Scalable 1U Edge Storage for Business Data Protection

Built for branch offices, remote sites, and growing SMB environments, this compact rackmount NAS delivers dependable storage, backup, sharing, and synchronization in a space-efficient 1U chassis. The Synology RS826+ RS826RP+ RackStation 4-Bay Rackmount NAS provides stable performance, flexible expansion, and business-ready data protection for modern IT deployments.

Highlights

Compact 1U Rackmount Storage

• 4-bay rackmount NAS for edge and remote site deployment
• Compact 1U chassis for standard rack environments
• Suitable for data backup, file sharing, and synchronization

Fast and Reliable Performance

• Over 2,000 MB/s sequential read throughput
• Over 1,300 MB/s sequential write throughput
• Supports office-wide applications and multi-user workloads

Flexible Expansion for Growing Data

• Expand up to 8 drive bays with Synology RX426 expansion unit
• Supports up to 192 TB raw storage after expansion
• Optional 10GbE, 25GbE, and Fibre Channel expansion support

Built for Business Continuity

• Four 1GbE RJ45 ports support Link Aggregation for failover and load balancing
• Synology High Availability supports active/passive clustering with two identical units
• RS826RP+ includes redundant power supply for stronger service continuity

Key Features

Synology RS826+ RS826RP+ RackStation 4-Bay Rackmount NAS

• 4-bay rackmount NAS designed for SMB, branch office, and edge storage use
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager for centralized data and application management
• Supports file sharing, backup, synchronization, collaboration, and surveillance workloads
• Designed for flexible storage expansion, SSD caching, and faster networking upgrades

Scalable Storage and Performance Upgrades

• Supports 3.5 inch SATA HDD and 2.5 inch SATA SSD
• Hot-swappable drive trays allow easier maintenance
• SSD cache support helps reduce latency and improve IOPS in HDD arrays
• PCIe 3.0 expansion slot supports compatible networking and storage upgrade options

Reliable Networking for Business Access

• Built-in four 1GbE RJ45 ports
• Link Aggregation enables automatic network failover and load balancing
• Optional 10GbE and 25GbE network adapters support higher I/O performance
• Fibre Channel adapter support allows integration into advanced storage environments

Comprehensive Backup and Data Protection

• Active Backup Suite supports protection for Windows, Mac, Linux, Synology systems, VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace
• Snapshot Replication supports rapid data protection and restoration with version control
• Hyper Backup supports system, shared folder, and configuration backups to multiple destinations
• Immutable snapshots and WriteOnce shared folders help protect against accidental or malicious deletion

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 collaborative documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, mail, chat, calendar, and contacts
• AI-assisted productivity tools help teams draft, summarize, and analyze data within the Synology ecosystem

Surveillance and Centralized Management

• Synology Surveillance Station supports up to 40 IP cameras depending on resolution and codec
• Includes two default Surveillance Station licenses, with additional licenses required for more cameras
• Central Management System provides a single interface to manage and monitor multiple Synology NAS systems
• DS cam and Surveillance Station support live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup workflows

Hardware and Deployment Design

• AMD Ryzen V1500B 4-core, 8-thread processor
• 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM pre-installed, expandable up to 32 GB
• 44 x 480 x 518.6 mm rackmount chassis
• 8.0 kg system weight
• 4-post 19 inch rack installation support with compatible Synology rail kits
• RS826RP+ includes dual AC power cords and redundant power design

Warranty and Expansion Ecosystem

• 3-year hardware warranty
• Optional warranty extension available in select regions
• Compatible optional accessories include Synology RX426 expansion unit, DDR4 ECC SODIMM, Synology HAT5300 and HAT3300 series HDDs, SAT5200 series SSDs, M.2 SSD adapter cards, 10GbE and 25GbE NICs, and Synology rail kits

Summary / Conclusion

The Synology RS826+ RS826RP+ RackStation 4-Bay Rackmount NAS is a practical 1U storage platform for businesses that need reliable data protection, file sharing, backup, and scalable storage at remote or edge locations. With expansion up to 8 drive bays, built-in four-port 1GbE networking, optional high-speed connectivity, Synology High Availability support, and RS826RP+ redundant power protection, it offers a strong balance of performance, reliability, and long-term deployment flexibility.