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IoSafe 218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure

BH #IO218DISKLS • MFR #218-DISKLESS
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IoSafe 218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
Key Features
  • 2 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA Drive Bays
  • 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core
  • 2GB of DDR4 RAM
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
The ioSafe 218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure is designed to deliver strong reliability while protecting 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.
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IoSafe 218 External HDD/SSD Overview

The ioSafe 218 2-Bay NAS Enclosure is designed to deliver strong reliability while protecting 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.

General Features
Fire Protection
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.
Water Protection
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.
Theft Protection, Tamper Protection
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.
Security
Keep data safe and secure with military-grade hardware encryption, built-in vulnerability scanning and remediation, secure data transmission, login protection, and more.
Backup and Replication
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.
File Syncronization
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.
File Sharing
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.
Video Surveillance
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.
Photo Management
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.
Multimedia
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.
Synology Office
Boost productivity. Synology Office enables you to create documents and spreadsheets, work collaboratively, chat with colleagues, and is compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Warranty and Data Recovery Service
Includes a standard 1-year hardware warranty that is extendable to 5-years and optional ioSafe Data Recovery Service that covers the cost of third-party forensic data recovery up to $5000 per TB.
UPC: 816519014397

IoSafe 218 External HDD/SSD Specs

Key Specs
Number of Bays
2 x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s))
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA
RAID
RAID 0, 1, JBOD, Synology Hybrid
Computing
Total Installed Memory
2 GB DDR4
General
Number of Bays
2 x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s))
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA
Media Card Slots
None
Form Factor
Desktop
RAID
RAID 0, 1, JBOD, Synology Hybrid
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Wake on LAN
Yes
Networking
Supported Protocols
AFP
CIFS
FTP
HTTP
HTTPS
NFS
SMB
SNMP
SSH
Telnet
WebDAV
iSCSI
iSCSI LUN
10
iSCSI Target
10
Max Concurrent Connections
200
Max Folders
256
Max Sync Tasks
2
Max Groups
256
Max User Accounts
2048
Max Volume Number
256
Max Cameras Supported
20
Software
Supported File Systems
Internal: EXT4
External: EXT3, EXT4, FAT, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT
OS Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows 10
macOS 10.11 or Later
*As of October, 2018: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Supported Browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
Max Number of Printers Supported
2
Supported Languages
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Swedish
Traditional Chinese
Turkish
Security
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot
VPN Server Connections
5
Electrical
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Source
AC Adapter
Power Consumption
14.99 W (Typical)
5.78 W (Standby)
PSU Wattage
1 x 60 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature
40 to 95°F / 4 to 35°C
Operating Humidity
5 to 95%
Storage Temperature
-5 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Storage Humidity
5 to 95%
Certifications
RoHS
Physical
Status Monitoring
LED Indicator
Audible Alarm
No
Cooling
1 x 92 mm Fan
Noise Level
19.9 dBA
Built-In Speakers
None
Dimensions
11.5 x 9.1 x 5.9" / 292.1 x 231.14 x 149.86 mm
Weight
28.0 lb / 12.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17 x 13.5 x 11.5"

IoSafe 218 External HDD/SSD Reviews

No issues. Easy enough.

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-21

Synology is pretty standard and setup was pretty easy. I even rethought it and changed the name of the device, the workspace and added my fully-qualified domain name. After that I removed it from the online site and added it back without issue. It claims a Max of 12TB x 2, but I used two WD 14TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5 Internal NAS HDD and it had no issue recognizing the full capacity. Of course those are a marketing 14TB as opposed to a real 14TB, but still. No issues.

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