SA3610 & SA3410 SA3610 & SA3410
SA3610 & SA3410 Flexible petabyte-scale storage for growing storage needs
Features Specs
Trusted by professionals across all industries.
Synology is a solid storage with great capabilities out of the box. The licensing model of all-inclusive software adds great value to the product.
Information Technology Manager - Government
Synology provides a single-platform solution for all of our backup needs in a cost effective manner.
Director of Enterprise Infrastructure - Education
Synology's DSM is a masterpiece, designed to be user-friendly even for non-IT professionals, helping us become less reliant on out IT teams.
Director Media Services - Media
Working with Synology Products has just been the best. Its an all in one product that can cater for all aspects of Storage.
Senior Systems Engineer - Media
The Synology brand is very feature-rich and unbeatable in terms of price/performance in the NAS segment. Our current testing was primarily focused on backup, which delivered reliability alongside adequate performance.
CEO - IT Services
Smooth storage server setup with intuitive OS and reliable automation features
Server Administrator - Retail
When scalability meets performance The Synology SA3610 and SA3410 are designed for on-demand scalability and offer up to 1.9 PB of storage when fully expanded. They let enterprise data centers, studios, and growing businesses store large data volumes without sacrificing speed and performance. Download Datasheet Fast and reliableOver 6,200/3,000 MB/s seq. read/write, built-in 10GbE, and hardware and software redundancy.Expand and adjustAdd up to 84 extra drive bays, 40GbE or Fibre Channel, and SSD cache volumes whenever needed.Host core applicationsBack up 1,000+ endpoints, manage 200 IP cameras, or provide mailboxes for up to 1,600 users.

Flexibly expand storage capacity

Scale up your SA3610 and SA3410 flexibly to meet growing data demands whenever needed. Increase your storage capacity by adding up to seven 12-bay RX1222sas expansion units as your deployment grows.

SA3610 and SA3410 can scale up to 1.9 PB of storage
Flexibly expand storage capacity

Networking capabilities

Built-in dual 10GbE RJ-45 ports allow for high-speed network transmission right out of the box. Users can also boost network redundancy and bandwidth by adding optional 10/25/40GbE and Fibre Channel adapter cards into the two available PCIe 3.0 expansion slots.

Networking capabilities
Reliable and dependableProtect your data and leverage hardware and software safeguards to ensure data and service availability in the face of disasters or malicious attacks.Data mirroringCreate a Synology High Availability (SHA) cluster on your servers to minimize data loss and enjoy minute-level failover with two SA3610 or SA3410 to act as active and passive servers.Learn moreDual power supplyReduce the possibility of power disruptions with redundant PSUs and reduce single points of hardware failure with redundant system fans.Remote managementTake charge of your device, even if your primary networks are down. With out-of-band (OOB) management, you remotely troubleshoot your device.Data resiliencySet up near-instantaneous snapshot and replication tasks for file and folder level restoration to ensure business continuity and leverage Btrfs for file self-healing. Learn moreVersatile data storageConsolidate business data, backup data, and more in a highly scalable server.File serverBackup repositoryBusiness application platformFile serverUtilize SA3610 and SA3410’s storage capacity and flexible expansion capabilities to host large amounts of data on a central repository.
Private cloudShare and sync files with an all-in-one private cloud solutionEmpower employees across your organization to access, edit, and share corporate files securely and conveniently from desktop, mobile, or web browser platforms. Leverage powerful admin tools to track and set file permissions and control access to documents and files.Learn moreEnforce company policies with Windows AD and SMB/NFSConfigure and implement group policies for groups of users using access control lists (ACL) through Windows Active Directory/LDAP integration. Enable user access to files or folders via SMB or NFS protocols.
Cross-site file syncSync files across business sitesSynology Drive ShareSync enables one or two-way syncing between multiple Synology servers so that all team members can access the same set of data on their nearest file server.Learn moreReduce storage footprintCut bandwidth use, boost sync speeds, and reduce storage footprint by intelligently syncing the bulk of your data to the cloud with Hybrid Share, while deploying Synology devices locally to give teams fast access to all their frequently used data at local network speeds.Learn more
Backup repositoryBack up PCs, servers, Synology systems, SaaS data, and VMs, and back up your backup servers themselves with a scalable central storage solution.
Enterprise backup storageScalable storage to store your growing backupsSafeguard your backups by storing backup copies in the SA3610 and SA3410 via ActiveProtect Vault without needing to drastically change your existing backup infrastructure.Learn moreLong-term backup storage for regulatory complianceStore your backups with a secure and scalable storage solution that allows you to ensure compliance via long-term data retention.Learn more
Back up your Synology systemsFlexible off-site backup for shares and LUNs
Use Hyper Backup to back up shared folders, LUNs, system settings, and software packages from your Synology system to a secondary server, external device, or Synology C2 Storage. Set up backup schedules, multi-versioning, and flexible backup rotation, protect data with fine-grained permissions and encryption, and reduce backup sizes with built-in deduplication.Learn moreSnapshot Replication enables configurable point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and LUNs with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds.Learn more
Bare-metal backup for Synology systemsPerform bare-metal backups and use multi-versioning and data deduplication to store backup copies of Synology systems, while drastically reducing the amount of space needed to store mission-critical data.
Business application platformBoost team efficiency by utilizing Synology productivity solutions to work and communicate across teams or test out new software in company-hosted containers or virtual machines.
Synology productivity solutionsCollaborative tools for team productivityCreate, edit, and share documents, slides, and spreadsheets with teams in real time. Store files in a secure private cloud to take ownership of your data.Learn more
Send and receive emails on Synology’s private email server using powerful webmail tools and experience full data ownership, transparent total cost of ownership, and robust security features.Learn more
Stay connected with team members by using secure one-on-one chats, public channels, encrypted private channels, and group conversations for efficient workplace communication.Learn more
Containerization and virtualization-readyTest out applications in a contained environmentSafely test out new packages, software, and applications in an isolated environment using Docker and Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) — a hypervisor for Windows®, Linux®, and Virtual DSM.Learn more

