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Status: Legacy / discontinued

An 8-bay desktop NAS that moved the line to AMD Ryzen, aimed at power users, creators and small businesses. ECC memory goes up to 32 GB, two M.2 NVMe slots add SSD caching or fast storage, and you can expand well beyond the 8 bays later. A strong pick if you expect your storage to keep growing.

Seriesx21 Series
Bays8
CPUAMD Ryzen V1500B
Cores / Threads4 / 8
RAM4 GB
CPU architecturex86_64
Support tierfull
Warranty (years)3
Release year2020
RAID levelsBasic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, SHR, SHR-2
PCIe slot types1x PCIe Gen 3 x8
RAM (max)32 GB
Memory slots2
Memory generationDDR4
ECC memorySupported
Memory module typeSODIMM
Replaceable memoryReplaceable
Network ports4x 1GbE
USB ports4x USB 3.2 Gen 1
PCIe expansion1
M.2 slots2
Drive bay types3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD, M.2 NVMe SSD
Hot-swappable baysYes
CPU frequency (GHz)2.2
Power supply (W)250
Weight13.2 lb (6 kg)
Largest certified configuration observed192 TB (8 x Synology HAT5320-24T, largest drive on the vendor HCL today; not a hardware limit)
Estimated cost to fill every bay with a certified 8 TB driveabout $2,400 new (Western Digital WD80EFPX) / about $2,520 refurbished (Seagate ST8000NE001) / about $1,031 used (Western Digital WD82PURZ) -- one observed eBay unit price incl. shipping x bays; quantity availability unverified
Estimated cost to fill every bay with a certified 16 TB driveabout $4,761 new (Seagate ST16000VE000) / about $3,400 refurbished (Seagate ST16000NM001G) / about $2,472 used (Seagate ST16000NM001G) -- one observed eBay unit price incl. shipping x bays; quantity availability unverified

15 eBay listings checked Nov 9, 2026 · 10 new, 5 used

Documents

Compatible network and expansion cards

Check the required OS, firmware, slot, bracket, and installation notes before buying.

ComponentSpecificationsEvidenceRequirements and notesBuy
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T4Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE; Product code: X710-T4Officially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
Firmware: 5.05. DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLRJConnector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE; Product code: QL41134HLRJOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
Firmware: 8.34.15. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Search Amazon eBay
Synology E10G30-F2Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA.Amazon eBay
Synology E10G30-T1Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Synology E10G30-T2Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA.Amazon eBay
Synology E25G30-F2Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA.; For models with an AMD Ryzen V1000 CPU, DSM version 7.2.1-69057 or above is required.Amazon eBay
Synology E10G17-F2 (EOL)Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 6.0.2-8451 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Synology E10G18-T1 (EOL)Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739-2 onward (or 6.1-15284-2 onward with DSM 6.1). (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Synology E10G18-T2 (EOL)Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Synology E10G21-F2 (EOL)Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)Amazon eBay
Synology E25G21-F2 (EOL)Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-10-17
DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); For best performance, we recommend using memory in dual-channel configuration. For instructions, refer to Hardware Installation Guide.Amazon

Compatible Drives

189 drives certified on DS1821+'s official manufacturer compatibility list, sourced directly from Synology's own published Hardware Compatibility List. Each model links to that drive's own compatibility page.

