Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS
Petabyte-Ready Enterprise Storage with 64-Bay Scalability Built for central data management, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, this high-performance rackmount NAS delivers scalable capacity with enterprise-grade reliability....
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Petabyte-Ready Enterprise Storage with 64-Bay Scalability
Built for central data management, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, this high-performance rackmount NAS delivers scalable capacity with enterprise-grade reliability. The Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS provides 16-bay storage, built-in dual 10GbE connectivity, and expansion up to 64 drive bays for demanding business environments.
Highlights
High-Performance Enterprise Storage
• Over 6,700 MB/s sequential read throughput
• Over 4,300 MB/s sequential write throughput
• Over 165,000 4K random write IOPS
• Designed for intensive workloads across enterprise environments
Scalable Up to 64 Drive Bays
• 16-bay 3U rackmount design
• Expands up to 64 drive bays with four Synology RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports up to 1,536 TB raw storage after expansion
• Suitable for high-capacity storage growth and long-term data 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 upgrades
Enterprise Reliability and Service Continuity
• Redundant power supplies help prevent single-point power failures
• Hot-swappable drives, fans, and dual power supplies support maintenance without downtime
• Synology High Availability supports failover with two identical units
• Out-of-band management enables remote diagnostics and access to critical logs
Key Features
Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS
• 16-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 four 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 285 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
• 3U rackmount form factor
• Dimensions: 132.3 x 482 x 656.5 mm
• Weight: 17.9 kg
• Two 10GbE RJ45 LAN ports
• One dedicated out-of-band management LAN port
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• Four Mini-SAS HD expansion ports
• Three 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 RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS is built for enterprises that need scalable storage capacity, high-speed access, and strong service continuity. With 16 native drive bays, expansion up to 64 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, surveillance, business continuity, and multi-site collaboration.
Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS
The Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation is a 16-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 storage scalability up to 64 drive bays.
Product Specifications
| Specification name | Specification details |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Product Type | 16-bay 10GbE rackmount NAS |
| Model | RS6426xs+ |
| Brand | Synology |
| Form Factor | 3U rackmount |
| Use Case | Central data management, backup, surveillance, virtualization storage, enterprise file services |
| Performance | Over 165,000 4K random write IOPS, 6,700 MB/s sequential read, 4,300 MB/s sequential write |
| Processor | |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon D-1739 |
| CPU Quantity | 1 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Threads | 16 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 3.0 GHz base, 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | Yes |
| Memory | |
| System Memory | 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
| Pre-installed Memory | 16 GB (16 GB × 1) |
| Total Memory Slots | 6 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 96 GB (16 GB × 6) |
| Storage | |
| Drive Bays | 16 |
| Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion | 64 with RX1225RP × 4 |
| Drive Type | 3.5 inch SATA HDD, 2.5 inch SATA SSD |
| Hot Swappable Drives | Yes |
| SSD Cache Support | Yes, with compatible SATA SSDs or M.2 SSDs via adapter card |
| Networking | |
| RJ45 10GbE LAN Ports | 2 |
| Out-of-Band Management LAN Port | 1 |
| Optional Network Expansion | 10GbE NIC, 25GbE NIC, Fibre Channel adapter |
| External Ports | |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Expansion Ports | 4 |
| Expansion Port Type | Mini-SAS HD |
| PCIe | |
| PCIe Expansion | 2 × PCIe Gen4 x8 slots, x8 link |
| Hardware | |
| Dimensions | 132.3 × 482 × 656.5 mm |
| Weight | 17.9 kg |
| Rack Installation Support | 482.6 mm (19 inch) 4-post rack, Synology Rail Kit RKS-02 |
| System Fan | 80 × 80 mm × 3 pcs |
| Fan Speed Mode | Full-speed mode, cool mode, quiet mode |
| Noise Level | 42.2 dB(A) |
| Easy Replacement System Fan | Yes |
| Power Recovery | Yes |
| Scheduled Power On Off | Yes |
| Wake on LAN WAN | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Unit | 550 W |
| Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
| AC Input Voltage | 100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Power Consumption | 165.45 W access, 73.38 W HDD hibernation |
| British Thermal Unit | 564.92 BTU/hr access, 250.55 BTU/hr HDD hibernation |
| Storage Management | |
| Maximum Single Volume Size | 1 PB with 64 GB memory for RAID 6 groups only, 200 TB with 32 GB memory, 108 TB |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 32 |
| SSD Read Write Cache | Yes |
| Supported RAID Type | RAID F1, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
| File System | Internal drives: Btrfs; External drives: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT |
| File Services | |
| File Protocols | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, Rsync |
| Maximum SMB Connections | 3,200 |
| Maximum Local User Accounts | 10,240 |
| Maximum Local Groups | 512 |
| Maximum Shared Folders | 512 |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 32 |
| Applications | |
| Virtualization Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, OpenStack |
| Synology Drive | Up to 5,900 users, up to 50,000,000 hosted files |
| SAN Manager | 256 iSCSI targets, 512 LUN |
| Virtual Machine Manager | 16 recommended virtual machine instances, 16 recommended Virtual DSM instances including 1 free license |
| Snapshot Replication | 1,024 snapshots per shared folder, 256 snapshots per LUN, 65,536 snapshots per system |
| Synology Office | Up to 5,700 users |
| Synology Chat | Up to 500 users |
| Synology MailPlus | 5 free email accounts, up to 6,800 users |
| Surveillance Station | 2 default licenses, additional cameras require licenses |
| Maximum IP Cameras H.264 | 1080p: 280 channels 2800 FPS, 3M: 200 channels 2000 FPS, 5M: 120 channels 1200 FPS, 4K: 85 channels 850 FPS |
| Maximum IP Cameras H.265 | 1080p: 285 channels 8550 FPS, 3M: 280 channels 2800 FPS, 5M: 200 channels 2000 FPS, 4K: 120 channels 1200 FPS |
| VPN Server | Maximum 32 connections |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 5,000 m |
| Certifications | |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS, UL |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Package Contents | |
| Included Items | Main Unit × 1, Accessory Pack × 1, C13 to C14 power cord × 2, Front Cover × 1 |
| Optional Accessories | |
| Memory | DDR4 ECC RDIMM: D4ER02-16G |
| Expansion Unit | RX1225RP |
| Compatible Drives | Enterprise Series 3.5 inch SATA HDD HAT5300 Series, Enterprise Series 2.5 inch SATA SSD SAT5200 Series |
| Adapter Cards | E10M20-T1, M2D20, E25G30-F2, E10G30-F2, E10G30-T2, E10G30-T1 |
| Rail Kit | RKS-02 sliding rail |