Petabyte-Class Rackmount Storage for Enterprise Workloads

Built for central data management, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, this high-performance rackmount NAS delivers scalable capacity with enterprise-grade reliability. The Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS provides 12-bay storage, built-in dual 10GbE connectivity, and expansion up to 48 drive bays for demanding business environments.

Highlights

High-Performance Enterprise Storage

• Over 6,200 MB/s sequential read throughput
• Over 3,700 MB/s sequential write throughput
• Over 135,000 4K random write IOPS
• Designed for intensive workloads across enterprise environments

Scalable Up to 48 Drive Bays

• 12-bay 2U rackmount design
• Expands up to 48 drive bays with three Synology RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports up to 1,152 TB raw storage after expansion
• Suitable for long-term data growth and high-capacity storage planning

Built-In 10GbE with Flexible Expansion

• Dual built-in 10GbE RJ45 ports
• Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network expansion
• Supports Fibre Channel adapter options
• Two PCIe 4.0 expansion slots for high-speed connectivity and storage upgrades

Enterprise Reliability and Service Continuity

• Redundant power supplies reduce single-point power failure risk
• Hot-swappable drives, fans, and power supplies support easier maintenance
• Synology High Availability supports failover with two identical units
• Out-of-band management enables remote diagnostics and access to critical logs

Key Features

Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS

• 12-bay rackmount NAS for enterprise storage, backup, surveillance, and virtualization
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager for centralized storage and application management
• Supports all-flash and hybrid storage configurations
• Supports SSD caching to reduce latency and improve IOPS in HDD arrays
• Designed for central storage, multi-site access, and demanding business workloads

Scalable Storage Architecture

• Supports 3.5 inch SATA HDD and 2.5 inch SATA SSD
• Expands with up to three RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports Synology Tiering to move inactive data to lower-cost tiers
• Can be configured as hot or cold storage depending on deployment needs
• Helps optimize storage ROI while preserving high-performance storage for active workloads

Enterprise Processing and Memory

• Intel Xeon D-1739 processor
• 8-core, 16-thread CPU architecture
• 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM system memory
• Expandable up to 96 GB with six memory slots
• Hardware encryption engine for secured data operations

Business Backup and Data Protection

• Active Backup Suite supports endpoints, servers, VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace
• Snapshot Replication provides scheduled restoration points with version control
• Hyper Backup supports full-system, shared folder, and configuration backups
• Immutable snapshots and WriteOnce shared folders help protect against accidental or malicious deletion
• Full-volume encryption helps protect sensitive data against physical data breaches

Virtualization-Ready Storage Platform

• Certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack environments
• Supports VMware VAAI, Windows ODX, and ALUA for accelerated storage operations
• Supports SAN Manager with iSCSI, Fibre Channel, LUN snapshots, and cloning
• Suitable as VM storage, VM backup server, or containerized workload platform

Private Cloud and Multi-Site Collaboration

• Synology Drive enables secure file access, sharing, and synchronization across platforms
• Hybrid Share supports multi-site teamwork with cloud-powered file synchronization
• Synology Office Suite supports document collaboration, mail, chat, calendar, and contacts
• AI-assisted productivity tools support drafting, summarizing, and data analysis within the Synology ecosystem

Surveillance and Centralized Management

• Supports up to 125 IP cameras depending on resolution and codec
• Includes two default Surveillance Station licenses
• Supports centralized monitoring, investigation, management, and backup workflows
• Central Management System provides a single interface to manage and monitor multiple Synology NAS systems

Hardware and Deployment Design

• 2U rackmount form factor
• Dimensions: 88 x 482 x 724 mm
• Weight: 14.5 kg
• Two 10GbE RJ45 LAN ports
• One dedicated out-of-band management LAN port
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• Three Mini-SAS HD expansion ports
• Four 80 mm system fans
• Rack installation support with Synology RKS-02 rail kit, sold separately

Warranty and Expansion Ecosystem

• 5-year limited warranty
• Compatible with Synology RX1225RP expansion units
• Supports Synology Enterprise Series 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and 2.5 inch SATA SSDs
• Supports M.2 SSD and 10GbE combo adapter cards
• Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network interface cards

Summary / Conclusion

The Synology RS4826xs+ RackStation 12-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS is designed for enterprises that require scalable capacity, high-speed access, and long-term storage reliability. With 12 native drive bays, expansion up to 48 bays, built-in dual 10GbE, Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory, advanced backup protection, virtualization support, and 5-year warranty coverage, it provides a powerful foundation for centralized storage, business continuity, surveillance, and multi-site collaboration.