Synology RX1217RP 12-Bay Redundant Power Expansion Unit

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Synology RX1217RP 12-Bay Redundant Power Expansion Unit

SKU: Synology RX1217RP

R 48,999.00

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Synology RX1217RP 12-Bay Redundant Power Expansion Unit

R 48,999.00

R 48,999.00

At a Glance

  • Adds 12 additional drive bays to compatible RackStation systems
  • Supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA storage
  • Redundant 500W power supplies
  • Hot-swappable drives
  • Online volume expansion
  • Can operate as a separate local backup volume
  • High-bandwidth InfiniBand expansion connection
  • 5-Year Synology Hardware Warranty

Important: RX1217RP is an expansion unit and requires a compatible Synology RackStation.

Short Description

The Synology RX1217RP is a 12-bay rackmount expansion unit designed to increase the capacity of compatible Synology RackStation systems while adding redundant power for improved availability.

It supports online storage expansion, hot-swappable drives and direct DSM management, making it suitable for business and enterprise systems that have outgrown their internal drive bays.

Why Choose This Synology

Add Twelve More Bays

Increase storage significantly without replacing your existing compatible RackStation.

Redundant Power

Dual power supplies help maintain availability if one PSU fails.

Online Storage Expansion

Supported RAID volumes can be expanded without reformatting existing drives.

Use It for Expansion or Backup

The RX1217RP can also be configured as a separate local volume for backup.

Managed Directly Through DSM

No separate storage-management platform is required.

Best For

  • Compatible enterprise RackStation systems
  • Business storage expansion
  • Large backup repositories
  • Surveillance storage
  • Virtualisation storage
  • Businesses requiring redundant power

Compatible Synology Systems

Synology currently lists compatibility with:

21 Series: RS4021xs+, RS3621xs+, RS3621RPxs, RS2421RP+, RS2421+
19 Series: RS1619xs+
18 Series: RS3618xs, RS2818RP+, RS2418RP+, RS2418+
17 Series: RS4017xs+, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, RS3617xs
16 Series: RS2416RP+, RS2416+
14 Series: RS3614xs+, RS3614RPxs, RS3614xs, RS2414RP+, RS2414+
13 Series: RS3413xs+
12 Series: RS3412RPxs, RS3412xs, RS2212RP+, RS2212+
11 Series: RS3411RPxs, RS3411xs, RS2211RP+, RS2211+

Compatible Storage

Synology officially lists:

  • HAT5300 Enterprise 3.5-inch SATA HDD Series
  • HAT3300 Plus 3.5-inch SATA HDD Series
  • SAT5200 Enterprise 2.5-inch SATA SSD Series

Exact-model compatibility should be checked against Synology's current RX1217RP Compatibility List.

Compatible Upgrades & Accessories

Rack Installation

  • RKS-02 Sliding Rail Kit

Specifications

FIELD DETAILS
Product Code RX1217RP
Product Type RackStation Expansion Unit
Drive Bays 12
Drive Support 3.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD
Hot-Swappable Drives Yes
RAID Management Through Synology DSM
Expansion Connection InfiniBand
Form Factor 2U Rackmount
Dimensions 88 × 430.5 × 692mm
Dimensions with Server Ears 88 × 482 × 724mm
Weight 13.4kg
Power Supply 500W
Redundant Power Yes
Rail Support RKS-02
Warranty 5 Years

What’s in the Box

  • Synology RX1217RP Main Unit × 1
  • Accessory Pack × 1
  • AC Power Cord × 2
  • InfiniBand Expansion Cable × 1
  • Quick Installation Guide × 1

Warranty

5-Year Synology Limited Hardware Warranty

Sustainability

  • RoHS Compliant

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