Centralized monitoring and management

Monitor and manage your Synology fleet from a central interface, on-prem or in the cloud.

Central Management System (CMS)

Manage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more. Learn more

Active Insight

Monitor your global Synology fleet’s performance, backup status, login activity and more with the power of the cloud. Learn more

Synology has got you covered

The SA3610 and SA3410 are backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, including technical support and hardware replacement services to maximize your return on investment and ensure continued high-quality performance. Learn more

Backed by Synology hard drives

Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads, Synology hard drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.

HDD
Enterprise Series 3.5" SAS Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA
SSD
Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe
Hardware Overview SA3610 SA3410
  • 1Power Button and Indicator
  • 2Status Indicator
  • 3Alert Indicator
  • 4Mute Button
  • 5Drive Status Indicators
  • 6Drive Trays
  • 7Rail Kit Release Tabs
  • 8PSU Fans
  • 9Power Ports
  • 10PSU Indicators
  • 11Console Port
  • 121GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 1310GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 15Management Port
  • 16PCI Express Expansion Slots
  • 17Expansion Port
  • 18Reset Button
  • First Product Image
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  • Sixth Product Image
  • 1Power Button and Indicator
  • 2Status Indicator
  • 3Alert Indicator
  • 4Mute Button
  • 5Drive Status Indicators
  • 6Drive Trays
  • 7Rail Kit Release Tabs
  • 8PSU Fans
  • 9Power Ports
  • 10PSU Indicators
  • 11Console Port
  • 121GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 1310GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 15Management Port
  • 16PCI Express Expansion Slots
  • 17Expansion Port
  • 18Reset Button
  • First Product Image
  • Second Product Image
  • Third Product Image
  • Fourth Product Image
  • Fifth Product Image
  • Sixth Product Image
Notes:Gartner® and Peer Insights™ are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.SA3610 and SA3410 units support up to 96 drives with seven Synology RX1222sas expansion units, sold separately.Performance figures obtained through internal testing by Synology using a RAID 6 configuration. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.For the most up-to-date list of compatible NICs and HBAs, please check our compatibility list.SSD cache can be enabled by using Synology SAT5200 Series 2.5" SSDs or without occupying drive bays by installing Synology SNV3500 Series NVMe SSDs with M2D20 or E10M20-T1 adapter cards. All devices are sold separately.Supports up to 200 IP cameras on a single Synology server with Synology Surveillance Station. Up to 10,000 cameras can be managed per deployment by adding more recording servers with Surveillance Station CMS. Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more C2 Storage for Hybrid Share requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered device.Certain advanced features require Virtual Machine Manager Pro. One Virtual DSM license is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of Virtual DSM Licenses.The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Visit https://www.synology.com/company/legal/warranty for more information.
Hardware Specs Software Specs
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
SA3610
SA3410
CPU
CPU Model Intel Xeon D-1567 Intel Xeon D-1541
CPU Quantity 1 1
CPU Core 12 8
CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.1 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz 2.1 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
System Memory 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM
Total Memory Slots 4 4
Maximum Memory Capacity 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 128 GB (32 GB x 4)
Notes
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage
Drive Bays 12 12
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 96 (RX1222sas x 7) 96 (RX1222sas x 7)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • 3.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes
 Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list. The use of non-validated components may limit certain functionality and result in data loss and system instability. Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list. The use of non-validated components may limit certain functionality and result in data loss and system instability.
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 4 4
RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port 2 2
Out-of-Band Management LAN Port 1 1
Max. Number of LAN Ports 15 15
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2 2
Expansion Port 1 1
Expansion Port Type Mini-SAS HD Mini-SAS HD
Notes
 This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes. This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
PCIe
PCIe Expansion 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link)
Appearance
Form Factor (RU) 2U 2U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
Weight 14.5 kg 14.5 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02) 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02)
Notes
 The rail kit is sold separately The rail kit is sold separately
Others
System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 49.8 dB(A) 49.8 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 550 watts 550 watts
Redundant Power Supply
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 137.54 watts (Access)
58.23 watts (HDD Hibernation) 		136.15 watts (Access)
58.48 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 469.30 BTU/hr (Access)
198.68 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 		464.56 BTU/hr (Access)
199.54 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%.
