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 organi Sation in Moments, and more responsive web services. 2 x M. 2 NVMe Enable ultra-fast NVMe cache to accelerate HDD arrays by 20X or more. 10Gb E Support Add in faster SFP+ or RJ-45 networking to turbocharge existing workflows. 10Gb E network add-in cards sold seperately. Storage Expansion Supports two DX517 expansion units for a total of 18 bays. Expansion units sold seperately. 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 organisation and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS1821+ supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and Web DAV. Fully Certified Storage Virtualisation Solutions Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualisation solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimises computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. Open Stack 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 -