Apple picker Press Release: Synology Company introduced the DS218play, DS218j and DS118, three NAS servers packed with features for media streaming, file sharing and data backup – functions suitable for homes and small offices. The DS218play is equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1,4GHz processor with a hardware encryption system and 1GB of RAM, offering an encrypted sequential read and write throughput of over 110MB/s. Thanks to the hardware transcoding system, the DS218play supports real-time transcoding of 4K Ultra HD or Full HD single-channel 10-bit H.265 codec video to a lower resolution. Thus, users can enjoy videos on the go without any restrictions from the device.
The DS218j features a 1,3GHz dual-core processor with hardware encryption and 512MB of RAM, offering encrypted sequential read throughput of over 113MB/s and write throughput of over 112MB/s. The DS218j enables users to access data faster while achieving energy savings with an environmentally friendly design that consumes only 17,48W in active use and 7,03W in hard disk sleep mode.
The DS118 is a new 1-bay desktop NAS equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1,4GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Thanks to the hardware encryption system, the DS118 device offers an encrypted sequential read and write throughput of over 110 MB/s. The DS118 is the ideal storage solution, offering data backup and QuickConnect features to give users access to data from anywhere. In addition, it supports continuous transcoding of 4K video with 10-bit H.265 codec, enabling rich multimedia entertainment.
"These three home storage solutions are the best multimedia library for users who use photos and videos to capture every important moment with their family or friends," says Katarina Shao, product manager of Synology Inc. "With versatile add-on packages, these three NAS models are also an excellent choice for small studio owners looking to increase productivity during work hours."
The DS218play, DS218j and DS118 devices use DiskStation Manager (DSM), one of the most advanced and intuitive operating systems that offers a wide range of applications for network attached storage, including multimedia, file sharing and productivity tools. Synology has won a variety of media awards, including first place in the mid-range NAS category in TechTarget's storage solutions survey and first place in the PC Mag Readers' Choice poll seven years in a row.
- Find out more about the DS218play right here.
- Find out more about the DS218j right here.
- Find out more about the DS118 right here.
Has anyone tried it in real (problem-free) operation :-)?
I had a Synology NAS drive, but I used it little enough to leave it running 24 hours a day. It lacked the Wake On Lan function at the time. The last one was quite OK.
Currently, I would like something like this just for the price of being able to solve it somehow elegantly:
1. It must have the WOL function so that it wakes up only when it is needed.
2. I can move my iTunes library directly to the NAS.
3. Playing a movie from the library is not a problem on iPad (at least Air 2 and higher), iPhone (at least 6s and higher) and Apple TV (2nd generation capable of 1080).
– including Czech and English subtitles (idelane and external)
– no formats
4. 2 physical disks for backup.
5. Connection of external USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1.
6. Lastly, I assume that it is functional just like the drive I had on my NAS :-).
PS: It's crazy that there isn't a single USB-C, in a few years it will be the standard, and it would be quite a stretch to name a NAS at home because of it.
The ds216j already has all this
From what I've seen, it doesn't seem to be able to transcode videos at all. Or at least it's not written here at all: https://www.synology.com/cs-cz/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Multimedia/Can_my_Synology_NAS_transcode_4K_videos_for_my_device
Even my 215j can handle it. In this day and age, it's stupid to overcode on a NAS. Buy the Infuse Pro application (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV) and it can play movies from the NAS in any format (just share the folder). It also has official support for DTS sound (which e.g. VLC does not have). The second option is Plex (server on NAS and apps on iPhone/iPad/Apple TV). The server is free (you don't need premium functions), but the app for iPad/iPhone is for a fee. So in terms of price it looks almost the same. Both solutions will automatically download graphics and a description of the movie/serial for each mkv. Otherwise, you just load mkvck into the address book in NAS and just play movies in the application.
Well, certainly an interesting attack. BUZZ Player HD, which I actually have, can also play from the site.
Unfortunately, my old Apple TV doesn't have a screen, so I can't push the back application there. And when it comes to movies, I mostly watch movies from her ;-).
Anyway, I'll think about it, thanks for the tips.