Expansion Unit RX1217sas

Effortless capacity expansion for Synology FlashStation and RackStation solutions on-the-fly.

Features
Specs

12-bay 3.5"/2.5" SAS/SATA expansion

Easily add 12 additional drive bays to Synology FlashStation or RackStation¹. Supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS/SATA drives, the RX1217sas is a flexible solution supporting on-the-fly volume expansion or serving as a local backup destination.

Maximum reliability design

Dual power supplies ensure continuous service uptime. Easily replace defective drives with the hot swappable drive trays. Experience fast and secure rack cabinet installation with the optional sliding rail kit RKS1317.

5 year warranty

Synology's 5-year limited warranty provides hardware replacement and technical support via email and telephone services, maximizing your enterprises' return on investment.

Synology Replacement Service (SRS)

SRS provides free advance replacement units as early as the next business day in selected regions, maximizing the service uptime for your mission-critical storage and ensuring your business continuity². Know more about SRS.

Notes:

View specifications for a list of supported models.
Synology guarantees SRS response within the next business-day, and the actual shipping and turnover time is a "best-effort" based on replacement availability.

Hardware Specifications
Applied Models	FS3017 FS2017 RS18017xs+
Notes	To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit. Connecting to a Synology FlashStation FS3017 requires the optional FS3017 Expansion Card (FXC17) to be installed on the host device. FS3017 Expansion Card is sold separately.
Storage
Drive Bays	12
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	3.5" SAS HDD 2.5" SAS HDD 2.5" SAS SSD 3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	168 TB (14 TB drive x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Hot Swappable Drive
RAID Management through Synology DSM
External Ports
SAS IN-port	1
SAS OUT-port	1
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)	88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
Weight	18 kg
Rack Installation Support	4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS1317)
Notes	The rail kit is sold separately.
Power
Power Recovery	Synchronized with the Synology RackStation
Power Supply Unit / Adapter	500W
AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency	50/ 60Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*	132.7 W (Access) 89.3 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit	452.79 BTU/hr (Access) 304.7 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Redundant Power Supply (for RP model)
Notes	Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
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
Others
System Fan	60 mm x 60 mm x 4 pcs
Easy Replacement System Fan
Noise Level*	60.9 dB(A)
Certification	FCC CE BSMI EAC RCM KC
Warranty	5 Years
Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment & Packaging
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Cord X 2 Expansion Cable: MiniSAS-HD X 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories	Synology Rail Kit Sliding - RKS1317
Note	To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit. Connecting to a Synology FlashStation FS3017 requires the optional FS3017 Expansion Card (FXC17) to be installed on the host device. FS3017 Expansion Card is sold separately.