Ultimate Backup Solution
DS1821+ integrates various backup applications into an intuitive user interface, offering durable storage technologies to safeguard your valuable data on any device.
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.
Reduce transfer times with the DS1821+, designed to accelerate your workloads. Easily add faster networking and NVMe drives to further boost performance.
Make the most of high-performance networking and file access without taking up unnecessary space. DS1821+ comes equipped with 8 bays and can scale up to 18 bays with 2 DX517 expansion units as your data needs grow.
Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.
DS1821+ integrates various backup applications into an intuitive user interface, offering durable storage technologies to safeguard your valuable data on any device.
Centralize backup tasks for VMware, Windows, and file servers. Restore whatever you want fast and reliably when needed.
Comprehensively back up your data to a local shared folder, an external device, another Synology NAS, an rsync server, or a public cloud to ensure data safety.
Safeguard your computer with Synology Drive Client. Effortlessly perform real-time data backups and point-in-time file recovery.
Protect corporate data stored on the cloud. On-premise backup solution with a centralized dashboard. Optimize storage efficiency with single instancing and block-level deduplication technology.
Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceExtend the standard 3-year hardware warranty of your DS1821+ with 2 more years of Synology-certified support and premium services that help you recover faster in the event of disaster.
Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console.
Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications.
Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.
Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are.
Protect your home or business with intelligent monitoring and video management tools.
DSM Specifications
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Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB | |
Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 | |
M.2 SSD Storage Pool Support* | ||
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SSD TRIM | ||
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Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
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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. | |
File Protocol |
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Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 1,000 | |
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion) | 2,000 | |
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | ||
NFS Kerberos Authentication | ||
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Maximum Local User Accounts | 2,048 | |
Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
Maximum Shared Folder | 512 | |
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 16 | |
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders | 10 | |
Folder and Package Backup | ||
Entire System Backup | ||
Notes | Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later. | |
Synology High Availability | ||
Syslog Events per Second | 1,000 | |
Virtualization
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VMware ESXi 6.5 and VAAI | |
Windows Server 2016 | ||
Windows Server 2019 | ||
Windows Server 2022 | ||
Citrix Ready | ||
OpenStack | ||
Supported Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
Supported Browsers |
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Supported Language | English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 | |
Notes | For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. | |
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
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Suggested Users | 150 | |
Notes | Models with expandable memory are tested with their maximum supported memory. | |
Download Station
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 |
Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 128 | |
Maximum LUN | 256 | |
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
Free Email Accounts | 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) | |
Suggested Users | 750 | |
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Facial Recognition | ||
Object Recognition | ||
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1,024 | |
Maximum of System Snapshots | 65,536 | |
Default Licenses | 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) | |
Suggested Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264) |
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Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 550 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
Recommended Number of Hosted Files | 50,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) | |
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Suggested Users | 4,500 | |
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Recommended Virtual Machine Instances | 8 (Learn more) | |
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) | 8 (including 1 Free License) | |
Notes | The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. | |
Maximum Connections | 40 |
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CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
CPU Core | 4 |
CPU Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
CPU Quantity | 1 |
Drive Bays | 8 |
Expansion Port | 2 |
Hardware Encryption Engine | Yes |
Hot Swappable Drive | Yes |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
Memory | 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM |
PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) |
Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 250 watts |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 |
System Fan | 120 mm x 120 mm x 2 pcs |
Total Memory Slots | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 4 |