Synology RackStation RS2423RP+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure
Enterprise-grade 12‑bay rackmount NAS featuring AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core CPU, 8 GB ECC DDR4 (expandable to 32 GB), built‑in 10 GbE, up to 3,500 MB/s throughput, and redundant power for SMB scalability.
Product Overview
Synology RackStation RS2423RP+ is a high-performance 2U rackmount NAS equipped with an AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core processor (3.35–3.6 GHz), 8 GB of ECC DDR4 memory (upgradeable to 32 GB), and 12 hot-swappable SATA bays. It integrates one 10 GbE RJ‑45 port and two Gigabit LAN ports, a redundant hot-swappable power supply, and a PCIe Gen3 x8 (x4 electrically) expansion slot for SSD cache or 10/25 GbE networking. Designed for small to mid-size business environments, it delivers excellent throughput (up to 3,500 MB/s read, 1,700 MB/s write), high IOPS (~155K read / 79K write), and support for high availability clusters or scalable expansion to 24 bays via RX1223RP units.
Key Features
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AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core 3.35–3.6 GHz CPU with AES‑NI encryption for fast, secure processing.
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8 GB ECC DDR4 UDIMM (1×8 GB) with support for up to 32 GB using two slots.
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Twelve hot-swappable bays for 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDDs/SSDs, scalable to 24 bays with addition of RX1223RP expansion unit.
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Networking includes one 10 GbE port and two Gigabit RJ‑45 ports with link aggregation and failover capabilities.
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PCIe Gen3 x8 expansion slot (x4 link electrical) supports SSD cache or higher-speed NICs.
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Redundant 350 W hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous uptime.
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RAID modes: Synology Hybrid RAID, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, JBOD, Basic. Support for Btrfs and EXT4 with snapshot and self-healing features.
Specs
| Specification | Details |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core 3.35–3.6 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB ECC DDR4 UDIMM (1×8 GB), supports up to 32 GB (2 slots) |
| Drive Bays | 12 × hot-swappable SATA HDD/SSD (2.5″ or 3.5″) |
| Expansion Capability | Up to 24 bays with RX1223RP expansion unit |
| Network Ports | 1 × 10 GbE, 2 × 1 GbE RJ‑45 with aggregation/failover support |
| Expansion Slot | 1 × PCIe Gen3 ×8 (x4 electrical) |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| RAID Support | SHR, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, JBOD, Basic |
| File System Support | Btrfs, EXT4 (internal); external with Btrfs, EXT4/3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT |
| Redundant PSU | Dual 350 W hot-swappable |
| Cooling & Noise | 3 × 60 mm fans; typical noise ~52 dB(A) |
| Power Consumption | ~120 W (active), ~46 W (idle) |
| Dimensions (2U Rack) | ~88 × 482 × 578 mm; ~11.9 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years standard (option to extend) |
Why Choose This Product
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Delivers enterprise-tier performance and reliability at SMB price — Ryzen V1780B, ECC memory, and RAID flexibility.
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Built-in 10 GbE networking with optional PCIe expansion bridges modern infrastructure needs.
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Expandable storage from 12 to 24 bays allows for future growth behind a 2U chassis.
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Redundant power and linkage capabilities support high availability setups.
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Backed by Synology DSM features—data snapshotting, file integrity, High Availability clustering, and scalable backup solutions.
FAQs
Q1: What is the maximum memory capacity?
Supports up to 32 GB ECC DDR4 using two UDIMM slots; ships with one 8 GB module.
Q2: Can storage capacity be expanded beyond 12 drives?
Yes—supports up to 24 total bays via a Synology RX1223RP expansion unit.
Q3: Are third-party HDDs compatible?
While non-Synology drives may physically work, enterprise-class models like RS2423RP+ can produce warning messages when using unverified drives. Synology offers compatibility list checks and overrides, but using certified drives is recommended for full support.
Q4: Is clustering support available?
Yes—supports Synology High Availability for automatic failover between two units.
Q5: Does it support SSD caching?
Yes—PCIe slot allows SSD cache cards; significantly boosts random I/O performance when paired with RAID HDD arrays.
Q6: Is this suitable for video surveillance workloads?
Yes—it can support up to ~50 IP cameras with base two free license keys (additional licenses optional).
