Synology DS1821+ High-Capacity Network Storage

The Synology DS1821+ is a high-capacity NAS designed for power users, creative professionals, and small businesses that demand secure, scalable, and high-performance data storage. Powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor with AES-NI hardware encryption, it combines speed, security, and efficiency in one compact system.

Equipped with 4 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, the DS1821+ ensures reliable performance by automatically detecting and correcting memory errors. This makes it ideal for mission-critical applications where data integrity is a priority. Its eight 3.5″/2.5″ SATA drive bays offer substantial storage capacity, while the two built-in M.2 NVMe 2280 slots provide SSD caching to accelerate read and write operations.

Networking is handled by four Gigabit Ethernet ports, which support link aggregation and redundancy for increased bandwidth and failover protection. This ensures uninterrupted data availability, even in the event of a network port failure. With flexible RAID configurations—including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Hybrid RAID, and JBOD—the DS1821+ can be tailored to balance performance, capacity, and data protection according to your needs.

Running on Synology’s powerful DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the DS1821+ delivers a rich ecosystem of applications for file sharing, media streaming, backup, virtualization, and surveillance. Whether you are hosting a Plex media library, running virtual machines, or setting up a secure collaboration environment, the DS1821+ provides the tools and performance to make it happen.

Built for efficiency, the NAS supports advanced power management features such as drive hibernation and scheduled power on/off, reducing operating costs without compromising readiness. Its compact design allows for easy placement in offices or studios, while its scalability ensures it can grow alongside your storage demands.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, the DS1821+ offers peace of mind alongside its robust hardware and software capabilities, making it a reliable and future-ready storage solution for demanding environments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Creative Studios: Store and edit high-resolution video and image files.
• Small Businesses: Centralize data storage with built-in backup and collaboration tools.
• Media Servers: Host a Plex or streaming library for multiple users.
• Virtualization: Run VMs or containers directly on the NAS.
• Surveillance Storage: Integrate with IP cameras for security video recording and management.

Why Choose This Model?

With its combination of high capacity, ECC memory reliability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and quad-core processing power, the Synology DS1821+ is built to handle demanding workloads. Its scalability, robust networking, and powerful DSM software ecosystem make it a perfect choice for professionals and organizations that require dependable, high-performance storage with room to grow.