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Synology RS2418RP+
- Processor
- Intel Atom C3538 / C3558
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 or 64 GB
- Released
- 2018
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Configurations
Pick one to see which models it runs. More memory lets larger models fit; bandwidth sets how fast they answer.
| Configuration | Memory | Usable for AI | Bandwidth | LLMs that run well | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Atom C3538 / C3558 | 4.0 GB | 2.0 GB | 19 GB/s | 42 of 622 | — |
| Intel Atom C3538 / C3558 · upgraded to the maker's maximum | 64.0 GB | 54.4 GB | 19 GB/s | 57 of 622 | — |
Specifications 64.0 GB configuration
| Maker | Synology |
|---|---|
| Type | NAS |
| Processor | Intel Atom C3538 / C3558 NAS (64 GB) · upgraded to the maker's maximum |
| Memory (RAM) | 64.0 GB |
| Usable for AI models | 54.4 GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 19 GB/s |
| FP16 compute | 0.1 TFLOPS |
| Runs models on | CPU cores |
| Drive bays | 12x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
| NAS system | DSM 7.x |
| Containers (Docker) | Yes |
| Virtual machines | Yes |
| Memory upgrade | DDR4 non-ECC UDIMM · 4 slots · up to 64.0 GB per the maker · non-ECC |
| Graphics card options | PCIe: 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link). |
| Availability | Discontinued (sold used or refurbished) |
| Notes | Intel Atom C3538. Runs Docker and takes up to 64 GB RAM, but the Intel Atom C3538 (4C/4T) is a slow, older low-power CPU with no GPU option; only small models are practical. |
| Product page | www.synology.com (opens in a new tab)Discontinued |
Running AI on the Synology RS2418RP+
It can, with limits: expect small models only, at modest speed. Models run on its CPU cores, and this configuration leaves about 54.4 GB for them after the NAS system and its storage services. The grades below assume the NAS isn’t busy with backups or media work at the same time. More memory is the upgrade that matters most: see the configurations.
Apps you can install to run models
| App | How it installs |
|---|---|
| Ollama + Open WebUI | In a container (Docker) |
| Any Linux guest running llama.cpp / Ollama | In a virtual machine |
AI features from Synology
| Feature | What it does | Where the AI runs |
|---|---|---|
| Synology AI Console (cloud providers) | Admin console that connects Synology Office, MailPlus, Chat, Drive etc. to Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Baidu AI Cloud, Google AI Studio/Vertex AI, OpenAI or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. | Cloud service or another computer |
| AI Console de-identification | Masks names and other sensitive entities before text is sent to a remote AI provider, using small local language models run through Container Manager. | On the NAS |
Best LLMs for the Synology RS2418RP+ 64.0 GB
| Quality | Model | Quant | Memory | Speed | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95Excellent quality (A+) · 95 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 83/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Nanbeige4.3 33B | Q8_0 | 41.8 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 95Excellent quality (A+) · 95 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 83/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3.8 27B | Q8_0 | 34.9 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 94Excellent quality (A+) · 94 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 83/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3.6 27B | Q8_0 | 34.9 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 87Excellent quality (A+) · 87 of 100: how capable the model is at Q5_K_M, whatever it runs on. Match score 82/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Flint (40B-A2.5B) | Q5_K_M | 33.4 GB | 3.2 tok/s | Slow |
| 93Excellent quality (A+) · 93 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 82/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3.5 27B | Q8_0 | 34.9 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 92Excellent quality (A+) · 92 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 82/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Muse Glimmer 30B | Q8_0 | 36.6 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 91Excellent quality (A+) · 91 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 81/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Gemma 4 31B | Q8_0 | 39.7 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 90Excellent quality (A+) · 90 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 81/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | TMax 27B | Q8_0 | 34.5 GB | 0.2 tok/s | Very slow |
