Synology

RX1216sas

Synology RX1216sas 2U 12 bay Rack Expansion Chassis with Redundant power

SKU: EC093



Highlights

  • Seamlessly upgrade storage capacity with the plug-and-play feature
  • Maximize service uptime with redundant data paths & power supplies
  • Compatible with both SATA and SAS drives, offering flexible capacity and balanced performance
  • Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
  • Covered under Synology’s 5-year limited warranty

When the storage capacity on your Synology RS18016xs+ reaches its limit, Synology RX1216sas offers a fast and easy solution to scale up. You can add 12 SATA or SAS drives to achieve greater flexibility and a more balanced performance. For expansion purposes, you can increase the storage volume on your RS18016xs+ without having to reformat the existing drives and going through service interruption. As an independent volume, RX1216sas makes it easy to back up your RS18016xs+.

Hardware Specifications

Applied Models

Supports creating volumes across different units RS18016xs+
Notes To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit.

Storage

Drive Bays 12
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5″ SAS HDD
  • 2.5″ SAS HDD
  • 2.5″ SAS SSD
  • 3.5″ SATA HDD
  • 2.5″ SATA HDD
  • 2.5″ SATA SSD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 192 TB (16 TB drive x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Hot Swappable Drive
RAID Management through Synology DSM

External Ports

SAS IN-port 2
SAS OUT-port 2

Appearance

Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 430.5 mm x 692 mm
Size (Height x Width x Depth) (with server ears) 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
Weight 13.5 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19″ rack (Synology Rail Kit – RKS1317)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately

Power

Power Recovery Synchronized with the Synology RackStation
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 500 W
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption* 67.31 W (Access)
34.05 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 229.84 BTU/hr (Access)
116.25 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Redundant Power Supply (for RP model)
Notes Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).

Temperature

Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH

Others

System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs
Easy Replacement System Fan
Noise Level* 45.1 dB(A)
Notes Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%

Certification

  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI

Warranty

5 Years
Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)

Environment & Packaging

Environment

RoHS Compliant

Packaging Content

  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Expansion Cable: MiniSAS X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1

Optional Accessories