Synology DiskStation DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure – High-Performance & Scalable Network Storage

The Synology DiskStation DS1821+ is a powerful and flexible 8-bay NAS enclosure designed for small offices, IT enthusiasts, and growing businesses that demand high-performance, data protection, and scalability. Powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B Quad-Core processor with built-in AES-NI encryption, the DS1821+ delivers seamless file sharing, backup, and virtualization capabilities, all while maintaining strong security.

Key Features:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen V1500B 4-Core 2.2GHz with AES-NI hardware encryption

• Memory: 4GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable up to 32GB)

• Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD

• Scalability: Expandable up to 15 drives with 2 x DX517 expansion units

• M.2 SSD Slots: 2 x built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots for cache acceleration (no drive bay use)

• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD for flexible data protection

• File System: Btrfs and EXT4 support for robust data integrity

• Expansion Slot: 1 x PCIe Gen 3.0 x8 (x4 link) for 10GbE or other upgrades

Connectivity & Performance:

• LAN Ports: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet with Link Aggregation & Failover

• USB Ports: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1

• eSATA Ports: 2 x for storage expansion

• Maximum Capacity: Up to 108TB (using 18TB drives in each bay)

• Virtualization Ready: Supports VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V, and OpenStack

Energy-Efficient Design:

• Cooling: Dual fans for efficient thermal control

• Noise Level: Quiet operation ideal for office use

• Power Management: Scheduled power on/off, HDD hibernation for reduced power consumption

Software & Management:

• Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

• Advanced Apps: File sharing, backup, iSCSI, Surveillance Station, Docker, media server

• Security: AES 256-bit encryption, firewall, VPN, HTTPS support

• Remote Access: Secure access from any device using Synology mobile and web apps

Ideal For:

• Businesses seeking a secure private cloud solution

• Offices needing centralized storage and backup

• IT professionals managing virtualization and high-speed networks

Scale your data storage with confidence – The Synology DS1821+ combines power, flexibility, and future-readiness in a compact, high-capacity NAS solution.