Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1821+ - 8-Bay NAS, 2x M.2 NVMe Cache, Hot-Swappable 3.5" Bays, USB 3.0

SKU 7535 Brand Synology EAN13 4711174723973
High-performance 8-bay Synology NAS for SMBs and enthusiasts. Scalable storage with NVMe cache support, hot-swappable 3.5" drives and USB 3.0 connectivity.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) - Bays 8
NAS (Network Attached Storage) - Drive Type 3.5inch HDD
NAS (Network Attached Storage) - M.2 Slots 2
NAS (Network Attached Storage) - USB USB 3.0
NAS (Network Attached Storage) - Hot-swap Yes

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 organization in Moments, and more responsive web services.

Turbocharge and supersize it
Upgrade your DS1821+ to match your data requirements, whether it is for faster networking or for higher storage capacity.

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 organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS1821+ supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.

Fully certified storage virtualization solutions
Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack 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.

Works best with Synology drives
Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.


Storage drive capacity0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported2.5, 3.5, M.2
Maximum supported storage capacity108 TB
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots2
RAID supportYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Online RAID migrationYes
Online RAID expansionYes
Hot-swap drive baysYes
Supported file systemsBTRFS, Fat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drives installedNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB
Number of storage drives supported8
Installed storage drive typeNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor generationAMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Series
Processor familyRyzen Embedded
Processor modelV1500B
Processor frequency2.2 GHz
Processor cores4
On-board graphics card modelNot available
Internal memory4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4
Maximum RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
ECCYes
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s
iSCSI supportYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Supported network protocolsSMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Link aggregationYes
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
eSATA ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots1
Chassis typeTower
Cooling typeActive
Product colourBlack
Number of fans2 fan(s)
Fan diameter12 cm
Fan diameter 212 cm
LED indicatorsYes
Cable lock slotYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington
TypeNAS
Device classLarge Enterprise Business
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYes
Number of users2048 user(s)
Noise level22.2 dB
SnapshotYes
Web-based managementYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Reset buttonYes
On/off switchYes
Browser supportedGoogle Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari 10+
System logYes
Hot spareYes
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Power supply locationBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity250 W
Number of power supply units1
Power consumption (typical)59.8 W
Power consumption (HDD standby)26.18 W
AC input voltage100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Width343 mm
Depth243 mm
Height166 mm
Weight6 kg
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
CertificationRoHS FCC CE BSMI EAC CCC KC VCCI RCM