Tired of data bottlenecks that slow your business? You need a server that stores, protects and serves files without constant crashes. Synology delivers a rack-mount solution that fits into your existing 2U space, offers 12 drive bays and a Xeon processor that keeps workloads smooth. With built-in RAID and ECC memory, your critical data stays safe while you focus on growth. This server solves storage overload, downtime and management headaches in one compact box.
Synology RackStation, Storage server, Rack (2U), Intel Xeon, D-1531, 8GB, DDR4
The RackStation is a 2U rack-mount storage server designed for small and medium businesses that need reliable, high-capacity storage. It supports up to 12 SATA II/III drives (2.5" or 3.5"), ECC-protected DDR4 memory and four Ethernet ports, making it ideal for file sharing, backup and virtualization in a data-center or office rack.
Benefits
- Eliminates storage downtime, keeping your team productive.
- Protects data with hardware RAID and ECC memory.
- Scales from a few terabytes to dozens as you grow.
- Integrates with Synology DSM for easy management.
- Redundant 500 W power supplies guard against outages.
- Quiet 8 cm fans maintain low noise in tight racks.
Features
- 12 drive bays, 2.5" and 3.5" support
- Intel Xeon D-1531, 6 cores
- 2.7 GHz boost, 2.2 GHz base
- 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 4 slots
- Four 1 GbE RJ-45 ports
- Two PCIe x8 Gen 3 slots
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- Active cooling with four 8 cm fans
Specifications
| Storage |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Storage drive sizes supported |
2.5,3.5" |
| Storage drive interface |
Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Installed storage drive type |
No |
| Number of storage drives supported |
12 |
| Storage drives installed |
No |
| Processor |
| Conflict-Free processor |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card model |
Not available |
| CPU configuration (max) |
1 |
| Processor cores |
6 |
| Processor boost frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Processor frequency |
2.2 GHz |
| Processor model |
D-1531 |
| Processor family |
Intel® Xeon® |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| ECC |
Yes |
| Memory form factor |
UDIMM |
| Memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum RAM supported |
64 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR4 |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Network |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
4 |
| Design |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Built-in display |
No |
| Fan diameter |
8 cm |
| Number of fans |
4 fan(s) |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Cooling type |
Active |
| Chassis type |
Rack (2U) |
| Performance |
| On/off switch |
Yes |
| Noise level |
50.2 dB |
| Backup function |
Yes |
| Device class |
Small & Medium Business |
| Type |
Storage server |
| Power |
| AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (HDD standby) |
65.94 W |
| Power consumption (typical) |
140.01 W |
| Redundant power supply (RPS) support |
Yes |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity |
500 W |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
14.5 kg |
| Height |
88 mm |
| Depth |
724 mm |
| Width |
482 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Power cables quantity |
2 |
| Processor special features |
| Embedded options available |
No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Yes |
| Idle States |
Yes |
| Intel 64 |
Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State |
Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version |
1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI |
Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI version |
1.00 |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 35 °C |
| Other features |
| Certification |
FCC CE BSMI VCCI RCM EAC CCC KC UL |
