Equipped with two 3TB enterprise-level NAS hard drives, the IoSafe 218 6TB 2-Bay NAS Array with Enterprise Drivesis designed to deliver strong reliability while protecting up to 6TB of data from natural and man-made disasters. It is fireproof up to 1550°F for up to 30 minutes and also protects data from while fully submerged in up to 10' of fresh or salt water for up to 72 hours. Cloud-enabled and powered by Synology's DiskStation Manager operating system, the 218 NAS includes apps for remote access, collaboration, file syncing and sharing, video surveillance, photo management and more.

ioSafe's 218 has two drive bays, each of which natively supports 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core processor, which will allow you to run multiple functions simultaneously, while 2GB of DDR4 RAM will allow quick access to frequently used files and programs. Also featured are two USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port which allow it to be connected to your Windows or Mac system. Network connectivity is achieved via one Gigabit Ethernet port or a separately wireless dongle for Wi-Fi connectivity.

The 218 runs on the DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which helps simplify managing your NAS, as well as accessing and sharing data. A variety of RAID modes are supported, which help provide users with data redundancy, speed, or a combination of both. Supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, Basic, and Synology Hybrid RAID. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.

ioSafe has engineered this NAS to be energy efficient. Not only does it use a 92 x 92mm fans to help keep the system running cool, the server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operational expenses. The 218 operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, a 60W AC power adapter, an AC power cord, and an RJ45 LAN cable. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year hardware warranty, along with one year of ioSafe's Pro Data Recovery Service (DRS). DRS includes free in-house data recovery with up to $5000 per TB coverage for third-party data recovery services, extends to servers or other devices attached to the ioSafe 218, and advanced replacement of the ioSafe 218.

6TB Storage Capacity    2 x 3TB SATA HDDs    1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core    2GB of DDR4 RAM    1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port    2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 2.0    RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD    Hardware Encryption & Transcoding Engine    Fireproof to 1550°F for 30 Minutes    Waterproof up to 10' for 72 Hours

Purpose-built to keep on-premises data safe during building fires, the 218 NAS protects data from temperatures up to 1550°F for 30 minutes per ASTM E119.

Designed to protect data from floods, sprinklers, and fire department's hoses, the 218 keeps data safe during periods of complete submersion in fresh or salt water up to a 10' depth for 72 hours.

With an optional floor mount kit, the 218 can be bolted down to protect against theft. Additionally, the kit enables access to the ports and drive bays to be blocked to prevent tampering.

Keep data safe and secure with military-grade hardware encryption, built-in vulnerability scanning and remediation, secure data transmission, login protection, and more.

Use the 218 NAS as a secure backup target or as primary storage with data backed up to another ioSafe or Synology device, an rsync server, Microsoft Azure, S3-compatible storage, or other cloud services.

Easily and securely synchronize data across PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices, and other NAS with either one-way or two-way syncing that supports file versioning, point-in-time recovery, compression, and encryption.

Share files easily, quickly, and securely across multiple platforms with optionally password-protected or time-limited download links and built-in support for FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV services.

Protect your home or business. Create an easily managed, reliable, and intuitive monitoring system that delivers secure storage for recordings. With Synology Surveillance Station, you can monitor streams from multiple cameras in real time and manage and analyze recordings. Mobile support enables you to take proactive camera control on the go using iOS or Android devices. With support for more than 6000 IP camera model and integration with I/O modules and door controllers, the 218 can be used to build a complete security system for your premises.

Optimize photo management. Designed to meet the needs of professional photographers, Synology's feature-rich Photo Station enables you manage photo storage, easily share your images, and much more. And with apps for iOS and Android, you can do it all while on the go.

Enjoy your media virtually everywhere. Synology DiskStation Manager makes it easy to access and manage your media. Stream to your Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android Fire, USB or Bluetooth speakers or, when on the go, to your iOS or Android devices.

Boost productivity. Synology Office enables you to create documents and spreadsheets, work collaboratively, chat with colleagues, and is compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Includes a standard 1-year hardware warranty that is extendable to 5-years and ioSafe's pro-level Data Recovery Service (DRS) that covers the cost of third-party forensic data recovery up to $5000 per TB. ioSafe's DRS also includes free in-house data recovery, coverage for servers or other devices attached to the ioSafe 218, and advanced replacement of the ioSafe 218.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What type of drives are in this JBOD? SAS-3 12Gb or SATA III 6Gb? Who is the drive manufacturer and what model?

A: The manufacturer only specifies that it is 8x 6GB drives. They do not specify the models used.

Q: 2. What's the rebuild time for a lost disk when using large disks such as 18TB (144TB)?

A: RAID rebuild time is not something that can be calculated with any degree of real accuracy. Ultimately it will depend on which RAID mode you are using and the amount of data that needs to be restored as well as many other factors so we could not speculate on how long it would take exactly.

Q: 3. What type of drives come with this enclosure? Speed? Enterprise level?

A: The manufacturer does not specify the drives used in this enclosure.

Q: 4. Will GT0G06035 suit this enclosure?

A: Yes, the G-Technology 12TB Removable Spare Drive Module is compatible with the 96TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay RAID Array.

Q: 5. Is there an advantage to buying the ThunderBay pre-loaded with drives? If the drives are purchased separately, it would be substantially less expensive (about $1,300).

A: These drives pre-included are enterprise level drives. So the quality may vary on model.

Q: 6. I'm looking at getting something Could you add SSDs at a later date? or will this enclosure only accept HDDs?

A: Yes, you can add SSD's at a later date.

Q: 7. What drive speed to you get when on RAID 5 configuration ??

A: RAID5 affords 2x read speed with 1x write speed and one drive redundancy loss capability.

Q: 8. can I access files using an iphone or ipad (e.g., stored photos)?

A: Yes, you can access the Synology 64TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Synology NAS Drives (4 x 16TB), B&H # SYDS92364TBD, from iOS devices by downloading the Synology App from the iOS App Store.

Q: 9. What is the Initial RAID Configuration? is it Pre-Format?

A: The manufacture doesn't specify it comes Pre-formatted with a particular RAID. This model supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, and JBOD. You can format the enclosure with the RAID setting you like.

Q: 10. What brand HDs are they using in this? Many don't disclose.

A: The SanDisk Professional 144TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 18TB) uses WD Ultrastar 7200 RPM Enterprise-class hard drives.