RX1217/​RX1217RP
Scale up your RackStation in a breeze

Synology gives you the flexibility to start with a smaller storage capacity and expand as your business starts to grow. RX1217 and RX1217RP are 12-bay storage expansion units designed to provide seamless capacity expansion for select Synology RackStations.

Volume expansion & backup
When drive capacity is running low on a Synology RackStation, Synology RX1217/RX1217RP offers an easy way to immediately expand storage by providing 12 additional drive slots. The RAID volume on the Synology RackStation can be expanded directly without having to reformat the existing hard drives, ensuring service continuity during the expansion process. To ensure 24/7 service uptime, Synology RX1217RP is equipped with redundant power supplies, allowing automatic failover support if one of the PSUs fail.

When created as a separate volume, Synology RX1217/RX1217RP also serves as an additional local backup destination for Synology RackStations.

Reliable plug-and-use design
Synology RX1217/RX1217RP securely connects to Synology RackStation servers with a high-bandwidth expansion cable, ensuring maximum data throughput and smooth operation — as if they are part of the internal drives of Synology RackStation. SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures the installed drives provide high quality, outstanding data processing performance.

Green & easy to manage
Hibernation mode can be manually configured to start automatically when the system has been inactive for a period of time. This not only saves energy but also extends the lifespan of hard drives. RX1217/RX1217RP will also smartly power on/off with the attached RackStation, so no user intervention is needed to keep this system running smartly and efficiently.


Hardware Specifications Applied Models Supports creating volumes across different units RS4017xs+ RS3618xs RS3617xs+ RS3617RPxs RS3617xs RS3614xs+ RS3614RPxs RS3614xs RS3413xs+ RS3412RPxs RS3412xs RS3411RPxs RS3411xs RS2818RP+ RS2418RP+ RS2418+ RS2416RP+ RS2416+ RS2414RP+ RS2414+ RS2212RP+ RS2212+ RS2211RP+ RS2211+ RS1619xs+   Notes To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit. DSM version requirement: 6.0.1-7393 or later version   Note To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit. DSM version requirement: 6.0.1-7393 or later version Storage Drive Bay(s) 12 Compatible Drive Type (See all supported drives) 3.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD 2.5" SATA III / SATA II HDD 2.5" SATA III / SATA II SSD Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 192 TB (16 TB HDD x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) Hot Swappable Drive   RAID Management through Synology DSM   External Ports Infiniband port 1 Appearance Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 430.5 mm x 664 mm 
88 mm x 430.5 mm x 692 mm (for RP model) Weight 12.7 kg 
13.4 kg (for RP model) Power Power Recovery Synchronized with the Synology RackStation Power Supply Unit / Adapter 500W 
2 X 500W (for RP model) AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase Power Consumption* 68.60 W (Access) 
27.45 W (HDD Hibernation) 
71.32 W (Access, for RP model) 
31.20 W (HDD Hibernation, for RP model)  British Thermal Unit 234.23 BTU/hr (Access) 
93.73 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 
243.52 BTU/hr (Access, for RP model) 
106.53 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation, for RP model)  Note Power consumption is measured when fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). Redundant Power Supply (for RP model)   Temperature Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH Others System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 3 pcs Easy Replacement System Fan   Noise Level* 54.6 dB(A) 
54.2 dB(A) (for RP model) Note Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8% Certification FCC Class A CE Class A BSMI Class A Warranty 5 Years Environment & Packaging Environment RoHS Compliant Packaging Content Main Unit X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Cord X 1 AC Power Cord X 2 (for RP model) Expansion Cable: Infiniband X 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1 Optional Accessories Synology RKS1317 - Rail Kit Sliding