Synology
DS418j
DiskStation NAS
4-Bay (1GB RAM)
64TB (4 X 16TB Seagate IronWolf (NAS))

Description

Synology DS418j DiskStation NAS 64TB 4-Bay (1GB RAM) (4 X 16TB Seagate IronWolf (NAS))

design	Though Synology have decided to use the older, rather retro looking Chassis that has been the model of choice for 4-bay cost-effective cases. However the contents of the DS418J are VASTLY improved!
features	Thanks to much better hardware inside the Synology DS418j NAS, the applications and software that the DS418 J can use fully is much, much better. Supporting 1080p, SHR, media streaming.
performance	Thanks to the inclusion of that 64bit dual core ARM based chip that is hugely better than the DS416J offering, performance is greatly improved and this is further enhanced by the inclusion of 1GB of DDR4 memory - twice that of the DS416J. plus it is a higher frequency DDR4 at 2133Mhz than the 1800Mhz od DDR3.
value	Easily one of the most game-changing 4-Bay NAS from Synology in 2017 and 2018 - A big improvement over the DS416J

design	It's a real shame that Synology are sticking with this case - it is hideous and with a poor method for HDD installation.
features	Still not ideal for a large-scale multi-user environment. Disappointing that PLEX has not yet released supported plex app.
performance	I still think they should have installed an Intel Atom CPU - it would have increased power consumption, but feel it would have still kept the hardware and internal spec costs at the same level.
value	Despite all the innovation, it is still a relatively weak when compared with the DS918+

Synology NAS guide

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The Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j 4-Bay (1GB RAM) 64TBis Network Attached NAS Storage device. It features a Realtek RTD1293 dual-core 1.4GHz CPU and with 1GB RAM providing outstanding performance for those looking for a cost effective Network Storage option. This Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j is backed with Synology’s 2yr limited warranty.

Out of the box this NAS can handle 4 x 3.5" hard drives / SSDs, giving it a maximum capacity of 64TB via 16TB drives.

Key Features

• Pre-populated with 64TB of storage capacity (includes 4x 16TB Seagate IronWolf (NAS) HDD)
• RAID Levels: 0:1:5:6:
• Realtek RTD1293 dual-core 1.4GHz CPU
• Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• 1GB Random Access Memory (RAM)
• SATA to Gigabit Ethernet (1,000 Mbit/s)
• Arrives with 2yr warranty for enclosure and 3yr warranty for hard drives

Includes Seagate IronWolf (NAS) 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drives

This Synology NAS includes the best Seagate hard drives to work with this box. The perfect foundation for building maximum density server to be run 24/7.
Seagate NAS drives have been rigorously tested in high read and write Network Attached Storage Environments. This results in increased performance and efficiency within your DS418j NAS server device.

Combining Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j and 4 Seagate hard disks will provide you with a solid, long term Network-Attached Storage solution ranging from simply media file access, Apple Time Machine, complex Surveillance and Synchronisation abilities, as well as the utilization of VMware and ISCSI.

Vital Statistics (per drive)

• Model Number: ST16000VN001
• Rotation: 7200RPM
• Interface: 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Capacity: 16TB
• Cache: 256MB
• Warranty: 3yr

Back of the Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j box (the connections)

• LAN Network Port / Ethernet Port – Giving your Synology storage device to both send, receive and manipulate files over the internet. However that is just the tip of the iceberg. Via the connection of devices such as IP camera, mobile apps and other system tools, you can use multi-purpose applications for homes, small business and enterprises uses.
• USB 3.0 – The newer and faster evolution of Universal Serial Bus, USB 3.0, can transfer data at up to 5Gb per second. Now becoming commonplace, you can transfer data between devices such as external hard-drives and flash storage keys. In more advanced, larger devices you are able to connect peripherals such as mice and keyboards to the enclosure, however we highly recommend contacting the manufacturers website here for more details on connectivity and compatibility

Free Synology DiskStation NAS SpanStor Build & Test

You can have JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10,SHR set up on Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j. We offer our completely free and highly recommended SpanStor build service for your Synology 4-bay enclosure. We ensure that your Synology box and Seagate drives are in perfect working order before we send it out, at no additional cost. That's not all. We can install the latest Synology firmware or even construct a custom build from the ground up! Depending on the nature and complexity of the setup you request, this can take from a few minutes to a few hours, all done here at SPAN, thereby saving you time and money.
Possible RAID options for your Synology 4-bay box are explained below.

Synology DiskStation NAS DS418j RAID options

• JBOD- is a cost-effective network storage solution. If you have a lot of temporarily data to store, JBODs are an economical solution. Mind that the data is not critical or you have an effective backup scheme in place. JBOD is either a single or number of disks which are grouped together and presented to the Operating System as a single volume, called 'Spanning'. If you lose a single disk in the JBOD then you possibly will lose data, as the concept of a JBOD does not include not fault tolerance.
• RAID 0 is ideal for non-critical storage of data that have to be read/written at a high speed, such as on a video editing station or an image retouching. RAID 0 offers great performance, both in read and write operations. All storage capacity is used, there is no overhead.
• RAID 1 (mirrored drive) is ideal for critical storage, like accounting systems. It is also suitable for small servers in which only two data drives will be used (disc mirroring). It offers excellent read speed and a write-speed that is comparable to that of a single drive. In case a drive fails, data do not have to be rebuild, they just have to be copied to the replacement drive (mirroring hdd ). It can be used as back up mirror.
• RAID 5 combines efficient storage with excellent security and decent performance. It is ideal for file and application servers that have a limited number of data drives. Very fast read data transactions while write data transactions are bit slower. In case if drive fails, you still have access to all data, even while the failed drive is being replaced and system rebuilds the data on the new drive.
• RAID 6 combines efficient storage with excellent security and decent performance. Similar to RAID 5, read data transactions are very fast. Two drives can fail and you still have access to all data, even while the failed drives are being replaced. It makes it more secure.
• RAID 10 combines pros and cons of RAID 0 and RAID 1 in one single system. If one drive fails, the rebuild time is very fast because data being copied from the surviving mirror to a new drive.
• Synology Hybrid RAID can combine different sized hard drives to create a storage volume. When sufficient hard drives are included, SHR allows for 1- or 2-disk redundancy.

Choose your RAID here -> Spanstor Build And Test
If you buy this Synology DiskStation NAS and hard drives we do free build and test for the unit and hard drives. So you can use this device straight out of the box. All free of charge in DS418j price.
Same Day and Next Day Delivery available in UK and fast WorldWide delivery for products in stock.
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Synology DS418j DiskStation NAS expansion units

Synology DS418j DiskStation NAS RAM / Card upgrade options

Date added: 10/06/2017Last modified: 16/07/2018

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