NAS – Ringwood Digital Store https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za For Builders, By Builders. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:44:18 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RingwoodFavIcon-100x100.png NAS – Ringwood Digital Store https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za 32 32 253211865 QNAP TS-435XeU 4-Core 2.2GHz 1U Rackmount NAS https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/qnap-ts-435xeu-4-core-2-2ghz-1u-rackmount-nas/ https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/qnap-ts-435xeu-4-core-2-2ghz-1u-rackmount-nas/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:39 +0000 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&p=3651 A Serious Rackmount NAS That Fits Where Others Don’t

Most 1U rackmount NAS units assume you have depth to spare. The TS-435XEU-4G doesn’t — at just 292mm deep, it slots comfortably into shallow racks, media cabinets, and tight server rooms without sacrificing performance. It’s powered by a Marvell OCTEON TX2 CN9131 ARMv8 Cortex-A72 quad-core processor running at 2.2GHz, with a built-in hardware encryption engine and 4GB DDR4 RAM on board (upgradeable to 32GB via a single SO-DIMM slot).

Storage and Networking That Mean Business

Four hot-swappable SATA 6Gb/s bays accept 3.5″ HDDs or 2.5″ SSDs, and two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 NVMe slots let you configure SSD caching or a dedicated SSD storage pool to slash latency on busy workloads. On the network side, dual 10GbE SFP+ ports handle high-throughput backup, large file transfers, and container traffic, while dual 2.5GbE RJ45 ports cover day-to-day team file sharing — with port trunking available across both pairs. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD are all supported.

QTS Software Ecosystem

This NAS runs QNAP’s QTS operating system, giving you access to a wide range of business-ready features: Hybrid Backup Sync for 3-2-1 backup strategies to other NAS units, remote servers, or cloud storage; block-based snapshots for ransomware recovery; Container Station for Docker/LXC workloads; and QVR Elite for IP surveillance recording. Storage can be expanded by connecting QNAP expansion units as your data grows.

What to Know Before You Buy

⚠ Diskless — no drives included. Ensure your drives are on QNAP’s compatibility list before purchasing. ⚠ ARM-based CPU — not all third-party packages support ARM. Check app compatibility if you rely on specific QTS packages. ⚠ 10GbE is SFP+ — you’ll need SFP+ transceivers or a compatible switch; no 10GbE RJ45 ports on this unit. ⚠ Single memory slot — RAM upgrades replace the existing 4GB stick, they don’t add to it.

Key Highlights

  • Marvell OCTEON TX2 quad-core 2.2GHz ARMv8 processor with hardware encryption engine
  • 4GB DDR4 RAM, upgradeable to 32GB (single SO-DIMM slot)
  • 4 x hot-swap SATA 6Gb/s bays (3.5″/2.5″ HDDs and SSDs)
  • 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 slots for SSD caching or storage pools
  • 2 x 10GbE SFP+ and 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 network ports
  • RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and JBOD support
  • Short-depth 1U chassis — 292mm deep
  • Runs QNAP QTS with Container Station, Hybrid Backup Sync, and snapshot protection

 

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]]> https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/qnap-ts-435xeu-4-core-2-2ghz-1u-rackmount-nas/feed/ 0 3651 Synology RackStation 4-Core 2.2GHz 3U 16-Bay Storage Server https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/synology-rackstation-4-core-2-2ghz-3u-16-bay-storage-server/ https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/synology-rackstation-4-core-2-2ghz-3u-16-bay-storage-server/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:36 +0000 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&p=3655 High-Capacity SMB Storage with Enterprise Reliability

The RS2821RP+ is Synology’s answer to businesses that have outgrown entry-level NAS units and need something with real headroom. Sixteen hot-swap SATA bays in a 3U chassis, scalable to 28 drives with a compatible expansion unit, and headlined by an AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2GHz processor with ECC memory support — this is a unit built to run continuously under load. Starting RAM is 4GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM, upgradeable to 32GB across two slots. ECC matters here: it prevents silent data corruption, which is exactly what you don’t want on a storage server carrying backups or shared business data.

Performance and Networking

Sequential read throughput reaches 2,220 MB/s with 105K 4K random read IOPS — with a 10GbE NIC installed. Out of the box, the RS2821RP+ ships with four 1GbE RJ45 ports with link aggregation and failover support. If your infrastructure has moved to 10GbE or 25GbE, PCIe expansion slots let you add faster networking and boost throughput up to five times using link aggregation. SSD caching is also supported, either via 2.5″ drives in the bays or through an optional M.2 NVMe adapter card.

DSM and Data Protection

This unit runs Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) on a Btrfs file system, bringing snapshot-based recovery, iSCSI LUN support, and Active Backup for Business (covers Windows endpoints, VMware, and Microsoft 365 without per-device licensing fees). The redundant power supplies reduce the risk of a single power distribution failure taking down your data and services, and Synology High Availability allows pairing two identical units for automatic minute-level failover if your uptime requirements demand it.

What to Know Before You Buy

⚠ Diskless — no drives included. Verify compatibility at Synology’s compatibility list before purchasing drives. ⚠ 10GbE not included — the four built-in ports are 1GbE only. A PCIe NIC is required to reach the headline throughput figures. ⚠ Expansion unit sold separately — scaling beyond 16 bays requires a compatible Synology expansion unit. ⚠ Synology memory policy — the unit ships with Synology-branded ECC RAM; using third-party modules may void warranty and technical support coverage.

Key Highlights

  • AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2GHz processor with hardware encryption engine
  • 4GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM RAM, upgradeable to 32GB (2 slots)
  • 16 x hot-swap SATA bays (3.5″/2.5″), expandable to 28 drives
  • Redundant power supplies included
  • 4 x 1GbE RJ45 ports with link aggregation; PCIe slot for 10/25GbE upgrade
  • Btrfs file system with snapshot protection and iSCSI LUN support
  • Runs Synology DSM with Active Backup for Business (no per-device licensing)
  • Synology High Availability support for active-passive failover
  • Sliding rail kit included

 

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