189certified models
5drive brands
24 TBlargest listed
164with verified extra specs
Show all 189 certified drives
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BrandModelCapacityTypeVerified drive detailsRecently observed offersStatusFirmware
SynologyHAT5320-24T details24.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,553.83Recommended1401
SynologyHAT5310-20T details20.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $899.95 · Used: $1,440.13Recommended1401
SynologyHAT3320-20T details20.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $806.19 · Used: $780.00Recommended1401
SynologyHAT5320-20T details20.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,419.79Recommended1402
SynologyHAT5310-18T details18.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended1401
ToshibaMN08ACA16T details16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST16000VN001 details16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $605.00 · Refurb: $699.00RecommendedSC60
SynologyHAT5300-16T details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $782.49 · Used: $399.00Recommended1402
SeagateST16000NM001G details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $349.00 · Refurb: $424.99RecommendedSN02
ToshibaHDWG31G*ZSTA details16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SynologyHAT5310-16T details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,064.99Recommended1403
SeagateST16000NE000 details16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $648.25 · Used: $489.00RecommendedEN02
SeagateST16000VE000 details16.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $595.12RecommendedEV02
SynologyHAT3310-16T details16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $693.99 · Used: $505.00Recommended1402
ToshibaMN07ACA14T details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD140EFGX details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended85.00A85
ToshibaHDWG21EEZSTA details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG21EYZSTA details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST14000NE0008 details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $423.65RecommendedEN02
SeagateST14000VE0008 details14.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $434.84RecommendedEV02
ToshibaHDWG21EXZSTA details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST14000NM001G details14.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $410.00 · Used: $325.00RecommendedSN02
SeagateST14000VN0008 details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $435.23 · Used: $349.99RecommendedSC61
ToshibaHDWG21EUZSVA details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · CMR · 180 TB/year workloadNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD141KFGX details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $462.00Recommended83.00A83
ToshibaHDWG21EAZSTA details14.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
HGSTHUH721212ALE604 details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
HGSTHUH721212ALE600 details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $330.00 · Used: $244.99RecommendedLEGNT3D0
SeagateST12000VN0008 details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $413.88 · Used: $259.99RecommendedSC60
SeagateST12000NM001G details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $442.00 · Used: $374.99RecommendedSN02
Western DigitalWD120EFBX details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended85.00A85
SynologyHAT5300-12T details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $589.99 · Used: $379.99Recommended1401
SynologyHAT3300-12T details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedPL01
ToshibaHDWG21CYZSTA details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST12000VE0008 details12.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $458.16RecommendedEV02
ToshibaHDWG21CAZSTA details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG21CEZSTA details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST12000NE0008 details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $445.00 · Refurb: $384.99RecommendedEN02
ToshibaMN07ACA12T details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyUsed: $1,082.45Recommended0601
SynologyHAT3310-12T details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $550.99Recommended1402
ToshibaHDWG21CXZSTA details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD121KFBX details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyUsed: $425.00Recommended83.00A83
ToshibaHDWG21CUZSVA details12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workloadNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG11AAZSTA details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
SeagateST10000NE0008 details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $471.70 · Used: $257.29RecommendedEN02
Western DigitalWD102KFBX details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $500.00 · Used: $399.94Recommended83.00A83
ToshibaHDWG11AEZSTA details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0603
Western DigitalWD101EFBX details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended85.00A85
HGSTHUH721010ALE600 details10.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $321.00 · Refurb: $269.99RecommendedLHGNT384
SeagateST10000VN000 details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $399.00RecommendedSC60
SeagateST10000NM001G details10.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $396.00 · Used: $299.99RecommendedSN02
SeagateST10000VE0008 details10.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $410.00 · Used: $187.49RecommendedEV02
ToshibaMN06ACA10T details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG11AUZSVA details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyUsed: $326.00Recommended0603
ToshibaHDWG11AYZSTA details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG11AXZSTA details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0603
SeagateST10000VN0008 details10.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $400.00 · Used: $249.99RecommendedSC61
ToshibaHDWG180YZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG480YZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWN180EZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
ToshibaHDWG180EZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaMN06ACA800 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG180AZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
HGSTHUH721008ALE600 details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyUsed: $248.51Recommended-
SynologyHAT3320-8T details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $554.00Recommended1401
Western DigitalWD80EFZZ details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5640 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $349.00Recommended81.00A81
ToshibaHDWN180YZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
SeagateST8000VX004 details8.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $349.87RecommendedAV01
ToshibaHDWG180XZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
Western DigitalWD82EJRX details8.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · 360 TB/year workload · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended82.00A82
ToshibaHDWG180UZSVA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 3-year warrantyNew: $576.08Recommended0603
