Powerful centralized storage solution
Synology RackStation RS217 is a 2-bay rackmount NAS powered by a dual-core CPU with hardware encryption engine and comes with dual 1GbE LAN ports, providing excellent network performance and rich business features.
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CPU
Dual-core 1.33GHz
Memory
512MB DDR3
Ultra Performance
Up to 221 MB/s reading and 171 MB/s writing performance
Eco-friendly
12.9 W in HDD hibernation/21.25 W in access
Compact chassis, easy deployment
RS217 comes in a compact 1U 2-bay rackmount chassis less than 12 inches deep and can be easily deployed in a 2-post or wall-mount rack, ideal for businesses where space is at a premium.
Ultimate file management and sharing
File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, RS217 supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.
Synchronize files across your devices
Cloud Station Suite provides real-time data synchronization across all your devices and other Synology NAS. "Intelliversioning" keeps the most important file versions to better utilize storage space. Learn more
Cloud Station Sharesync
Cloud Station Drive
Cloud Station Server
DS Cloud
Real-time collaboration on your private cloud
Synology Office is a collaboration package combining the convenience and usability of public clouds with the data privacy and security guaranteed by private clouds. It allows you to work seamlessly together on documents and spreadsheets in a protected environment.
Real-time collaboration on the same online documents to boost productivity,
Instant communication on Synology Chat during the editing of documents or spreadsheets
Version control for you to navigate all the changes and retrieve previous versions with just a click
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Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
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Desktop Backup
Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
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Public Cloud Integration
Backup and synchronize data easily between your public cloud accounts and your NAS.
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DSM UI
Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.
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Security
Comprehensive built-in security tools are constantly updated to protect your devices against evolving threats.
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All-in-one server
Save additional investment by integrating various network services, web/mail services, management applications into your NAS.
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1USB 2.0 port
2Status indicator
3Drive status indicator
4Power indicator
5Power button
6Drive tray
7Power port
8Fan
9Console port
10eSATA port
111GbE RJ-45 port
12Reset button
13USB 3.0 port
SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware Specs
| CPU |
CPU Model |
Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 |
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CPU Architecture |
32-bit |
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CPU Frequency |
Dual Core 1.33 GHz |
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Hardware Encryption Engine |
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| Memory |
System Memory |
512 MB DDR3 |
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Notes |
Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. |
| Storage |
Drive Bays |
2 |
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Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) |
3.5" SATA HDD
2.5" SATA HDD
2.5" SATA SSD
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Maximum Internal Raw Capacity |
32 TB (16 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
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Maximum Single Volume Size* |
16 TB |
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Hot Swappable Drive |
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Notes |
"Compatible drive type" indicates the drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
The maximum raw capacity is not limited by the maximum single volume size. Synology NAS models may utilize capacities over the maximum single volume size as long as each volume created is below the limit. (Learn more)
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| External Ports |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port |
2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
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USB 2.0 Port |
1 |
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USB 3.0 Port |
2 |
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eSATA Port |
1 |
| File System |
Internal Drives |
EXT4
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External Drives |
EXT4
EXT3
FAT
NTFS
HFS+*
exFAT*
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Notes |
HFS+ is read only, max 2TB volume size.
exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.
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| Appearance |
Form Factor (RU) |
1U |
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) |
44 mm x 479.4 mm x 295.5 mm |
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Weight |
3.46 kg |
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Rack Installation Support |
2-post 19" rack (direct mounting) |
| Others |
System Fan |
40 mm x 40 mm x 3 pcs |
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Fan Speed Mode |
Cool Mode
Quiet Mode
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Power Recovery |
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Noise Level* |
25.8 dB(A) |
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Scheduled Power On / Off |
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Wake on LAN / WAN |
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Power Supply Unit / Adapter |
100 W |
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AC Input Power Voltage |
100 V to 240 V AC |
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Power Frequency |
50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
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Power Consumption* |
21.25 W (Access)
12.9 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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British Thermal Unit |
72.56 BTU/hr (Access)
44.05 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Notes |
Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
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| Temperature |
Operating Temperature |
5°C to 50°C (40°F to 122°F) |
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Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
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Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% RH |
| Certification |
EAC
CCC
RCM
KC
FCC
CE
BSMI
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| Warranty |
3 Years |
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Notes |
The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) |
| Environment |
RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content |
Main Unit X 1
Welcome Note X 1
Accessory Pack X 1
AC Power Cord X 1
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| Optional Accessories |
Surveillance Device License Pack
VS360HD
VS960HD
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Software Specs
| DSM Specifications |
| Storage Management |
Maximum Internal Volume Number |
64 |
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Maximum iSCSI Target Number |
10 |
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Maximum iSCSI LUN |
10 |
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Supported RAID Type |
Synology Hybrid RAID
Basic
JBOD
RAID 0
RAID 1
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RAID Migration |
Basic to RAID 1 |
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Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
Synology Hybrid RAID
RAID 1
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Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
Synology Hybrid RAID
JBOD
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| File Services |
File Protocol |
CIFS/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV |
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Maximum Concurrent CIFS/AFP/FTP Connections |
200 |
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Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration |
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NFS Kerberos Authentication |
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| Account & Shared Folder |
Maximum Local User Accounts |
2,048 |
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Maximum Local Groups |
256 |
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Maximum Shared Folder |
256 |
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Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks |
2 |
| Log Center |
Syslog Events per Second |
100 |
| General Specifications |
Networking Protocols |
SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
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Supported Browsers |
Chrome
Firefox
Edge
Internet Explorer 10 onwards
Safari 10 onwards
Safari (iOS 10 onwards)
Chrome (Android 6.0 onwards)
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Supported Language |
English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 |
| Add-on Packages view the complete package list |
| Synology Chat |
Maximum Users |
300 |
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Notes |
The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Synology Chat was configured to the maximum.
CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached.
For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
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| Cloud Station Server |
Recommended Number of Hosted Files |
100,000 |
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Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients |
128 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) |
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Notes |
The maximum number of concurrently connected devices refers to the maximum number of devices that can remain connected at the same time.
The maximum number of hosted files refers to the maximum number of files that can be indexed and hosted by the Cloud Station Server service. RAM expansion was not used during testing.
Non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
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| Download Station |
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks |
50 |
| exFAT Access (Optional) |
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| Media Server |
DLNA Certification |
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| Moments |
Facial Recognition |
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| Surveillance Station |
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) |
16 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras) |
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Total FPS (H.264)* |
480 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
240 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)
150 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
60 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
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Total FPS (MJPEG)* |
240 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
100 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)
60 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
30 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
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Notes |
Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera. |
| Synology Drive |
Recommended Number of Hosted Files |
100,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) |
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Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients |
200 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) |
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Notes |
Exceeding the limits above may result in longer response time in file operations.
EXT4 file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
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| Synology Office |
Maximum Users |
200 |
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Notes |
Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously.
CPU and RAM usage were both under 80% when the number of maximum users was reached.
Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
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| Video Station |
Video Transcoding |
Group 2 (See more) |
| VPN Server |
Maximum Connections |
20 |
