Synology Rackstation RS2211+ Review

1. Introduction2. Synology Rackstation RS2211+3. Synology Rackstation RS2211+ (Super High Res Gallery)4. The DiskManager Operating System (3.2)5. Testing Methodology & Performance6. Acoustics, Temperatures and Power Drain7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

As expected, the Synology RackStation RS2211+ is a very high performing NAS system for a small to medium sized business. We couldn't expect the same levels of staggering performance as experienced with the RS3411xs, which actually managed to outperform our network! The RS2211+ is more modestly priced and delivers noticeably lower performance.

The build quality is without question, being constructed completely from metal, including the drive trays. We appreciate the attention to detail, including felt pads on the trays to ensure long term electronic safety.

For a small or growing business this product would make an ideal purchase decision as it has the capability to grow as the business expands. By adding the optional RX1211 drive bay, the total drive support increases from 10 to 22 drives.

While the RS3411xs retails for over £2,000 in the UK, the RS2211+ is priced between £1,300 and £1,400 from leading stores such as Scan, Dabs, UK Insight and Misco.

Synology have pieced the RS2211+ together to withstand some seriously hardcore working environments and the interior has clearly been developed to offer plenty of airflow with secure routing. The new operating system is faster than the previous version, helped along by the capable dual core 1.8ghz processor in the RS2211+. Long term stability is guaranteed thanks to the inclusion of a high quality 500W Seasonic power supply with 80 Plus Bronze Certification.

Pros:

• Built like a tank.
• fast dual core processor.
• huge storage potential, and with optional drive bay, it is expandable.
• Diskmanager operating system keeps improving.
• quieter than the higher performance RS3411xs.
• Seasonic 500W power supply included.

Cons:

• no security locking system.
• significantly slower than the (more expensive) RS3411xs.

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