Synology RX1217/RX1217RP 12-Bay Rackmount Expansion

Effortless Expansion for Your RackStation

Elevate Your Storage Capacity with Ease

The Synology RX1217​/​RX1217RP Expansion Unit is a seamless solution for expanding the storage of your Synology RackStation. Offering 12 additional drive slots, this unit is perfect for businesses needing immediate storage expansion without disrupting ongoing services. The RX1217RP variant further enhances system reliability with redundant power supplies.

Highlights

Volume Expansion & Backup

• Instantly add 12 drive slots to your RackStation, enabling direct RAID volume expansion without the need to reformat existing hard drives.
• Can also serve as an additional local backup destination, ensuring data redundancy and protection.

Reliable Plug-and-Use Design

• High-bandwidth expansion cable connection to Synology RackStation ensures maximum data throughput and smooth integration, akin to internal drives.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface guarantees that installed drives deliver high-quality data processing performance.

Redundant Power Supplies in RX1217RP

• Equipped with dual power supplies for automatic failover, ensuring uninterrupted service and enhanced reliability.

Green & Easy to Manage

• Manual configuration of hibernation mode activates automatically during inactivity, saving energy and extending hard drive lifespan.
• Smart power on/off synchronization with the attached RackStation, requiring no manual intervention for efficient operation.

Summary

The Synology RX1217​/​RX1217RP Expansion Unit is an ideal choice for businesses looking to scale their storage infrastructure quickly and reliably. Its plug-and-use design, coupled with the option of redundant power supplies in the RX1217RP, makes it a robust and efficient solution for expanding RackStation storage. Whether for increasing storage capacity or enhancing data backup strategies, the RX1217​/​RX1217RP stands as a testament to Synology's commitment to seamless storage expansion and management.