 Type A ports, an eSATA port, and the power port. A 92mm fan is also back there to help cool the inside of the NAS.
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