Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS

Petabyte-Class Rackmount Storage for Enterprise Workloads

Built for central data management, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, this high-performance rackmount NAS delivers scalable capacity with enterprise-grade reliability. The Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS provides 12-bay storage, built-in dual 10GbE connectivity, and expansion up to 48 drive bays for demanding business environments.

Highlights

High-Performance Enterprise Storage

• Over 6,200 MB/s sequential read throughput
• Over 3,700 MB/s sequential write throughput
• Over 135,000 4K random write IOPS
• Designed for intensive workloads across enterprise environments

Scalable Up to 48 Drive Bays

• 12-bay 2U rackmount design
• Expands up to 48 drive bays with three Synology RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports up to 1,152 TB raw storage after expansion
• Suitable for long-term data growth and high-capacity storage planning

Built-In 10GbE with Flexible Expansion

• Dual built-in 10GbE RJ45 ports
• Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network expansion
• Supports Fibre Channel adapter options
• Two PCIe 4.0 expansion slots for high-speed connectivity and storage upgrades

Enterprise Reliability and Service Continuity

• Redundant power supplies reduce single-point power failure risk
• Hot-swappable drives, fans, and power supplies support easier maintenance
• Synology High Availability supports failover with two identical units
• Out-of-band management enables remote diagnostics and access to critical logs

Key Features

Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS

• 12-bay rackmount NAS for enterprise storage, backup, surveillance, and virtualization
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager for centralized storage and application management
• Supports all-flash and hybrid storage configurations
• Supports SSD caching to reduce latency and improve IOPS in HDD arrays
• Designed for central storage, multi-site access, and demanding business workloads

Scalable Storage Architecture

• Supports 3.5 inch SATA HDD and 2.5 inch SATA SSD
• Expands with up to three RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports Synology Tiering to move inactive data to lower-cost tiers
• Can be configured as hot or cold storage depending on deployment needs
• Helps optimize storage ROI while preserving high-performance storage for active workloads

Enterprise Processing and Memory

• Intel Xeon D-1739 processor
• 8-core, 16-thread CPU architecture
• 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM system memory
• Expandable up to 96 GB with six memory slots
• Hardware encryption engine for secured data operations

Business Backup and Data Protection

• Active Backup Suite supports endpoints, servers, VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace
• Snapshot Replication provides scheduled restoration points with version control
• Hyper Backup supports full-system, shared folder, and configuration backups
• Immutable snapshots and WriteOnce shared folders help protect against accidental or malicious deletion
• Full-volume encryption helps protect sensitive data against physical data breaches

Virtualization-Ready Storage Platform

• Certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack environments
• Supports VMware VAAI, Windows ODX, and ALUA for accelerated storage operations
• Supports SAN Manager with iSCSI, Fibre Channel, LUN snapshots, and cloning
• Suitable as VM storage, VM backup server, or containerized workload platform

Private Cloud and Multi-Site Collaboration

• Synology Drive enables secure file access, sharing, and synchronization across platforms
• Hybrid Share supports multi-site teamwork with cloud-powered file synchronization
• Synology Office Suite supports document collaboration, mail, chat, calendar, and contacts
• AI-assisted productivity tools support drafting, summarizing, and data analysis within the Synology ecosystem

Surveillance and Centralized Management

• Supports up to 125 IP cameras depending on resolution and codec
• Includes two default Surveillance Station licenses
• Supports centralized monitoring, investigation, management, and backup workflows
• Central Management System provides a single interface to manage and monitor multiple Synology NAS systems

Hardware and Deployment Design

• 2U rackmount form factor
• Dimensions: 88 x 482 x 724 mm
• Weight: 14.5 kg
• Two 10GbE RJ45 LAN ports
• One dedicated out-of-band management LAN port
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• Three Mini-SAS HD expansion ports
• Four 80 mm system fans
• Rack installation support with Synology RKS-02 rail kit, sold separately

Warranty and Expansion Ecosystem

• 5-year limited warranty
• Compatible with Synology RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports Synology Enterprise Series 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and 2.5 inch SATA SSDs
• Supports M.2 SSD and 10GbE combo adapter cards
• Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network interface cards

Summary / Conclusion

The Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS is designed for enterprises that require scalable capacity, high-speed access, and long-term storage reliability. With 12 native drive bays, expansion up to 48 bays, built-in dual 10GbE, Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory, advanced backup protection, virtualization support, and 5-year warranty coverage, it provides a powerful foundation for centralized storage, business continuity, surveillance, and multi-site collaboration.

Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS

The Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation is a 12-bay 10GbE rackmount NAS designed for enterprise storage, backup, virtualization, and surveillance deployments. It combines Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory, dual 10GbE connectivity, redundant power, and expansion scalability up to 48 drive bays.

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