Streamline your data management With its compact 1U form factor and powerful Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the 4-bay Synology RackStation RS422+ is an affordable all-in-one solution for small businesses and home lab owners looking to meet their daily data management, sharing, synchronization, and backup needs. Space-saving design for flexible deployment Thanks to its compact 1U chassis, the RS422+ fits perfectly in a 2-post or wall mount rack. Deploy it in space-limited environments or anywhere else without investing in costly railkits or other server equipment. Flexible networking options Leverage built-in connectivity to integrate the RS422+ into any IT environment, or expand its capabilities by adding plug-and-play modules. Built-in connectivity Dual Gigabit ports with support for network failover and load balancing deliver fast and dependable performance out of the box. Easy upgrade to 10GbE Add an E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module through the easily accessible slot to instantly enable faster networking. All-in-one data management platform The RS422+ is designed to support small deployments in tackling common applications such as file management, data backup, and surveillance. – Edge storage for distributed teams – Multi-endpoint data protection – Smart surveillance for small deployments Edge storage for distributed teams Provide secure and convenient multi-platform file access, sharing, and synchronization across different locations. Enable effective collaboration with Synology Drive Synology Drive provides remote data access, synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup via handy desktop and mobile applications. Multi-platform support Access personal and shared data from mobile app, desktop client, web browser, or another Synology system: Any changes you make are automatically synced to other devices as soon as they are connected. Collaborate in real time Integrate with Synology Office to enable concurrent editing on documents, spreadsheets, and slides, with support for conversion to and from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OpenDocument files. Connect teams with Hybrid Share Utilize Hybrid Share to store large sets of data in the cloud, leveraging the powerful bandwidth of our data centers to stream requested files to local NAS deployed at the branch offices. Data on demand With Hybrid Share-enabled folders, remote teams retain full access to the most up-to-date files while benefiting from reduced local storage footprint and bandwidth usage. Cache data used locally Frequently accessed files are kept on the local NAS, allowing users to access them at LAN speeds. Files and folders can also be pinned manually to prevent them from being replaced when the cache is full. Multi-endpoint data protection Design an effective backup strategy to maximize system availability with a host of native and license-free solutions. Endpoint, VM, and NAS/SAN protection Securely back up Windows and Linux endpoints, Synology servers, and VMware® and Hyper-V® virtual machines with Active Backup for Business. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Centralize backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to protect it from accidents and simplify compliance with data retention policies. Schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication ensure flexibility and savings in terms of storage and bandwidth consumption. Hyper Backup Back up files, LUNs, installed applications, and system configurations to destinations including Synology C2 Storage,2 public cloud platforms, USB devices, file servers, local folders, or other Synology systems. 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 configurable point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and VM storage with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds. Smart surveillance for small deployments Leverage flexible deployment options, intuitive management capabilities, and advanced video analytics to secure your premises. Wide compatibility Connect up to 40 IP cameras from a selection of over 8,300 validated models thanks to Synology Surveillance Station’s wide camera compatibility. Multi-platform convenience Monitor live streams or watch recordings from web browser, desktop client, or the DS cam mobile app. Secure and private Footage is stored locally for easier compliance with data protection regulations and further protected from unauthorized access with industry-standard AES-256 encryption. Assisted mass deployment Automatically locate new cameras within a set IP range, and configure units in batch by importing spreadsheets or replicating settings to new cameras. Centralized management and monitoring Stay on top of your deployment by previewing triggered events directly on multi-floor or multi-location maps, with online map integration for Google Maps and OpenStreetMap. Video analytics Take advantage of intelligent monitoring features such as motion detection, no idle zone, foreign object detection, and anomaly detection to cater the most common surveillance scenarios. Works best with Synology drives Enjoy high sustained performance and reliability with enterprise-grade drives designed for Synology systems and featuring built-in data protection. Powered by Synology DSM Take advantage of a whole host of native productivity, management, and security solutions available on the web-based DSM operating system. File Management Manage, sync, and share files from multiple devices through a centralized platform. Security Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions. System Administration Manage the health of your deployments and centrally administer updates with ease. User Management Manage user accounts and devices throughout your business with powerful directory services. Central Management System Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console. Synology High Availability Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications.