Synology DS1821+ NAS
Storage

Synology DS1821+ NAS

4/5

$949 – $1,099

8-bay NAS for centralized dataset and model storage. RAID protection and 10GbE expansion keep your AI workflows backed up and fast.

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Specifications

Bays8 (expandable to 18)
CPUAMD Ryzen V1500B
RAM4GB DDR4 (up to 32GB)
Network4x GbE (10GbE add-in)
RAIDSHR, RAID 0/1/5/6/10

Pros

  • Rock-solid DSM operating system
  • Expandable to 18 drives
  • 10GbE expansion available

Cons

  • Drives sold separately
  • 10GbE adapter is extra cost
  • Limited CPU for heavy transcoding

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