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%.
Temperature
Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • UL
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
  • UL
Warranty
5 Years 5 Years
Notes
 The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment
RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Notes
 For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations. For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
SA3610
SA3410
CPU CPU Model Intel Xeon D-1567 Intel Xeon D-1541
CPU Quantity 1 1
CPU Core 12 8
CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.1 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz 2.1 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory System Memory 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM
Total Memory Slots 4 4
Maximum Memory Capacity 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 128 GB (32 GB x 4)
Notes
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage Drive Bays 12 12
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 96 (RX1222sas x 7) 96 (RX1222sas x 7)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • 3.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list. The use of non-validated components may limit certain functionality and result in data loss and system instability.
External Ports RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 4 4
RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port 2 2
Out-of-Band Management LAN Port 1 1
Max. Number of LAN Ports 15 15
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2 2
Expansion Port 1 1
Expansion Port Type Mini-SAS HD Mini-SAS HD
Notes This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
PCIe PCIe Expansion 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link)
Appearance Form Factor (RU) 2U 2U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
Weight 14.5 kg 14.5 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02) 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately
Others System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 49.8 dB(A) 49.8 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 550 watts 550 watts
Redundant Power Supply
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 137.54 watts (Access)
58.23 watts (HDD Hibernation) 		136.15 watts (Access)
58.48 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 469.30 BTU/hr (Access)
198.68 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) 		464.56 BTU/hr (Access)
199.54 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%.
Temperature Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • UL
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
  • UL
Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Notes For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
SA3610
SA3410
Maximum Single Volume Size
  • 1 PB (64 GB memory required, for RAID 6 groups only)
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
  • 1 PB (64 GB memory required, for RAID 6 groups only)
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 256 256
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
SSD TRIM
RAID Group
Supported RAID Type
  • RAID F1
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • RAID F1
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID F1
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Notes
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • When Peta Volume is enabled, validated services and packages are required. Please refer to this article for more information on limitations.
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • When Peta Volume is enabled, validated services and packages are required. Please refer to this article for more information on limitations.
Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 2,500 1,900
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA SSD fully populated and up to four 10GbE network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA SSD fully populated and up to four 10GbE network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Maximum Local User Accounts 10,240 5,120
Maximum Local Groups 512 512
Maximum Shared Folder 512 512
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 32 32
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders 30 15
Folder and Package Backup
Entire System Backup
Notes
 Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later. Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
Synology High Availability
Syslog Events per Second 3,000 3,000
Virtualization
VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2022
Citrix XenServer XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack Cinder Cinder
Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes
 For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Synology AI Console
Third-Party AI Model Integration
Maximum De-Identification Rate 2,500 words per second 1,900 words per second
Notes
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Maximum Number of Users 600 500
Notes
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80 80
Maximum iSCSI Target Number 256 128
Maximum LUN 512 256
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Free Email Accounts 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users 5,200 4,100
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
DLNA Compliance
Facial Recognition
Object Recognition
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 1,024 512
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 256 128
Maximum Snapshots per System 65,536 16,384
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 128 64
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 64 32
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 128 64
Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 5M: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 4K: 80 channels, 800 FPS
