Synology RackStation RS2421RP+ 12-Bay NAS

The Synology RackStation RS2421RP+ represents Synology’s enterprise-class 12-bay rackmount network-attached storage solution engineered for mission-critical business environments, data centers, and IT infrastructure requiring maximum uptime, high-performance storage, comprehensive data protection, and professional rackmount integration with redundant power supplies, advanced hardware, and the feature-rich DSM operating system delivering uncompromising reliability for demanding enterprise workloads.

This professional rackmount NAS provides the essential storage infrastructure for organizations where downtime is not an option, combining enterprise-grade hardware, redundancy features, exceptional scalability, and proven reliability to support critical business operations.

Key Features

• 12 hot-swappable drive bays (3.5″/2.5″)
• AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2GHz
• 4GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable to 32GB)
• Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Dual 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Redundant 550W power supplies
• Scalable to 24 drives (RX1217RP expansion)
• Btrfs file system with snapshots
• Hardware encryption engine
• 2U rackmount form factor
• DSM 7.x operating system
• High availability support

AMD Ryzen V1500B Processor

Enterprise-Class CPU:

• AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core
• Base frequency: 2.2GHz
• Boost up to 3.2GHz
• x86 architecture
• Hardware encryption acceleration
• Virtualization extensions
• Professional performance
• AES-NI support

Performance Capabilities:

• Sequential read: 2,390 MB/s+
• Sequential write: 989 MB/s+
• Multiple concurrent users
• Virtualization workloads
• Database hosting
• Container applications
• Multimedia transcoding
• Enterprise applications

4GB ECC DDR4 Memory

Error-Correcting Memory:

• 4GB DDR4 ECC installed
• Expandable to 32GB
• Error-correcting code (ECC)
• Data integrity protection
• Prevents data corruption
• Enterprise-grade reliability
• Mission-critical applications

Memory Expansion:

• SODIMM slots
• User-upgradeable to 32GB
• Enhanced VM capacity
• Improved cache performance
• Multiple application support
• Future-proof scalability

Redundant Power Supplies

High Availability:

• Dual 550W power supplies
• Hot-swappable PSUs
• Automatic failover
• No downtime for PSU replacement
• Continuous operation
• Enterprise reliability
• Mission-critical uptime

Power Supply Features:

• 550W per PSU
• 1+1 redundancy
• Active-active configuration
• Load sharing
• Individual status LEDs
• Easy replacement
• Maximum uptime

Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet

High-Speed Networking:

• 2 x 10GbE RJ45 ports
• Built-in 10G connectivity
• No expansion cards required
• Link aggregation capable
• Failover redundancy
• Load balancing
• Multi-Gig ready

10GbE Performance:

• 10x faster than Gigabit
• 1.25GB/s theoretical
• Real-world 900MB/s+ sustained
• Multiple concurrent connections
• Enterprise workloads
• Virtualization storage
• Video editing workflows
• Database applications

Network Redundancy:

• Link aggregation (20Gbps)
• Active-passive failover
• Active-active load balancing
• Network fault tolerance
• High availability
• Zero downtime networking

Quad Gigabit Ethernet

Additional Connectivity:

• 2 x 1GbE RJ45 ports
• Total 4 network interfaces
• Management networks
• Backup networks
• Out-of-band management
• Flexible network topology
• Mixed-speed environments

Twelve Drive Bays

Large Capacity:

• 12 x 3.5″ SATA HDD bays
• 12 x 2.5″ SATA SSD support
• Hot-swappable drive trays
• Tool-less installation
• Individual LED indicators
• Mix HDD and SSD
• Up to 216TB capacity (18TB drives)

RAID Configuration Options:

• RAID 0: Maximum performance
• RAID 1: Mirroring
• RAID 5: Single parity
• RAID 6: Dual parity
• RAID 10: Striped mirrors
• SHR: Synology Hybrid RAID
• SHR-2: Dual-parity SHR
• Multiple volumes

Scalable to 24 Drives

Expansion Capability:

• Connect 1 x RX1217RP expansion unit
• 12 + 12 = 24 total drive bays
• Seamless capacity expansion
• No data migration required
• Hot-add expansion
• Single namespace
• Unified management

RX1217RP Expansion:

• 12 additional drive bays
• Redundant power supplies
• Rackmount 2U form factor
• Infiniband connectivity
• Managed through DSM
• Automatic integration

2U Rackmount Form Factor

Professional Installation:

• Standard 2U rack height
• 19-inch EIA-310 compliant
• Rack rails included
• Front-to-back airflow
• Hot-swappable components
• Proper cable management
• Data center integration

Rack Benefits:

• Space-efficient
• Organized infrastructure
• Professional appearance
• Scalable deployment
• Standardized mounting
• Easy maintenance access

Btrfs File System

Advanced File System:

• Btrfs (B-tree file system)
• Data integrity checking
• Snapshot technology
• Copy-on-write architecture
• Self-healing capabilities
• Efficient storage
• Enterprise reliability

Snapshot Protection:

• Instant snapshots
• Point-in-time recovery
• Minimal space overhead
• Ransomware protection
• Version control
• Scheduled snapshots
• Up to 65,000 snapshots

Hardware Encryption Engine

Data Security:

• AES-NI hardware acceleration
• 256-bit AES encryption
• Minimal performance impact
• Shared folder encryption
• Volume encryption
• At-rest protection
• Compliance support

DSM Operating System

Synology DiskStation Manager:

• Intuitive web interface
• DSM 7.x latest version
• Comprehensive package ecosystem
• Regular security updates
• Mobile app ecosystem
• Active Directory/LDAP
• Centralized management

