Synology RX418 Drive Enclosure - eSATA Host Interface - 1U Rack-mountable
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About this product
The Synology RX418 Drive Enclosure is a 1U rack-mountable expansion unit designed to extend storage for Synology systems. It features four bays and connects via an eSATA host interface. The enclosure supports SSD (Solid State Drive) drive types and offers a total storage capacity of 4 TB. It comes in black and has a compact form factor for rack installations.
Our take
For users with a Synology NAS looking to expand their storage, the RX418 is a purpose-built solution. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor integrates seamlessly into existing server setups. The four bays offer additional capacity, specifically for SSDs, which is great for performance-sensitive applications. While the 4TB capacity is noted, this is likely for the unit itself and not per drive, as it's an expansion unit. The eSATA interface is reliable for connectivity, though not as universally fast as some newer standards. The price point indicates a premium product, which aligns with Synology's ecosystem.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- 4 bays for expansion
- Supports SSD drive types
- Synology brand integration
Cons
- eSATA host interface not fastest available
- Higher price point
Specifications
- UPC 846504002986
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 4
- MPN RX418
- Item Length 16.95 in
- Brand Synology
Show all 16 specifications
- Form Factor
- Rack-Mountable
- Type
- Expansion Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Item Height
- 1.73 in
- Model
- RX418
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Item Width
- 11.42 in
- Interface
- eSATA
- Product Line
- Expansion
