Description

Synology RackStation RS822+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Unit

Compact 1U rackmount NAS featuring AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core CPU, 2 GB ECC DDR4 (expandable to 32 GB), four Gigabit LAN ports, PCIe expansion, and hot-swappable 4‑bay storage in a rack-friendly chassis.

Product Overview

Synology RackStation RS822+ is a robust 1U rackmount NAS designed for branch offices, small businesses, and rack-based deployments. It combines an AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core CPU (2.2 GHz) with 2 GB ECC DDR4 memory (user‑upgradeable to 32 GB), four hot-swappable SATA drive bays, and four Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation and failover. A PCIe Gen3 x8 expansion slot allows for optional 10/25 GbE networking or SSD cache upgrades. This unit delivers enterprise-grade storage, resilience, and performance in a compact rack form factor.

Key Features

Intel AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor with AES-NI encryption
2 GB ECC DDR4 SODIMM pre-installed; upgradeable to 32 GB ECC memory
Four hot-swappable SATA drive bays; expandable to 8 bays with RX418 unit
Four 1 GbE LAN ports supporting link aggregation and failover
PCIe Gen3 x8 slot (limited to x4 electrical) for optional 10/25 GbE or NVMe/SATA cache
SSD caching supported via PCIe or eSATA combo cards
Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10, Synology Hybrid RAID, JBOD, and Basic volume types
Rack-ready compact 1‑unit (1U) design, ideal for standard 19-inch enclosures

Specs

Specification	Details
CPU	AMD Ryzen V1500B, quad-core 2.2 GHz
Memory	2 GB ECC DDR4 (1 × 2 GB); two slots total, up to 32 GB
Drive Bays	4 × SATA 3.5″/2.5″ hot-swappable bays
Expansion Support	Up to 8 bays with RX418 unit
Network	4 × Gigabit Ethernet with link aggregation & failover
Expansion Interfaces	2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × eSATA, 1 × PCIe Gen3 x8 (x4 electrical)
File Systems Supported	Btrfs, EXT4 internal; Btrfs, EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT ext
Fans	3 × 40 mm fans with Full/Cool/Quiet modes
Noise Level	~27.4 dB(A)
Power Supply	Single 150 W internal PSU
Power Consumption	~47.7 W (active), ~16.7 W (idle)
Dimensions (1U rack)	44 × 480 × 492.6 mm
Weight	~6.4 kg
Operating Range	0 °C to 35 °C, 8%–80% RH
Warranty	3 years standard

Why Choose This Product

Ideal for rack deployments requiring compact 1U footprint with enterprise features
ECC memory and Ryzen CPU deliver reliability and encryption performance
Scalable via RX418 expansion unit and PCIe add-ons (10/25 GbE, SSD cache)
Support for RAID types and SSD cache boost performance in multi-user environments
Quiet and efficient design suited for data center environments

FAQs

Q1: What is the maximum memory supported?
Supports up to 32 GB ECC DDR4 via two SODIMM slots (2 GB pre-installed).

Q2: Can this unit be used in a high-availability pair?
Yes—compatible with Synology High Availability for active/passive failover clustering.

Q3: Is network redundancy supported?
Yes—four Gigabit LAN ports support link aggregation and failover configurations.

Q4: Can storage be expanded beyond 4 drives?
Yes—connect one RX418 expansion unit to increase to 8 total bays.

Q5: Is this unit noisy in office environments?
Noise level is rated at ~27.4 dB(A), which may be noticeable in quiet spaces; some users replace the stock fans for quieter operation.

Q6: Are compatibility issues common with large HDDs?
Yes—unverified drives may cause warnings or format failures. Users reported better outcomes using Synology-certified HDDs to avoid DSM incompatibility messages.