Synology Rx1217 12-Bay Storage Expansion Unit

Synology Rx1217 12-bay Storage Expansion Unit

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The Synology RX1217 12-Bay Storage Expansion Unitsports 12 hot-swappable drive bays so you can expand your Synology RackStation's storage capacity. The RX1217 connects to your Synology RackStation via an included Infiniband cable, which helps ensure maximum data throughputs. For expansion, each of the bays is capable of holding a single 2.5" hard drive, 3.5" hard drive, or 2.5" SSD. Other notable features include three 80mm fans that cool your drives and the RX1217. Moreover, a 500W power supply is on board to power the unit and drives.

12 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA III Drive Bays Designed for Synology's RackStations 500W Power Supply Infiniband Port Hot Swappable Drive Bays Three 80mm Cooling Fans

Parameters
Drive Bays	Drive Bays: 12 Drive Type: 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD Max. Internal Raw Capacity: 120 TB (12 x 10 TB HDD, Capacity May Vary by RAID Types) Hot-Swappable Bays RAID Management through Synology DSM
Port	1 x Infiniband
Power Supply	500 W
Power Voltage	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption	Access: 68.60 W HDD Hibernation: 27.45 W
Cooling	3 x 80 mm Removable Fans
Noise Level	54.6 dBA
Operating Temperature	41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Relative Humidity	5 to 95%
Certifications	FCC, CE, BSMI, RoHS
Dimensions	3.5 x 16.9 x 26.1" / 88.0 x 430.5 x 664.0 mm
Weight	28.0 lb / 12.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	40 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	33 x 24 x 9.3"

When drive capacity is running low on a Synology RackStation, the Synology RX1217 offers an easy way to immediately expand storage by providing 12 additional drive slots. The RAID volume on the Synology RackStation can be expanded directly without having to reformat the existing hard drives, ensuring service continuity during the expansion process.

When created as a separate volume, the Synology RX1217 also serves as an additional local backup destination for Synology RackStations.

The Synology RX1217 securely connects to Synology RackStation servers with a high-bandwidth expansion cable, ensuring maximum data throughput and smooth operation - as if they are part of the internal drives of Synology RackStation. A SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures the installed drives provide fast data processing performance.

Hibernation mode can be manually configured to start automatically when the system has been inactive for a period of time. This not only saves energy, but also extends the lifespan of your hard drives. The RX1217 will also smartly power on/off with the attached RackStation, so no user intervention is needed to keep this system running efficiently.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the DX517 work with DS415+?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the DS415+.

Q: 2. Can I use it with DS1019+ ?

A: Yes, this item would be compatible with the DS1019+.

Q: 3. Synology's DX517 can be used as a dedicated local backup solution for the Synology DiskStation DS1817+ or DS1517+. Can it NOT serve the same purpose for the DS1618+?

A: Yes, this model shows compatibility with the 1618+ as well.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with a Synology DS1019+?

A: The Synology DX1215II is not listed as compatible with the DS1019+. The recommended expansion unit for this NAS is the Synology DX517.

Q: 5. Does Synology RX1217RP comes with rails kit or it has to be purchased separately?

A: The Synology RX1217RP does not come included with a Rail Kit.

Q: 6. Does this take only Synology branded HDD's if I'm looking at 16TB HDD's? Cuz my supplier insists that only Synology drives work and other drives like SD or Seagate don't show up properly.

A: The Synology RX1217RP is an expansion Unit. Drive compatibility for expansion units are dependent on the host Synology device. You should check what is the host device that you will be connecting this unit to.

Q: 7. Does this need to connect a computer via a wire or is it completely wireless?

A: The Synology DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure is an expansion unit for Synology NAS enclosures, so it would need to be connected to one of their compatible NAS enclosures to be used, which would then communicate with your computer via a network connection, either wireless or wired depending on the network.

