Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS

Petabyte-Ready Enterprise Storage with 64-Bay Scalability Built for central data management, backup, virtualization, and surveillance, this high-performance rackmount NAS delivers scalable capacity with enterprise-grade reliability. The Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS provides 16-bay storage, built-in dual 10GbE connectivity, and expansion up to 64 drive bays for demanding business environments. Highlights High-Performance Enterprise Storage • Over 6,700 MB/s sequential read throughput • Over 4,300 MB/s sequential write throughput • Over 165,000 4K random write IOPS • Designed for intensive workloads across enterprise environments Scalable Up to 64 Drive Bays • 16-bay 3U rackmount design • Expands up to 64 drive bays with four Synology RX1225RP expansion units • Supports up to 1,536 TB raw storage after expansion • Suitable for high-capacity storage growth and long-term data planning Built-In 10GbE with Flexible Expansion • Dual built-in 10GbE RJ45 ports • Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network expansion • Supports Fibre Channel adapter options • Two PCIe 4.0 expansion slots for high-speed connectivity upgrades Enterprise Reliability and Service Continuity • Redundant power supplies help prevent single-point power failures • Hot-swappable drives, fans, and dual power supplies support maintenance without downtime • Synology High Availability supports failover with two identical units • Out-of-band management enables remote diagnostics and access to critical logs Key Features Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS • 16-bay rackmount NAS for enterprise storage, backup, surveillance, and virtualization • Runs Synology DiskStation Manager for centralized storage and application management • Supports all-flash and hybrid storage configurations • Supports SSD caching to reduce latency and improve IOPS in HDD arrays • Designed for central storage, multi-site access, and demanding business workloads Scalable Storage Architecture • Supports 3.5 inch SATA HDD and 2.5 inch SATA SSD • Expands with up to four RX1225RP expansion units • Supports Synology Tiering to move inactive data to lower-cost tiers • Can be configured as hot or cold storage depending on deployment needs • Helps optimize storage ROI while preserving high-performance storage for active workloads Enterprise Processing and Memory • Intel Xeon D-1739 processor • 8-core, 16-thread CPU architecture • 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM system memory • Expandable up to 96 GB with six memory slots • Hardware encryption engine for secured data operations Business Backup and Data Protection • Active Backup Suite supports endpoints, servers, VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace • Snapshot Replication provides scheduled restoration points with version control • Hyper Backup supports full-system, shared folder, and configuration backups • Immutable snapshots and WriteOnce shared folders help protect against accidental or malicious deletion • Full-volume encryption helps protect sensitive data against physical data breaches Virtualization-Ready Storage Platform • Certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack environments • Supports VMware VAAI, Windows ODX, and ALUA for accelerated storage operations • Supports SAN Manager with iSCSI, Fibre Channel, LUN snapshots, and cloning • Suitable as VM storage, VM backup server, or containerized workload platform Private Cloud and Multi-Site Collaboration • Synology Drive enables secure file access, sharing, and synchronization across platforms • Hybrid Share supports multi-site teamwork with cloud-powered file synchronization • Synology Office Suite supports document collaboration, mail, chat, calendar, and contacts • AI-assisted productivity tools support drafting, summarizing, and data analysis within the Synology ecosystem Surveillance and Centralized Management • Supports up to 285 IP cameras depending on resolution and codec • Includes two default Surveillance Station licenses • Supports centralized monitoring, investigation, management, and backup workflows • Central Management System provides a single interface to manage and monitor multiple Synology NAS systems Hardware and Deployment Design • 3U rackmount form factor • Dimensions: 132.3 x 482 x 656.5 mm • Weight: 17.9 kg • Two 10GbE RJ45 LAN ports • One dedicated out-of-band management LAN port • Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports • Four Mini-SAS HD expansion ports • Three 80 mm system fans • Rack installation support with Synology RKS-02 rail kit, sold separately Warranty and Expansion Ecosystem • 5-year limited warranty • Compatible with Synology RX1225RP expansion units • Supports Synology Enterprise Series 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and 2.5 inch SATA SSDs • Supports M.2 SSD and 10GbE combo adapter cards • Supports 10GbE and 25GbE network interface cards Summary / Conclusion The Synology RS6426xs+ RackStation 16-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS is built for enterprises that need scalable storage capacity, high-speed access, and strong service continuity. With 16 native drive bays, expansion up to 64 bays, built-in dual 10GbE, Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory, advanced backup protection, virtualization support, and 5-year warranty coverage, it provides a powerful foundation for centralized storage, surveillance, business continuity, and multi-site collaboration.