Synology RackStation RS2423+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

Overview of the Synology RackStation RS2423+

The Synology RackStation RS2423+ is a 2U 12-bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) enclosure specifically engineered for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking efficient, secure, and scalable solutions for data storage, management, and protection.² It’s built for centralized data management and offers a robust platform for various business applications.

Key Features & Specifications

Performance & Capacity

• High Performance: Delivers over 3,500 MB/s sequential read and 1,700 MB/s sequential write throughput, along with impressive random performance of 155K read IOPS and 79K write IOPS.³ This ensures quick file access and responsive operations.
• Built-in 10GbE: Comes with a built-in 10GbE RJ-45 port for high-speed network connectivity, crucial for fast data transfer in demanding environments.⁴ It also includes two Gigabit RJ-45 ports.⁵
• Raw Storage Capacity: Supports up to 216 TB of raw storage with its 12 drive bays (assuming 18TB drives), which can be further expanded.

Scalability & Flexibility

• Storage Expansion: Can be expanded with an RX1223RP expansion unit to add 12 extra drive bays, bringing the total to 24 drive bays for increased capacity.⁶
• Flexible Networking Options: Features a PCI Express expansion slot allowing for the addition of 10GbE or 25GbE SFP+/SFP28 or RJ-45 networking cards, offering adaptability for various network infrastructures.
• SSD Cache Support: Boosts read/write IOPS performance for traditional HDD arrays by supporting NVMe or SATA SSD cache volumes.

Reliability & High Availability

• Network Failover & Load Balancing: The multiple Ethernet ports (one 10GbE, two 1GbE) can be bonded with Link Aggregation for automatic network failover and load balancing, ensuring continuous network connectivity.⁸
• Synology High Availability (SHA): Two RS2423+/RS2423RP+ units can be paired to create an active-passive server cluster, significantly maximizing service uptime and minimizing downtime in case of a hardware failure.⁹
• Redundant Power (RS2423RP+ only): The RS2423RP+ model includes redundant and hot-swappable power supply units, providing an extra layer of protection against power source issues.¹⁰

Versatile Applications & Data Protection

• Centralized File Management: Provides secure and convenient cross-platform file access, sharing, and synchronization across multiple locations for both on-site and remote teams.¹¹
• Active Backup for Business: Offers comprehensive, license-free backup solutions for:
  • Endpoints: Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs.
  • Virtual Machines: VMware® and Hyper-V® VMs.¹²
  • Servers: Synology servers and NAS/SAN.
  • Can back up up to 300 endpoints.
• Cloud Service Backup: Centralizes backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data, ensuring protection for cloud data and simplifying compliance. Features include schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication.¹³
• Hyper Backup: A versatile solution for backing up files, LUNs, applications, and system configurations to various destinations, including Synology C2 Storage, public clouds, USB devices, and other Synology systems.¹⁴ It supports regular schedules, encryption, deduplication, and multi-versioning.¹⁵
• Snapshot Replication: Enables point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and VM storage with a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) as low as 5 minutes and near-instant recovery.
• Surveillance Management: Can manage up to 50 IP cameras, making it a suitable solution for centralized video surveillance recording.¹⁶

Physical Design Elements

Front Panel

• Power Button and Indicator: For power control and status.
• Status Indicator: General system status.
• Alert Indicator: Notifies of system issues.
• Mute Button: Silences audible alerts.
• Drive Status Indicators: LED indicators for each drive bay.
• Drive Trays: 12 hot-swappable drive bays for 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDDs/SSDs.
• Rail Kit Release Tabs: For easy installation and removal from a rack.

Rear Panel

• Power Ports: For connecting power cables (redundant on RS2423RP+).
• PSU Indicators & Alert Off Buttons: For power supply status and alerts.¹⁷
• PSU Fans: Cooling for the power supply units.
• Console Port: For direct system access and troubleshooting.
• PCI Express Expansion Slot: For adding network cards or M.2 SSD adapter cards.
• 1GbE RJ-45 Ports: Two Gigabit Ethernet ports.¹⁸
• 10GbE RJ-45 Port: One high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet port.¹⁹
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports: For connecting external devices.²⁰
• Expansion Port: For connecting the RX1223RP expansion unit.
• Reset Button: For system reset options.