Synology DS218j NAS
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Synology DS218j Network Attached Storage
Brand: Synology (Parent: Synology Inc.) Category: Network Attached Storage (IoT) • Model / Gen: 2-bay entry DS218j Release Date: 2017-06-01 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2026-10-28 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Hardware tampering possible but uncommon |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Several patched vulnerabilities |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Ransomware attacks exist but mitigated by updates |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | DSM OS security updates available |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Full user authentication, MFA support |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | TLS, SFTP encryption |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Volume encryption supported |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Local user account management |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Strong password and MFA support |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Auto block for repeated login failures |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Comprehensive audit logs |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Enforce password complexity rules |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Synology DSM (Companion App: Synology DS File, DS Cam) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Marvell Armada 385 • GPU: N/A |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 512 MB RAM • Storage: 2×SATA HDD bays |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: No battery, mains powered • Power: 100–240V AC • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: LED status lights • Camera: None |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Beep buzzer only • Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: Height:165 mm / Width:100 mm / Thickness:225 mm • Mass: 880 g |
Synology DS218j is a network storage IoT device. It supports full encryption for network communications and storage. Strong user authentication, brute force protection and regular security updates are available. Vulnerabilities are patched quickly.
