RackStation RS822RP+​/​RS822+

RackStation RS822RP+​/​RS822+

Reliable data management for remote and branch offices

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The Synology brand is very feature-rich and unbeatable in terms of price/performance in the NAS segment. Our current testing was primarily focused on backup, which delivered reliability alongside adequate performance.
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An all-in-one edge storage solution The compact 1U 4-bay Synology RackStation RS822RP+/RS822+ with its storage and connectivity expandability coupled with the powerful Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system is an ideal edge storage solution for branch offices and small and medium-sized businesses. Download Datasheet Performance2103/1074 MB/s sequential read/write throughputScalabilityScale up to 8 drives with Synology Expansion Unit RX418ConnectivityBuilt-in 4 x 1GbE ports with 10/25 GbE expansion optionMemoryUp to 32 GB DDR4 ECC

Built for reliability

RS822RP+/RS822+ comes with four Gigabit RJ-45 ports which can be bonded with Link Aggregation to enable automatic network failover and load balancing.

Two RS822RP+/RS822+ units can be paired using Synology High Availability to form a reliable active/passive server cluster, maximizing service uptime.

Furthermore, the RS822RP+ features a redundant power supply for an extra edge in service continuity.

Built for reliability
Room for expansionEasily adjust the RS822RP+/RS822+ to match your usage environment, whether it needs performance, faster networking, or higher storage capacity.Storage expansionExpand to 8 drive bays with one RX418 expansion unit.SSD cacheBoost read/write IOPS over HDD-only arrays by 16 times or more with NVMe or SATA SSD Cache.10/25GbE readyImprove I/O with faster SFP+/SFP28 or RJ-45 networking.All-in-one data management platformThe RS822RP+/RS822+ is designed to support small deployments in tackling common applications such as file management, data backup, and surveillance.Edge storage for distributed teamsMulti-endpoint data protectionSmart surveillance for small deploymentsEdge storage for distributed teamsProvide secure and convenient multi-platform file access, sharing, and synchronization across different locations.
Private file cloudEnable effective collaboration with Synology DriveSynology Drive provides remote data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup via handy desktop and mobile applications. Learn more Multi-platform supportAccess personal and shared data from mobile app, desktop client, web browser, or another Synology system: Any changes you make are automatically synced to other devices as soon as they are connected.Collaborate in real timeIntegrate with Synology Office to enable concurrent editing on documents, spreadsheets, and slides, with support for conversion to and from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OpenDocument files. Learn more
Efficient multi-site synchronizationConnect teams with Hybrid ShareUtilize Hybrid Share to store large sets of data in the cloud, leveraging the powerful bandwidth of our data centers to stream requested files to local NAS deployed at the branch offices. Learn more Data on demandWith Hybrid Share-enabled folders, remote teams retain full access to the most up-to-date files while benefiting from reduced local storage footprint and bandwidth usage.Cache data used locallyFrequently accessed files are kept on the local NAS, allowing users to access them at LAN speeds. Files and folders can also be pinned manually to prevent them from being replaced when the cache is full.
Multi-endpoint data protectionDesign an effective backup strategy to maximize system availability with a host of native and license-free solutions.
Consolidated backup serverEndpoint, VM, and NAS/SAN protectionSecurely back up Windows and Linux endpoints, Synology servers, and VMware® and Hyper-V® virtual machines with Active Backup for Business. Learn more Microsoft 365 and Google WorkspaceCentralize backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to protect it from accidents and simplify compliance with data retention policies. Schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication ensure flexibility and savings in terms of storage and bandwidth consumption. Learn more
Data protection and recoveryHyper BackupBack up files, LUNs, installed applications, and system configurations to destinations including Synology C2 Storage, public cloud platforms, USB devices, file servers, local folders, or other Synology systems.Set and forget backup tasks with regular schedules, enhance security with fine-grained user permissions and encryption, keep backup sizes small with built-in deduplication, and restore data flexibly with multi-versioning. Learn more Snapshot ReplicationSnapshot Replication enables configurable point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and VM storage with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds. Learn more
Smart surveillance for small deploymentsLeverage flexible deployment options, intuitive management capabilities, and advanced video analytics to secure your premises.
Simple-to-deploy local surveillanceWide compatibilityConnect up to 40 IP cameras from a selection of over 8,300 validated models thanks to Synology Surveillance Station's wide camera compatibility.Multi-platform convenienceMonitor live streams or watch recordings from web browser, desktop client, or the DS cam mobile app.Secure and privateFootage is stored locally for easier compliance with data protection regulations and further protected from unauthorized access with industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
Flexible monitoring of multiple locationsAssisted mass deploymentAutomatically locate new cameras within a set IP range, and configure units in batch by importing spreadsheets or replicating settings to new cameras.Centralized management and monitoringStay on top of your deployment by previewing triggered events directly on multi-floor or multi-location maps, with online map integration for Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.Video analyticsTake advantage of intelligent monitoring features such as motion detection, no idle zone, foreign object detection, and anomaly detection to cater the most common surveillance scenarios.

