Synology RX1217RP 12-Bay Storage Expansion Unit
Description
The Synology RX1217RP is a 12-bay, 2 U rackmount expansion unit designed to seamlessly scale the storage capacity and redundancy of compatible Synology 2 U RackStation NAS systems. It adds twelve hot-swappable drive bays and features dual redundant power supplies to ensure continuous service uptime【2^】.
Hardware Specifications
| Specification | RX1217RP Details |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 12 × hot-swappable 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD |
| Drive Compatibility | Synology-validated 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA drives |
| Expansion Interface | 1 × high-bandwidth mini-SAS HD (Infiniband) port |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable 100 V–240 V AC redundant modules |
| System Fans | 3 × 80 mm hot-swappable (Full-Speed, Cool, Quiet modes) |
| Indicators & Controls | Power button, status LEDs, beep-off button |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88 mm × 430.5 mm × 696 mm |
| Weight | 13.4 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –20 °C to 60 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Warranty | 5-year limited service warranty |
Key Features
- On-the-Fly Volume Expansion
Expand RAID volumes directly from DSM without reformatting or downtime. - Redundant Power for High Availability
Dual power modules automatically fail over to maintain continuous operation. - Plug-n-Use Integration
Seamlessly managed and monitored within Synology DiskStation Manager. - Synchronized Power Control
Powers on/off in tandem with the connected RackStation to simplify management. - Energy-Efficient Design
Manual deep-sleep mode conserves power and extends disk lifespan during idle periods.
Performance & Compatibility
- Throughput
High-bandwidth mini-SAS HD connection delivers near-native internal drive performance. - Supported Systems
Compatible with Synology 2 U RackStation models featuring an expansion port (e.g., RS2818RP+, RS3618xs). - Drive Support
For guaranteed reliability and warranty coverage, only use drives listed on Synology’s compatibility list.
Ideal Use Cases
- Rapid capacity scaling for growing file, backup, and surveillance needs
- Local backup target to safeguard critical data on primary RackStation
- Cost-effective way to add high-availability storage without additional rackspace
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