Synology FlashStation (FS1018)

{{Classification |name=Synology FlashStation FS1018 |brand=Synology |website=https://www.synology.com/en-global/support/download/FS1018 |release_date=2017-10-03 |generation=flash series |model=FS1018 |type=NAS |status=End of sale |dimensions=44 × 430.5 × 457 mm (H × W × D) |mass=5.8 kg |operating_system=Synology DSM; assessment: DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 10 |companion_app=DS finder (Android/iOS); DSM web interface |cpu=Intel Atom C3538; 4 cores / 4 threads; 2.1 GHz |memory=8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM; expandable to 32 GB |storage=10 × 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays; all-flash configuration; drives sold separately |power=100–240 V AC; 50/60 Hz; redundant power supply |display=Status LEDs |sound=System notification buzzer |connectivity=2 × 10GbE SFP+; 2 × 1GbE RJ-45; 2 × USB 3.0 |device_known_hardware_tampering=Rare |device_known_hardware_tampering_proof=[[1](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/tutorial/How_to_reset_my_Synology_NAS_7)] [[2](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/FlashStation/17-year/FS1018/enu/Synology_FS1018_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf)] |device_known_hardware_tampering_comment=As a 1U rackmount all-flash model typically deployed in secured data centers, physical tampering requires controlled rack access; risks are bounded to authorized personnel with physical proximity to the equipment. |device_known_vulnerabilties=Rare |device_known_vulnerabilties_proof=[[3](https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_20)] |device_known_vulnerabilties_comment=Historical DSM platform vulnerabilities apply to this all-flash model at the software layer; the evaluated patched firmware build addresses all issues outlined in the referenced security advisory. |device_prior_attacks=Rare |device_prior_attacks_proof=[[4](https://www.synology.com/en-global/company/news/article/BruteForce)] |device_prior_attacks_comment=The 2021 brute-force campaign targeted consumer and entry-level business NAS devices broadly; this specialized all-flash rackmount model is not identified as a confirmed target in public incident reports. |device_updatability=Very common |device_updatability_proof=[[5](https://www.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/DSM?model=FS1018)] [[6](https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/status)] |device_updatability_comment=Despite being a specialized 2017 all-flash SKU, it maintains active DSM 7.2 support with regular security patches and maintenance updates through 2026 per official release logs. |system_authentication_with_other_systems=Partial |system_authentication_with_other_systems_proof=[[7](https://kb.synology.com/en-us/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_share_privilege_nfs?version=7)] |system_authentication_with_other_systems_comment=The assessed NFS share relies on AUTH_SYS client identity validation; Kerberos-based mutual cryptographic authentication is not configured in this all-flash deployment profile. |system_communications=No encryption |system_communications_proof=[[8](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Software/UserGuide/Os/DSM/7.2/enu/Syno_UsersGuide_NAServer_7_2_enu.pdf)] [[9](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/FlashStation/17-year/FS1018/enu/Synology_FS1018_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf)] |system_communications_comment=Unencrypted HTTP administration is active across all network interfaces (including 10GbE ports) in the test setup; optional HTTPS does not eliminate this plaintext management attack surface. |system_storage=No encryption |system_storage_proof=[[10](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_share_create?version=7)] [[11](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/FlashStation/17-year/FS1018/enu/Synology_FS1018_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf)] |system_storage_comment=User data stored on the all-flash SATA SSD array is unencrypted in this evaluation; DSM's built-in shared folder encryption is available but not enabled for this performance-focused profile. |user_authentication_account_management=Full |user_authentication_account_management_proof=[[12](https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/7.2/software_spec/dsm)] |user_authentication_account_management_comment=DSM delivers full enterprise-grade identity and access management on this all-flash model, including granular RBAC, group policies and complete account lifecycle control. |user_authentication_authentication=Basic |user_authentication_authentication_proof=[[13](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/tutorial/How_to_reset_my_Synology_NAS_7)] [[14](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Software/UserGuide/Os/DSM/7.2/enu/Syno_UsersGuide_NAServer_7_2_enu.pdf)] |user_authentication_authentication_comment=This assessment covers password-only local administrative login; the absence of multi-factor authentication and presence of physical reset functionality cap the rating at Basic. |user_authentication_brute_force_protection=Exist |user_authentication_brute_force_protection_proof=[[15](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/connection_security_protection?version=7)] [[16](https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/FlashStation/17-year/FS1018/enu/Synology_FS1018_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf)] |user_authentication_brute_force_protection_comment=Auto Block is configured to block source IP addresses after 5 failed login attempts within a 5-minute window across all network ports. |user_authentication_event_logging=Access event logged |user_authentication_event_logging_proof=[[17](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/DSM/MainMenu/security?version=7)] |user_authentication_event_logging_comment=All administrative login events are comprehensively logged with timestamps, access protocols and source IP addresses to support audit and incident response workflows. |user_authentication_passwords=Require change after setup with complexity requirements |user_authentication_passwords_proof=[[18](https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_user_advanced?version=7)] |user_authentication_passwords_comment=The enforced security policy mandates 12-character complex passwords and requires forced rotation for all temporary credentials issued by administrators. }} Documentation-driven security assessment for Synology FlashStation FS1018, completed on 2026-10-24.

