Designed for scalability and performance, the 8-bay Synology DS1821+ is aimed at IT enthusiasts and small to medium customers looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution. Built-in business-class backup solutions keep users safe and prevent potential data loss, while significant compute performance and bandwidth improvements help you get your tasks done faster than ever before. Maximize performance and capacity by enabling ultra-fast NVMe cache to speed up disk arrays by twenty times or more. Enhance networking capability by adding an SFP+ or RJ-45 model to maximize the speed of your existing workflows.

File Station is a web-based, fast, and secure management tool that allows easy drag-and-drop functionality with no complicated steps. It is compatible with both Mac and PC. Powerful search and filter tools make it easy to manage and share files. To ensure full compatibility, the DS1821+ supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions and increases work efficiency with a user-friendly management interface. With VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration, you can reduce operational workload and optimize computing performance. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) technology increases transfer and transmission speeds. OpenStack Cinder support transforms your Synology NAS into a block storage component. The DS1821+ integrates various backup applications into one intuitive user interface and offers durable storage technologies that protect your valuable data on any device.