Note that with a 2-disk setup, you can only have either RAID-0 (No data protection) or RAID-1 (Mirrored disk). You need 3 disks for a RAID-5 setup for proper data protection. As this appliance is for my personal backup, which doesn't clear 4TB, I opted for this 2-disk system with RAID-1 and (2) 4TB...

Excellent product. Easy to use and setup, everything is included or downloadable for free.

The relentless march that Synology undertakes with its NAS enclosures is an enviable one, as is its prowess in creating feature-packed and more importantly easy-to-use operating systems that strike a balance that few other NAS manufacturers match.

The DS216play is a multimedia-oriented NAS despite the fact that it doesn't feature an HDMI port. It supports 4K video transcoding, and its highly efficient SoC is crucial in reducing its overall power consumption.

There's a common reason for purchasing NAS devices for one's home: this is to control and manage data, rather than passing these to third-parties like Amazon or Google for storage and processing.

The Synology DS218+ is the best network attached storage (NAS) for your home or home office. This affordable NAS is easy to set up and use, plus it comes with features and apps you can add as your needs grow.

Easy to Setup and Use; Simple Remote Connection Feature; Available With or Without Disks to Meet Your Needs; Apps Extend Usage & Make it Easy to Do More With this NAS

Hard Drive Noise is Loud in Quiet Environments

Really fast and versatile home NAS; Liked being able to Rsynch my files to a remote NAS at an alternate location; Bought it to stream home movies; Still working on the proper transcoding technique; Overall Extremely pleased

I'd like to see more packages

Been playing with this box for a few days. So far - very happy on how it performs. The app list is great. So far used it as a media center + storage for personal photos and documents. I haven't upgraded the RAM and so far I do not see the need.

Can't recommend this piece of kit highly enough. It is easy to use and has so many features it is the server that keeps on giving. I use if for automated file and photo backups. It runs Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, Deluge, and Jackett servers. All installed via Docker containers.

4TB WD Red WD40EFRX SATA 6Gb/sec, 64MB Cache, IntelliPower 8ms NCQ OEM 24x7 with NASware 3.0 2 Bay Synology DS216Play NAS, Dual Core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, GbE, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, 2x 2.5"/3.5" SATA, Upto 16GB Max. Products arrived promptly and perform as required.