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DS118 Overview
DS118 is a NAS storage system featuring a single drive bay that accepts SATA HDD and SATA SSD drives and supports a total capacity of 16 TB with RAID 0 configuration. It is built with a Realtek RTD1296 quad‐core 1.4 GHz processor and comes with 2 GB of DDR4 memory, expandable up to 4 GB.
DS118 offers a Gigabit Ethernet network interface alongside dual USB 3.0 connectivity for external devices. It is designed with an active cooling system powered by a single power supply without redundancy, making it ideal for home backup solutions and small-to-medium business (SMB) storage applications.
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DS118 Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Bay Count | 1-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SATA SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | No |
| Max Supported Capacity | 16 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 |
| CPU Type | Realtek |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Installed RAM | 2 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE |
| LAN Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | No |
| Cooling | Active |
| Power Supply | Single |
| Power Supply Wattage | N/A |
| Operating System | DSM |
| Snapshot Support | No |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | No |
| ISCSI Support | No |
| Surveillance Support | Yes |
| Use Case | Home Backup |
| Product Name | Synology DiskStation DS118 |
| Height | 8.78 inches |
| Width | 9.13 inches |
| Depth | 6.50 inches |
| Weight | 3.64 lbs |
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| Bay Count | 1-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| CPU Type | Realtek | Intel Celeron | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Celeron |
| Depth | 6.50 inches | 7.8 inches | 28.7 inches | 24 inches | 8.78 inches |
| Expansion Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Rackmount | Rackmount | Desktop |
| Height | 8.78 inches | 8.8 inches | 3.5 inches | 2.2 inches | 6.54 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| iSCSI Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 16 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 64 TB |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| Operating System | DSM | DSM | Custom OS | Custom OS | DSM |
| Power Supply | Single | Single | Redundant | Redundant | Single |
| Power Supply Wattage | N/A | N/A | 500W | 350W | N/A |
| Product Name | Synology DiskStation DS118 | Synology DS920+ | VS360HD Storage System | NVR1218 | Synology DiskStation DS918+ |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Snapshot Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SATA SSD |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Use Case | Home Backup | SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB |
| Virtualization Ready | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.8 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 6.6 lbs |
| Width | 9.13 inches | 6.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 7.84 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the Synology DiskStation DS118 NAS?
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The Synology DiskStation DS118 is a compact, single-bay NAS powered by a Realtek RTD1296 quad-core processor, designed for high-performance home and small office data storage.
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Which CPU does the DiskStation DS118 use?
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The DiskStation DS118 is equipped with a Realtek RTD1296 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, delivering smooth file transfers and multimedia streaming.
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How much RAM does the DS118 NAS have?
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The DS118 comes with 1 GB DDR4 memory, offering reliable performance for file sharing, backups, and light virtualization tasks.
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What drive types and capacities does the DS118 support?
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The DS118 supports one 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD up to 16 TB, enabling up to 16 TB of raw storage in a single-bay configuration.
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Does the DiskStation DS118 support RAID configurations?
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As a single-bay NAS, the DS118 does not support RAID, but it offers reliable data integrity with Synology’s Btrfs file system and Snapshot Replication.
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Which operating system runs on the DS118?
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The DS118 runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), a Linux-based OS featuring an intuitive web interface, robust file services, and a rich app ecosystem.
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What network connectivity does the DS118 offer?
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The DS118 features one Gigabit Ethernet port and two USB 3.0 ports, allowing fast network access, external storage expansion, and USB printer sharing.
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How do I set up the Synology DS118?
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Setup is guided by Synology’s Web Assistant: connect the DS118 to your network, power it on, visit find.synology.com, and follow the on-screen DSM installation steps.
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Can I remotely access my data on the DS118?
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Yes. DS118 supports QuickConnect and Synology’s mobile apps (DS file, DS video), enabling secure remote access to files, multimedia, and system management.
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What backup solutions are available on the DS118?
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DS118 offers comprehensive backup via Synology Hyper Backup, Cloud Sync, Active Backup for Business, and Time Machine support for macOS users.
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Is the DS118 suitable for multimedia streaming?
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Yes. The RTD1296 CPU and hardware video transcoding engine enable smooth 4K H.265 media streaming and on-the-fly conversion via Multimedia Console and Video Station.
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What power consumption can I expect from the DS118?
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The DS118 consumes approximately 6.12 W during access and 3.17 W in HDD hibernation mode, ensuring energy-efficient 24/7 operation.
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How loud is the DiskStation DS118 during operation?
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With a single 92 mm fan and optimized cooling, noise levels stay around 19.8 dB(A) in access mode, making it ideal for home and office environments.
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What file systems does the DS118 support?
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DS118 supports Btrfs and EXT4 file systems, providing advanced data integrity, snapshots, self-healing, and efficient storage utilization.
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Which user and permission controls are available?
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DSM on DS118 offers granular user and group management, shared folder permissions, application privilege controls, and two-factor authentication for security.
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Can I expand DS118 storage capacity?
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While the DS118 is a single-bay NAS, you can expand capacity via USB-attached drives or integrate it into a Synology expansion unit with JBOD support.
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What warranty and support does Synology offer for the DS118?
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The DS118 comes with a two-year limited warranty backed by Synology’s global support network, including firmware updates and online resources.
