The RackStation RS826+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology is a 4-bay rackmount system enclosed in a compact 1 RU chassis ideal for data backup, sharing, and synchronization. Its small size, stable performance, and storage scalability make it suitable for branch offices and small to medium businesses with growing data management needs. With sequential read speeds of 2000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of 1300 MB/s, the four drive bays each natively supports 3.5" and 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. If you need to expand the overall capacity of your RS826+, the optional RX426 expansion unit offers an additional four drive bays. This model is powered using a single 150W power supply.
The RackStation RS826+ is powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B 4-Core processor and 4GB of DDR4 ECC RAM. It has two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a USB-C expansion port. Network connectivity is achieved via the four Gigabit Ethernet ports and, if you're looking to expand this NAS, there is one PCIe 3.0 x8/x4 slot that can be used to for 10/25GbE NICs, SSD cache volumes, and more.
The RackStation RS1226+ runs on the DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system and supports a variety of RAID modes, which help provide data redundancy, speed, or a combination of both. Supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Basic, and Synology Hybrid RAID. If you don't require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.
Synology has engineered the RackStation RS826+ to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer three 40 x 40mm fans to help keep the system running cool, the server also supports numerous scheduled power on/off cycles and hard-drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operational expenses. It operates using 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an AC power cord, 20 screws for 3.5" drives, 20 screws for 2.5" drives, eight rackmount kit screws, two rackmount kits, and two drive tray keys.
Sequential read speeds of up to 2000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1300 MB/s, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and up to 8 drive bays after adding in the optional expansion unit.
Flexible Configuration
Add four extra drive bays, 10/25GbE ports, and SSD cache volumes.
Versatile Business Application Platform
Back up endpoints, manage up to 40 IP cameras6, or safely sync and share files across sites.
Storage Expansion
Expand the RS826+ using the RX426 Expansion Unit for a total of 8 drive bays.
SSD Cache
Reduce latency and increase IOPS in HDD arrays with the performance boost of SSD caching.
Flexible Networking Options
Improve I/O performance or add redundancy with 10GbE or 25GbE SFP+/SFP28 networking or 10GbE RJ45 Ethernet adapters.
Empower your entire organization with streamlined access, sharing and syncing of data from any location. Establish granular control over file and folder access and sharing permissions. Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of file activities and track changes to file share settings with detailed records.
Multi-Platform Support
Access personal and shared data from mobile apps, desktop clients, web browsers, or another Synology system. Any changes you make are automatically synced to other devices as soon as they are connected.
Empower global workflows with high-speed access to data from anywhere in your network. Synology's hybrid cloud solution caches frequently used files locally for rapid access, while less frequently accessed data is stored in the cloud, reducing your on-site storage requirements.
NAS-to-NAS Synchronization
Automate site-to-site data synchronization for better team workflows. Options for one-way or two-way syncing keep files and folders up to date across every data site.
Sync to Public Cloud Providers
Connect seamlessly to public cloud services including Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, and OpenStack Swift. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms.
Securely back up Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, Synology servers, and VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines with Active Backup for Business.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Centralize backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to protect cloud data from accidents and simplify compliance with data retention policies. Schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication ensure flexibility, storage, and bandwidth savings.
Back up entire systems or all data, applications, and configurations to a wide range of storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage. In case of data loss, quickly restore complete systems through bare-metal recovery or retrieve individual files as needed. Advanced features including automated scheduling, granular access controls, end-to-end encryption, data deduplication, and multi-version retention empower you to create the optimal backup plan for your data deployment.
Tamper-Proof Protection with Immutable Snapshots
Safeguard critical LUNs and shared folders with automated immutable snapshots backed by custom retention policies. Built-in support for offsite replication further ensures robust business continuity.
Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 20,000 IP camera models and remote monitoring and playback. Synology's video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management and backup.
Open Integration Platform for Surveillance
Connect third-party hardware, AI analytics, and specialized apps through open APIs. This platform ensures seamless integration with your existing infrastructure, creating a flexible, future-ready security ecosystem.
Central Management System
Manage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more.
Active Insight
Monitor your global Synology fleet's performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.