Synology DiskStation® DS2422+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure | High-Capacity Storage, 4GB ECC Memory, PCIe Expansion for 10/25GbE & M.2 NVMe Cache, Centralized Enterprise Data Management & Backup Solution

Synology DiskStation® DS2422+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

The Synology DiskStation DS2422+ is a high-capacity 12-bay desktop NAS engineered for small and medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and creative professionals requiring massive storage scale and strong data protection. Powered by an AMD Ryzen quad-core processor, it provides multi-user file management, enterprise-grade backup capabilities, and flexible hardware expansion within a compact desktop form factor.

Key Features & Business Benefits

• 12 Drive Bays with High-Scale Expansion: Supports up to 12 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA hard drives or SSDs natively, expandable up to 24 total bays using a Synology DX1222 expansion unit to easily scale storage as business data grows.

• AMD Ryzen Quad-Core Processor: Features an AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor with hardware encryption engine (AES-NI) to ensure high-throughput transfers and fast file access even with encrypted volumes.

• 4GB DDR4 ECC Memory (Expandable to 32GB): Error-Correcting Code RAM automatically detects and corrects bit errors to prevent data corruption and ensure continuous system stability for multi-user tasks.

• PCIe 3.0 Expansion Slot: Equipped with a PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot (x4 link) that supports optional 10GbE/25GbE high-speed network interface cards (NICs) or M.2 NVMe SSD adapter cards for SSD caching.

• Quad Gigabit Networking: Comes built-in with four 1GbE RJ-45 ports supporting Link Aggregation and Failover protection for network redundancy and load balancing.

• Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM): Offers an enterprise software ecosystem featuring Btrfs snapshot technology, Synology Drive cloud synchronization, Active Backup Suite, and Surveillance Station.

Primary Use Cases

• Centralized Data Storage & Multi-User File Sharing: Serving as a secure private cloud repository for cross-departmental collaboration, remote user access, and synchronized team workflows.

• Enterprise-Wide Backup Target: Consolidating automated, license-free backups for physical servers, PCs, virtual machines (VMware and Hyper-V), and SaaS accounts (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace).

• High-Volume Media Storage & Archiving: Managing large media libraries, post-production raw footage, and cold storage archives for video editing studios and digital media firms.

• Large-Scale Video Surveillance Management: Functioning as a dedicated Network Video Recorder (NVR) with Synology Surveillance Station to record, analyze, and manage up to 40 IP cameras.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the DS2422+ be upgraded to 10GbE networking or NVMe SSD caching?
A: Yes. The integrated PCIe Gen 3.0 expansion slot allows you to install optional Synology network cards (like 10GbE or 25GbE NICs) or a combination card (like the E10M20-T1) that adds both 10GbE networking and dual M.2 NVMe SSD caching slots simultaneously.

Q: What is the maximum storage capacity supported by the DS2422+?
A: The DS2422+ natively holds 12 SATA drives. By connecting a Synology DX1222 expansion unit, the system expands to 24 drive bays, supporting hundreds of terabytes of raw storage capacity depending on drive sizes.

Q: Are specific drives required for the DS2422+?
A: Synology recommends using certified drives from the DS2422+ compatibility list—such as Synology Enterprise (HAT5300/HAS5300) or Plus series drives—to ensure optimal reliability, seamless firmware updates, and full technical support.

Q: What power supply unit and cooling hardware are used in this enclosure?
A: The DS2422+ utilizes an internal 550W power supply and features dual 120mm rear system fans with dynamic speed control to ensure continuous cooling and silent operation in office environments.