NAS Rack Server Synology RS2825RP+ 16-bay (3U) V1780B 3.35 GHz, 8 GB DDR4, HDD/SSD support, Grey

Synology RS2825RP+ is a 3U rack-mount NAS engineered for large enterprise environments requiring centralized, high-availability storage. Powered by a V1780B processor at 3.35 GHz and equipped with 8 GB DDR4 memory (expandable via two SO-DIMM slots), this 16-bay front chassis supports both HDDs and SSDs and can be expanded to accommodate up to 28 drives. The unit runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to provide file services, virtualization support, backup and cloud integration, and centralized fleet management. The grey rack chassis is designed for data center installation and includes active cooling and multiple Ethernet connectivity options for network resilience.

Advantages

Redundant power supplies and built-in network redundancy reduce single points of failure and increase service uptime. Support for Synology High Availability enables automatic minute-level failover between paired units. Integrated 10GbE and 1GbE ports allow Link Aggregation and load balancing to optimize throughput and resilience. DSM delivers centralized monitoring, simplified administration, and native features for backup, synchronization and virtualization-ready storage. The system supports both HDD and SSD media to balance capacity and performance according to workload requirements.

Suitable for

• Centralized file storage and sharing across multiple office locations
• Virtual machine storage and virtualization platforms requiring shared block or file storage
• Enterprise backup targets and cloud-integrated backup workflows
• High-availability deployments where automatic failover is required
• Environments needing mixed HDD/SSD configurations for tiered storage

Key specifications

• Form factor: Rack-mount (3U) chassis, 16 front bays with expansion support up to 28 drives
• Processor: V1780B, 3.35 GHz
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 installed; 2 SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion
• Supported drive types: HDD and SSD
• Networking: Built-in 10GbE and 1GbE ports with Link Aggregation capability
• Cooling: Active cooling system suitable for data center racks
• Power: Redundant power supply support for increased uptime
• Weight: Approximately 17.3 kg
• Color: Grey

How to use

Install the RS2825RP+ into a standard 19-inch rack occupying 3U of rack space and connect redundant power leads to separate power sources where available. Populate the front bays with compatible HDDs or SSDs according to your storage design; the device supports mixing drive types for tiered storage. Connect the network interfaces to your switch infrastructure and, if required, configure Link Aggregation or separate networks for redundancy and performance. Use Synology DSM to initialize storage pools, create shared folders, enable backup and replication tasks, and register the unit with Synology High Availability if deploying a failover pair.

Recommendations

For improved reliability, use enterprise-grade drives certified for NAS use and enable redundant power and network links. Allocate SSDs for hot tiers or cache and HDDs for bulk storage to balance performance and cost. Regularly update DSM and firmware, and configure scheduled backups and snapshots to protect data against accidental deletion or hardware faults.