The 8-bay Synology DS1821+ is aimed at IT enthusiast and SMB customers looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution, its business-grade backup solutions keep users safe and protected from potential data loss, while major improvements to compute capabilities and throughput means workloads are finished faster than ever before.
Main Specifications
Product Description |
Synology Disk Station DS1821+ - NAS server |
Device Type |
NAS server |
Host Connectivity |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Installed Devices / Modules Qty |
0 (installed) / 8 (max) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
34.3 cm x 24.3 cm x 16.6 cm |
Weight |
6 kg () |
Processor |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 2.2 GHz (Quad-Core) |
Storage Controller |
RAID SATA 6Gb/s RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
Networking |
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE |
RAM |
4 GB |
Power |
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Storage Operating System |
Synology DiskStation Manager |
System Requirements |
Microsoft Windows 7 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.11 or later |
Manufacturer Warranty |
3-year warranty |
Product Features
Accelerated performance
177% higher 4K random read IOPS and 76% faster sequential write speeds compared to its predecessor.
Maximize performance
Turbocharge HDD arrays by 20x or more without occupying drive bays using dual built-in M. 2 slots for NVMe SSD cache.
Expansion made easy
Scale-up on-demand to 18 drives with two DX517 expansion units.
Includes everything to protect your data
Back up critical data to and from public clouds, Windows PCs and servers, virtual machines, and data on the NAS with Synology Active Backup suite, Hyper Backup, and Snapshot Replication.
Ready for 10GbE
Add in a 10GbE SFP+ or RJ-45 NIC to instantly increase network bandwidth based on your existing infrastructure.
What's in the box
Synology Disk Station DS1821+
Hard drive security key, accessory pack
Kit Components
1 x Synology Disk Station DS1
Synology Disk Station DS1821+ - NAS server - 8 bays - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD - RAM 4 GB - Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI support
DS1821+
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8 x Synology Plus Series HAT3
Synology Plus Series HAT3300 - Hard drive - 6 TB - internal - 3.5" - SATA 6Gb/s - 5400 rpm
HAT3300-6T
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General
Host Connectivity |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Depth |
24.3 cm |
Width |
34.3 cm |
Height |
16.6 cm |
Installed Devices / Modules Qty |
0 (installed) / 8 (max) |
Total Storage Capacity |
0 GB |
Weight |
6 kg () |
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays |
8 (total) / 8 (free) x hot-swap - 2.5" / 3.5" |
Expansion Slots |
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x8
2 (total) / 2 (free) x M.2 2280
|
Interfaces |
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Type A
4 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45
2 x eSATA
|
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support |
Limited warranty - 3 years |
Networking
Compliant Standards |
DLNA CERTIFIED |
Remote Management Protocol |
SNMP, Telnet, SSH |
Network Services Compatibility |
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), File Level Security (ACLs), Microsoft CIFS, Network File System (NFS), FTP, Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTPS, Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV), Calendaring Extensions to WebDAV (CalDAV) |
Encryption Algorithm |
AES-NI |
Network / Transport Protocol |
TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, iSCSI, FTP |
Features |
Firewall protection, hardware encryption, VPN support, LDAP support, wake on LAN (WOL), Syslog support, E-mail alert, High Availability, video server, web server, backup server, file sharing, anti-malware protection, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, SSH support, iTunes server, Samba support, FTP server, surveillance station, PXE support, Apple Time Machine compatible, cloud backup, VPN Server, SFTP client, anti-virus protection, DLNA support |
Data Link Protocol |
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE |
Miscellaneous
Cables Included |
2 x network cable |
Compliant Standards |
FCC Class B certified, RoHS, BSMI Class B |
Security Slot Type |
Kensington security slot |
Features |
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), wake on LAN, built-in 2 cooling fans, hardware encryption |
Included Accessories |
Hard drive security key, accessory pack |
Power
Power Device |
Internal power supply |
Voltage Required |
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Software / System Requirements
Software Included |
Drivers & Utilities |
Storage Operating System |
Synology DiskStation Manager |
OS Required |
Microsoft Windows 7 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.11 or later |
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature |
40 °C |
Humidity Range Operating |
5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Storage Controller
Type |
RAID |
RAID Level |
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD |
Interface Type |
SATA 6Gb/s |
Processor / Memory
Max Supported Qty |
1 |
Number of Cores |
Quad-Core |
RAM |
4 GB (installed) / 32 GB (supported) - DDR4 |
Processors Installed |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 2.2 GHz |
File access and sharing
Synology solutions make accessing and sharing data easier and faster.
User access
Share files publicly, give access to invited users only, or set privileges for specific DSM users and groups.
Access rights
Choose whether users can view, comment, edit, download, or copy shared files and folders. Windows Access Control List (ACL) settings can be managed from your NAS
Password Protection
Secure each share with a strong password for added privacy
Share expiry
Select when a shared item will expire based on date and time, or how many times it has been accessed.
Multi-platform Integration
Operating systemsWindows, Linux, macOS
Mobile devicesAndroid, iOS (DS file, Synology Drive)
ProtocolsAccessible through mainstream browsers, SMB, NFS, AFP, FTP, and WebDAV. Files on your Synology NAS can be accessed directly from Windows or macOS devices.
Safeguard every digit of your dataStep 1 — Back up your devices
Start by securing your personal documents, photos, and videos. Synology NAS is easy to set up and maintain, and a great place to back up all of your devices.
