Synology DiskStation DS1819+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure
Best robust storage for growing data demands.
This scalable desktop NAS system offers robust performance and expandability for demanding workloads. It is powered by a quad-core processor and features AES-NI hardware encryption and Btrfs file system support. The enclosure includes eight drive bays for 3.5" and 2.5" SATA drives and SSDs, with options for M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE networking. Running on DiskStation Manager OS, it supports various RAID configurations for data redundancy and performance, making it ideal for private cloud collaboration and comprehensive data protection.
$957.88
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
13
/ 462
#13 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
-30%
Below average
Number of Bays
82.53.5
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Who it's for
- Growing businesses and data-intensive users needing flexible storage
- Users seeking comprehensive data management with an easy learning curve
- Professionals and small businesses requiring reliable, fast network storage
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious individuals or small startups with limited capital
- Power users expecting high-speed networking out-of-the-box
- Advanced users planning extensive virtualization or media server roles
Performance breakdown
Storage Scalability
Eight bays provide massive capacity for growing professional data requirements.
Network Throughput
Quad Gigabit ports ensure reliable connectivity with optional 10GbE upgrade potential.
Processing Power
Intel Atom quad-core handles demanding multitasking and virtualization tasks with ease.
Data Protection
Comprehensive RAID support and Btrfs file system offer robust recovery options.
Expansion Versatility
PCIe slot allows for critical performance boosts via SSD caching.
Operating System Efficiency
Synology DiskStation Manager remains the gold standard for intuitive NAS management.
Key Specs
Number of Bays
8 x 2.5"/3.5"
Connections
4 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)), 2 x eSATA
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA III
Form Factor
Desktop
RAID Modes
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, JBOD, Synology Hybrid
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 mode)
Link Aggregation and Failover Support
Yes
Know before you buy
Yes, the unit features a PCIe 3.0 expansion slot that allows you to install a 10GbE network interface card for faster data transfers or an M.2 SSD adapter to create a high-speed cache for improved IOPS performance.
Yes, the system comes with 4GB of DDR4 RAM installed, but you can expand the memory capacity up to 32GB if your specific workload requires more multitasking power.
The DS1819+ supports a wide range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), which provides flexible volume management and data redundancy to protect against drive failure.
Yes, the eight drive bays are hot-swappable, allowing you to replace or upgrade drives without needing to power down the entire system.
Yes, the DS1819+ is certified for storage virtualization, making it compatible with major platforms like VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack.
The DS1819+ supports eight 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA drives. While the maximum capacity depends on the size of the individual drives you choose to install, it is designed to handle high-capacity enterprise-grade hard drives.
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