Q: 8. How long is the included communication cable? Is it a standard cable which I could replace with a longer length for flexibility

A: We don't have a spec on the length of the cable included with the Synology DX517 unfortunately, but it is an eSATA cable which can be purchased separately (such as BH #STESATA6).

Q: 9. Can this be used with a DS 1813+?

A: This is not compatible with the DS1813+.

Q: 10. Does this include the original accessories, drive caddies, Synology cable, power cable?

A: This listing for the Synology DX1215II 12-Bay Expansion Unit is a new item, which comes with all original accessories including the expansion cable, AC power cord, and Synology accessory pack.

Fred	14/09/2024
[5 to 95%] I started with 4, 4TB drives in my Synology DS920+. I soon replaced those with larger drives. When that was no longer enough, I added the DX517 and bought one more 4TB drive, which added about 14TB to my total usable storage. It was a very fast and easy upgrade. I can also easily expand my storage even more by merely replacing those 4TB drives with larger ones. I read a lot of reviews beforehand and for safety, ended up creating a second volume; so, each unit has its own. I had to move some folders around to make sense of it all but that too was fast and easy. This was a very cost-effective way to expand my NAS and I am very pleased with the results. 5

Kevin	26/08/2024
[500 W] Utilizing with the RS815plus. Allowed me to expand my storage utilizing smaller hard drives that were previously removed from the '815. Synology recommends creating a new volume hosted on this unit only, due to the performance hit with having a single volume communicating over the eSata cable. With its own volume there's no performance difference from the primary volume on the '815. Highly recommend if you need more storage. 5

Dan	29/07/2024
[40 lb] Hopefully you are aware that this unit is an expansion, and does nothing on its own. I've had a DS3617xs for a couple of years now, and finally maxed it out, and this expansion unit has been working perfectly for me for a couple weeks now, giving me a total of 24 bays to work with. It provides power and cooling, and supports both 3.5 and 2.5 SATA drive bays out of the box. Also included are the drive caddies, screws for mounting 2.5 drives to the included caddies (3.5 drives fit without screws), the Synology cable that connects this unit up to the main unit, and the power cable (standard NEMA). The only strange thing I've noticed is that drives installed in the main unit can be secure erased from within Synology's software, but drives mounted in the expansion unit cannot be. The software clearly explains this, but it was unexpected. Otherwise, I haven't found any limitations on the drives in this expansion unit. 5

Josh	14/07/2024
[33 x 24 x 9.3"] I ran low on storage and needed to expand my existing Synology system. I bought this, added drives, plugged it in, boom, double the storage. It comes with a cable that screws in to your existing system and feels very secure. 5

William	01/07/2024
[500 W] There's not a lot to say about the unit. Put disks in it, connect it to the NAS, power it on, and within a few minutes you've got lots more room for a new volume. It uses an InfiniBand link to the NAS, so performance is just as good as if the disks were directly connected. It also powers on and off in sync with the NAS. Good stuff! 5

Michael	11/06/2024
[33 x 24 x 9.3"] Unpacked, added drives, changed raid type AND expanded storage pool. It took over two weeks for the changes to complete, but I could use my NAS the entire time without interruption! I now have 30 more TBs of storage and 2 drive error protection. 5

Nathaniel	24/05/2024
[54.6 dBA] I got one of these to add to my DS2419+ and it has worked flawlessly. It's a good way to expand capacity at a much lower cost than an additional NAS. Plus I can manage it all from one spot rather than needing to log into two separate NAS units. The only downside is that if the main unit breaks, I have no choice but to fix it because I need it to operate this expansion unit. But I'm okay with that risk. 5

Suresh	01/04/2024
[33 x 24 x 9.3"] I have been using Synology DS3617xs NAS Server for more than 3 years and wanted to expand the volume. Synology DX1215II is the most energy efficient and one of the most easiest expansion unit I have handled thus far. It's a simple plug and play; and you can manage the drives in any RAID configuration in the DSM. Plus, I think it's the cheap 12 bay expansion unit i the market. Also, works like a charm with any Seagate HDD - Exos, Ironwolf. 5