This 1U rackmount all-flash NAS, purpose-built for IO-intensive workloads and low-latency file serving with 10 SSD bays and dual 10GbE ports, is evaluated against a specific DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 10 configuration. The deployment uses local user accounts with password-only web administration, enables HTTP management access and an NFS AUTH_SYS file share on the business LAN. Supported internal SATA SSDs host an unencrypted shared high-performance data volume, with redundant power supplies and 10GbE connectivity present but not part of the core security assessment scope. Auto Block brute-force protection is activated at 5 failed attempts within 5 minutes. Password policies enforce a 12-character minimum with mixed character sets, and all temporary admin passwords must be changed on initial login. Standard physical reset functionality remains enabled. All ratings apply solely to this documented all-flash configuration, and do not represent factory defaults or hands-on hardware testing.

Security ratings are mapped directly from published DSM specifications and the explicitly defined deployment profile. The "Rare" classification denotes a qualitative judgment of limited, well-defined risk exposure, not an empirically measured occurrence rate. Historical attack entries refer to platform-wide DSM incidents and do not confirm this specialized all-flash model was specifically targeted; most documented campaigns focus on general-purpose desktop and entry-level rackmount devices. The active HTTP plaintext management interface across all network ports is the basis for the "No encryption" communications rating. Storage ratings reflect only user data volume encryption status and do not assume encryption for system boot components or SSD controller firmware. Optional enterprise security features are not treated as active unless explicitly included in the assessment scope. Historical CVE records do not imply vulnerability in the fully patched firmware build under review.

Release date reference: 2017-10-03, as stated in the official global English / Taipei launch announcement; this date is not claimed to be the earliest point of worldwide retail sale.

Historical vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-10441 (remote code execution), CVE-2024-50629 (limited file disclosure), CVE-2024-10445 (update certificate validation flaw). These affect DSM 7.2.2 prior to 7.2.2-72806 Update 1; Update 10 used in this assessment includes all corresponding patches.

No physical device was tested during this evaluation. All ratings must be interpreted within the stated configuration and supporting evidence boundaries.

FS1018 official launch announcement FS1018 official datasheet Synology product sales and support status FS1018 DSM release history DSM 7.2 official user guide (PDF) Synology physical reset and its security effects Synology-SA-24:20 — DSM vulnerabilities and fixes Synology PSIRT — StealthWorker attacks, 2021-08-04 DSM NFS permissions — AUTH_SYS and Kerberos DSM shared-folder creation — optional encryption DSM 7.2 technical specifications — accounts and services DSM Auto Block — failed-login limits DSM personal security — login history DSM password strength and forced-change settings WikiIoT methodology