Synology 718+ Desktop NAS System

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Identifiers
Model Synology DS718+
MPN Synology Z661336
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Bays
The total number of drive bays available in a storage enclosure or similar device, indicating how many individual drives can be installed.
2 Bay
Case colour
The colour or combination of colours that a product’s outer shell or enclosure is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the case for consumers.
Black
Cooling
The type of cooling mechanism used by a product, such as active fan‑based cooling, passive heat sinks, liquid cooling, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the device relies on airflow, conduction, or other methods to dissipate heat and helps users assess thermal performance and noise levels.
Fan
CPU Cores
The total count of physical processing units (cores) present in a central processing unit (CPU). This integer value indicates how many independent execution threads the CPU can handle simultaneously, influencing multitasking performance and computational throughput.
Quad Core
CPU Family
The processor family identifies the group or series of CPU models that share a common architecture, design, and performance characteristics. It helps users compare processors across brands and generations by indicating the underlying technology used in the chip.
Intel Celeron
CPU Model
The complete name or part number of the central processing unit used in a device, such as "Intel Core i7-10700K" or "AMD Ryzen 5 5600X". This value allows users to distinguish between different processor families, generations, and performance levels.
J3455
CPU Speed
The maximum operating frequency of a central processing unit (CPU), expressed in hertz (Hz). This value indicates how many cycles per second the CPU can execute under normal conditions and is useful for comparing performance potential across different models.
1.5 GHz
Dimensions
The pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates how many pixels are used to render the visual content and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
108 x 165 x 232.2 (WxHxD mm)
Disk form factor
The physical size or shape of a storage disk, indicating the dimensions and mounting format used in computers and other devices. Common values include standard sizes such as "3.5" in., "2.5" in., and form‑factor codes like "M.2 2280" or "mSATA". This attribute helps users identify which drives are compatible with a given enclosure, motherboard, or system.
2.5 & 3.5
DOM Module
Indicates whether the product includes a Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) module that provides optical power, temperature, and other diagnostics for fiber‑optic connections.
No
Drive Form Factor Support
A specification of the physical drive sizes and configurations that a storage device can accommodate. Each value lists one or more drive dimensions (e.g., "12 x 2.5"/3.5") indicating the number of bays and the supported platter or SSD form factor. This attribute helps users determine whether their existing drives fit the enclosure or server.
2 x 2.5"/3.5"
Drive Interface Support
A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a storage device uses to connect with other components, such as SATA, SAS, M.2 PCIe, U.2, NVMe, eSATA, USB, or Ethernet. The values are typically separated by commas and may include both technical names and consumer‑friendly labels.
1 x eSATA 2 x SATA III - 6Gb/s 3 x USB 3.0
Electrical Frequency
The frequency of the alternating current supplied to a device, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the product and ensures proper functionality and safety.
50 to 60 Hz
Electrical Power Consumption
The amount of electrical power that a device consumes during operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy draw of the product while it is active and can be used to estimate operating costs or compare efficiency across similar devices.
20.1 W
Electrical Voltage
The range of alternating current voltage that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum mains supply voltages compatible with the device across different regions.
100 to 240 V AC
Enclosure Type
The form or mounting style of a hardware component, such as internal, portable, desktop, rack‑mountable, or external. It indicates how the device is physically housed and where it can be installed.
Adapter
External Connectivity
A comma‑separated list of the physical connector types that are available on the exterior of a product, such as USB (various versions), HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet (RJ‑45), Thunderbolt, SATA, eSATA, SD card reader, audio jacks, and other common interfaces. The list helps users identify which ports they can use for data transfer, video output, power delivery or expansion.
1 x eSATA 1 x RJ45 3 x USB 3.0/2.0
Form factor
Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
Desktop
Hard disk size
The total storage capacity of an internal hard disk installed in a product, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data can be stored on the device’s primary internal drive.
0 GB
Hard drive interface
The physical or logical interface used by a hard drive to connect with other components, such as SATA, SAS, USB, PCI Express, or M.2. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the device and its host system.
SATA
Internal Flash Memory
Indicates whether the product contains an internal flash memory component that can be used for storage or firmware. A value of "Yes" means a built‑in flash module is present; "No" indicates it is absent.
