Synology RackStation RS422+ – 1U/4-Bay Rackmount NAS

The Synology RackStation RS422+ – 1U/4-Bay Rackmount NAS is a compact yet powerful 1U rackmount NAS designed for small to medium businesses that need reliable centralized storage in a space-saving form factor. Powered by the AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor and 2 GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable to 32 GB), this 4-bay NAS delivers excellent performance for file sharing, backup, and business workloads.

With dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, an optional 10GbE upgrade, and robust data protection features, the RS422+ offers scalability and reliability in a compact rackmount solution.

Processor

• Model: AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
• Architecture: 64-bit, dual-core, 4-thread
• Frequency: 2.6 GHz base, up to 3.1 GHz turbo
• Encryption: AES-NI hardware acceleration

Memory

• Installed Memory: 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
• Maximum Memory: 32 GB (2 × 16 GB)

Storage

• Drive Bays: 4 × 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable)
• Maximum Internal Capacity: ~72 TB (18 TB × 4 drives; varies by RAID)
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• File Systems:
  • Internal: Btrfs, EXT4
  • External: Btrfs, EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

Networking

• LAN Ports: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (Link Aggregation / Failover supported)
• Optional Upgrade: 1 × PCIe Gen 3.0 slot for 10GbE NIC

Expansion & Connectivity

• USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1
• PCIe Slot: 1 × PCIe Gen 3.0 ×8 (x4 link)

Performance

• Sequential Read: ~590 MB/s (with 10GbE NIC installed)
• Sequential Write: ~560 MB/s (with 10GbE NIC installed)
• Encryption: Hardware AES-NI for secure data protection

Software & Features

• Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Backup Solutions: Active Backup for Business, Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication
• Data Protection: Btrfs snapshots, self-healing file system
• Business Tools: Synology Drive, Office, and Virtual Machine Manager (light workloads)
• Cloud Integration: Synology C2, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, AWS S3
• Surveillance: Synology Surveillance Station with IP camera support

Power & Efficiency

• Power Supply: External 60 W
• Power Consumption:
  • ~12 W (HDD hibernation)
  • ~30 W (in operation, depending on drives)

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U rackmount (compact depth, fits shallow racks)
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 44 × 478 × 327.5 mm
• Weight: ~4.4 kg (without drives)
• Cooling: 2 × 40 mm fans with smart control

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
• Humidity: 5% – 95% RH (non-condensing)

Warranty & Support

• Warranty: 3 Years (extendable in some regions)

Typical Use Cases

• Space-saving rackmount storage for small businesses
• Centralized file sharing with multi-user access
• Business backup and disaster recovery solution
• Light virtualization workloads with optional 10GbE
• Secure surveillance storage with Synology Surveillance Station

Key Features

• Compact 1U rackmount NAS with 4 bays
• AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core CPU with AES-NI encryption
• 2 GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable to 32 GB)
• Dual 1GbE LAN with optional 10GbE upgrade via PCIe
• Btrfs file system with snapshots and data integrity protection

Meta Description

Synology RackStation RS422+ 1U 4-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, 2 GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 32 GB), dual Gigabit LAN, PCIe 10GbE upgrade, and DSM data protection. Ideal for small business rackmount storage.

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