The Synology RS1221+/RS1221RP+ is designed for space-sensitive deployments, offering over 100K 4K random read IOPS and 2.315 MB/s sequential read, making it suitable for heavy workloads. The RS1221RP+ includes redundant power supplies for added protection. Its compact design, at only 30-38 cm deep, fits perfectly in shallow rackmount enclosures and 2-post racks. Key features include redundant power, Synology High Availability for failover, ECC memory, and the Btrfs file system for data integrity and snapshot capabilities. It delivers high performance with sequential read/write speeds up to 2,315/1,147 MB/s and over 100K/54K random read/write IOPS. The unit supports upgrades for performance, networking, and storage capacity, including SSD cache for up to 16x boost in IOPS and 10GbE networking. Storage can be expanded to 12 drive bays with an RX418 expansion unit. Data protection solutions like Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication, and Active Backup help secure data across various platforms. It offers certified storage virtualization solutions with VMware vSphere 6, VAAI, ODX, and OpenStack Cinder support, managed via Synology Storage Console. Synology drives are recommended for 24/7 workloads. The NAS runs on Synology DiskStation Manager, supporting Synology High Availability, Virtual Machine Manager, Synology Drive, Central Management System, Surveillance Station, and a Collaboration Suite (Office, Calendar, Chat).