RackStation
RackStation is a line of rack-mounted network-attached storage devices produced by Synology Inc., designed for deployment in data centers, server rooms, or rack-equipped offices. RackStation units are typically 1U or 2U appliances with multiple hot-swappable drive bays, enabling scalable on-premises storage with centralized access. Hardware ranges include multi-core processors, expandable memory, and options such as redundant power supplies and PCIe expansion for NVMe cache or additional network adapters. Many models provide multiple Ethernet ports, including 1 GbE as standard and higher-speed options such as 10 GbE.
Software and management: RackStation runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), a web-based operating system that provides storage
Use cases: centralized file storage, scheduled backups, disaster recovery, virtualization hosting, and surveillance storage when used