Efficient and easy to use
I have nothing to complain about with this product, which allows me to back up my PC easily and share my documents.
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Customer reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS218
299€95
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9/10
based on 28 reviews
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Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
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Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 8
Quality product
Easy to install disks, no problems to access the configuration.
It's a bit confusing at first, there are many apps in the interface called "DSM".
Does its job very well as a personal cloud, synchronization from different devices works very well, like with owncloud, nextcloud or other "drive". The Android photo app is not bad, it transfers all the photos taken on the smartphone if you want.
I take off one star for the noise: the device is noisier than the tower of my pc. It was difficult to leave it next to my box in the living room because of this, I had to put it in the office. It is possible to program it to turn on and off.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 7
Good material, as expected
Not very easy to implement.
I have to look for the docs on the internet and for the moment I can't see my NAS via Wifi if I'm not in the same room
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Meets expectations
The SIN is what I expected. Everything works the first time and it is very easy to set up.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Top
Product meets my expectations. It took me a few days to get the hang of it, but there were a lot of videos that helped me
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
well
good product, doesn't take up much space. easy to insert and connect disks.
The system is too automated for my taste. It installed the update, configured the raid, deployed apps I didn't want. I had to spend time to remove everything and reconfigure the raid.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Nas Synology DiskStation DS218
This is the second Nas from Synology that I have just bought, the first one was the DS213. I chose the DS218 for its compatibility with DSM 7 and also for its superior performance to the DS213.
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Number of reviews: 25 Average rating: 9
In spite of this, it is quite positive in use
In use, I would like to temper my previous opinion. It is true that the quality of the case and its design are far behind those to which I was accustomed. However, the operation is smooth, the functionality and performance are good. So, I would say after use that I am satisfied with the product and that I do not regret the purchase. So much for the box cheep!
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Number of reviews: 51 Average rating: 9
Perfect as always
Reading Christian R's comment below, I am very surprised. Having had a LaCie NAS myself a long time ago, I had nothing but problems: unusable interface (not doing what it was asked to do), NAS inaccessible for no reason very regularly, complete loss of data following two warranty returns and exchanges. In the end, LaCie's commercial gesture of exchanging my third copy for a "bigger and higher-end" model was useless, as this new NAS was no better than the previous ones.
On the other hand, this DS218 was my fifth Synology purchase (two for me and the others for friends/family) and everyone seems very happy with it. The interface may seem difficult to the uninitiated, but you don't have to use all the possibilities. The boxes are, in my opinion, well finished, light but solid (a NAS can be put on a desk and that's all), and not very noisy. The system of fixing the disks is top for me. The connectivity is practical and complete, for this price range. I'm not sure if it's a good one or not, but I'm sure it's a good one.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 7
After 2 years of non-stop operation
The synology with special NAS disks is a budget, but I am extremely satisfied. No bugs, works 24/7 with no worries. The pleasure of having access to these documents everywhere in the house and remotely is a comfort that I could not do without. I've been using it for a while now and it's been a great help to me in my work. I've been using it for a while and it's been a great help to me in my work. The fact that it works in Rais reassures me that my data will never be lost.
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Number of reviews: 25 Average rating: 9
Disappointing by my standards
As always LDLC delivery is smooth, fast, simple but effective packaging. 5 stars for LDLC without hesitation. On the other hand...
I have to admit that I am very surprised to see so many positive customer comments. I've been a loyal customer of Lacie for years, for NAS as well as external drives, how can you not be disappointed by this hardware. Lacie has been providing elegant, sturdy, metal hardware that has run without a hitch (apart from normal hard drive changes) for years. Too classic mechanism to buy out a competitor...
The DS218 received, cheap plastic case, the fan makes a hell of a noise (I'm going to replace it by a Noctua). The installation is easy but the interface is not particularly clear and it is in fact almost the same as on the old Synology Embedded DataStation EDS14 that I had the opportunity to use. The front cover is just begging to fall off, the hard drive drawer locking system, made of plastic of course, seems so fragile that I was reluctant to force it open. In short, if this is Synlogy quality, I'm not about to buy another one.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9
Efficient NAS
Easy to set up, the software is simple to use and you can set up a lot of things.
For my personal use, it is more than enough and it does not make any noise.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10
Very good
Very good product. Easy installation of NAS, hard drives.
Easy to configure NAS and PCs for instant file sync.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 7
Excellent product
I've been using a DS218 for over a year and have just bought a second one, so I'm really enjoying it! It's much faster than my previous DS214, and Synology DSM is as user-friendly as ever. Logitech Media Server support is essential for my music library.
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Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 9
Simple and effective
Allows you to protect and share data easily. Synology is still as simple and efficient. And for those who want to go further, it is possible to install a little bit what you want in SSH and use it as a small home automation server for example.
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Number of reviews: 40 Average rating: 7
Good start!
So I chose this nas to launch me in this universe I had several expectations!
The backup in continuous synchronization with raid 1,
The hosting of my website with domain name,
And the services video and music station.
