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Silver 12-bay rackmount NAS enclosure, 3.46 inches high, front drive trays visible

Synology Inc.

Synology RX1217 12-bay rackmount NAS (diskless)

SKU CH-JGN1-13C0F MPN RX1217

Adds twelve SATA drive bays to compatible Synology RackStations for online volume expansion or local backup, managed through DSM

  • Drive interface12 x SATA (12 x Bay)
  • Power detailsAC input power voltage: 100 V to 240 V Power frequency: 50 H
  • Temperature rangeOperating temperature: 5 degree C to 35 degree C (40 degree
  • Humidity range5-95% R.H
  • Key featuresPlug-n-use design for seamless storage space upgrade Online
  • Product dimensions3.46 in × 16.95 in × 25.35 in

Model RX1217

  • Expand storage instantly with 12 additional drive bays
  • Expand RAID volumes online without reformatting existing drives
  • Serve as a local backup destination for RackStation data
  • Connect via high-bandwidth expansion cable for maximum throughput
  • Manage everything from Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

12-bay SATA expansion for RackStation

Synology RX1217 is a diskless rackmount expansion unit that adds twelve SATA drive bays to compatible Synology RackStation servers. It connects through a high-bandwidth expansion cable and is managed entirely from the host DiskStation Manager interface. The unit ships with a single AC power cord and accessory pack for immediate deployment.

Suits administrators needing raw capacity growth

Administrators who need to grow an existing RAID volume on a supported RackStation can expand it online while services continue running. The enclosure also works as a separate local backup target. It does not operate as a standalone NAS, so buyers without a compatible RackStation cannot use it. Environments requiring dual power supplies should note the redundant option is a different model.

Twelve SATA bays linked by expansion cable

The enclosure provides twelve SATA 6 Gb/s drive slots that appear to the host as if they were internal bays. Drives are hot-swappable and the volume can be expanded on the fly without downtime. Operating temperature ranges from 5 to 35 °C and the unit fits a standard rack depth of 25.35 inches.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSynology
Model nameRX1217
Storage
Drive interface12 x SATA (12 x Bay)
Power
Power detailsAC input power voltage: 100 V to 240 V
Power frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz, single phase
Size & build
Product dimensions3.46 in × 16.95 in × 25.35 in
Product weight28 lb (12.7 kg)
Shipping weight17.92 kg
Package size851 × 622 × 229 mm
In the box
In the boxRX1217 main unit, Quick Installation Guide, accessory pack, AC power cord x 1 (RX1217), AC power cord x 2 (RX1217RP), expansion cable
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature: 5 degree C to 35 degree C (40 degree F to 95 degree F)
Storage temperature: -20 degree C to 60 degree C (-5 degree F to 140 degree F)
Humidity range5-95% R.H

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Questions about this item

Which Synology RackStation models can I attach this RX1217 to for extra drive bays?

Compatible models include RS4017xs+, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, RS3617xs, RS3614xs+, RS3614RPxs, RS2416RP+, RS2414RP+, RS3413xs+, RS3412RPxs, RS3411RPxs, RS2212RP+ and RS2211RP+.

Does the 12-bay unit come with the cable needed to link it to my existing RackStation?

Yes, an expansion cable is included in the package contents so you can connect the RX1217 to a supported Synology RackStation.

How can I verify the new drives in the RX1217 are recognised and the volume has expanded?

Open Synology DiskStation Manager on the host RackStation; the Storage Manager will show the additional bays, drive health and the expanded volume status.

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