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Synology RackStation RS1221RP+ NAS Server with Ryzen 2.2GHz CPU, 32GB Memory, 96TB HDD Storage, 4 x 1GbE LAN Ports, Redundant Power, DSM Operating System Bundle with Rail kit
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Synology RackStation RS1221RP+ NAS Server with Ryzen 2.2GHz CPU

Bottom line: The Synology RackStation RS1221RP+ NAS Server with Ryzen 2.2GHz CPU is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the external storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For external drives and portable storage, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Synology NAS chassis comes in a sealed box.
  • ✓ Backed by Synology's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Synology RackStation RS1221RP+, made for a variety of server roles such as backup, virtualization, file storage, email servers, & domain controllers; sliding rail kit included for effortless server installation.Form Factor: NAS Rack ServerInternal File System Format: EXT4, BtrfsPorts: 4 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN Ports (with Link Aggregation / Failover support); 2 x USB 3.2 Ports; 1 x eSATA PortProcessor: Ryzen V1500B 4-Core 2.2GHz CPUMemory: 32GB DDR4 ECC SODIMMFile Storage: 96TB (8 x 12TB) SATA 3.5" HDDs for High-Capacity StoragePower: Redundant Power SupplyOperating System: Synology DSM…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Synology RackStation RS1221RP+ NAS Server with Ryzen 2.2GHz CPU using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Synology's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Synology RackStation RS1221RP+ is made for a variety of server roles such as backup, file storage, email servers, and domain controllers, and features an extra level of protection with redundant power supplies; sliding rail kit is included for easy server installation
  • Ryzen V1500B 4-Core 2.2GHz CPU; 32GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM Memory; 96TB (8 x 12TB) SATA 3.5" HDDs for High-Capacity Storage; 4 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN Ports (with Link Aggregation / Failover support); 2 x USB 3.2 Ports; 1 x eSATA Port; Redundant Power; Btrfs File System for Advanced LUN iSCSI Service
  • Features: iSCSI Target Protocol, Virtual Machine Manager, Synology High Availability, Synology MailPlus, Central Management System, Security Advisor, AES 256-bit Encryption, 2 Factor Authentication, Cloud Station Suite, 4K Multimedia Server role, Active Backup for VMware and Windows, Synology Drive, Active Backup for Office 365 and G Suite, Surveillance Station role, Collaboration Suite, Redundant Power, and many more
  • Synology NAS chassis comes in a sealed box.
  • Hard drives and memory upgrades included separately, NOT installed, installation required.

Full Specifications

BrandSynology
ConnectivityUSB
Number of Items1
Warranty DescriptionManufacturer
Full listing titleSynology RackStation RS1221RP+ NAS Server with Ryzen 2.2GHz CPU, 32GB Memory, 96TB HDD Storage, 4 x 1GbE LAN Ports, Redundant Power, DSM Operating System Bundle with Rail kit

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