Description

Reliable data management for business workloads

Synology RackStation RS2821RP+ is a 3U high, 16-bay rackmount NAS server offering cost-effective file management, sharing, and backup specifically designed for small businesses and remote offices. Based on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) software, RS2821RP+ units come with advanced built-in business services and are easily expandable with SSD cache and 10/25GbE networking features.

Key Features

• High performance: Handle mission-critical workloads with performance of up to 2,200 MB/sec read and 1,164 MB/sec write1
• Redundant power supplies: Two redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
• Expansion options: Expandable to 28 drives with RX1217(RP)2 and add 10/25GbE cache or NVMe high-speed SSD cache with additional PCIe cards3
• High Availability: Combine two units into a Synology High Availability cluster for maximum uptime and minutes of failover time
• Extended Warranty: Includes a 3-year limited warranty with optional 5-year extension4

Versatile and reliable storage platform: 

RS2821RP+ units combine high performance with versatile storage features to provide a cost-effective data management solution.

• Sequential read/write speeds of up to 2,200/1,164 MB/sec to support multiple users and demanding workloads
• 16 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD bays expandable up to 28 with Synology RX1217(RP) expansion unit

Optimized for data protection and integrity

Data stored on the RS2821RP+ is securely protected by the cutting-edge data protection technologies available in Synology DSM, a data management optimized operating system based on the Btrfs file system.

• Advanced snapshot technology provides scheduled and near-instant data protection for shared folders and LUNs
• File- and folder-level restore allows specific files or folders to be restored
• Flexible memory limit system makes it easy for administrators to manage available space by setting memory limits for shared folders
• Automatic file repair detects and recovers damaged files using metadata mirroring and RAID configurations
• Linear compression compresses data before it is written to disk, reducing the number of write commands and optimising storage space

Data backup solutions for IT infrastructure

Synology Active Backup Suite is a collection of license-free backup solutions designed to protect Windows PCs and servers, virtual machines, other file servers, and SaaS applications:

• Active Backup for Business (ABB) consolidates backup jobs for physical and virtual environments and enables quick restores of files, entire physical machines and virtual machines.
• Active Backup for Google Workspace backs up data from Google Workspace, including Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and Drive.
• Active Backup for Microsoft 365 provides full backups of your Microsoft 365 data, including OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, email, contacts, and calendar.

Remote and on-site collaboration

Synology's collaboration suite is a private cloud solution for local and remote workers to simultaneously edit documents, share files, manage emails, send instant messages, and more. By leveraging private cloud infrastructure, businesses can ensure complete data ownership and layered security.

• Synology Office includes Synology Docs, Sheets, and Slides, allowing multiple users to collaboratively edit, comment, and share files.
• Synology Drive allows data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup.
• Synology Chat brings teams together with one-on-one, group chats and encrypted private channels across multiple platforms.
• Synology MailPlus provides a secure, reliable, and private email server.
• Synology Calendar makes it easy for teams to keep track of important information with convenient calendar sharing and scheduling.

Private Video Surveillance

With Synology Surveillance Station, the RS2821RP+ turns into an advanced Network Video Recorder with support for up to 40 IP6 cameras.

• Over 7,600 supported camera models
• ONVIF support to avoid dependency on a single manufacturer
• Private storage of recordings without subscription
• Access via web browser, dedicated desktop clients or mobile app
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions
• Email, SMS or push notification options

Virtualisation and certified storage

DSM streamlines virtual machine administration and management with full certification for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack virtualization environments.

• Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows provides storage management directly from a VM monitor. VMware VAAI and Windows ODX integration helps offload storage operations and accelerate data transfers.
• Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) is a hosted virtual machine monitor for Windows, Linux or virtualized versions of DSM with recovery mechanisms to ensure data protection on each virtual machine.