Synology Rack Station RS422+

Highlights

 Dependable Performance

• Over 601/516 MB/s sequential read/write throughput supports stable data transfers1

 Compact Deployment

• Space-saving design with a depth of just 327.5 mm
• when server handles are installed

 Redundant Connectivity

• Dual 1GbE ports support network failover and load balancing

 Easy Network Upgrade

• Plug-and-play network upgrade modules make it easy to add 10GbE RJ-45 ports

All-In-One Storage Platform for Home and Office

• RS422+ is designed to support small deployments requiring an out-ofthe-box data management solution.
•  Over 590 MB/s sequential read and 521 MB/s sequential write performance1 support common file management, data backup, and surveillance applications
•  Two built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports can be bonded with Link Aggregation to provide redundant connectivity and load balancing, while fast 10GbE RJ-45 connectivity can be added with a plug-and-play network upgrade module
•  The compact chassis is designed to fit in a 2-post or wall mount rack, ensuring flexibility of deployment in space-limited environments

Optimized for Data Protection and Integrity

• Safeguard your data with the powerful storage management features of Synology DSM, built on the advanced Btrfs file system.
•  Advanced snapshot technology provides schedulable and near-instantaneous data protection for shared folders and LUNs
•  File and folder-level data restoration enables recovery of specific files or folders
•  Configurable storage quotas simplify management of available space with the option to specify storage limits for shared folders
•  File self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files using mirrored metadata and RAID configurations
•  Inline compression minimizes storage consumption and extends the life of drives by compressing data before it is written to the storage pool

File Sharing and Synchronization for Hybrid Teams

• The compactness and ease of installation of the RS422+ make it suitable for deployment as an edge server to provide convenient and effective file access, sharing, and synchronization across different locations.
•  Wide network protocol support ensures seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, while compatibility with Windows AD and LDAP enables easy integration into any existing network environment

Hybrid Share

• combines reliable on-premises storage and efficient syncing of shared folders in the cloud to enable seamless cross-site synchronization and local file access at LAN speed2

Synology Drive

• is a private cloud file management solution that enables remote data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup via handy desktop and mobile applications

 Cloud Sync

• keeps your Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Baidu, and Box storage in sync with your Synology server
•  Seamless file sharing capability is combined with a high level of security, including HTTPS support, a built-in firewall, and multiple IP and account intrusion auto-blocking mechanisms

Comprehensive Data and Uptime Protection Tools

Native backup solutions

• help maintain high system availability and facilitate recovery in the event of a disaster or major outage.

 Active Backup Suite

• consolidates backup tasks and offers rapid restoration of Windows and Linux endpoints, VMs, Synology servers, and SaaS applications

 Snapshot Replication

• creates point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs to protect them from accidental modifications or ransomware incidents

 Hyper Backup

• protects your NAS by backing up data and configurations to multiple destinations with efficiency delivered by built-in deduplication, integrity checks, compression, and versioning

C2 Storage for Hyper Backup

• offers a dedicated secure public cloud destination for Synology NAS backup data

Private Video Surveillance

• transforms RS422+ into a powerful Network Video Recorder with support for up to 40 IP cameras, 3 ideal for  retail stores or small businesses looking to conveniently and affordably secure their premises.
• 8,300+ supported camera models
• ONVIF support prevents vendor lock-in
•  Private, subscription-free storage of recordings
•  Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps
•  Event-based rules to trigger specific actions
•  Email, SMS, or push notification options

Technical Specifications

Hardware 

CPU

• AMD Ryzen™ R1600 dual-core (4-threads) 2.6 GHz, max boost clock up to 3.1 GHz

Hardware encryption engine

• AES-NI

Memory

• 2 GB DDR4 ECC

Compatible drive types

•  4 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD (drives not included)
•  Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list4

Hot swappable drives

• Yes

External ports

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

Form factor

• Rackmount 1U

Size (HxWxD)

