Brands Guides About
Synology RS826RP+ 4-Bay Rackmount NAS with Redundant Power — main product image
Synology

Synology RS826RP+ 4-Bay Rackmount NAS with Redundant Power

Dual redundant power supplies keep the RS826RP+ running even when a power source fails or a cable gets pulled

Check availability
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

The Synology RackStation RS826RP+ targets a specific buyer: the small office or department that needs reliable shared storage and simply cannot tolerate downtime. Its standout trait is redundancy at the power level. Two built-in power supplies run in tandem, so a failed outlet, a tripped supply, or an accidentally yanked cable won't take the whole system offline. Add throughput rated at more than 2,000 MB/s sequential read and 1,300 MB/s sequential write, and the RS826RP+ positions itself as a workhorse for backups and everyday business applications rather than a casual media locker.

This is a diskless, four-bay rackmount enclosure, meaning you supply the drives and slot it into a standard rack. Practical ownership is shaped by flexibility. When four bays no longer suffice, a Synology RX426 Expansion Unit pushes the total to eight bays on the fly, sparing you a disruptive platform migration. Data protection comes without recurring license fees: the bundled backup suite safeguards physical machines, VMware and Hyper-V virtual environments, and cloud accounts across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. A three-year warranty backs the hardware, giving budget-conscious IT buyers a defined support window to plan around.

Key Features

Redundant Power for High Uptime: Dual built-in power supplies provide continuous operational protection against power source failures or accidental unplugging.

Solid Performance: Delivers over 2,000 MB/s sequential read and 1,300 MB/s sequential write throughput to support demanding office applications and backups.

On-Demand Capacity Expansion: Easily scale from 4 to 8 drive bays on the fly by connecting a Synology RX426 Expansion Unit.

License-Free Data Protection: Complete backup suite protecting physical systems, virtual machines (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud accounts (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace).

3 Year Warranty

Specifications

Brand
Synology
Model
RackStation RS826RP+
Form Factor
Rackmount
Drive Bays
4 (expandable to 8)
Drive Configuration
Diskless
Power Supply
Dual built-in redundant
Sequential Read
Over 2,000 MB/s
Sequential Write
1,300 MB/s
Expansion Unit
Synology RX426
Backup Coverage
Physical, VMware/Hyper-V, Microsoft 365/Google Workspace
Warranty
3 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it ships diskless. You choose and purchase your own compatible drives separately, which lets you match capacity and drive type to your specific storage needs.
Its dual built-in redundant power supplies. If one power source fails or a cable is accidentally unplugged, the second supply keeps the unit running without interruption.
It expands from 4 to 8 bays on the fly by connecting a Synology RX426 Expansion Unit, so you can grow capacity without replacing the main enclosure.
Synology rates it at over 2,000 MB/s sequential read and 1,300 MB/s sequential write, throughput aimed at demanding office applications and backup tasks.
Yes. The license-free backup suite protects physical systems, VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines, and cloud accounts including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
It comes with a three-year warranty covering the hardware.

Related Products