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Big, Scalable Storage For All Your Files
Synology DS3018xs delivers massive storage capacity for all your files and important business data. As your storage needs grow, you can easily scale up capacity by adding an additional storage expansion unit, or two.
Powerful performance for business needs
Featuring a dual-core CPU, hardware encryption engine, and flawless software integration, DiskStation boasts outstanding processing and file transfer speeds. The PCIe slot supports installing a 10GbE network card for blazing data transmission or an M.2 SSD adapter card for high IOPS caching. Also, rest easy knowing you can upgrade from 8GB DDR4 RAM to 32GB as your business grows.
Protect your data and accomplish more
The intuitive interface allows you to seamlessly share, collaborate and synchronize files while keeping complete control of your data in a secure, protected environment.
- Dual-core 2.2GHz CPU
- 8GB DDR4 memory (expandable up to 32 GB)
- Over 2,231 MB/s sequential reading and 265,000 sequential IOPS reading
- Four 1GbE (RJ-45) ports w/ failover and Link Aggregation
- Scalable up to 30 drives with two DX1215 expansion units
- Backed by SRS, Synology\’s next business-day replacement service
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File Sharing And SyncingWith comprehensive support for network file sharing protocols — like CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP and more — DiskStation allows the entire office to centralize files and collaborate on projects. Or synchronize files across multiple devices or even across several locations so remote teams can work together. |
Btrfs: Next Generation StorageWhen dealing with large-scale data storage, businesses require a solution that prevents data corruption, while providing flexible backup tools. The next-generation Btrfs file system brings these tools to Synology NAS servers, allowing businesses and organizations to reduce maintenance overhead and efficiently store their data. |
Virtualization ReadyWith support for VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V, DiskStation serves as a seamless storage solution for virtualization environments. Consolidate storage in one place and enjoy optimized performance with support for iSCSI & NFS, SSD caching, VMware vSphere 6 & VAAI integration Synology’s Virtual Machine Manager also allows you to set up and run various virtual machines, including Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM. |
High Availability For Business ContinuityBy combining two DiskStation servers into a single high-availability cluster, you can maximize uptime and ensure data and services remain available for your employees or users — even when one of the servers goes offline unexpectedly. |
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| Synology DS3018xs | Synology FS1018 | Synology DS3617xs | |
| Drive Bays | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Compatible Drive Type | 3.5\” SATA HDD, 2.5\” SATA HDD, 2.5\” SATA SSD | 2.5\” SATA SSD | 3.5\” SATA HDD, 2.5\” SATA HDD, 2.5\” SATA SSD |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 72 TB (12 TB drive x 6) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 48TB (4 TB drive x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 144 TB (12 TB drive x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units | 360 TB (12 TB drive x 30) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 336 TB (48 TB + 12 TB drive x 24) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 432 TB (12 TB drive x 36) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Hot Swappable Drives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CPU | Dual-core 2.2 GHz | Dual-core 2.2 GHz | Quad-core 2.2 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 (Expandable up to 32 GB) | 8 GB DDR4 (Expandable up to 32 GB) | 16 GB DDR4 (Expandable up to 48GB) |
| 1GbE LAN Ports | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |