The RSH-4A Custom Rackmount Enclosure (Black Brushed and Anodized) from Middle Atlantic is a flexible solution that lets you mount virtually any non-rackmount component in a standard 19" rack or enclosure without making any modifications.

The solution is made possible by custom cutting the face of the rackmount unit to work perfectly with the piece of equipment that you specify. The result is a neatly trimmed installation, with a snug fit and no gaps. Middle Atlantic has more than 8,000 components in its measurement database that can be matched with this unit.

A ventilated bottom on this unit ensures adequate cooling. The included rear brackets prevent the mounted component from sliding out the rear of the enclosure.

This flexible solution lets you mount virtually any component---even non-rackmount devices---in a standard 19" rack or enclosure, without making any modifications.

The solution is made possible by custom cutting the face of the rackmount unit to work perfectly with the piece of equipment that you specify. The result is a neatly trimmed installation with a snug fit and no gaps.

Middle Atlantic has more than 8,000 components in its measurement database that can be matched with this unit.

A ventilated bottom on this unit ensures adequate cooling.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I attach the Synology directly to both of my computers using ethernet port wired. I don't need access to it remotely?

A: No, a NAS such as the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is not designed to be connected directly to a computer. It should be connected to your router or a network switch via Ethernet. If you are looking for something to connect directly to a computer, you would want to use a DAS (Direct Attached Storage) unit or RAID enclosure.

Q: 2. Is a NVMe M.2 drive required, what function does it provide?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1621+ 6-Bay NAS Enclosure does not require M.2 drives to operate, however is benefited greatly by them. Adding M.2 drives for high-IOPS system caching allows you to maximize performance and capacity efficiently.

Q: 3. I know this is subjective but how much noise to these make? Will it sound like a jet engine sitting on my desktop?

A: Sorry if this was really late, but that will depend what drives you put in. Naturally, HDD NAS like the 1522+ will get louder with more drives so unless you want a very expandable storage solution, you might want to consider a SSD or a SSD based NAS.

Q: 4. Since it is now November of 2023, this is a followup question to the compatibility of the Seagate 20TB Ironwulf drives. Support?

A: Synology does not list any 20TB drives on the compatibility list for the Synology DiskStation DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure. The 16TB IronWolf Pro, B&H # SEST16000NT1, is the highest capacity IronWolf drive on Synology's compatibility list.

Q: 5. Can this be expanded by adding drives with an active volume set up? Such as adding a 6th drive if you have 5 slots filled and already set up a running volume...

A: You can use an expansion unit. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333823-REG/synology_dx517_5_bay_expansion_nas.html https://www.synology.com/en-global/compatibility?search_by=products&model=DS1821%2B&category=expansion_units&p=1

Q: 6. Do you feel their would be. a significant performance difference between the 5400/5900rpm drives over IronWolf Pro 7200rpm drives? Noting in 4Q 22' IronWolf Pro is not listed on Synology Compatibility List...

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure will have an easier time working with 7200 RPM drives when you are sending information to and from the NAS unit over the 5400 or 5900 drives. Since the drives spin faster, the information can copy sooner.

Q: 7. Does the DS1823XS+ support 3rd party NVMEs? Also for storage pools? Otherwise going to buy the competition.

A: Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list, so although other brands will work they are not officially supported.

Q: 8. Can you stack it with 4 4TB drives and continually add more 4TB drives to grow the space?

A: Yes, you could start with four 4TB drives in the Asustor Flashstor FS6712X 12-Bay NAS Enclosure, B&H # ASFS6712X, and add more drives as your storage needs grow.

Q: 9. Will this device turn itself back on after a power outtage, or do you HAVE to push that power button to power it back on?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS124 1-Bay NAS Enclosure can be configured to power on automatically when power is restored after a power outage.

Q: 10. Can it hold 18tb and above in the box ?

A: Yes. At this time this Asustor DRIVESTOR 4 AS1104T 4-Bay NAS Enclosure BH #AS1104T • MFR #AS1104T would support 18TB and above.