Equipped with two 6TB enterprise-level NAS hard drives, the IoSafe 218 12TB 2-Bay NAS Array with Enterprise Drivesis designed to deliver strong reliability while protecting up to 12TB 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.

12TB Storage Capacity    2 x 6TB 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. Does it work with USB-C if my computer doesn't have Thunderbolt?

A: Yes, the the connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s.

Q: 2. Can connect it via wi-fi?

A: The Synology 16TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure does not have any wireless capability. NAS devices require a wired network connection.

Q: 3. What drives are included? Specifically, what brand drives are they?

A: This drive you mentioned "Seagate ST2000DM008" is a Barracuda retail drive which is not NAS rated. Can you please re-check what brand and what mfr. part number do these drives have. thanks

Q: 4. What is the warranty on this product?

A: On the OWC website it says 5 year warranty https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB38SRE144/ (B&H site says 5 years as well) Btw if this enclosure houses 8 X Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB each BH #SEST18000NE0 then is would be more economical to but the NAS Box (BH #OWTB38SRKIT0) and the drives separately and save some $438 at current prices.

Q: 5. How noisy is this drive array?

A: As these are mechanical drives and not SSDs, it's noticeably noisy when the drives are working. It's pretty quite otherwise. Slight fan noise when the Thunderbolt cable is connected. It sleeps when powered on with the cable disconnected. I've got the unit on my desk currently with a short 1.5' cable. I plan on getting a longer cord to put the unit under the desk. Works like a champ, though, and for the price it's a perfect solution.

Q: 6. Does anyone know if the Apple Silicon compatibility issues have been solved with these units?

A: Yes, OWC has fixed the communication issues with the OWC ThunderBay 8 128TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 16TB) as well as all other OWC Thunderbolt drives/docks.

Q: 7. Is it still 48TB when configured in RAID 5 array?

A: When the OWC ThunderBay 4 48TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (4 x 12TB) is set up for RAID 5 12TB of the total storage capacity of the array will be dedicated to parity data storage, so the total storage will appear as 36TB instead of the full 48TB.

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 hard drives are included?

A: The OWC ThunderBay 8 has 8 x 14 TB drives. The manufacturer does not specify the make and model of the drives.

Q: 10. Will the CyberPower EC850LCD Ecologic Series Uninterruptible Power Supply work well with this 128TB unit?

A: Yes, the CyberPower EC850LCD would work with the OWC ThunderBay 8.