Synology RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, Diskless

While compact in its 1U form factor, the RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, Diskless, is a powerful and affordable all-in-one solution for data management. Powered by the robust Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it caters to the daily data management, sharing, synchronization, and backup needs of small businesses and home lab owners.

The RackStation RS422+ boasts a performance of 601/516 MB/s sequential read/write throughput, ensuring swift data transfers. Its compact design, with a depth of just 327.5 mm including handles, allows for flexible deployment in space-limited environments, eliminating the need for costly railkits or additional server equipment.

This NAS enclosure features built-in dual 1GbE ports for seamless connectivity, with an easy upgrade option to 10GbE via the E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module. It also supports network failover and load balancing, delivering reliable performance right out of the box.

The RackStation RS422+ serves as a comprehensive data management platform, supporting common applications such as file management, data backup, and surveillance. It enables secure and convenient multi-platform file access, sharing, and synchronization across different locations, making it an ideal solution for distributed teams.

With Synology Drive, it facilitates effective collaboration by providing remote data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup through user-friendly desktop and mobile applications. It also integrates with Synology Office for real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and slides, supporting conversion to and from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OpenDocument files.

The RackStation RS422+ also offers efficient multi-site synchronization with Hybrid Share, allowing teams to store large data sets in the cloud while streaming requested files to local NAS deployed at branch offices. This feature reduces local storage footprint and bandwidth usage, while ensuring remote teams have full access to the most up-to-date files.

In terms of data protection, this NAS enclosure offers a range of native and license-free solutions to design an effective backup strategy. It supports endpoint, VM, and NAS/SAN protection, and centralizes backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data. It also features Hyper Backup for backing up files, LUNs, installed applications, and system configurations to various destinations.

For surveillance needs, the RackStation RS422+ supports up to 40 IP cameras from over 8,300 validated models, offering wide compatibility. It provides secure and private local storage for footage, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and protection from unauthorized access.

The RackStation RS422+ is powered by Synology DSM, offering a host of native productivity, management, and security solutions. It facilitates file management, system administration, user management, and more, all through a centralized platform. It also supports Synology High Availability for seamless transition between clustered servers in case of a server failure.

In conclusion, the RackStation RS422+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, Diskless, is a compact yet powerful solution for small businesses and home lab owners, offering robust data management, backup, and surveillance capabilities.