  • 1080p: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 5M: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 4K: 80 channels, 800 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 200 channels, 6000 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 5M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 4K: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 1080p: 200 channels, 6000 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 5M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 4K: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
Notes
  • Surveillance Station 9.1.3 or above is required to support the maximum IP cameras and FPS figures listed.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
  • Performance metrics improve with the addition of expansion units. For detailed figures, please refer to this article.
  • Surveillance Station 9.1.3 or above is required to support the maximum IP cameras and FPS figures listed.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Maximum Number of Users 4,500 3,500
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 50,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) 25,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Maximum Number of Users 4,400 3,400
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 24 (Learn more) 16 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 24 (including 1 Free License) 16 (including 1 Free License)
Notes
 The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
Maximum Connections 32 32
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
SA3610
SA3410
Storage Management Maximum Single Volume Size
  • 1 PB (64 GB memory required, for RAID 6 groups only)
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
  • 1 PB (64 GB memory required, for RAID 6 groups only)
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 256 256
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
SSD TRIM
RAID Group
Supported RAID Type
  • RAID F1
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • RAID F1
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID F1
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Notes
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • When Peta Volume is enabled, validated services and packages are required. Please refer to this article for more information on limitations.
File System Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Services File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 2,500 1,900
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA SSD fully populated and up to four 10GbE network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Account & Shared Folder Maximum Local User Accounts 10,240 5,120
Maximum Local Groups 512 512
Maximum Shared Folder 512 512
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 32 32
Hybrid Share Maximum Hybrid Share Folders 30 15
Hyper Backup Folder and Package Backup
Entire System Backup
Notes Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
High Availability Synology High Availability
Log Center Syslog Events per Second 3,000 3,000
Virtualization VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2022
Citrix XenServer XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack Cinder Cinder
General Specifications Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Central Management System
Synology AI Console Third-Party AI Model Integration
Maximum De-Identification Rate 2,500 words per second 1,900 words per second
Notes
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Synology Chat Maximum Number of Users 600 500
Notes
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80 80
SAN Manager Maximum iSCSI Target Number 256 128
Maximum LUN 512 256
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server Free Email Accounts 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users 5,200 4,100
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
Media Server DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos Facial Recognition
Object Recognition
Snapshot Replication Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 1,024 512
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 256 128
Maximum Snapshots per System 65,536 16,384
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 128 64
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 64 32
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 128 64
Surveillance Station Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 5M: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 4K: 80 channels, 800 FPS
  • 1080p: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 5M: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 4K: 80 channels, 800 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 200 channels, 6000 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 5M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 4K: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 1080p: 200 channels, 6000 FPS
  • 3M: 160 channels, 2800 FPS
  • 5M: 160 channels, 1600 FPS
  • 4K: 120 channels, 1200 FPS
Notes
  • Surveillance Station 9.1.3 or above is required to support the maximum IP cameras and FPS figures listed.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
  • Performance metrics improve with the addition of expansion units. For detailed figures, please refer to this article.
  • Surveillance Station 9.1.3 or above is required to support the maximum IP cameras and FPS figures listed.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Synology Drive Maximum Number of Users 4,500 3,500
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 50,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) 25,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office Maximum Number of Users 4,400 3,400
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 24 (Learn more) 16 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 24 (including 1 Free License) 16 (including 1 Free License)
Notes The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server Maximum Connections 32 32