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Synology RX1217/72TB-TE RX1217 72TB 12-Bay Rack Disk Array
- 12-Bay Rackmount Expansion Unit
- 72TB Total Raw Capacity
- Includes 12 x 6TB Enterprise HDDs
- Supports Synology NAS expansion
- Hot-swappable drive bays
- 2U Rack Height
- High-capacity data storage solution
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Product Overview
The Synology RX1217/72TB-TE is a 12-bay rackmount disk array expansion unit designed to augment the storage capacity of compatible Synology NAS devices. This unit comes pre-configured with 72TB of raw storage, utilizing 12 x 6TB hard drives. It is ideal for businesses requiring substantial, scalable storage for data backup, archiving, and media serving.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Disk Array Expansion Unit |
| Model | RX1217 |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD |
| Pre-installed Capacity | 72TB (12 x 6TB HDDs) |
| Rack Height | 2U |
Additional Specifications
| Connectivity | eSATA |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Brand | Synology |
| Part Number | RX1217/72TB-TE |
Product Description
The Synology RX1217/72TB-TE is a high-capacity rackmount disk expansion unit designed to seamlessly integrate with compatible Synology NAS servers, providing a significant boost to storage capabilities. This particular configuration comes equipped with twelve 6TB enterprise-grade hard drives, totaling 72TB of raw storage capacity. The 2U rack height allows it to fit into standard server racks, making it a space-efficient solution for businesses that need to scale their data storage without occupying excessive rack space. Featuring twelve hot-swappable drive bays, the RX1217 allows for easy drive replacement or upgrades without the need to power down the entire system. This feature is crucial for maintaining business continuity and minimizing downtime, especially in environments where data availability is paramount. The unit connects to the host Synology NAS via high-speed eSATA cables, ensuring robust data transfer speeds necessary for demanding storage tasks such as large file backups, video surveillance recording, and virtual machine storage. This expansion unit is ideal for organizations experiencing rapid data growth or those requiring centralized storage for large datasets, media libraries, or extensive backup archives. By leveraging Synology's robust DSM (DiskStation Manager) operating system on the host NAS, the expanded storage pool can be managed efficiently, offering features like RAID configurations for data redundancy, snapshots for data protection, and various file-sharing protocols. The RX1217/72TB-TE provides a scalable and reliable solution for expanding storage capacity.
