Synology RS1221+

Overview:

RackStationRS1221+/RS1221RP+
A powerful storage solution for businesses and IT enthusiasts with redundancy and service continuity features.

Compact and reliable
The RS1221+/RS1221RP+, at only 30 to 38 centimeters deep, is built for space-sensitive deployments. Boasting over 100K 4K random read IOPS and 2,315 MB/s sequential read, the RS1221+/RS1221RP+ is equipped to handle heavy workloads in data-intensive environments. The RS1221RP+ additionally features an extra level of protection with redundant power supplies.

Features:

A compact design for space efficiency
The RS1221+ and its RX418 expansion units are designed to help you save space in compact deployments. At only 30 centimeters, half the length of a typical 2U unit, it fits perfectly snug onto 2-post or shallow rackmount enclosures. The RS1221RP+ with dual power supplies comes in at 38 cm, also fitting most shallow depth enclosures.

• Fits into shallow rackmount enclosures
• Easy-to-install on 3-post racks

Redundant power
Reduce the chance that power disruptions on a single distribution channel or PDU causes data and service availability degradation.

Maximize service availability
When paired with another identical unit, Synology High Availability enables automatic minute-level failover between two clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize service downtime.

Data integrity and protection
ECC memory and the Btrfs file system bring higher reliability and snapshot capabilities to help prevent data corruption and simplify data protection.

High performance storage for anything
Up to 2,315/1,147 MB/s sequential read and write throughput and over 100K/54K random read/write IOPS ensures ample performance for demanding workloads.

With room to grow with you
Easily upgrade the RS1221+/RS1221RP+ to match your usage environment, whether its for performance, faster networking, or higher storage capacity.

• SSD cache Boost read/write IOPS over HDD-only arrays by 16X or more with NVMe or SATA SSD Cache
• 10GbE ready Improve I/O with faster SFP+ or RJ-45 networking
• Storage expansion Expand to 12 drive bays with a RX418 expansion unit

Data protection solutions, built-in

• Maximize data availability
• Protect your entire IT infrastructure

Hyper Backup
A comprehensive backup and recovery solution for added data protection. Create backup destinations locally, on another Synology device, rsync servers, or cloud-based destinations, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, S3-compatible destinations, and Synology C2 Storage, a dedicated backup destination for Synology devices. Deduplication, integrity checks, and incremental transfer technology reduce bandwidth and storage use.

Snapshot Replication
Easily schedule flexible point-in-time backups of shared folders and LUNs with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery in seconds. Set up replication and failover to other Synology storage systems for fast RTOs and minimal service disruption.

Fully certified storage virtualization solutions
Synology iSCSI storage fully supports mainstream virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with an easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component. Additionally Synology Storage Console enables even more simplified storage provisioning and management options in VMware and Windows environments.

Works best with Synology drives
Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.

Synology High Availability
Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications.

Virtual Machine Manager
Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, store, and migrate virtual machines.

Synology Drive
Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are.

Central Management System
Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console.

Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.

Collaboration Suite
Satisfy all team collaboration needs behind the safety of your own private cloud with Synology Office, Calendar, and Chat.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	Synology RS1221+
CPU
CPU Model	AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity	1
CPU Architecture	64-bit
CPU Frequency	4-core 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)	Yes
Memory
System Memory	4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Memory Module Pre-installed	4 GB (4 GB x 1)
Total Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory Capacity	32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes	Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
	Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.
Storage
Drive Bays	8
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	12 (RX418 x 1)
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA HDD
	2.5" SATA HDD
	2.5" SATA SSD
Maximum Single Volume Size	108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive
Notes	"Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
	Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port	2
eSATA Port	1
Notes	The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.
PCIe
PCIe Expansion	1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
File System
Internal Drives	Btrfs
	EXT4
External Drives	Btrfs
	EXT4
	EXT3
	FAT
	NTFS
	HFS+
	exFAT
Appearance
Form Factor (RU)	2U
Size (Height x Width x Depth)	RS1221+ : 88 mm x 482 mm x 306.6 mmRS1221RP+ : 88 mm x 482 mm x 407.5 mm
Weight	RS1221+ : 6.9 kgRS1221RP+ : 11.7 kg
Rack Installation Support	RS1221+ :
	2-post 19" rack (direct mounting)
	4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKM114/RKS1317)
	RS1221RP+ : 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS1317)
Notes	The rail kit is sold separately
Others
System Fan	80 mm x 80 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode
	Cool Mode
	Quiet Mode
Power Recovery	Yes
Noise Level	RS1221+ : 25.2 dB(A)RS1221RP+ : 40 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off	Yes
Wake on LAN / WAN	Yes
Power Supply Unit / Adapter	RS1221+ : 250 WRS1221RP+ : 350 W
Redundant Power Supply	RS1221+ : -RS1221RP+ :
AC Input Power Voltage	100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption	RS1221+ : 49.89 W (Access) 22.64 W (HDD Hibernation)
	RS1221RP+ : 61.94 W (Access) 29.98 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit	RS1221+ : 170.23 BTU/hr (Access) 77.25 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	RS1221RP+ : 211.35 BTU/hr (Access) 102.30 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
	Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A), Temperature: 24.25-25.75°C, Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
Operating Temperature	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH