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Synology (DS718+)

Synology is a leading manufacturer of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, providing robust solutions for storage, backup, virtualization, and self-hosted applications. The DS718+ is a high-performance 2-bay NAS powered by an Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core CPU, designed for advanced home users and small businesses.

🛠️ Hardware Overview: DS718+​

  • CPU: Intel Celeron J3455, 4-core, 1.5 GHz (burst up to 2.3 GHz)
  • RAM: 2GB DDR3L (expandable to 6GB)
  • Drive Bays: 2 × 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, hot-swappable
  • Max Capacity: Up to 32TB (16TB × 2, with expansion via DX517)
  • LAN: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (Link Aggregation/Failover)
  • USB: 3 × USB 3.0 ports
  • eSATA: 1 × eSATA port (for expansion)
  • Hardware Encryption Engine: AES-NI
  • Supported RAID: Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR)
  • SSD Cache: Supports SSD read/write caching for performance boost

🔒 Security & Certificates​

  • SSL/TLS: Import certificates (e.g., from ssls.com), auto-renew with Let’s Encrypt
  • Firewall: Built-in, supports custom rules and geo-blocking
  • DoS Protection: Enable via DSM Security Advisor (Guide)
  • 2FA: Two-factor authentication for DSM accounts
  • VPN Server: Supports PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN (Setup L2TP VPN)

🌐 Networking & DNS​

  • DDNS: Built-in Dynamic DNS client for remote access
  • Reverse Proxy: Route external traffic to internal services securely
  • DNS Server: Optional package for local DNS management
  • AdGuard Home: Can be installed for network-wide ad blocking (Install Guide)
  • Network Tools: Built-in tools for ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup

📚 Useful Links​