Designed for scalability and performance 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. A powerhouse on all fronts The DS1821+ can handle demanding application workloads and a greater number of concurrent users. Experience faster file indexing in Synology Drive, photo organization in Moments, and more responsive web services. Turbocharge and supersize it Upgrade your DS1821+ to match your data requirements, whether it is for faster networking or for higher storage capacity. 2 x M.2 NVMe Enable ultra-fast NVMe cache to accelerate HDD arrays by 20X or more 10GbE support Add in faster SFP+ or RJ-45 networking to turbocharge existing workflows Storage Expansion Supports two DX517 expansion units for a total of 18 bays Ultimate file management and sharing File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS1821+ supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV. Fully certified storage virtualization solutions 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. 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. Active Backup for Business Centralize backup tasks for VMware, Windows, and file servers. Restore whatever you want fast and reliably when needed. Hyper Backup 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. Drive Package Safeguard your computer with Synology Drive Client. Effortlessly perform real-time data backups and point-in-time file recovery. Active Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 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. Powered by Synology DiskStation ManagerCentral Management System Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console. Synology MailPlus Secure, reliable, and private mail server solution with an intuitive and modern mail client. Synology High Availability Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications. Security Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats. Synology Drive Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are. Surveillance Station Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management. Works best with Synology drives Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.