Synology
DiskStation DS1821+
The Synology DS1821+ is a high-performance, 8-bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution designed for growing businesses. It offers robust data protection and efficient data management, powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU and ECC memory for enhanced data integrity. With Synology's DiskStation Manager, users access a comprehensive suite of applications for file sharing, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, making it ideal for demanding professional environments.
$1099.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
70
/ 220
#70 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
-19%
Below average
Processor
15002.2
/ AMD Ryzen VB (Quad-core, GHz)
Who it's for
- Excellent Scalability and Performance
- Robust and Feature-Rich DSM
- High Storage Capacity Potential
Who should skip it
- 10GbE Not Standard
- Insufficient Base RAM
- High Total Cost of Ownership
Key Specs
Processor
AMD Ryzen V1500B (Quad-core, 2.2 GHz)
Memory
4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (Expandable)
Drive Bays
8 x 2.5"/3.5" Bays (Diskless)
Networking
4 x RJ-45 1GbE Ports
Expansion Slot
1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
RAID Levels Supported
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Basic, Hybrid RAID, JBOD
USB Ports
4 x USB 3.0
eSATA Port
1
Features
- High-performance 8-bay storage solution
- AMD Ryzen V1500B Quad-core processor
- DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity
- Supports multiple RAID configurations
- Expandable with 10GbE or NVMe adapter
- Intuitive DiskStation Manager OS
- Quad Gigabit Ethernet for fast connectivity
- Desktop form factor for easy placement
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Synology DS1821+ for its robust performance and exceptional ease of management. The combination of the AMD Ryzen processor and Synology's intuitive DiskStation Manager software makes handling demanding tasks like virtualization and media serving smooth and accessible for prosumers and small businesses. Users value the system's impressive expandability, featuring eight drive bays and a PCIe slot for future upgrades, ensuring adaptability. Reliability and build quality instill confidence in data protection. While the initial cost is noted, the consensus is that the DS1821+ delivers substantial value through its powerful features and the stability of the Synology ecosystem, establishing it as a dependable storage workhorse.
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