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RX1217 Overview
RX1217 is an enterprise-grade SAN storage system engineered for high performance and reliability. It comes in a rackmount form factor with a 12-bay design supporting mixed drive types such as SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, achieving a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system features a broad RAID support portfolio including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. It offers versatile connectivity with interfaces including USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel.
The RX1217 also provides robust network support with 4 LAN ports, expansion capabilities for additional drive capacity, and an advanced cooling system employing redundant fan technology. Its power supply is designed for enterprise reliability with a redundant configuration rated at 350W. Optimized for demanding applications, this storage system is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data center deployments, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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RX1217 Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes |
| ISCSI Support | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | RX1217 Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches |
| Weight | 75 lbs |
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| Bay Count | 1-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| CPU Type | Realtek | AMD Ryzen | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Celeron |
| Depth | 6.50 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 8.78 inches |
| Expansion Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Desktop |
| Height | 8.78 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 6.54 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| iSCSI Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 16 TB | 192 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 64 TB |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| Operating System | DSM | QTS | Custom OS | Custom OS | DSM |
| Power Supply | Single | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Single |
| Power Supply Wattage | N/A | 350W | 350W | 350W | N/A |
| Product Name | Synology DiskStation DS118 | RS2421+ | RX1217 Enterprise Storage System | RS819 Enterprise NAS | Synology DiskStation DS918+ |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Snapshot Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Use Case | Home Backup | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB |
| Virtualization Ready | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.64 lbs | 44 lbs | 75 lbs | 35 lbs | 6.6 lbs |
| Width | 9.13 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 7.84 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the Synology RX1217 Expansion Unit?
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The RX1217 is a 12-bay expansion chassis designed to increase the raw storage capacity of a compatible Synology RackStation RX1217 Diskless by up to 144 TB using 12 x 12 TB drives.
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Is the RX1217 Expansion Unit compatible with RackStation RX1217 Diskless?
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Yes. The RX1217 expansion unit is fully compatible with the Synology RackStation RX1217 Diskless, connecting via high-speed mini SAS cables to extend storage seamlessly.
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How many additional drive bays does the RX1217 provide?
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The RX1217 expansion chassis adds 12 hot-swappable 3.5″/2.5″ drive bays to the RackStation RX1217 Diskless, supporting both HDDs and SSDs.
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Which drive types are supported in the RX1217 expansion?
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The RX1217 supports 3.5″ SATA HDDs, 2.5″ SATA HDDs, and 2.5″ SATA SSDs, allowing mixed deployment to balance capacity, performance, and cost.
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What is the maximum storage capacity of the RX1217 expansion?
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When populated with twelve 12 TB drives, the RX1217 delivers a maximum raw capacity of 144 TB, subject to RAID overhead and file system considerations.
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How do I connect the RX1217 to my Synology RackStation?
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Use the two pre-installed mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) cables to link the RX1217 to the expansion ports on the RackStation RX1217 Diskless, then power on both units.
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Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in the RX1217 expansion unit?
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Yes. The RX1217 supports mixed-drive deployment, enabling you to combine HDDs for bulk storage and SSDs for caching or tiered performance.
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Does the RX1217 expansion support hot-swappable drives?
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Yes. All 12 bays feature hot-swappable trays, allowing you to replace or add drives without powering down the unit.
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Which RAID levels are available with the RX1217 expansion?
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When attached to a RackStation running DSM, you can configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, Basic, JBOD, and Synology Hybrid RAID across the RX1217 bays.
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How do I install drives into the RX1217 expansion unit?
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Open a drive tray, mount the 3.5″ or 2.5″ drive with included screws, reinsert the tray into any bay, and close the latch until it clicks.
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Is an additional power supply required for the RX1217 expansion?
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No. The RX1217 includes its own redundant power supply unit, so no extra PSU is needed beyond the included cables.
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What is the power consumption of the RX1217 expansion?
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Under typical load, the RX1217 consumes up to 40 W when all drives are active; idle power drops to approximately 15 W.
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How noisy is the RX1217 Expansion Unit during operation?
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The RX1217 operates at a sound level of 28 dBA in an average server room environment, ensuring quiet performance for 24/7 deployment.
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Which firmware or DSM version is required for RX1217 support?
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The RX1217 requires DiskStation Manager (DSM) version 5.2 or later with the latest expansion support package for full functionality and stability.
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How do I configure the RX1217 in Synology Storage Manager?
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Open Storage Manager, navigate to 'Storage Pool' > 'Create' > 'Expansion', select the RX1217 bays, choose your RAID type, and follow the on-screen wizard.
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What warranty and support does Synology offer for the RX1217?
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Synology provides a two-year limited warranty on the RX1217 expansion, with optional extended warranty plans and 24/7 technical support.
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Can I daisy-chain multiple RX1217 units to one RackStation?
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Yes. The RackStation RX1217 Diskless supports up to two RX1217 expansion units connected in series for a total of 36 drive bays.
