Synology RackStation RS822+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure
Description
The Synology RackStation RS822+ is a diskless 1U, 19″ rackmount NAS enclosure powered by DiskStation Manager (DSM). It’s built for remote and branch offices, offering high sustained throughput, scalable storage expansion, and enterprise-grade reliability in a compact edge storage solution.
Hardware Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 4 × hot-swappable 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD |
| CPU | AMD V1500B quad-core processor |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC (2 × 16 GB SO-DIMM) |
| M.2 NVMe Slots | – |
| Network Interfaces | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) with Link Aggregation & failover support |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe Gen3 x8 for 10/25 GbE network upgrade |
| Expansion Unit Support | Synology RX418 for up to 8 total drives |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 430 × 302 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
| Power Supply | – (RS822+), 250 W redundant hot-swappable (RS822RP+) |
| Power Consumption | 25 W (access) / 10 W (idle) |
| Operating Environment | 0–40 °C, 5–95 % RH non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3-year limited hardware warranty |
Key Software & Features
- Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM): browser-based OS with rich package ecosystem for file services, backup, virtualization, and surveillance.
- Synology High Availability: pair two RS822+ units for active/passive clustering and near-zero downtime.
- Centralized File Services: secure private-cloud access via Synology Drive (Windows/Mac/Linux/Chromebook) and DS file (iOS/Android).
- Hybrid Share & Cloud Sync: cache hot data on-premises while offloading cold data to Synology C2 or public clouds, with two-way sync for Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
Performance & Scalability
- Sequential Read/Write: Up to 2,103 MB/s read and 1,074 MB/s write with Link Aggregation.
- Scale-Up Capability: Expand from four to eight drives seamlessly with an RX418 unit.
- Memory Flexibility: Start with minimal RAM and upgrade up to 32 GB ECC to match workload demands.
Expansion & Connectivity
- Four Built-In 1 GbE Ports: Aggregate links for higher throughput and automatic failover.
- PCIe Gen3 x8 Slot: Add 10/25 GbE network cards to handle bandwidth-intensive tasks.
- RX418 Expansion: Attach one expansion unit to boost raw capacity and maintain uniform management.
Supported File Systems & Protocols
- File Systems: Btrfs, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4 for flexible drive compatibility and data integrity.
- Network Protocols: SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP).
Ideal Use Cases
- Edge Storage for Branch Offices: Local file sharing with centralized management in headquarters.
- Remote Backup Hub: Multi-endpoint protection for servers, desktops, and cloud data.
- Compact Surveillance Server: Manage up to 40 IP cameras via Surveillance Station (2 free licenses).
- Virtualization Storage: Host lightweight VMs and containers with accelerated cache performance.
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