Western DigitalWD82PURZ details8.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 360 TB/year workload · 1500000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $620.00 · Used: $128.88Recommended82.00A82
ToshibaHDWG480AZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SynologyHAT3310-8T details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $405.00 · Used: $295.00Recommended1403
SynologyHAT5310-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,027.37 · Used: $199.99Recommended1402
SynologyHAT5320-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $702.17Recommended1401
SeagateST8000NM000A details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $414.99 · Used: $249.00RecommendedSN02
SynologyHAT3300-8T details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyUsed: $299.99RecommendedPL01
Western DigitalWD82PURX details8.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD256 MB cache · CMR · 360 TB/year workload · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended82.00A82
ToshibaMN05ACA800 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommendedGX2M
ToshibaHDWG480XZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST8000NE001 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $408.35 · Refurb: $314.99RecommendedEN01
ToshibaHDWN180UZSVA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
SeagateST8000VN002 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $390.64RecommendedSC60
Western DigitalWD82EVRX details8.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended82.00A82
Western DigitalWD8003FFBX details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyUsed: $295.00Recommended83.00A83
Western DigitalWD80EFPX details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5640 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $299.99 · Used: $637.75Recommended81.00A81
ToshibaHDWN180XZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
SeagateST8000VN004 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $316.49RecommendedSC60
ToshibaMN08ADA800 details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG480UZSVA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · CMRNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SynologyHAT5300-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $998.00 · Used: $225.00Recommended1401
ToshibaHDWG480EZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD80EFZX details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5640 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $339.98 · Used: $205.00Recommended81.00A81
ToshibaHDWN180AZSTA details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
Western DigitalWD80EFBX details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $300.00Recommended85.00A85
SynologySAT5210-7000G details7.0 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 10000 TBWNew: $7,439.58RecommendedSCEMH5.0
ToshibaHDWG460AZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG160EZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG460EZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG460UZSVA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · CMR · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG160UZSVA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0603
SynologyHAT3300-6T details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $306.99 · Used: $211.00RecommendedPL01
Western DigitalWD60EFPX details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $315.04Recommended81.00A81
SeagateST6000VN006 details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $212.58RecommendedSC60
ToshibaMN08ADA600 details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST6000VN001 details6.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $217.61RecommendedSC60
ToshibaMN06ACA600 details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
Western DigitalWD60PURX details6.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1500000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $299.99 · Refurb: $169.99Recommended80.00A80
ToshibaHDWG460YZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
SeagateST6000VX001 details6.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5900 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $249.99 · Refurb: $275.00RecommendedCV11
ToshibaHDWG160AZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
Western DigitalWD60PURZ details6.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5700 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $310.00 · Refurb: $189.99Recommended80.00A80
Western DigitalWD60EFZX details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5640 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $305.41 · Used: $552.29Recommended81.00A81
ToshibaHDWG460XZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
HGSTHUS726T6TALE6L4 details6.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedVKGNW40H
ToshibaHDWG160XZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
ToshibaHDWG160YZSTA details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0603
Western DigitalWD60EJRX details6.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
SeagateST6000NE000 details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $218.32 · Used: $199.12RecommendedEN01
Western DigitalWD6003FFBX details6.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $479.06Recommended83.00A83
SeagateST6000NM021A details6.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $200.67 · Refurb: $220.00RecommendedSN02
ToshibaHDWG440YZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD40PURX details4.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $135.00 · Refurb: $139.99Recommended80.00A80
ToshibaHDWQ140UZSVA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyUsed: $298.99Recommended-
ToshibaHDWQ140EZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
Western DigitalWD40PURZ details4.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $139.58 · Used: $84.99Recommended-
Western DigitalWD4003FFBX details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $289.19 · Used: $104.93Recommended-
SynologyHAT3300-4T details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $348.72 · Used: $175.00RecommendedPL01
SeagateST4000VN008 details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5900 RPM · 256 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $136.25 · Refurb: $165.00RecommendedSC60
SeagateST4000NE001 details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $139.00 · Used: $127.50RecommendedEN01
SynologyHAT5300-4T details4.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended1403
ToshibaHDWG440AZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaHDWG440UZSVA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · CMRNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD40EFPX details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $133.98Recommended81.00A81
SeagateST4000VN006 details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $161.57 · Used: $159.99RecommendedSC60
ToshibaHDWG440EZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
ToshibaMN08ADA400E details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD256 MB cache · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
SynologyHAT5320-4T details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $567.27Recommended1401
ToshibaMN04ACA400 details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommendedFJ1M
SeagateST4000NM002A details4.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $134.99 · Used: $79.99RecommendedSN02
