DS1821+ | DiskStation DS1821+
Designed for scalability and performance
The 8-bay Synology DS1821+ is aimed at IT enthusiast and SMB customers looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution, its business-grade backup solutions keep users safe and protected from potential data loss, while major improvements to compute capabilities and throughput means workloads are finished faster than ever before.

CPU
AMD Ryzen™
Quad-core 2.2 GHz

Cache Acceleration
Dual M.2 2280 slots for NVMe Cache

Performance
113K 4K random read IOPS1

Scalability
Expand up to 18 drives
with two DX517 expansion units
DiskStation DS1821+
CPU | CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
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CPU Quantity | 1 | |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
CPU Frequency | 4-core 2.2 GHz | |
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ||
Memory | System Memory | 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM |
Memory Module Pre-installed | 4 GB (4 GB x 1) | |
Total Memory Slots | 2 | |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) | |
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Storage | Drive Bays | 8 |
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 18 (DX517 x 2) | |
M.2 Drive Slots | 2 (NVMe) | |
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) |
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Hot Swappable Drive* | ||
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External Ports | RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 4 | |
eSATA Port | 2 | |
Notes | The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019. | |
PCIe | PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) |
File System | Internal Drives |
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External Drives |
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Notes | exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center. | |
Appearance | Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 343 mm x 243 mm |
Weight | 6 kg | |
Others | System Fan | 120 mm x 120 mm x 2 pcs |
Fan Speed Mode |
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Easy Replacement System Fan | ||
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | ||
Power Recovery | ||
Noise Level* | 22.2 dB(A) | |
Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
Wake on LAN / WAN | ||
Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 250 W | |
AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
Power Consumption | 59.8 W (Access) 26.18 W (HDD Hibernation) | |
British Thermal Unit | 204.05 BTU/hr (Access) 89.33 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) | |
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Temperature | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) | |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH | |
Certification |
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Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus | |
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Environment | RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Optional Accessories | ||
Notes | All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer. |