Works best with Synology drives

Enjoy high sustained performance and reliability with enterprise-grade drives designed for Synology NAS and featuring built-in data protection.

HDD
Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA Plus Series 3.5" SATA
SSD
Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe

Powered by Synology DSM

Take advantage of a whole host of native productivity, management, and security solutions available on the web-based DSM operating system.

File Management

Manage, sync, and share files from multiple devices through a centralized platform.

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Security

Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.

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System Administration

Manage the health of your deployments and centrally administer updates with ease.

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User Management

Manage user accounts and devices throughout your business with powerful directory services.

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Central Management System

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

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Synology High Availability

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

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Synology has you covered

The RS822RP+/RS822+ is backed by Synology’s 3-year hardware warranty. An optional 2-year extended warranty is available in select regions to extend coverage to 5 years. Learn more

Engineered for reliability, backed by Synology
Hardware Overview RS822RP+ RS822+
  • 1Power Indicator
  • 2Power Button
  • 3Alert Indicator
  • 4Drive Status Indicators
  • 5Mute Button
  • 6Status Indicator
  • 7Drive Trays
  • 8Power Ports
  • 9Fans
  • 10Console Port
  • 11PCI Express Expansion Slot
  • 121GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 13Reset Button
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 15eSATA Port
  • 16Redundant Power LEDs
  • First Product Image
  • Second Product Image
  • Third Product Image
  • Fourth Product Image
  • Fifth Product Image
  • Sixth Product Image
  • 1Power Indicator
  • 2Power Button
  • 3Alert Indicator
  • 4Drive Status Indicators
  • 5Mute Button
  • 6Status Indicator
  • 7Drive Trays
  • 8Power Ports
  • 9Fans
  • 10Console Port
  • 11PCI Express Expansion Slot
  • 121GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 13Reset Button
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 15eSATA Port
  • First Product Image
  • Second Product Image
  • Third Product Image
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More ways to harness your NAS

Data intelligence at the edge

Rely on Synology's fast and secure edge storage solutions to ensure simple data accessibility where it is most needed.

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Complete endpoint protection

Follow the 3-2-1 backup strategy to keep your data safe with Synology’s backup packages.

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Ransomware prevention and protection

Minimize the threat posed by increasingly sophisticated ransomware and other malware with Synology solutions.

