Secure storage for your business Synology RS2421+/RS2421RP+ are versatile 2U 12-bay storage servers designed to accommodate a diverse set of business environments. Scalable up to 24 drives, they are designed for cost-effective file management and sharing and include powerful backup capabilities designed for businesses with a growing data footprint. The unit delivers 2,200 MB/s 64K sequential read and 1154 MB/s sequential write performance, and can be optionally enhanced with SSD cache and 10/25Gb Ethernet. High performance storage for anything Over 106K/59K random read/write IOPS and up to 2,200/1,154 MB/s sequential read/write throughput ensure ample performance for demanding workloads. Built for reliability Redundant power Reduce the possibility of power disruptions on a single distribution channel or PDU adversely impacting data and service availability. Near-zero downtime Pair two identical devices with Synology High Availability and enable automatic minute-level failover between both devices in the event one server fails. Data integrity and protection ECC memory brings higher system reliability, while the Btrfs file system helps prevent data corruption, supports snapshot technology, and simplifies data protection. Customize to suit Easily adapt RS2421+/RS2421RP to any business environment by adding faster networking, local SSD cache, or storage capacity. 10/25GbE ready Support for 10/25GbE NICs lets you boost maximum network throughput using Link Aggregation (bonding). SSD cache Boost read/write IOPS over HDD-only arrays by up to 16 times or more with NVMe or SATA SSD Cache License-free backup solutions Hyper Backup Back up files, iSCSI LUNs, installed applications, and system configurations to destinations including Synology C2 Storage, public cloud platforms, USB devices, file servers, local folders, or other Synology NAS. Set and forget backup tasks with regular schedules, enhance security with fine-grained user permissions and encryption, keep backup sizes small with built-in deduplication, and restore data flexibly with multi-versioning. Snapshot Replication Snapshot Replication enables flexible point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and virtual machines with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds. Active Backup Suite Securely back up Windows clients and servers, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts, file servers, and VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines with the Active Backup Suite. Leverage built-in deduplication technology to reduce backup sizes and multi-versioning to allow flexible restoration. Serving remote workforces Keep your remote workforce connected with powerful out-of-the-box solutions for collaboration, file sharing, and communication. Synology Drive Host your own private cloud behind the safety of your NAS with 100% data ownership and no subscription fees. Synology Office Create documents, spreadsheets, and slides in a multi-user environment. Real-time collaboration and automatic saving make remote work sessions a breeze. Synology Chat Discuss and collaborate with colleagues using secure messaging designed for teams, with mobile, desktop, and browser clients. Storage for virtualization DSM streamlines provisioning for and management of virtual machines with full certification for VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer™, and OpenStack virtualization environments. Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows platforms lets you manage storage directly from your hypervisor. VMware VAAI integration and Windows ODX help offload storage operations and speed up data transfer. Works best with Synology drives Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance. Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager The web-based DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system supports a host of native productivity and management solutions. Central Management System Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console. Synology Drive Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are. Collaboration Suite Satisfy all team collaboration needs behind the safety of your own private cloud with Synology Office, Calendar, and Chat. Virtual Machine Manager Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, store, and migrate virtual machines. Security Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats. Surveillance Station Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.