Enterprise DSM Features:

• High Availability Manager
• Snapshot Replication
• Active Backup Suite
• Virtual Machine Manager
• Storage Manager
• Surveillance Station
• Synology Drive
• Container Manager

High Availability Support

SHA (Synology High Availability):

• Active-passive clustering
• Automatic failover
• Minimal downtime
• Heartbeat monitoring
• Shared storage
• Zero data loss
• Mission-critical protection

HA Requirements:

• Two identical RackStations
• Shared expansion unit or SAN
• Dedicated heartbeat connection
• Supported by DSM

Comprehensive Backup Solutions

Enterprise Backup:

• Active Backup for Business
• Hyper Backup (versioned)
• Snapshot Replication
• Veeam Ready certification
• Cloud integration
• Disaster recovery
• 3-2-1 backup strategy

Active Backup Suite:

• Windows PC backup
• Physical server backup
• Virtual machine backup (VMware/Hyper-V)
• File server backup
• Office 365/Google Workspace backup
• Centralized management
• Instant restoration

Virtualization Support

Virtual Machine Manager:

• Host Windows Server VMs
• Linux virtual machines
• Multiple concurrent VMs
• Snapshot management
• Resource allocation
• Virtual networking
• iSCSI LUN support

VMware & Hyper-V:

• iSCSI target
• NFS datastore
• VAAI support
• SMB 3.0 support
• Certified compatibility
• Production workloads

Container Support

Docker Integration:

• Container Manager package
• Docker container hosting
• Kubernetes support
• Microservices deployment
• Development environments
• Application isolation
• CI/CD pipelines

File Sharing and Collaboration

Universal Protocol Support:

• SMB/CIFS (Windows)
• AFP (Mac)
• NFS (Linux/Unix)
• FTP/SFTP/FTPS
• WebDAV
• iSCSI
• Cross-platform access

Synology Drive:

• File synchronization
• Team collaboration
• Real-time editing
• Version history
• Mobile access
• Universal portal
• Secure sharing

Surveillance Station

Enterprise Surveillance:

• IP camera recording
• 8 free camera licenses
• Expandable licenses
• 24/7 recording
• Motion detection
• Event management
• Mobile viewing
• CMS (Central Management)

Ideal Applications

Data Centers:

• Primary storage
• Backup repository
• Virtualization storage
• Database storage
• File services
• High availability clusters
• Disaster recovery

Enterprise IT:

• Centralized file storage
• Server backup
• Virtual machine storage
• Email archiving
• SharePoint replacement
• Application hosting
• Business continuity

Video Production:

• 4K/8K editing storage
• Media asset management
• Collaborative editing
• Archive storage
• Render farm storage
• Broadcast facilities
• Post-production

Surveillance:

• Multi-site recording
• 24/7 operation
• Large camera deployments
• Long-term retention
• Evidence management
• Centralized monitoring
• Failover protection

Healthcare:

• PACS storage (medical imaging)
• Electronic health records
• HIPAA compliance
• Patient data
• Backup/DR
• High availability
• Secure storage

Education:

• Campus file services
• Research data storage
• Virtual desktop infrastructure
• Backup services
• Multimedia library
• IT infrastructure

Why Choose RS2421RP+

1. Redundant power supplies
2. AMD Ryzen quad-core performance
3. Dual 10GbE built-in
4. 12-bay capacity
5. Scalable to 24 bays
6. ECC memory reliability
7. 2U rackmount form factor
8. High availability support
9. Enterprise DSM features
10. Proven Synology reliability

What’s Included

• Synology RS2421RP+ unit (2U)
• 2 x 550W redundant power supplies
• 2 x AC power cords
• 2 x RJ45 LAN cables
• 12 x drive trays
• Rackmount rail kit
• 2.5″ drive mounting screws
• Quick installation guide

Hard drives sold separately

Recommended Configuration

Enterprise Drives:

• Synology HAT5300 series
• Western Digital Red Pro
• Seagate IronWolf Pro
• Seagate Exos
• Check compatibility list

Sample Configurations:

• 12 x 18TB = 216TB raw
• RAID 6: ~162TB usable
• RAID 10: ~108TB usable
• SHR-2: ~162TB usable

Dimensions & Weight

Physical Specifications:

• Height: 88mm (2U / 3.46″)
• Width: 482mm (19″)
• Depth: 648mm (25.5″)
• Weight: ~13kg (without drives)

Rack Requirements:

• 2U rack space
• Adequate depth
• Front and rear clearance
• Power distribution
• Network connectivity

Power Consumption

Energy Efficiency:

• Typical operation: 100-150W (drive dependent)
• Hibernation: ~35W
• 550W PSU per unit
• High efficiency design
• ENERGY STAR considerations

Environmental

Operating Conditions:

• Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
• Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
• Altitude: 0 to 5,000m
• Noise: ~33.4 dB(A)
• Proper rack cooling required

Warranty & Support

• 5-year limited warranty
• Global support network
• Enterprise support options
• 24/7 technical support available
• Hardware replacement program
• Regular DSM updates
• Extensive documentation

Enterprise rackmount storage for mission-critical environments – the Synology RackStation RS2421RP+ delivers AMD Ryzen quad-core performance, redundant 550W power supplies, dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 4GB ECC memory, Btrfs snapshots, and comprehensive DSM software in a professional 2U 12-bay rackmount design scalable to 24 drives, providing the high-availability, reliable, feature-rich enterprise storage solution required for data centers, business-critical applications, virtualization infrastructure, video production, surveillance, and IT environments demanding maximum uptime and professional-grade data management!