ToshibaHDWQ140AZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
ToshibaHDWQ140XZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
ToshibaHDWG440XZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended0601
Western DigitalWD40EFZX details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $138.50 · Used: $275.00Recommended81.00B81
ToshibaMG04ACA400E details4.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 1400000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $270.76 · Refurb: $175.00RecommendedFP4B
ToshibaHDWQ140YZSTA details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBFNo recent verified offerRecommended-
Western DigitalWD40EJRX details4.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1500000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $134.32Recommended-
HGSTHUS726T4TALE6L4 details4.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedVKGNW40H
SynologySAT5220-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5200-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 9162 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
SynologySAT5210-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 8533 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.1
SynologySAT5221-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBWNew: $3,803.00RecommendedSCEM16.3
SeagateST3000VN007 details3.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5900 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $91.25 · Refurb: $154.00Recommended-
Western DigitalWD30EFZX details3.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $92.71Recommended81.00B81
Western DigitalWD30PURZ details3.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $355.46 · Used: $71.99Recommended-
SeagateST3000VX009 details3.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5900 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $129.90 · Used: $69.99RecommendedCV11
Western DigitalWD30EFPX details3.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $457.98 · Used: $339.47Recommended81.00A81
SeagateST3000VN006 details3.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $288.30RecommendedSC60
Western DigitalWD30EJRX details3.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended-
Western DigitalWD30PURX details3.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1500000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $83.45 · Used: $69.00Recommended-
ToshibaMG04ACA300E details3.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 1400000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $284.00 · Used: $59.99RecommendedFP4B
SeagateST2000VN004 details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5900 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $79.72 · Used: $75.00Recommended-
HGSTHUS722T2TALA604 details2.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $284.13 · Used: $114.99RecommendedRAGNWA07
Western DigitalWD20EFZX details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $167.76 · Used: $290.49Recommended81.00B81
Western DigitalWD20PURZ details2.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $84.63 · Refurb: $84.99Recommended-
SeagateST2000VN003 details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $245.90 · Used: $178.17RecommendedSC60
Western DigitalWD20PURX details2.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD7200 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1500000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $82.52 · Used: $78.15Recommended-
Western DigitalWD20EJRX details2.0 TB3.5" Surveillance HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $82.62 · Refurb: $79.99Recommended-
ToshibaMG04ACA200E details2.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 1400000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $186.08 · Refurb: $300.00RecommendedFP4B
SynologyHAT3300-2T details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $671.92 · Used: $139.99RecommendedPL01
SeagateST2000NE001 details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 300 TB/year workload · 1200000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $366.61Recommended, EOLEN01
Western DigitalWD20EFPX details2.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $230.60Recommended81.00A81
SeagateST2000NM001A details2.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyRefurb: $270.76 · Used: $49.00RecommendedSN02
SynologySAT5210-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4800 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5220-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBWNew: $799.99RecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5221-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBWNew: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,255.63RecommendedSCEM16.3
SynologySAT5200-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4581 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
HGSTHUS722T1TALA604 details1.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 128 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $119.99 · Refurb: $200.57Recommended-
SeagateST1000VN008 details1.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5400 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedSC60
SeagateST1000VN002 details1.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD5900 RPM · 64 MB cache · CMR · 180 TB/year workload · 1000000 h MTBF · 3-year warrantyNew: $120.00 · Used: $29.99Recommended-
SynologySAT5200-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2290 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
SynologySAT5210-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2194 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5221-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBWNew: $1,177.29RecommendedF3MN902
SynologySAT5220-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5210-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1097 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.1
SynologySAT5220-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5221-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedF3MN902
SynologySAT5200-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1145 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1

Extra drive details are published only from manufacturer-owned documents or explicit human review. Follow the model link for field-level sources.

Certified list last checked 2026-08-18.

Compatible Memory

5 memory modules listed by Synology as compatible with DS1821+. Third-party modules may also work, but are not shown here unless Synology itself lists them as compatible.

5certified modules
4–16 GBcapacity range
SKUCapacityDDR generationECCForm factorRated speedWarrantySource and notesBuy
D4ECSO-2666-16G16 GBDDR4ECCSODIMM2666 MT/s5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay
D4ES03-16G16 GBDDR4ECCSODIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay
D4ES01-8G8 GBDDR4ECCSODIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay
D4ES01-4G4 GBDDR4ECCSODIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay
D4ES04-4G4 GBDDR4ECCSODIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay

Certified list last checked 2026-09-16. Coverage varies by model. Rated module speed is not a guarantee of NAS operating speed; follow the NAS maximum capacity and installation rules.

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