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Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure

BH #SYRS422PLUS • MFR #RS422+
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Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure
Key Features
  • 4 x 2.5" / 3.5" SATA Drive Bays
  • 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core CPU
  • 2GB DDR4 ECC RAM
  • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Enhance your home, office, and small business network storage capacity to support high-speed backups, file sharing, and video surveillance archiving with the RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology. This compact, yet versatile rackmount storage system features four 2.5" / 3.5" SATA drive bays, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Synology Hybrid, JBOD, and Single configurations to balance between performance and security. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with failover and link aggregation support are available, providing fast and reliable connections to compatible network devices.
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Synology RS422+ External HDD/SSD Overview

Enhance your home, office, and small business network storage capacity to support high-speed backups, file sharing, and video surveillance archiving with the RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology. This compact, yet versatile rackmount storage system features four 2.5" / 3.5" SATA drive bays, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Synology Hybrid, JBOD, and Single configurations to balance between performance and security. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with failover and link aggregation support are available, providing fast and reliable connections to compatible network devices.

You can further improve the NAS's performance by installing a compatible 10G network adapter into the PCIe 3.0 x2 slot. A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port is also available for connecting compatible storage drives and other peripherals to the system. The RackStation RS422+ is powered by the Synology DiskStation Manager operating system, which supports a variety of applications.

Performance
Powered by a 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 ECC memory, the RackStation RS422+ is designed to provide fast and reliable data transfers reaching up to 590 MB/s read and 521 MB/s write speeds. When a 10G network adapter is installed alongside four SSDs, this NAS can achieve up to 2143 MB/s read speeds and 727 MB/s write speeds.
Redundant Connectivity
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports may be combined with link aggregation to provide network failover and load balancing.
Optimized for Data Protection and Integrity
  • Advanced snapshot technology provides schedulable data protection for shared folders and LUNs.
  • File- and folder-level data restoration enables recovery of specific files or folders.
  • Configurable storage quotas simplify management of available space with the option to specify storage limits for shared folders.
  • File self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files using mirrored metadata and RAID configurations.
  • Inline compression minimizes storage consumption and extends the life of drives by compressing data before it is written to the storage pool.
    • File Sharing and Synchronization for Hybrid Teams
  • Wide network protocol support ensures seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, while compatibility with Windows AD and LDAP enables easy integration into almost any existing network environment.
  • Next-Generation File System Btrfs is a modern file system designed to safeguard data integrity through metadata mirroring, file self-healing, and fast snapshot replication.
  • Hybrid Share combines reliable on-premises storage and efficient syncing of shared folders in the cloud to enable seamless cross-site synchronization and local file access at LAN speed.
  • Synology Drive is a private cloud file management solution that enables remote data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup via handy desktop and mobile applications.
  • Cloud Sync keeps your Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Baidu, and Box storage in sync with your Synology server.
  • Seamless file sharing capability is combined with a high level of security, including HTTPS support, a built-in firewall, and multiple IP and account intrusion auto-blocking mechanisms.
    • Comprehensive Data and Uptime Protection Tools
  • Active Backup Suite consolidates backup tasks and offers rapid restoration of Windows and Linux endpoints, VMs, Synology servers, and SaaS applications
  • Snapshot Replication creates point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs to protect them from accidental modifications or ransomware incidents
  • Hyper Backup protects your NAS by backing up data and configurations to multiple destinations with efficiency delivered by built-in deduplication, integrity checks, compression, and versioning
  • C2 Storage for Hyper Backup offers a dedicated secure public cloud destination for Synology NAS backup data
    • Private Video Surveillance
    Synology Surveillance Station transforms RS422+ into a powerful Network Video Recorder with support for up to 40 IP cameras, ideal for retail stores or small businesses looking to conveniently and affordably secure their premises.
    UPC: 846504004478

    Synology RS422+ External HDD/SSD Specs

    Key Specs
    RAID
    Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 / Hybrid
    Number of Bays
    4x 2.5"/3.5" SATA (Unspecified Version)
    Inputs/Outputs
    2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    Computing
    CPU
    Dual-Core: 2.6 to 3.1 GHz
    Processor
    AMD Ryzen R1600
    Memory
    2 GB ECC DDR4
    Drives
    RAID
    Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 / Hybrid
    General
    Number of Bays
    4x 2.5"/3.5" SATA (Unspecified Version)
    Inputs/Outputs
    2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    Media Card Slots
    No
    PCI Expansion
    1x PCIe 3.0 x2
    Networking
    Link Aggregation and Failover Support
    Yes
    iSCSI Support
    Yes: 128 LUN
    Software
    Installed Operating System
    Synology DiskStation Manager
    Mobile App Compatible
    Yes: Android & iOS
    Security
    Encryption
    Yes, AES-NI
    Security Features
    No
    VPN Connections
    40 (Server)
    Electrical
    Input Power
    100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
    Power Consumption
    37.93 W (Typical)
    13.43 W (Idle)
    PSU
    1 x 100 W
    Physical
    Operating Conditions
    32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
    Cooling
    3x 40 mm Fans
    Noise Level
    28.5 dBA
    Dimensions
    18.8 x 12.9 x 1.7" / 478 x 327.5 x 44 mm
    Weight
    9.5 lb / 4.3 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    13.245 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    20.7 x 15.7 x 5.5"

    Synology RS422+ External HDD/SSD Reviews

    Awesome!

    By Nick
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Date: 2025-04-23

    This NAS was perfect for what we needed. Quick setup. Easy to get VM's backing up. Super quick shipping!

    Not my first Synology

    By Thomas
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Date: 2024-01-23

    I have been using Synology's storage devices for years at my office as file servers and will continue to do so. They are very easy to use and very secure. They include a lot of valuable features as well. Very reliable and great performance. I highly recommend buying from B&H!

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    Can this support 20 TB hard drives?

    Can this support 20 TB hard drives?
    Asked by: Sam
    Yes, the Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure is compatible with 20 TB drives.
    Answered by: Calvin M
    Date published: 2023-10-15

    What is the max memory that can be installed on ...

    What is the max memory that can be installed on this max?
    Asked by: Manish
    The RAM cannot be upgraded on this Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/844196.pdf
    Answered by: Sagi C
    Date published: 2022-08-11

    Does this work with Ubiquiti's toolless rack?

    Does this work with Ubiquiti's toolless rack?
    Asked by: Chase
    The Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure BH #SYRS422PLUS can be used with standard server racks.
    Answered by: Reuben K
    Date published: 2023-06-23
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