Rack-Mount NAS
Rack-Mount NAS Systems
Enterprise-Grade Network Storage for Data Centres
Rack-mount NAS systems deliver the performance, density, and redundancy required for mission-critical data centre environments. Engineered for 24/7 operation with hot-swappable components, redundant power supplies, and enterprise-class drive support, these 1U-4U systems provide scalable storage for virtualisation, surveillance, backup, and high-availability file services.
MAINNET's rack-mount portfolio features Synology RackStation and QNAP TurboNAS rackmount series with DSM 7.3 and QTS 5.2 operating systems. These systems integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure with native Active Directory support, iSCSI LUN provisioning for VMware/Hyper-V, snapshot replication for disaster recovery, and 10/25GbE connectivity for high-throughput workflows. From 4-bay 1U units to 16-bay 3U powerhouses, our rack-mount NAS solutions scale to petabyte capacity with expansion chassis.
High Availability & Failover
Active-passive clustering with automatic failover ensures zero downtime for critical services. Dual controllers with heartbeat monitoring, shared storage pools, and virtual IP failover maintain continuous operation during hardware maintenance or component failure. Sub-second failover times protect business continuity.
10/25GbE Performance
Built-in 10GBASE-T or SFP+ connectivity delivers wire-speed throughput for demanding workloads. Link aggregation and multi-path I/O maximise bandwidth utilisation. NVMe SSD caching accelerates IOPS-intensive applications whilst PCIe expansion enables 25/40GbE upgrades for future-proof infrastructure.
Snapshot Replication
Block-level incremental replication synchronises data between sites for disaster recovery. Btrfs snapshots consume minimal capacity whilst providing instant recovery points. Schedule replication to remote NAS, cloud, or tape for 3-2-1 backup compliance with encryption in transit and at rest.
Virtualisation Integration
VAAI and ODX offloading accelerate cloning and migrations in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. iSCSI LUNs with thin provisioning and SSD tiering optimise storage efficiency. vCenter and SCVMM plugins enable storage provisioning directly from hypervisor management consoles.
Featured Brands & Models
Synology RackStation
Enterprise-proven DSM 7.3 platform with Synology High Availability, Active Insight monitoring, and comprehensive backup suite. 2025 RackStation models feature Intel Xeon processors, ECC memory, redundant PSUs, and tool-less drive trays for streamlined maintenance.
- RS2825RP+: 12-bay 2U with dual PSU, 10GbE, scales to 28 drives with RX1217(s)RP expansion
- RS1221+: 8-bay 2U AMD Ryzen with PCIe slot for 25GbE or GPU transcoding
- RS822RP+: 4-bay 1U compact with redundant PSU, ideal for branch offices
- RS4021xs+: 16-bay 3U flagship with Xeon D, dual 10GbE, hot-swap everything
QNAP TurboNAS Rackmount
QTS 5.2 with Security Center ransomware protection, kernel-mode SMB for enterprise throughput, and QuTS hero ZFS for mission-critical data integrity. QNAP rackmount series leads in expansion density with support for up to 10 JBOD enclosures per controller.
- TS-h2490FU: 24-bay 2U all-flash U.2 NVMe, up to 737TB raw capacity for ultra-low latency
- TS-1685: 16-bay 2U with dual 10GbE, AMD Ryzen 5, hot-swap PSU and fans
- TS-1277XU-RP: 12-bay 2U Xeon with built-in 10GbE SFP+, redundant everything
- TS-832PXU-RP: 8-bay 2U with 10GbE RJ45, perfect for SMB virtualisation clusters
Technical Specifications
Ideal Use Cases
- VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V storage with iSCSI LUN provisioning
- Enterprise file services for 100-500 concurrent users with SMB3 multichannel
- Video surveillance recording for 64-256 IP cameras with RAID 6 protection
- Media production workflows with 10GbE direct-attached editing workstations
- Backup repository for Veeam, Commvault, Acronis with immutable snapshots
- Site-to-site replication for disaster recovery with WAN optimisation
- High-availability cluster storage for SQL Server and Exchange Server
- Object storage gateway for S3-compatible cloud archival workflows
- Docker Swarm and Kubernetes persistent volume storage
- Multi-site collaboration with global file locking and versioning
All rack-mount NAS systems include rail kits, redundant components where specified, and comprehensive management software. MAINNET provides rack integration services, configuration assistance, and post-deployment support. Three and five-year extended warranty options available with NBD replacement.