| 87Excellent quality (A+) · 87 of 100: how capable the model is at Q4_K_M, whatever it runs on. Match score 81/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B | Q4_K_M | 50.7 GB | 1.1 tok/s | Very slowtight fit |
| 88Excellent quality (A+) · 88 of 100: how capable the model is at Q4_K_M, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3.6 35B-A3B | Q4_K_M | 27.0 GB | 3.2 tok/s | Slow |
Best Image models for the Synology RS2418RP+ 64.0 GB
| Quality | Model | Quant | Memory | Speed | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92Excellent quality (A+) · 92 of 100: how capable the model is at FP16, whatever it runs on. Match score 82/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Krea 2 Turbo | FP16 | 37.4 GB | 29.2 min | Very slow |
| 92Excellent quality (A+) · 92 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 81/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen-Image 2.1 | Q8 GGUF | 41.6 GB | 7.8 h | Very slow |
| 89Excellent quality (A+) · 89 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen-Image 2512 | Q8 GGUF | 36.5 GB | 11.7 h | Very slow |
| 84Great quality (A) · 84 of 100: how capable the model is at FP16, whatever it runs on. Match score 79/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | FLUX.2 [klein] 9B | FP16 | 37.1 GB | 12.2 min | Very slow |
| 88Excellent quality (A+) · 88 of 100: how capable the model is at FP16, whatever it runs on. Match score 79/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | ERNIE-Image | FP16 | 34.0 GB | 2.5 h | Very slow |
| 93Excellent quality (A+) · 93 of 100: how capable the model is at FP16, whatever it runs on. Match score 79/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Fibo 2.0 Dev | FP16 | 27.7 GB | 2.5 h | Very slow |
Best Video models for the Synology RS2418RP+ 64.0 GB
| Quality | Model | Quant | Memory | Speed | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85Excellent quality (A+) · 85 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | LTX-2.3 | Q8 GGUF | 45.6 GB | 52.0 h | Very slow |
| 85Excellent quality (A+) · 85 of 100: how capable the model is at FP16, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Bernini-R A14B (video generation + editing) | FP16 | 46.0 GB | 81.4 h | Very slow |
| 85Excellent quality (A+) · 85 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Wan 2.2 I2V A14B | Q8 GGUF | 39.3 GB | 207.9 h | Very slow |
| 85Excellent quality (A+) · 85 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Wan 2.2 T2V A14B | Q8 GGUF | 39.3 GB | 207.9 h | Very slow |
| 87Excellent quality (A+) · 87 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8 GGUF, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | LTX-2.5 (22B, video + audio) | Q8 GGUF | 49.8 GB | 11.8 h | Very slowtight fit |
Best Decision models for the Synology RS2418RP+ 64.0 GB
| Quality | Model | Quant | Memory | Speed | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90Excellent quality (A+) · 90 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3 Reranker 4B | Q8_0 | 9.5 GB | 115.2 s | Very slow |
| 90Excellent quality (A+) · 90 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Qwen3 Reranker 8B | Q8_0 | 13.9 GB | 234.6 s | Very slow |
| 90Excellent quality (A+) · 90 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Skywork Reward V2 Llama 3.1 8B | Q8_0 | 10.4 GB | 463.8 s | Very slow |
| 88Excellent quality (A+) · 88 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 80/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | zerank-2 | Q8_0 | 9.5 GB | 115.2 s | Very slow |
| 86Excellent quality (A+) · 86 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 79/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Jina Reranker v3.5 | Q8_0 | 5.8 GB | 17.2 s | Very slow |
| 86Excellent quality (A+) · 86 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 79/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Shieldstral 1.0 3B | Q8_0 | 9.3 GB | 110.3 s | Very slow |
| 84Great quality (A) · 84 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | Jina Reranker v3 | Q8_0 | 5.8 GB | 17.2 s | Very slow |
| 86Excellent quality (A+) · 86 of 100: how capable the model is at Q8_0, whatever it runs on. Match score 78/100 (quality, fit, speed and memory use) sets the ranking. | GLiDE 27B | Q8_0 | 34.8 GB | 403.3 s | Very slow |
Other products with the Intel Atom C3538 / C3558 NAS (64 GB)
Spec sources
Estimates come from published hardware specs and our open formulas, not from running the model on your machine. Real speed varies with runtime, drivers and settings. Numbers marked “Measured” come from a linked benchmark.