RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas NAS by Synology

Synology Inc. announced the RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas, high-availability server solution featuring massive scalability, performance, and point-in-time backup for enterprises.

RC18015xs+ NAS

“For today’s businesses, maintaining server uptime is the key to ensuring maximum productivity and minimized costs. The high-availability cluster design of RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas is the ideal storage solution for enterprises seeking nonstop business continuity, scalability, and comprehensive data protection tools,” said Michael Wang, product manager, Synology.

The RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas deliver the following features:

• High-availability cluster design: By combining two computing servers and multiple storage units into a single high-availability cluster, RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas deliver reliability and data availability. With the active/passive structure, services are automatically switched over to one server if the other unexpectedly goes offline.

• Massive scalability up to 180 drives/1PB with RXD1215sas: Up to fifteen RXD1215sas can be connected to the dual RC18015xs+ computing nodes, accommodating massive scalability up to 180 drives and maximum raw storage beyond 1PB.

• Snapshot technology brings point-in-time data recovery: RC18015xs+ brings snapshot technology, allowing businesses to automatically capture point-in-time copies of data as frequently as every five minutes without occupying system resources, as well as customize the retention policy to save up to 256 hourly, daily, or weekly recovery points.

• Next generation storage efficiency: By implementing Btrfs file system, RC18015xs+ brings quota control for shared folders in addition to user accounts, as well as the built-in data integrity check.

RC18015xs+ NAS
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RXD1215sas
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In addition to the above features, RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas feature performance of over 2,270MB/s throughput and 355,400 IO/s, 8GB ECC RAM (upgradeable up to 32GB), one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot for installation of one 10GbE network interface card, as well as redundant hardware mechanisms such as SAS modules, SAS connection cables, power supply units to eliminate single points of failure.

RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas are backed by company’s five-year warranty and Synology Replacement Services (SRS) for select regions.

RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas are powered by DiskStation Manager (DSM), an web-based operating system for NAS, providing a host of applications to bring productivity to work.