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Notes:Gartner® and Peer Insights™ are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.RS822RP+/RS822+ supports up to 8 drives with the addition of a Synology RX418 expansion unit, sold separately.For the most up-to-date list of compatible NICs, please check our compatibility list.SSD cache can be enabled using SNV3400/SNV3500 NVMe SSDs along with an M2D20 or E10M20-T1 adapter card, or by using a compatible 2.5" SATA SSD. All devices sold separately.C2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered device.Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more Check the compatibility list for supported drives.The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Visit https://www.synology.com/company/legal/warranty for more information.
Hardware Specs Software Specs
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
RS822RP+
RS822+
CPU
CPU Model AMD Ryzen V1500B AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity 1 1
CPU Core 4 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
System Memory 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Total Memory Slots 2 2
Maximum Memory Capacity 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • 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.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • 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.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage
Drive Bays 4 4
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 8 (RX418 x 1) 8 (RX418 x 1)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 4 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2 2
Expansion Port 1 1
Expansion Port Type eSATA eSATA
Notes
 MTU value of 1GbE LAN port has a limit of 1500. MTU value of 1GbE LAN port has a limit of 1500.
PCIe
PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance
Form Factor (RU) 1U 1U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 44 mm x 480 mm x 518.6 mm 44 mm x 480 mm x 492.6 mm
Weight 8.0 kg 6.4 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKM114/RKS-02) 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKM114/RKS-02)
Notes
 The rail kit is sold separately The rail kit is sold separately
Others
System Fan 40 mm x 40 mm x 2 pcs 40 mm x 40 mm x 3 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 38.8 dB(A) 27.4 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 150 watts 150 watts
Redundant Power Supply -
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 47.69 watts (Access)
16.7 watts (HDD Hibernation) 		47.69 watts (Access)
16.7 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 162.83 BTU/hr (Access)
57.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 		162.83 BTU/hr (Access)
57.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. 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) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
  • UL
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • UL
Warranty
3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW202 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW202
Notes
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Refer to the Extended Warranty website for details on supported countries/regions. (Learn more)
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Refer to the Extended Warranty website for details on supported countries/regions. (Learn more)
Environment
RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Notes
  • Certain items may not be available in your location. Please contact your local distributors for more information.
  • Upgrade DSM to version 7.2-64551 or onward before installing M2D18.
  • Certain items may not be available in your location. Please contact your local distributors for more information.
  • Upgrade DSM to version 7.2-64551 or onward before installing M2D18.
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
RS822RP+
RS822+
CPU CPU Model AMD Ryzen V1500B AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity 1 1
CPU Core 4 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory System Memory 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Total Memory Slots 2 2
Maximum Memory Capacity 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • 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.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage Drive Bays 4 4
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 8 (RX418 x 1) 8 (RX418 x 1)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
External Ports RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 4 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2 2
Expansion Port 1 1
Expansion Port Type eSATA eSATA
Notes MTU value of 1GbE LAN port has a limit of 1500.
PCIe PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance Form Factor (RU) 1U 1U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 44 mm x 480 mm x 518.6 mm 44 mm x 480 mm x 492.6 mm
Weight 8.0 kg 6.4 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKM114/RKS-02) 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKM114/RKS-02)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately
Others System Fan 40 mm x 40 mm x 2 pcs 40 mm x 40 mm x 3 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 38.8 dB(A) 27.4 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 150 watts 150 watts
Redundant Power Supply -
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 47.69 watts (Access)
16.7 watts (HDD Hibernation) 		47.69 watts (Access)
16.7 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 162.83 BTU/hr (Access)
57.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 		162.83 BTU/hr (Access)
57.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. 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) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
  • UL
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • UL
Warranty 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW202 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW202
Notes
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Refer to the Extended Warranty website for details on supported countries/regions. (Learn more)
Environment RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Notes
  • Certain items may not be available in your location. Please contact your local distributors for more information.
  • Upgrade DSM to version 7.2-64551 or onward before installing M2D18.
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
RS822RP+
RS822+
Maximum Single Volume Size 108 TB 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 64 64
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
SSD TRIM
Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
Notes
  • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 130 130
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Maximum Local User Accounts 1,024 1,024
Maximum Local Groups 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 8 8
Hybrid Share Folder Number 10 10
Data & Folder Backup
Entire System Backup
Notes
 Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later. Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
Synology High Availability
Syslog Events per Second 800 800
Virtualization
VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016
Citrix XenServer XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack Cinder Cinder
Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes
 For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Synology AI Console
Third-Party AI Model Integration
Maximum De-Identification Rate 130 words per second 130 words per second
Notes
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Maximum Number of Users 150 150
Notes
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80 80
Maximum iSCSI Target Number 64 64
Maximum LUN 128 128
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Free Email Accounts 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users 290 290
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
DLNA Compliance
Facial Recognition
Object Recognition
Notes
 Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB. Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB.
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 64 64
Maximum Snapshots per System 4,096 4,096
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 32 32
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 16 16
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 32 32
Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 800 FPS
  • 3M: 35 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 28 channels, 280 FPS
  • 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 800 FPS
  • 3M: 35 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 28 channels, 280 FPS
  • 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 480 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 480 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
Notes
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Maximum Number of Users 250 250
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) 5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Maximum Number of Users 240 240
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 8 (Learn more) 8 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 8 (including 1 Free License) 8 (including 1 Free License)
Notes
 The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
Maximum Connections 8 8
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
RS822RP+
RS822+
Storage Management Maximum Single Volume Size 108 TB 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 64 64
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
SSD TRIM
Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
  • RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
Notes
  • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
File System Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Services File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 130 130
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Account & Shared Folder Maximum Local User Accounts 1,024 1,024
Maximum Local Groups 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 8 8
Hybrid Share Hybrid Share Folder Number 10 10
Hyper Backup Data & Folder Backup
Entire System Backup
Notes Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
High Availability Synology High Availability
Log Center Syslog Events per Second 800 800
Virtualization VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016
Citrix XenServer XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack Cinder Cinder
General Specifications Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Central Management System
Synology AI Console Third-Party AI Model Integration
Maximum De-Identification Rate 130 words per second 130 words per second
Notes
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Synology Chat Maximum Number of Users 150 150
Notes
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80 80
SAN Manager Maximum iSCSI Target Number 64 64
Maximum LUN 128 128
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server Free Email Accounts 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users 290 290
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
Media Server DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos Facial Recognition
Object Recognition
Notes Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB.
Snapshot Replication Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 64 64
Maximum Snapshots per System 4,096 4,096
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 32 32
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 16 16
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 32 32
Surveillance Station Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 800 FPS
  • 3M: 35 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 28 channels, 280 FPS
  • 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 800 FPS
  • 3M: 35 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 28 channels, 280 FPS
  • 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 480 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 480 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
Notes
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Synology Drive Maximum Number of Users 250 250
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) 5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office Maximum Number of Users 240 240
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 8 (Learn more) 8 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 8 (including 1 Free License) 8 (including 1 Free License)
Notes The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server Maximum Connections 8 8
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