Synology DiskSation DS1821+

The 8-bay Synology DS1821 + is aimed at IT enthusiasts and SMB customers looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution; Its enterprise-grade backup solutions keep users safe and secure from potential data loss, while significant improvements in computing capabilities and performance allow workloads to be completed faster than ever.

The DS1821 + can handle demanding application workloads and a higher number of concurrent users. Experience faster file indexing on Synology Drive, photo organization in seconds, and more flexible web services.1

File Station is a fast and secure web-based management tool that allows easy drag-and-drop operation and does not require complex setup on a Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy file organization and sharing. For full compatibility, DS1821 + supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to improve work efficiency with an easy-to-manage interface. VAAI and VMware vSphere 6 integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes compute efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.

DS1821 + integrates multiple backup applications into an intuitive user interface, with durable storage technologies to protect your valuable data on any device.

Highlights ...

* Transfers up to 2317MB / s.
* Work with encrypted data without loss of performance.
* PCI-e slot for 10Gbit network connection or m2 cache modules.
* 4-core processor and up to 8GB of ram.
* Certified VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V storage target. With VMware vSphere 5 and VAAI integration.