Equipped with two 3TB standard NAS hard drives, the ioSafe 218 6TB 2-Bay NAS Array is designed to deliver strong reliability while protecting up to 6TB of data from natural and man-made disasters. It is fireproof up to 1550°F for up to 30 minutes and also protects data from while fully submerged in up to 10' of fresh or salt water for up to 72 hours. Cloud-enabled and powered by Synology's DiskStation Manager operating system, the 218 NAS includes apps for remote access, collaboration, file syncing and sharing, video surveillance, photo management and more.

ioSafe's 218 has two drive bays, each of which natively supports 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core processor, which will allow you to run multiple functions simultaneously, while 2GB of DDR4 RAM will allow quick access to frequently used files and programs. Also featured are two USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port which allow it to be connected to your Windows or Mac system. Network connectivity is achieved via one Gigabit Ethernet port or a separately wireless dongle for Wi-Fi connectivity.

The 218 runs on the DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which helps simplify managing your NAS, as well as accessing and sharing data. A variety of RAID modes are supported, which help provide users with data redundancy, speed, or a combination of both. Supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, Basic, and Synology Hybrid RAID. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.

ioSafe has engineered this NAS to be energy efficient. Not only does it use a 92 x 92mm fans to help keep the system running cool, the server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operational expenses. The 218 operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, a 60W AC power adapter, an AC power cord, and an RJ45 LAN cable. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year hardware warranty, along with one year of ioSafe's Basic Data Recovery Service (DRS). DRS includes free in-house data recovery with up to $2500 per TB coverage for third-party data recovery services.

6TB Storage Capacity    2 x 3TB SATA HDDs    1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core    2GB of DDR4 RAM    1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port    2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 2.0    RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD    Hardware Encryption & Transcoding Engine    Fireproof to 1550°F for 30 Minutes    Waterproof up to 10' for 72 Hours

Purpose-built to keep on-premises data safe during building fires, the 218 NAS protects data from temperatures up to 1550°F for 30 minutes per ASTM E119.

Designed to protect data from floods, sprinklers, and fire department's hoses, the 218 keeps data safe during periods of complete submersion in fresh or salt water up to a 10' depth for 72 hours.

With an optional floor mount kit, the 218 can be bolted down to protect against theft. Additionally, the kit enables access to the ports and drive bays to be blocked to prevent tampering.

Keep data safe and secure with military-grade hardware encryption, built-in vulnerability scanning and remediation, secure data transmission, login protection, and more.

Use the 218 NAS as a secure backup target or as primary storage with data backed up to another ioSafe or Synology device, an rsync server, Microsoft Azure, S3-compatible storage, or other cloud services.

Easily and securely synchronize data across PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices, and other NAS with either one-way or two-way syncing that supports file versioning, point-in-time recovery, compression, and encryption.

Share files easily, quickly, and securely across multiple platforms with optionally password-protected or time-limited download links and built-in support for FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV services.

Protect your home or business. Create an easily managed, reliable, and intuitive monitoring system that delivers secure storage for recordings. With Synology Surveillance Station, you can monitor streams from multiple cameras in real time and manage and analyze recordings. Mobile support enables you to take proactive camera control on the go using iOS or Android devices. With support for more than 6000 IP camera model and integration with with I/O modules and door controllers, the 218 can be used to build a complete security system for your premises.

Optimize photo management. Designed to meet the needs of professional photographers, Synology's feature-rich Photo Station enables you manage photo storage, easily share your images, and much more. And with apps for iOS and Android, you can do it all while on the go.

Enjoy your media virtually everywhere. Synology DiskStation Manager makes it easy to access and manage your media. Stream to your Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android Fire, USB or Bluetooth speakers or, when on the go, to your iOS or Android devices.

Boost productivity. Synology Office enables you to create documents and spreadsheets, work collaboratively, chat with colleagues, and is compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Includes a standard 1-year hardware warranty that is extendable to 5-years and ioSafe's Basic Data Recovery Service (DRS) that covers the cost of third-party forensic data recovery up to $2500 per TB.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How noisy is the fan and does it run continuously or only when hot?

A: Buffalo has not provided a spec for the ambient noise level of the TeraStation Essentials 4-Bay NAS Array, nor information on fan programming. Customers have reported that fan speed can be managed via the Buffalo NAS OS.

Q: 2. Am I right in thinking this would be perfect for a 4k video editing workflow? I'm looking at purchasing the 128TB version over 8 bays

A: Yes, the Synology 128TB DiskStation DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives is very well suited for a video editing workflow.

Q: 3. INCLUDES THE ESATA PORT CABLE TO CONNECT TO A DS 1821+?

A: Yes, the Synology 60TB DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives (5 x 12TB) includes an eSATA expansion cable to connect it to the DS1821+.

Q: 4. How easy is it to swap the hard drives for this enclosure? is the hard drive by itself operational without the enclosure ? is there any way to connect it to the electricity ?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure utilizes built in drive caddy trays to facilitate simple replacement of drives. The bundled 5x Seagate 10TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS drives can be used independently with any self powered, 3.5" SATA drive enclosure.

Q: 5. What is the largest size hard drive I can put into this nas?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure (B&H # SYDS1522P) will support up to 20TB with their Synology hard drives. With 3rd party drives the enclosure will support up to 16TB. https://bhpho.to/3V8YRJ7

Q: 6. so by the tone of the first question, can I safely presume that this device is Mac compatible?

A: Yes, the Synology 16TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Synology NAS Drives (4 x 4TB) is compatible with Macs.

Q: 7. Can connect it via wi-fi?

A: The Synology 16TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure does not have any wireless capability. NAS devices require a wired network connection.

Q: 8. Even with 10 GBps ethernet, no matter what RAID configuration I setup for this system, the max download speed I get is 180 MBps?

A: There are many factors that affect data rates of a given NAS setup. The Synology 60TB DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Seagate IronWolf NAS Drives' (5 x 12TB) data rate will depend on the RAID format you choose, the speed of your network switch, possibly your internet speeds if accessing remotely via the internet, if you add a network card to the switch, the drive's speed, the number of people accessing the NAS at a given time, the added M.2 drives/RAM, and the network connection speed of the computer that you are accessing the NAS from. All parts of the network must be up to speed to support a given data rate.

Q: 9. Would it work with DS720?

A: The DS 720 is not listed as compatible with the Synology 60TB DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives (5 x 12TB) BH #SYDX51760TBI.

Q: 10. can I access files using an iphone or ipad (e.g., stored photos)?

A: Yes, you can access the Synology 64TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Synology NAS Drives (4 x 16TB), B&H # SYDS92364TBD, from iOS devices by downloading the Synology App from the iOS App Store.