This nas completes all my expectations,
In a first time the sharing of files, the video library and the audio station this configure very easily with a little research have easily find answers.
On the other hand I really struggled to put my website on the road and with the necessary security despite the ease of actions to perform!
There are a lot of technical terms and you can get lost but with courage and the will to learn you can do it.
It's not for everyone because not everyone has a day to spend in front of their screen to understand how everything works.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Very satisfied for 2 years
I couldn't do without a NAS.
Unlike most people, I don't use it as a network hard drive (remote files, which the different PCs consult): Synology offers a local cloud system: my files are synchronized as soon as they are modified, and I keep my "my documents" folder locally on all my PCs + the NAS.
Communication with the TV is obviously no problem.
Infinitely quieter than a PC.
The installation of the hard drives is very simple (no need to know anything about it) and the configuration is easy (no need to be an expert).
It has been running for 2 years now, with nothing to report.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 10
Perfect
As always with Synology, installation is quick and easy and it's simple to use even if you don't know much about it (for the base anyway).
I use it for the moment as a VPN server, download server, video streaming on the TV and video sharing for the family. No worries for the moment!Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8
Small, practical, easy to use
After a few weeks of use, I think I was able to exploit this NAS well. I put a large part of my files on it, easily accessible on LAN and from outside, I was able to set up repetitive tasks.
I have put a lot of my files on it, easily accessible on LAN and from outside, I was able to set up repetitive tasks. It takes a little technical knowledge to manage the whole thing, and I still have trouble with some things (like the mail server ^^' )Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 30 Average rating: 9
It was as I expected.
Bought to replace a DS112j (file server + VPN server) which was starting to run out of steam, I found a fluid use with the DS218. No need to wait for the system to respond to the slightest request.
The connection to the DSM web interface is 2-3 times faster, while the new NAS manages the real-time sync of 3 PCs (Synology drive), which the old one did not.
The migration from the old to the new was simple and fast (+/- 2h) for the config and apps, and simple and long (several days) for the 6Tb of data.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
Fast and responsive NAS
I've been using the Synology Drive for a while now and it's a great tool to help me with my work. It's a great tool to use when I'm working with a desktop computer, a tablet and a phone, or when I want to share a folder with other people.
I use it personally, as well as at work as a backup to a main server.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8
Exactly what I wanted
I found it thanks to the "survey" made by synology on their site, it corresponds exactly to what I wanted.
You can access it from any super easily, the address is simple as anything. It's just a matter of clicking on a button to activate the option.
Then the dropbox equivalent works like a charm.
I'm really pleased with this purchase, although I had done it more as a test.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
No problem
my old DS213J was getting tired... the 218 took over easily.
No worries about migration if you follow the procedure given by Synology. Now be careful if you have exotic stuff on the server, make sure you make backups first.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10
Magic Synology
My old 212 will take a deserved retirement welcome to the DS218 with 2 hard disks of 3To from Seagate special Nas.
It's very fast to get started, no formatting required, everything is done automatically.
If you use remote access, be careful with the speed your internet provider allows you, however the configuration is very simple and fast.
I use it in a small business to store all my files, quotes, invoices, photos and scanned documents. It works like an internal HD and is fast and responsive.
It's very reliable and verified by my old 212 which is more than 5 years old. I still trust Synology who constantly updates their operating system.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
Great product but difficult to install and the support sucks!
I am very happy with this NAS which allows me to share and back up my company's data.
The installation, however, is complex if you want to encrypt your data.
Finally, after an automatic update, we could no longer access the encrypted files! I contacted SYNOLOGY support but got no answer. I had to spend hours to solve the problem.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 5
works very well but...
Hello, I have this server since Christmas 2017 (6 months), it is easy to set up without experience, works very well except that for nearly a month, it shuts down by itself for no reason (and the blue power LED flashes permanently) and the only way to restart it is to unplug it. And since yesterday (20/06/2018), it refuses to restart. It is however in a well ventilated area and I have set the fan in the 2nd highest mode. I'm going to take it to the shop in Toulouse Gramont to get the warranty to work... a bit disappointed at this point
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Perfect with quick and easy use
Well my old Synology DS 212j NAS was starting to show signs of "fatigue" ;-))) I decided to buy a newer model with better features than the DS 212j. I am not disappointed at all. First good surprise for me, it looks better in black than white. Then great the opening in the front, and especially the mounting of the 2 NAS hard drives on removable racks, no more screws and half cover opening of the DS 212j. On the soft side, DS assistant is much more pleasant, with a faster and easier installation. On the practical side, much faster and easier than my old DS 212j. I've been using it for a while now and it's a great tool to help me with my work.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the product. I'm very pleased with the quality of the packaging.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service. I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service I received.)
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
Good product
The Synology diskstation DS218 is very easy to install and set up.
The range of applications is serious. The installation on a Mac network is quick and problem-free.
The only drawback is the quality of the finish, the plastic racks are a bit gimmicky and the screw threads quickly get damaged.Review automatically translated
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