Mobile Phones
Back up photos and videosAutomatically protect files, then free up space on your phone. Manage your photos and videos in Synology Photos and enable secure sharing with family and friends.
Windows & Linux
Automatic protection for your entire PCProtect your Windows and PCs with full-device backups of all your files, programs, and settings, on any drive. Flexible restoration lets you recover only files and folders, or replicate the entire device onto a new one.
Select and protect individual foldersDon’t need to protect the entire computer? Synchronise folders, and add backup and restoration points to your most important files so you can easily roll back any accidental or malicious modifications.
masOS
Automatic folder-level backupProtect important files and folders with automatic real-time or scheduled backups. Versioning enables you to jump back in time to undo a change or to recover from malicious file modifications.
External Drives/Memory Cards
Seamless backups that integrate with your workflowDefine automatic backup tasks for USB drives or memory cards when connected, and even clear up space when the operation is complete. Flexible retention and two-way file operations are supported to fit even advanced backup workflows.
Mobile Phones
Back up photos and videosAutomatically protect files, then free up space on your phone. Manage your photos and videos in Synology Photos and enable secure sharing with family and friends.
Windows & Linux
Automatic protection for your entire PCProtect your Windows and PCs with full-device backups of all your files, programs, and settings, on any drive. Flexible restoration lets you recover only files and folders, or replicate the entire device onto a new one.
Select and protect individual foldersDon’t need to protect the entire computer? Synchronise folders, and add backup and restoration points to your most important files so you can easily roll back any accidental or malicious modifications.
masOS
Automatic folder-level backupProtect important files and folders with automatic real-time or scheduled backups. Versioning enables you to jump back in time to undo a change or to recover from malicious file modifications.
External Drives/Memory Cards
Seamless backups that integrate with your workflowDefine automatic backup tasks for USB drives or memory cards when connected, and even clear up space when the operation is complete. Flexible retention and two-way file operations are supported to fit even advanced backup workflows.
Mobile Phones
Back up photos and videosAutomatically protect files, then free up space on your phone. Manage your photos and videos in Synology Photos and enable secure sharing with family and friends.
Step 2 - Back up your NAS to another destination
Now that you have centralised your data backups, it is important that you add one more layer of protection. While Synology NAS is designed to maintain data integrity and security, natural disasters or theft can still impact you.
To cloud services
The most comprehensive optionHyper Backup supports storing backups on mainstream cloud service providers and Synology C2 Storage. Client-side AES-256 encryption lets you ensure data privacy.
File-only protectionConnect with existing public cloud accounts, such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox to set up one or two-way synchronisation.
To another Synology NAS
Comprehensive full-device backupsWant to keep things simple and efficient? Set up automatic protection of your data, applications, and system settings. Compression and deduplication greatly reduce the amount of storage required.
For higher-frequency file protectionFor files that are constantly worked on and modified, snapshots and replication tasks can be performed as frequently as every 5 minutes.
To external devices
For files and system configurationsHyper Backup supports a wide range of backup options and destinations, with versioning, compression, and deduplication for space efficiency.
For files onlyUSB Copy enables fast data export tasks that can be triggered automatically when an external drive is plugged in
To cloud services
The most comprehensive optionHyper Backup supports storing backups on mainstream cloud service providers and Synology C2 Storage. Client-side AES-256 encryption lets you ensure data privacy.
File-only protectionConnect with existing public cloud accounts, such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox to set up one or two-way synchronisation.
To another Synology NAS
Comprehensive full-device backupsWant to keep things simple and efficient? Set up automatic protection of your data, applications, and system settings. Compression and deduplication greatly reduce the amount of storage required.
For higher-frequency file protectionFor files that are constantly worked on and modified, snapshots and replication tasks can be performed as frequently as every 5 minutes.
To external devices
For files and system configurationsHyper Backup supports a wide range of backup options and destinations, with versioning, compression, and deduplication for space efficiency.
For files onlyUSB Copy enables fast data export tasks that can be triggered automatically when an external drive is plugged in
Your One-stop Backup Appliance
Business-grade features without worrying about licenses. Active Backup centralises backup tasks for VMware, Windows, Office 365 and G Suite to Synology NAS - and lets you manage from one simple console.Fast and reliable recovery delivered to keep running services, VMs and files instantly available.
Run your own private CCTV CentreSecure and private
Footage stored locally is protected by industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
Vast camera type support
Connect IP cameras from a wide selection of over 7,900 validated models or Onvif Cameras.
Real-time analytics
Take advantage of intelligent monitoring features and receive automatic alerts of security events.
Engineered for reliability, backed by SynologySynology Plus Series are designed to reliably store your data and are backed by Synology's three-year* hardware warranty. An optional two-year* extended warranty is available in select regions for up to five years of coverage (
*excluding DS220+)
Multimedia
Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.
Hyper Backup
Store multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.
Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
Snapshot Replication
Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.
Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
Virtual Machine Manager
Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, store, and migrate virtual machines.
Build your own Hybrid Cloud
C2 Storage
Back up your Synology NAS data to the cloud with Hyper Backup or sync requested data between C2 Storage and branch offices using Hybrid Share.
C2 Hybrid Share
Keep frequently used data on your local NAS, allowing users to access files at LAN speeds. Files and folders can also be pinned manually to prevent them from being replaced by newer data when the cache is full.
C2 Identity
Centrally manage users, groups, workstations, and single sign-on (SSO) for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications across your entire organization.