Synology RX1211 Data Sheet
Synology RX1211/RX1211RP
2U 12-Bay Expansion Unit for Increasing Capacity of the Synology RackStation
Synology RX1211/RX1211RP delivers an effortless solution for volume expansion and data backup
for Synology RackStation RS2211+/RS2211RP+. The RX1211/RX1211RP seamlessly scales up the
storage capacity of the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+ by an additional 12 hard drives on-the-fly
when connected directly to the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+.
Volume Expansion & Backup
When running out of the hard drive capacity on the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+, the Synology RX1211/
RX1211RP provides an easy way to immediately scale capacity by additional 12 hard drives. The RAID
volume on the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+ can be expanded directly without having to reformat the
existing hard drives, ensuring the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+ continues its service during the capacity
expansion. When created as an independent volume, the Synology RX1211/RX1211RP provides an easy
solution for backing up the Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+.
Reliable Plug-n-use Design
The Synology RS2211+/RS2211RP+ securely connects to the Synology RX1211/RX1211RP with an
InfiniBand cable, offering high-bandwidth connectivity to further ensure efficiency. It allows the hard drives
in the connected Synology RX1211/RX1211RP to operate as they are the internal ones of the Synology
RS2211+/RS2211RP+, with no lag in data retrieval.
Green & Easy to Manage
HDD hibernation or HDD deep sleep mode can be configured to take effect automatically when the system
has been inactive for a specified period of time. This not only saves energy but also extends the lifespan of
the hard disks.
Synology RX1211/RX1211RP is managed with Synology DiskStation Manager 3.1, no additional software
installation is required.
Highlights
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Plug-n-use Minimizes Downtime
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Hot-swappable HDD Design
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HDD Hibernation/Deep Sleep Mode
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Managed from Synology DiskStation
Manager 3.1
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dedicated to developing high-performance, reliable, versatile, and
environmentally-friendly Network Attached Storage (NAS) products.
Our goal is to deliver user-friendly solutions and solid customer
service to satisfy the needs of businesses, home offices, individual
users and families.
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notice.
Printed in Taiwan,
RX1211/RX1211RP-2011-ENU-REV001
http://www.synology.com
Headquarters
Synology Inc.
3F-3, No. 106, Chang An W. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886 2 2552 1814 Fax: +886 2 2552 1824
North & South America
Synology America Corp.
2899 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. USA
Tel: +1 425 818 1587
UK
Synology UK Ltd.
Davy Avenue, Knowlhill,
Milton Keynes, Bucks,
MK5 8PB, UK
Tel: +44 01908 673 709
Technical Specifications
Hardware
• Internal HDD: 12 X 3.5” SATA or 12 X 2.5” SATA
• Hot-swappable HDD: Yes
• Expansion Interface: 1 X Expansion port
• Size: 88 mm X 445 mm X 570 mm
• Weight:
-RX1211: 11.9 kg
-RX1211RP: 14 kg
• Fan: System Fan (80 X 80mm) X 4
• Power Recovery: Synchronized with the Synology
RackStation
• AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V
• Power Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, Single Phase
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
• Storage temperature: -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
• Max Operating Altitude: 10,000 feet
Power Consumption
• 110 Watts (Access), 37.4 Watts (HDD Hibernation), 9.9
Watts (Deep Sleep)
1
RAID Management
• Volume Type: Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 6
• RAID Migration: from Basic to RAID 1, Basic to RAID
5, Basic to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 1 to RAID 5, RAID 1
to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 5 to RAID 5+Spare, RAID 5
to RAID 6
• Expand RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare or RAID 6 with
Larger Hard Drives
• Expand RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare or RAID 6 by adding
Hard Drives
• Managed with the Synology DSM 3.1
Environment
• RoHS Compliant
Package Content
• RX1211/RX1211RP Main Unit X 1
• User’s Guide X 1
• Assembling Kit X 1
• AC Power Cord
-RX1211: X 1
-RX1211RP: X 2
• InfiniBand X 1
Warranty
• 3 years
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1. Measured with 12 Western Digital 3TB WD30EZRS hard drives.
The figures could vary on different environments.
Data Sheet
RX1211/RX1211RP
Networking
RS2211+/RS2211RP+
RX1211/RX1211RP
External Disk
Wireless Router
Windows ADS Server
IP Camera
PC / Mac / Linux
PC / Mac / Linux
CONNECTIONS & BUTTONS
RESET Expansion Port
Power
Port
Fan
HDD Tray
RS2211+/RS2211RP+