The Synology DS1821+ is an 8-bay NAS designed to deliver high performance and reliability, ideal for those seeking a reliable, versatile, and powerful NAS capable of handling intensive workloads and protecting data in professional environments. This DiskStation is engineered to accelerate large workflows, achieving up to 2,322 MB/s in data read speeds and up to 460 MB/s in write speeds. Powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor, it ensures excellent performance and supports up to 32 GB of memory for enhanced data reliability. It features four Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and two eSATA ports, offering flexibility for expansion and integration of additional peripherals. Data management and backup are streamlined with the powerful applications of Synology's DSM operating system, including Hyper Backup, Active Backup for Business, and Snapshot Replication, ensuring comprehensive data protection. Network performance can be further enhanced by adding a PCIe card, allowing for an upgrade to 10GbE for those requiring higher data transfer speeds.