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# Synology Announces New RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+

by Adam Armstrong on September 10, 2015

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Today Synology America Corp announced its newest RackStation, the RS2416+/RS2416RP+. The new RackStation is a 12-bay NAS that features resilient data integrity and snapshots that can be scheduled. The new device can be scaled up to 24 bays, delivers reliable performance, and is powered by [DiskStation Manger (DSM)](https://www.storagereview.com/synology_diskstation_manager_52_beta_released) Synology’s award winning operating system.

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The RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+ supports the next-generation Btrfs file system and offers metadata mirroring and checksums to deliver a higher level of data availability and survivability. Snapshots can be setup to automatically be captured as often as every 5 minutes. If something happens (through accidental human error or equipment failure) businesses can go back and recover previous versions of the files. With 6GB of RAM (the maximum that it can be expanded to) up to 256 daily, weekly, or monthly snapshots can be retained.

**Specifications:**

- CPU
  - CPU Model: Intel Atom C2538
  - CPU Frequency: Quad Core 2.4 GHz
  - Floating Point
  - Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
- Memory
  - System Memory: 2 GB DDR3
  - Memory Module Pre-installed: 2 GB X 1
  - Total Memory Slots: 2
  - Memory Expandable: up to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
- Storage
  - Drive Bay(s): 12
  - Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit: 24
  - Compatible Drive Type
    - 3.5″ SATA III / SATA II HDD
    - 2.5″ SATA III / SATA II HDD
    - 2.5″ SATA III / SATA II SSD
  - Maximum Internal Raw Capacity: 96 TB (8 TB HDD X 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
  - Hot Swappable Drive
- External Ports
  - USB 2.0 Port: 2
  - USB 3.0 Port: 2
  - Expansion Port: 1
- File System
  - Internal Drives
    - Btrfs
    - EXT4
  - External Drives
    - Btrfs
    - EXT4
    - EXT3
    - FAT
    - NTFS
    - HFS+
- Appearance
  - Size (Height X Width X Depth): 88 mm X 430 mm X 692 mm
- Weight:
  - 12.56 kg
  - 13.24 kg (for RP model)
- Others
  - RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port: 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
  - Wake on LAN/WAN
  - System Fan: 80 mm X 80 mm X 4 pcs
  - Fan Speed Mode:
    - Cool Mode
    - Quiet Mode
  - Easy Replacement System Fan
  - Wireless Support (dongle)
  - Power Recovery
  - Noise Level:
    - 41.5 dB(A)
    - 44.3 dB(A) (for RP model)
  - Scheduled Power On/Off
- Power Supply Unit / Adapter
  - 500W
  - 2 X 500W (for RP model)
- AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
- Power Consumption:
  - 70.58 W (Access)
  - 39.11 W (HDD Hibernation)
  - 83.26 W (Access, for RP model)
  - 46.61 W (HDD Hibernation, for RP model)
- Redundant Power Supply (for xs+ and RP model)
- Environment Temperature
  - Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
  - Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
  - Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
- Certification
  - FCC Class A
  - CE Class A
  - BSMI Class A
- Warranty: 3 Years

**Availability**

The Synology RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+ is globally available today.

[RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+](https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/RS2416+)

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