Synology RackStation RS826+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, Diskless

RackStation RS826+
Compact storage for edge and remote workloads.

Scalable 4-bay edge storage solution

Fast and reliable
Over 2,000/1,300 MB/s seq. read/write, built-in 4 x 1GbE, and up to 192 TB raw storage after expansion.

Flexible configuration
Add 4 extra drive bays, 10/25GbE ports, and SSD cache volumes whenever needed.

Versatile business application platform
Back up endpoints, manage up to 40 IP cameras, or safely sync and share files across sites.

Designed for reliability
RS826+ come with four Gigabit RJ-45 ports which can be bonded with Link Aggregation to enable automatic network failover and load balancing. Two RS826+ units can be paired using Synology High Availability to form a reliable active/passive server cluster, maximizing service uptime.

Accommodates future expansion
The RS826+ can be flexibly configured to meet evolving needs through increased storage, local SSD cache, or faster networking.

Storage expansion
Expand up to 192 TB of raw storage using 8 drive bays with the RX426 expansion unit.(Sold Separately)

SSD cache
Reduce latency and increase IOPS in HDD arrays with the performance boost of SSD caching.

Flexible networking options
Improve I/O performance or add redundancy with 10GbE or 25GbE SFP+/SFP28 networking or 10GbE RJ-45 Ethernet adapters.

Automated storage tiering
Synology Tiering automatically moves infrequently accessed data to cost-efficient tiers, balancing performance and capacity to optimize your storage ROI. The RS826+ can be configured as either hot or cold storage, providing the flexibility to complement your existing hardware and infrastructure.

Intuitive storage for on-site and remote teams
Provide secure and convenient cross-platform tile access, sharing, and synchronization across multiple locations.

A secure private cloud solution for enterprise collaboration

A private cloud suite for file sharing
Empower your entire organization with streamlined access, sharing, and syncing of data from any location. Establish granular control over file and folder access and sharing permissions. Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of file activities and track changes to file share settings with detailed records.

Multi-platform support
Access personal and shared data from mobile apps, desktop clients, web browsers, or another Synology system. Any changes you make are automatically synced to other devices as soon as they are connected.

Efficient multi-site synchronization

Cloud-powered multi-site syncing
Empower global workflows with high-speed access to data from anywhere in your network. Our hybrid cloud solution caches frequently used files locally for rapid access, while less frequently accessed data is stored in the cloud, reducing your on-site storage requirements.

NAS-to-NAS synchronization
Automate site-to-site data synchronization for better team workflows. Options for one-way or two-way syncing keep files and folders up-to-date across every data site.

Sync to public cloud providers
Connect seamlessly to public cloud services including Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, and OpenStack Swift. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms.

Comprehensive backup solutions

Endpoint, VM, and NAS/SAN protection
Securely back up Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, Synology servers, and VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines with Active Backup for Business.

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Centralize backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to protect cloud data from accidents and simplify compliance with data retention policies. Schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication ensure flexibility and storage and bandwidth savings.

Advanced data protection and recovery

Efficient and reliable Synology system backup
Back up entire systems or all data, applications, and configurations to a wide range of storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage. In case of data loss, quickly restore complete systems through bare-metal recovery or retrieve individual files as needed. Advanced features including automated scheduling, granular access controls, end-to-end encryption, data deduplication, and multi-version retention empower you to create the optimal backup plan for your data deployment.

Tamper-proof protection with immutable snapshots
Safeguard critical LUNs and shared folders with automated immutable snapshots backed by custom retention policies. Built-in support for offsite replication further ensures robust business continuity.

Collaboration in a secure cloud, assisted by AI
Enhance workplace collaboration with Synology Office Suite. Create, edit, and share documents across teams in real time. Host an on-premises mail server to provide web-based email access while maintaining full data ownership. Additionally, stay connected through secure one-on-one chats, public channels, encrypted private channels, and group conversations. AI assistance enhances productivity across apps, with support for leading AI providers via API key integration.

Work smarter with AI
An all-in-one private cloud productivity AI solution with smart tools and privacy controls.

Surveillance

Synology Surveillance Station
Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 20,000 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback. Synology's video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.

Open integration platform for surveillance
Connect third-party hardware, AI analytics, and specialized apps through open APIs. Our platform ensures seamless integration with your existing infrastructure, creating a flexible, future-ready security ecosystem.

Centralized monitoring and management
Monitor and manage your Synology fleet from a central interface, on-prem or in the cloud.

Central Management System
Manage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more.

Active Insight
Monitor your global Synology fleet's performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.

Performance backed by Synology drives
Designed for Synology systems, Synology drives deliver consistent performance and unmatched reliability for your deployments.

• Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA
• Plus Series 3.5" SATA
• Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA
• Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe

Hard drives designed for Synology
See how Synology hard drives deliver reliability, consistent performance, and simplified system management through deep hardware-software integration.