Expansion Unit

FX2421

Name: Synology FX2421 24-Bay NAS Expansion Unit for FS series:FS6400, FS3600, FS3400
Brand: SYNOLOGY
SKU: FX2421
Price: 6669 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Enterprise-grade expansion unit storage solution

FX2421 is immediately ready for use when connected to Synology FlashStation.

Uncompromising performance

Scalability

24 drive bays

24-bay 2.5" expansion unit for Synology FlashStation

Expand your Synology FlashStationwith Expansion Unit FX2421 for 24 additional 2.5” drive bays whenever needed. Without additional software configuration, FX2421 is immediately ready for use when connected to Synology FlashStation. FX2421 expansion units can also be used as a dedicated and rapidly accessible local backup destination.

Expand FlashStation with Synology SAT5200 SSD

Synology enterprise-grade SAT5200 SATA SSD, developed in tandem with FX2421, provides proven interoperability and high reliability through rigorous validation and compatibility testing with Synology expansion units. Combine SAT5200 drives with Synology FlashStation and FX2421 for a highly reliable and integrated storage setup, and receive long-term Synology updates and support.Learn more

High-performance data transmission

The high-speed expansion cable provided with FX2421 enables high bandwidth connectivity for maximum data throughput between your Synology FlashStation and Expansion Unit. Drives in FX2421 operate with minimum data latency, as if installed directly on your Synology FlashStation, allowing you to take advantage of high SSD I/O performance.

High-reliability design, easy hardware setup

The FX2421 is a highly reliable and thoroughly tested expansion unit that comes with hot-swappable drive trays and modularized components. Redundant power supplies and system fans can be replaced with ease to ensure maximum service uptime. The optional RKS1317 sliding rail kit provides fast rack fixing lock support for quick and secure rack cabinet installation.

5-year warranty

At Synology, we are committed to product innovation and quality. Synology guarantees a robust and reliable data management experience with a 5-year limited warranty, providing responsive technical support and hardware replacement services to maximize your return on investment.

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Technical Specifications

Complete hardware and software specifications

Applied Models

Supports creating volumes across different units FS series: FS6400, FS3600, FS3400

Notes Expansion Unit FX2421 can only be used with identical expansion units. To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit. DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426-2 or later version.

Storage

Drive Bays 24

Drive Type(See all supported drives) 2.5" SAS HDD 2.5" SAS SSD 2.5" SATA SSD

Hot Swappable Drive* Yes

RAID Management through Synology DSM Yes

Notes Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list . The use of non-validated components may limit certain functionality and result in data loss and system instability. "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.

External Ports

SAS IN-port 1

SAS OUT-port 1

Appearance

Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 430.5 mm x 692 mm

Size (Height x Width x Depth) (with server ears) 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm

Weight 14.5 kg

Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02 )

Notes The rail kit is sold separately

Power

Power Supply Unit / Adapter 500 W

AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC

Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase

Power Consumption* 190.99 W (Access)

British Thermal Unit 651.68 BTU/hr (Access)

Redundant Power Supply Yes

Notes Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with HGST 1.8TB HUC101818CS4204 hard drive(s).

Temperature

Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)

Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH

Others

System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs

Easy Replacement System Fan Yes

Noise Level* 57 dB(A)

Notes Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Toshiba 600GB AL14SEB060N hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%