If you’re in the market looking for a NAS particularly a rackmount storage unit then Synology’s RS1221RP+ is certainly worth a closer look as it is currently at its lowest ever price (purchase link under the specs table down below). It is an 8‑bay, diskless model designed for small to mid‑sized deployments.
The RS1221RP+ is built around a short‑depth chassis which means it can fit into shallow rack enclosures that might not accommodate a full‑length 2U system. That makes it practical for offices or server rooms where rack space may be limited. Also unnlike some single‑supply models, this unit includes dual power supplies thanks to a redundant power supply unit (PSU) that it packs. The obvious benefit is reduced risk of downtime if one power source fails, though this also means you’ll need to plan for two available power feeds.
In terms of security and data protection, the system supports snapshot technology through the Btrfs file system, which helps guard against accidental deletion or corruption. When paired with another identical unit, Synology High Availability can provide automatic failover so that services can continue with minimal interruption if one server goes offline.
The technical specifications of the Synology 8 bay RackStation RS1221RP+ (Diskless) are given in the table below:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B, 4-core, 64-bit, 2.2 GHz |
| System memory | 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (4 GB x 1 pre-installed); 2 slots; up to 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
| Drive bays | 8 bays; supports 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD; hot-swappable |
| Maximum drive bays with expansion | 12 bays (RX418 x 1 via eSATA) |
| External ports | 4 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN; 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 x eSATA |
| PCIe expansion | 1 x PCIe Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 88 mm x 482 mm x 407.5 mm |
| Rack installation | 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit RKS-02, sold separately) |
| System fans | 80 mm x 80 mm x 2 |
| Power supply | 350 W redundant power supply; AC input 100–240 V AC; 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Power consumption | 61.94 W (access); 29.98 W (HDD hibernation) |
| Noise level | 53.5 dB(A) (tested in Synology environment) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Performance (sequential) | Up to 2,315 MB/s read; 1,147 MB/s write (with 10GbE NIC) |
| Performance (4K random) | Over 100K IOPS read |
Get the rackmount NAS at the link below:
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Synology 8 bay RackStation RS1221RP+ (Diskless): $1429.70 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon US)
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