Synology RX418 4-Bay Expansion Unit
The Synology RX418 is a 4-bay expansion unit designed to seamlessly extend the storage capacity of your Synology RackStation NAS. Ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses or advanced home users, the RX418 provides a cost-effective solution for scaling up storage without the need for replacing existing infrastructure. It connects via an eSATA interface and is compatible with selected Synology RackStation models, offering effortless integration and high-performance data transfers.
Detailed Overview:
The RX418 supports up to four 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDDs or SSDs, allowing users to add extra drives to their current setup to meet growing storage demands. This makes the RX418 particularly suitable for scenarios such as data backup, large-scale multimedia storage, or file sharing in professional environments. Its hot-swappable drive bays ensure that drives can be replaced or added without requiring system downtime, which guarantees continuous system operation.
The expansion unit works with various RAID configurations, such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD, as well as Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), giving users the flexibility to configure their system based on their performance, capacity, and data protection needs.
Performance and Integration:
The RX418 uses an eSATA interface to connect to compatible Synology RackStations, offering fast data transfer speeds and near-instant integration with your existing storage pool. Once connected, the DiskStation Manager (DSM) software automatically detects the new storage capacity and allows easy volume management, including expansion or creating new RAID arrays.
The unit’s compact form factor makes it ideal for small server rooms or data centers where space is at a premium. Despite its small size, the RX418 offers robust and reliable storage expansion options for businesses needing flexible, scalable storage solutions.
Data Protection and Reliability:
The RX418 supports a wide array of RAID configurations, ensuring that your data is protected according to your requirements. Whether you need redundancy with RAID 1, enhanced performance with RAID 0, or a balance of both with RAID 5, the RX418 has you covered. The hot-swappable drive bays further enhance data security by enabling drive replacement without disrupting ongoing operations.
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) allows users to maximize storage efficiency while ensuring robust data protection, making it ideal for non-technical users who want a simplified RAID configuration.
Easy Expansion and Energy Efficiency:
The RX418 seamlessly integrates with your existing Synology RackStation, requiring no additional setup beyond connecting the eSATA cable. It’s designed to work in tandem with Synology’s DiskStation Manager, which offers an intuitive interface for managing both the original NAS and the new expansion unit.
In addition, the RX418 supports power-saving technology, where unused drives enter hibernation mode, reducing power consumption and operational costs. This also extends the lifespan of the installed drives, as they are only active when needed.
