Synology RS2821RP+ RackStation 16-Bay Rackmount NAS

16-Bay Rackmount NAS for Businesses

Overview

The Synology RS2821RP+ RackStation is a versatile 3U 16-bay storage server designed to meet diverse business requirements. Ideal for the SMB sector, this scalable NAS supports up to 28 drives and offers robust backup and restoration functionality.

Key Features

1. High Performance: Achieves 2,200 MB/s sequential read and 105K 4K random read performance.
2. Scalability: Expands up to 28 drive bays with RX1217(RP).
3. Upgradeable: Can be enhanced with SSD cache and 10/25Gb Ethernet options.

Enhanced Performance

• Improved Speed: Compared to its predecessor, the RS2821RP+ offers significantly faster read and write speeds (162% and 115% faster, respectively).
• Reliability: Equipped with redundant power to minimize downtime.

Customization and Expansion

• 10/25GbE Ready: Supports high-speed network connectivity.
• SSD Cache: Boosts read/write IOPS with NVMe or SATA SSD Cache.
• Storage Expansion: Can be expanded to 28 bays with an RX1217(RP) expansion unit.

Backup and Data Protection

• Hyper Backup: Offers versatile backup options to various destinations, including Synology C2 Storage, cloud platforms, and other Synology NAS systems.
• Snapshot Replication: Enables point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and VMs for quick recovery.

Remote Workforce Support

• Synology Drive: Provides private cloud storage with comprehensive data access across devices.
• Synology Office: Facilitates document creation and real-time collaboration.
• Synology Chat: Offers secure communication with colleagues through encrypted channels.

Virtualization Support

• Compatible with major virtualization environments like VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Citrix® XenServer™.
• Includes Synology Storage Console for seamless storage management in virtualized settings.

DiskStation Manager (DSM)

• Runs on DSM, a web-based operating system with productivity and management solutions.
• Central Management System for simplified NAS fleet management.
• Security features to protect data against evolving threats.
• Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.

Warranty and Support

• Comes with a three-year hardware warranty, extendable to five years in select regions.

Conclusion

The Synology RS2821RP+ RackStation is a high-performance, scalable NAS solution, ideal for businesses looking for reliable data protection, efficient file serving, and robust virtualization support. Its expandability, coupled with powerful backup capabilities and support for remote workforces, make it a comprehensive storage solution for modern business environments.