Synology DS218play Network Storage DiskStation
DiskStation DS218play is a 2-bay NAS device, offering fast, easy and versatile access to your personal multimedia library. Support of real-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD source content makes it a cinch to stream and access 4K content anytime, anywhere. Designed for multimedia enthusiasts, DS218play provides smooth streaming experience to your TV, smartphone, and media players no matter you're at home or on-the-go. With the availability of centralized management, DS218play is ideal for fast file sharing and acts as a reliable backup for all types of devices.

Enjoy 4K Videos on the Go
Access and stream your 4K media content anytime and anywhere. DS218play supports 4K live transcoding via Video Station and DS video, allowing 4K videos to be instantly converted and played on TV, smartphone, and other media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats

Multimedia Powerhouse
Access your multimedia content anytime, anywhere with an intuitive web-based interface:

• Video Station lets you easily manage and organize movies, TV shows, and home videos, and stream to other computers, smartphones, and media players.'
• Photo Station allows you to effectively organize and share photos and albums, while easily communicating with others using labels, comments, and more.
• Audio Station is your personal music center, designed to intelligently sort and organize your audio files, and stream to Google Cast enabled devices easily. Audio Station supports lossless formats ensuring pristine audio quality.

Seamless Integration with Your Mobile Devices
Synology mobile applications are designed to allow quick and secure access to your data wherever you are. Access files on your Synology NAS over the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules, DDNS, or other complicated network settings with QuickConnect. QuickConnect allows you to connect via a secure, customizable address, so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Internet-connected device with no additional charge.

Additional Features

• Desktop Backup - Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
• Public Cloud Integration - Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
• File Server/Management - Powerful built-in file management and sharing services
• DSM UI - Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
• Security - Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to tackle evolving threats and protect your devices.
• Eco-friendly - 5.16 W in HDD hibernation/ 16.79 W in access
• 2-bay NAS with optimal multimedia solution for home users
• 4K video transcoding on the fly with 10 bit H.265 codec support2
• Up to 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential reading and writing throughput, respectively.*
• Over 112 MB/s encrypted sequential reading throughput and 112 MB/ s encrypted sequential writing throughput1
• Powered by a 64-bit 1.4 GHz quad-core processor with 1 GB DDR4 RAM
• Supports a single volume of over 20TB raw capacity

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Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. Boxes, and APO addresses is not available for this item.

Warranty: 30 Day Woot

The units in this sale are being sold as open box condition. That means that they have been opened due to being a photo sample, a tested good customer return or having damaged packaging. Some non-essential items may be missing from the box. The unit may not be shipped in retail packaging. That is the reason for the reduced sale price and the reduced warranty.