Scalable Storage Server On-Demand RS2418+/RS2418RP+ is an ideal storage solution for small- and medium-sized businesses with great flexibility in terms of expandable storage capacity, upgradable memory, and optional high-speed NIC or M.2 SSD cache support. It serves perfectly as a centralized file server, backup target for distributed businesses, or backup target for employee workstations in a growing business. Boost your storage performance with easy-to-install add-in cards Equipped with a PCIe 3.0 slot, RS2418+ supports installing an M.2 SSD adapter card or 10GbE NIC for a high-IOPS system cache and ultra-fast data transmission. Next-generation file system for better data protection The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools. – Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders – Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots – File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible – Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention Ultimate Backup Solution RS2418+ integrates various backup applications to safeguard your important data on any device with an intuitive user interface and durable storage technologies. Active Backup for Server An agentless backup solution protects data from Windows and Linux servers through SMB and Rsync to minimize deployment and management costs. Hyper Backup Comprehensively back up your data to a local shared folder, an external device, another Synology NAS, an rsync server, or a public cloud to ensure data safety. Synology Drive Safeguard your computer with Synology Drive Client. Effortlessly perform real-time data backups and point-in-time file recovery. Desktop Backup Safeguard your PC with Cloud Station Backup. Effortlessly back up data stored on macOS to Synology NAS with Time Machine. Active Backup for Office 365/ G Suite Protect corporate data stored on the cloud. On-premise backup solution with a centralized dashboard. Optimize storage efficiency with single instancing and block-level deduplication technology. Fully certified storage virtualization solutions Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component. Digital asset protection Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology NAS offers advanced security measures to protect against sudden data loss and potential security holes. Security Advisor Analyzes system settings, password strength, network preferences, and removes any possible malware. AppArmor A kernel-level enhancement that blocks malicious programs from accessing unauthorized system resources. AES 256-bit encryption Encrypt shared folders and network data transmission to keep data from unauthorized access. 2-step verification Prevent others from logging in to your DSM by generating a one-time password (OTP) on your mobile device. Trust Level Customize the trust level in Package Center to avoid installing packages from untrusted sources, safeguarding your NAS from unknown or tampered package files. Powered by Synology DSM DSM UI Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities. Public Cloud Integration Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS. Synology High Availability Ensures seamless service transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure. Synology Drive A versatile solution for file management and synchronization. Snapshot Replication Provides schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and virtual machines on iSCSI LUNs in the event of disaster. VMM Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, restore and migrate virtual machines.