• Plug-n-use design for seamless storage space upgrade
• Redundant data paths & power supplies ensure service uptime
• SAS and SATA drives for flexible capacity and balanced performance
• Managed with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Backed with 5-year limited warranty & Synology Replacement Service

Synology RX1216sas delivers an effortless solution for volume expansion and data backup for Synology RackStation RS18016xs+. RX1216sas seamlessly scales up the storage capacity of Synology RS18016xs+ by adding additional 12 hard drives on-the-fly when connected directly with a mini-SAS cable. Synology RX1216sas is backed with Synology’s 5-year limited warranty.

Storage Capacity Expansion
When storage capacity on Synology RackStation RS18016xs+ reaches its limit, Synology Expansion Unit RX1216sas provides an easy way to immediately scale up by additional 12 SATA and SAS drives for flexibility and balanced performance. RAID volumes on Synology RS18016xs+ can be expanded directly without having to reformat existing drives, ensuring that service on Synology RS18016xs+ continues during capacity expansion.

Synology RX1216sas can also be used as a dedicated local backup solution for Synology RS18016xs+. When created as a separate volume, Synology RX1216sas provides a great backup solution to RS18016xs+ in case of system failure.

Reliable Plug-n-Use Design
Synology RS18016xs+ securely connects to Synology RX1216sas through dual SAS cables to ensure maximum throughput and connection redundancy. Drives in the connected Synology RX1216sas can operate as though they were internal to Synology RS18016xs+, with no data–retrieval lag. Redundant power supplies also ensure continual service uptime. Synology RX1216sas is managed by Synology DiskStation Manager, with no additional software installation required.

Green & Easy to Manage
Deep Sleep can be manually configured to take effect automatically when the system has been inactive for a period of time. This not only saves energy but also extends the lifespan of the hard disk. RX1216sas will also smartly power on/off with RS18016xs+, so no user intervention is needed to keep this system running smartly and efficiently.