No
LAN Type
The type of network connection supported by the product, such as Ethernet speeds (e.g., 10/100/1000 Mbps) or combined interfaces like 1GbE + 10GbE. It indicates which networking standards are available for data transfer.
10/100/1000
LED Status Indicators
A list of the operational states that an LED indicator on a device can display, such as power status, activity, link, or other functional signals. Each entry represents a distinct status that the LED may show when the device is in use.
Brightness adjustable front LED indicators
Maximum power consumption
The highest electrical power that a device can draw or consume during operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the peak energy usage of the product and is useful for estimating maximum power requirements, comparing efficiency across similar devices, and ensuring compatibility with power supplies.
17.23 W
Maximum RAM
The largest amount of random‑access memory (RAM) that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the upper limit of memory capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
6 GB
Maximum storage capacity
The largest amount of digital storage that a product can hold or provide, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB, or a descriptive label indicating the type of media (e.g., SSD, HDD). This attribute helps users understand how much data can be stored on the device and compare storage options across products.
20 TB
Memory size
The amount of digital storage available in a device for holding data or program code, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold at once and is commonly used to describe RAM modules, flash drives, SSDs, and other memory devices.
2048 MB
Network connection
The type of wired network interface that the product supports, typically indicating the connector and speed such as "1GbE (RJ45)" or a similar specification. This value describes the primary Ethernet connection available on the device.
1GbE (RJ45)
Noise Level 19.3 dB(A)
Operating Systems Supported
A list of operating system names and versions that the product can run or support, including specific architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
Windows 7 and 10, Mac OS X 10.11 onwards
Pack quantity
The total number of individual units contained within a single package or bundle. This value helps customers understand how many pieces they receive when purchasing the product, and it is useful for inventory, shipping, and comparison purposes.
1
Power supply
The electrical power consumption or output of the product, expressed in watts (W). It indicates how much energy the device uses during operation or how much power it can deliver to connected equipment.
65W
PSU Wattage
The average electrical power drawn by a device during normal operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy usage of the product under standard load conditions and helps users estimate power requirements and efficiency.
60 W
RAID Support
A comma‑separated list of RAID levels that a storage device or controller can support, such as 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, and other proprietary configurations. Each value represents a distinct RAID mode the system is capable of creating or managing.
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
RAM Memory Included
The amount of random‑access memory that is physically present in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates how much information the system can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.
2GB (1x2GB)
RAM Memory Type
The specific type of RAM module installed in a device, such as DDR3, DDR4, SO‑DIMM, or UDIMM. It indicates the generation and form factor of the memory that determines compatibility with motherboards and performance characteristics.
DDR3L
Relative humidity
The range of relative humidity (expressed as a percentage) within which the product is designed to operate reliably. Values are given as a minimum–maximum interval such as "20 - 80 %" and indicate the acceptable environmental moisture level for optimal performance.
5 to 95 %
RJ-45 ports
Represents the total count of RJ‑45 Ethernet interfaces present on a product. Each port can accept a standard Ethernet cable for wired network connectivity.
2 x RJ-45
Security locking mechanics
Indicates whether a product includes a dedicated Kensington lock slot, which is a physical opening designed to accept a Kensington-style cable lock or similar locking mechanism for preventing unauthorized removal or theft of the device.
Kensington Security Slot
Specification No
Total Storage Included
Cantidad total de datos que puede almacenar un producto cuando se incluye la unidad de almacenamiento interna o externa que viene con el dispositivo, expresada con su unidad habitual (por ejemplo GB, MB o TB). Este valor representa la capacidad de almacenamiento disponible para el usuario sin necesidad de añadir componentes adicionales.
N/A
USB 2.0 / USB3.0
Indicates whether the product is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces, allowing it to connect to devices that use either standard.
No
USB Support
A list of the USB interface versions that a product supports, such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2 or combinations like "USB 2.0 & USB 3.0". The values indicate which USB standards are available for connecting peripherals and external devices.
USB3.0
Warranty
The length of time for which the manufacturer guarantees that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, typically expressed in years or months.
Three years, limited.
Weight
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
1.3 kg
Synology

Synology is a Taiwanese company that makes network-attached storage (NAS) devices. These devices allow users to store data on a central server that can be accessed by multiple devices on a network. Synology's NAS devices are popular with home users and small businesses because they are easy to use and offer a wide range of features.