RackStation RS1219+

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RackStation RS1219+

Our compact 2U, 8-bay rackmount for small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Scalable storage server that grows with your business

RS1219+ is Synology’s brand new 2U 8-bay NAS that provides storage scalability and is perfect for small- to medium-sized businesses. Further boost storage performance with the optional M.2 SSD cache or enhance network speeds by adding a 10 GbE NIC. RS1219+ is ideal to serve as a backup target for protecting your critical assets or a centralized file server for sharing files across different platforms.

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CPU

Quad-core 2.4GHz

Memory

2GB DDR3 SO-DIMM, expandable up to 16GB

High Performance

Over 1,310 MBps sequential reading

Compact design

Only 12 inches in depth

Meet the space-saving rackmount server for deployment

RS1219+ supports up to 12 drives when connecting with one RX418 expansion unit. Since both RS1219+ and RX418 are only 12 inches in depth, they can fit perfectly in a 2-post or wall mount rack.

Compact chassis design capable of fitting in a 2-post rack
The 2-post rack mount is easy to assemble and space-saving, allowing you to set up anywhere
Cost-efficient server deployment without unnecessary investment in rail kits and server facilities

Ultimate file management and sharing

File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, RS1219+ supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.

Next-generation file system for better data protection

The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.

Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders

Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots

File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible

Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention

Learn more about the benefits of using Btrfs

Fully certified storage virtualization solutions

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.

Engineered for reliability, backed by Synology

RS1219+ is designed to reliably store your data and is backed by Synology's three-year hardware warranty. An optional two-year extended warranty is available in select regions for up to five years of coverage. Learn more

Powered by Synology DSM

Surveillance Station

Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.

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Desktop Backup

Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.

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Hyper Backup

Store multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.

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DSM UI

Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.

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Security

Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to protect your devices against evolving threats.

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All-in-one server

Save additional investment by integrating various network services, web/mail services, management applications into your NAS.

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1 Power indicator
2 Power button
3 Status indicator
4 Alert indicator

5 Drive status indicator
6 Drive tray
7 Fan
8 PCIe expansion slot

9 Reset button
10 USB 3.0 port
11 1GbE RJ-45 port
12 eSATA port

13 Power port
14 Console port

Hardware Specs
Software Specs

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	Intel Atom C2538
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	Quad Core 2.4 GHz
	Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
Memory
Memory	System Memory	2 GB DDR3
	Memory Module Pre-installed	2 GB (2 GB x 1)
	Total Memory Slots	2
	Memory Expandable up to	16 GB (8 GB x 2)
	Notes	Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical 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.
Storage
Storage	Drive Bays	8
	Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	12
	Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD
	Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	128 TB (16 TB drive x 8) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
	Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units	192 TB (128 TB + 16 TB drive x 4) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
	Maximum Single Volume Size*	108 TB
	Hot Swappable Drive
	Notes	"Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay. The maximum raw capacity is not limited by the maximum single volume size. Synology NAS models may utilize capacities over the maximum single volume size as long as each volume created is below the limit. (Learn more) Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
External Ports
External Ports	RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
	USB 3.0 Port	2
	eSATA Port	1
PCIe
PCIe	PCIe Expansion	1 x Gen2 x8 slot (x4 link)
	Add-In-Card Support	PCIe Network Interface Card (Learn more) M2D18 - Dual M.2 SATA SSD adapter card for SSD cache
	Notes	RS1219+ with M2D18 can only support M.2 SATA SSD. M.2 NVMe/AHCI PCIe SSD is not supported.
File System
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs EXT4
	External Drives	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT*
	Notes	exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.
Appearance
Appearance	Form Factor (RU)	2U
	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	88 mm x 481.9 mm x 306.6 mm
	Weight	6.9 kg
	Rack Installation Support*	2-post 19" rack (direct mounting) 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS1317)
	Notes	The rail kit is sold separately
Others
Others	System Fan	80 mm x 80 mm x 2 pcs
	Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode Cool Mode Quiet Mode
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	36.8 dB dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	250 W
	AC Input Power Voltage	100 V to 240 V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption*	60.31 W (Access) 29.04 W (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	205.92 BTU/hr (Access) 99.15 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
Temperature	Operating Temperature	5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
	Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
	Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification	EAC VCCI RCM FCC CE BSMI
Warranty
Warranty	3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5-year coverage - EW202
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Cord X 1 C13 to C14 power cord x 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories	Surveillance Device License Pack RAM1600DDR3L-4GBx2 DDR3 non-ECC SO-DIMM kit RAM1600DDR3L-8GBx2 DDR3 non-ECC SO-DIMM kit Expansion Unit: RX418 X 1 Synology Ethernet Adapter E10G17-F2 Synology Ethernet Adapter E10G18-T1 Synology Ethernet Adapter E10G18-T2 Synology M2D18 M.2 SSD adapter card Synology Rail Kit Mounted - RKM114 Synology Rail Kit Sliding - RKS1317 VS360HD VS960HD
	Notes	For more information on memory upgrade limitations, visit here.

DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Storage Management	Maximum Internal Volume Number	64
	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	128
	Maximum iSCSI LUN	256
	iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
	SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper)
	SSD TRIM
	Supported RAID Type	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
	Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	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
	Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
File Services
File Services	File Protocol	CIFS/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV
	Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections	500
	Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion)	2,000
	Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
	NFS Kerberos Authentication
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	2,048
	Maximum Local Groups	256
	Maximum Shared Folder	512
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	8
High Availability
High Availability	Synology High Availability
Log Center
Log Center
	Syslog Events per Second	800
Virtualization
Virtualization	VMware vSphere 6 with VAAI
	Windows Server 2016
	Citrix Ready
	OpenStack
General Specifications
General Specifications	Networking Protocols	SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
	Supported Browsers	Chrome Firefox Edge Internet Explorer 10 onwards Safari 10 onwards Safari (iOS 10 onwards) Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards)
	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
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
Central Management System
Central Management System
Synology Chat
Synology Chat
	Maximum Users	1,500
	Notes	The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Synology Chat was configured to the maximum. CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached. For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
Cloud Station Server
Cloud Station Server
	Recommended Number of Hosted Files	1,000,000
	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	500 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
	Notes	The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time. The maximum number of hosted files refers to the maximum number of files that can be indexed and hosted by the Cloud Station Server service. RAM expansion was not used during testing. Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Document Viewer
Document Viewer
Download Station
Download Station
	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
exFAT Access (Optional)
exFAT Access (Optional)
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
	Free Email Accounts	5 (Licenses required for additional accounts)
	Maximum Number of Concurrent Users	100
	Maximum Server Performance	936,000 emails per day, approx. 28GB
	Notes	The CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when testing the maximum number of concurrent users. For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. Read-write SSD cache was enabled in 5-bay (and above) NAS models with 2 SSDs units installed. The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers. Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).
Media Server
Media Server
	DLNA Compliance
Moments
Moments
	Facial Recognition
	Subject Recognition
	Auto Color & Rotate
	Moments Select
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication
	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	1,024
	Maximum of System Snapshots	65,536
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
	Maximum IP cam (Licenses required)	40 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
	Total FPS (H.264)	1200 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 900 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 320 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 270 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
	Total FPS (H.265)	1200 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 1200 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 560 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 300 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
	Total FPS (MJPEG)	540 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 200 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 150 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 90 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
	Notes	Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera. The maximum channel number also includes devices installed on Virtual DSM. Total FPS may be affected by other services running at the same time (e.g., archive tasks performed by Archive Vault).
Synology Drive
Synology Drive
	Recommended Number of Hosted Files	1,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	550 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
	Notes	For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. Exceeding the limits above may result in longer response time in file operations. Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office
Synology Office
	Maximum Users	1,800
	Notes	Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously. CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached. For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Video Station
Video Station
	Video Transcoding	Group 1 - Type 1 (See more)
	Maximum Transcoding Channel Number	1 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p(1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5)/MPEG-2/VC-1
Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine Manager
	Recommended Virtual Machine Instances	4 (Learn more)
	Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required)	4 (including 1 Free License)
	Notes	The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
VPN Server
	Maximum Connections	30

Notes:

Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The figures are based on Synology internal testing. No other services or applications are processed during the performance tests.