RS2421+

SKU: SS347



Synology RS2421+/RS2421RP+ are versatile 2U 12-bay storage servers designed to accommodate a diverse set of business environments. Scalable up to 24 drives, they are designed for cost-effective file management and sharing and include powerful backup capabilities designed for businesses with a growing data footprint. The unit delivers 2,200 MB/s 64K sequential read and 1154 MB/s sequential write performance1, and can be optionally enhanced with SSD cache and 10/25Gb Ethernet2.

CPU

CPU Model AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 4-core 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)

Memory

System Memory 4 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
Memory Module Pre-installed 4 GB (4 GB x 1)
Total Memory Slots 2
Maximum Memory Capacity 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier’s product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.

Storage

Drive Bays 12
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 24 (RX1217/RX1217RP x 1)
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5″ SATA HDD
  • 2.5″ SATA HDD
  • 2.5″ SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive
Notes
  • It is strongly recommended that you only install drives listed on your device’s compatibility list. Storage pool and volume creation processes may fail when using unverified drives. Synology is unable to provide technical support for devices using unsupported components.
  • “Compatible drive type” indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.

External Ports

RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* 2
Expansion Port 1
Notes The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.

PCIe

PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)

File System

Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • EXT4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • EXT4
  • EXT3
  • FAT
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
Notes exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center.

Appearance

Form Factor (RU) 2U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) RS2421+ : 88 mm x 482 mm x 552 mmRS2421RP+ : 88 mm x 482 mm x 578 mm
Weight RS2421+ : 11.5 kgRS2421RP+ : 11.9 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19″ rack (Synology Rail Kit – RKS-02)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately

Others

System Fan 60 mm x 60 mm x 3 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Power Recovery
Noise Level* RS2421+ : 50.1 dB(A)RS2421RP+ : 54 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter RS2421+ : 500 WRS2421RP+ : 350 W
Redundant Power Supply RS2421+ : RS2421RP+ :
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption* RS2421+ : 79.56 W (Access) 34.89 W (HDD Hibernation)
RS2421RP+ : 91.76 W (Access) 48.21 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit RS2421+ : 271.65 BTU/hr (Access) 119.13 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
RS2421RP+ : 313.31 BTU/hr (Access) 164.61 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
  • Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 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%

Temperature

Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH

Certification

  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • UL
  • VCCI
  • RCM

Warranty

3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5-year coverage – EW202
Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)

Environment

RoHS Compliant

Packaging Content

RS2421+ :

  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1

RS2421RP+ :

  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1

Optional Accessories