•  44 x 430.5 x 295.5 mm

•  44 x 478 x 327.5 mm (with server handles

Weight

• 4.38 kg

LAN ports

• 2 x 1GbE RJ-45

Wake on LAN/WAN

• Yes

Network expansion

• Supports E10G22-T1-Mini 10GbE RJ-45 Network Upgrade Module

Scheduled power on/off

• Yes

System fans

• 3 x (40 x 40 x 20 mm)

AC input power voltage

• 100 V to 240 V AC

Power frequency

• 50/60 Hz, single phase

Operating environment

•  Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
•  Relative humidity: 8% to 80% RH

Storage environment

•  Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
•  Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Maximum operating altitude

• 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

General DSM Specifications

Networking protocols

• SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP)

File systems 

• Internal: Btrfs, ext4
•  External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

  Synology Hybrid RAID

•  Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10

Storage management

•  Max. single volume size: 108 TB
•  Max. number of system snapshots: 65,5365
•  Max. number of internal volumes: 64

SSD cache 

• Read/write cache support
• 2.5" SATA SSD support

File sharing capabilities

• Max. number of local user accounts: 2,048
• Max. number of local groups: 256
•  Max. number of shared folders: 512
•  Max. number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 500

Privileges

• Windows® Access Control List (ACL) and application privilege

Directory services

• Connects with Windows® AD/LDAP servers enabling domain users to login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station using their existing credentials

Security

• Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, and HTTPS (customizable cipher suite)

Supported browsers

• Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 13 and later, and Safari (iOS 13.0 and later) on iPad, Chrome (Android™  11.0 and later) on tablets

Interface languages

• English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, ???????, Polski, Ma

packages and Applications

File Server & Synchronization

Drive

• Synchronizes files across Windows®, macOS®, Linux®, Android™, and iOS. The built-in cross-platform portal allows access to data anytime and anywhere
• Max. number of hosted files: 500,000
• Max. number of concurrent connections for PC clients: 350

File Station

• Provides virtual drives, remote folders, Windows® ACL editor, compression/extraction of archived files, bandwidth control for specific users/groups, creation of sharing links, and transfer logs

Hybrid Share

• Efficiently synchronizes files across sites by keeping shared data on Synology C2 Storage and streaming files to Synology NAS  worldwide on request. Frequently requested files are cached at each site for low-latency access

FTP Server

• Supports bandwidth control for TCP connections, custom FTP passive port ranges, anonymous FTP, FTP over TLS/SSL and  SFTP protocols, network booting with TFTP and PXE support, and transfer logs

Presto File Server

• Enables high-speed data transfer over WAN between Synology NAS and desktop platforms through the exclusive SITA technology

Cloud Sync

• Offers one or two-way synchronization with public cloud storage providers including Alibaba Cloud OSS, Backblaze B2, Baidu  Cloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, hubiC, MegaDisk, Microsoft OneDrive, OpenStack Swift-compatible  storage, Tencent COS, WebDAV servers, and Yandex Disk

Universal Search

• Search through files, metadata, and more on your NAS. Integration with Windows Search and macOS Spotlight makes it easy to find files

Migration Assistant

• Migrates data, system setting, and applications seamlessly from one Synology NAS to another to ensure maximum service availability

SAN Storage 

SAN Manager

•  Max. number of iSCSI targets: 128
•  Max. number of LUNs: 256
• LUN clone/snapshot support

Data Protection & Backup Solutions

Hyper Backup

• Supports local backup, network backup, and data backup to other devices, Synology NAS, and public clouds including C2 Storage

Backup tools

•  DSM configuration backup, macOS® Time Machine® support, Synology Drive Client desktop application
•  Shared folder sync supports a maximum of 8 tasks

Snapshot Replication 

• Max. number of snapshots for shared folders: 1,024
•  Max. number of replications: 32

Synology High Availability

• Reduces service downtime by combining two identical NAS into a high-availability cluster

Active Backup for Business

• An all-in-one backup solution designed for heterogeneous business IT environments. It enables IT admins to remotely manage and protect PCs, servers, and VMs from one centralized console

Active Backup for Google 

• Workspace Supports backup and restoration of Google Workspace My Drive, Team Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar

Active Backup for Microsoft 365

• Supports backup and restoration of Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Business, Outlook, Contacts, and Calenda