Synology RS2421+ RS2421RP+ RackStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS
12-Bay Rackmount NAS for Businesses Ideal for Small Business and Remote Office Deployments The Synology RS2421+/RS2421RP+ RackStation offers robust file management, sharing, and backup capabilities....
12-Bay Rackmount NAS for Businesses
Ideal for Small Business and Remote Office Deployments
The Synology RS2421+/RS2421RP+ RackStation offers robust file management, sharing, and backup capabilities. These 2U 12-bay rackmount NAS units are optimized for small business and remote office use, powered by Synology's acclaimed DiskStation Manager (DSM). They provide high performance, expandable storage, and network capabilities, making them a cost-effective solution for critical business workloads.
Key Features and Specifications
- High Performance: Achieve up to 2,200 MB/s read and 1,154 MB/s write performance, supporting critical workloads efficiently.
- Redundant Power: The RS2421RP+ model includes dual power supply units for maximized uptime and reliability.
- Scalability and Expansion: Easily expandable up to 24 drives with the RX1217(RP) expansion unit. Offers options to add 10/25GbE networking or NVMe SSD Cache with PCIe add-in cards.
- High Availability: Ability to combine two units into a Synology High Availability cluster, ensuring maximum service uptime with minute-level failover.
- Warranty: Comes with a 3-year limited warranty, extendable to 5 years for additional peace of mind and long-term reliability.
Optimized for Business Needs
- Cost-effective File Management and Backup: Ideal for businesses needing efficient and reliable file storage and backup solutions.
- Remote Office Deployment: Perfect for deployments in remote office settings due to its high reliability and expandable storage options.
- Built-in Business Services: Powered by DSM, these units offer a range of business applications and services built-in, enhancing productivity and data management.
Summary
The Synology RS2421+/RS2421RP+ RackStation is a powerful and scalable NAS solution designed to meet the demands of small businesses and remote offices. Its high performance, coupled with redundant power options, expandable storage, and network capabilities, makes it a reliable and cost-effective choice for managing critical data and workloads. Enhanced with DSM, it provides a comprehensive set of tools for data protection, file sharing, and high availability, ensuring business continuity and efficient operation.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | Yes (AES-NI) |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (expandable up to 32 GB) |
| Compatible Drive Types | 12 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
| Hot Swappable Drive | Yes |
| External Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x Expansion port (Infiniband) |
| Form Factor | Rackmount 2U |
| Size (HxWxD) | RS2421+: 88 x 482 x 552 mm; RS2421RP+: 88 x 482 x 578 mm |
| Weight | RS2421+: 11.5 kg; RS2421RP+: 11.9 kg |
| Rack Installation Support | 4-post 19" rack |
| LAN Ports | 4 x 1GbE RJ-45 |
| Wake on LAN/WAN | Yes |
| PCIe 3.0 Slot | 1 x 4-lane x8 slot |
| Scheduled Power On/Off | Yes |
| System Fans | 3 x (60 x 60 x 38 mm) |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 5,000 m (16,400 ft) |
| Networking Protocols | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN |
| File Systems | Internal: Btrfs, ext4; External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT |
| Supported RAID Types | Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Storage Management | Max single volume size: 108 TB; Max system snapshots: 65,536; Max internal volumes: 64 |
| SSD Cache | Read/write cache support; 2.5" SATA SSD & M.2 NVMe SSD support |
| File Sharing Capabilities | Max local user accounts: 2,048; Max local groups: 256; Max shared folders: 512; Max concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 1,000 |
| Directory Services | Windows AD/LDAP server integration |
| Virtualization Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, OpenStack |
| Security Features | Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, HTTPS |
| Supported Clients | Windows 7 onwards, macOS 10.12 onwards |
| Supported Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer 10 onwards, Safari 10 onwards |
| Interface Languages | Multiple languages including English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, and more |
| File Server & Synchronization | Drive, File Station, FTP Server, Presto File Server, Cloud Sync, Universal Search |
| iSCSI Storage & Virtualization | iSCSI Manager, Virtual Machine Manager |
| Data Protection & Backup Solution | Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication, Synology High Availability |
| Productivity & Collaboration | Chat, Office, Calendar, Note Station, MailPlus Server and MailPlus |
| Multimedia | Moments, Video Station, Photo Station, Audio Station, iTunes Server |
| Surveillance | Surveillance Station |
| All-in-One Servers | Synology Directory Server, Central Management System, VPN Server, Mail Server, Web Station, DNS Server, RADIUS Server, Log Center |
| Others | Storage Analyzer, Antivirus Essential, various iOS/Android applications |
| Environment and Packaging | RoHS compliant |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Configuration |
Single Power Supply, Redundant Power Supply |
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