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SA3200D

Give your business the data protection and service availability it needs

SA3200D
SA3200D

Maximizing availability has never been this easy

Simplify and centralize your data management infrastructure with Synology SA3200D. Storage controller redundancy powered by Synology High Availability automatically minimizes downtime to under a minute1, delivering outstanding cost effectiveness in just a 2U footprint.

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High Availability

Dual storage controllers

Cost-effective

Shared storage design

Effortless

Automatic system-level protection

Scalable

Up to 36 drives for 576 TB2

Scales up with you

SA3200D supports two RXD1219sas expansion units for up to 36 SAS 3.5”/2.5” bays. Scale up to 576 TB2 without downtime to quickly meet new demands.

Scales up with you
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Redundant power supply

Modularized and swappable 500W power supply prevents service downtime in the event of a power supply failure.

Active-passive controller modules

Automatic system failover to the secondary controller, maximizing service uptime.

PCIe 3.0 slot

Supports 10GbE/25GbE network interface cards for higher throughput.

2 x 1GbE & 1 x 10GbE

Cost-effective RJ45 networking interface options built-in.

Mini-SAS HD port

Connect up to 2 x RXD1219sas for flexible plug-and-play volume expansion.

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    Redundant power supply

    Modularized and swappable 500W power supply prevents service downtime in the event of a power supply failure.

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    Active-passive controller modules

    Automatic system failover to the secondary controller, maximizing service uptime.

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    PCIe 3.0 slot

    Supports 10GbE/25GbE network interface cards for higher throughput.

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    2 x 1GbE & 1 x 10GbE

    Cost-effective RJ45 networking interface options built-in.

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    Mini-SAS HD port

    Connect up to 2 x RXD1219sas for flexible plug-and-play volume expansion.

SA3200D dual
Processor
4 x DDR4 memory slots
Modularized cooling
SATA DOM
Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB)

Processor

The Intel® Xeon® D-1521 processor on each controller provides enterprise-class reliability, availability, and serviceability.

4 x DDR4 memory slots

8 GB ECC UDIMM, expandable up to 64 GB for more demanding workloads.

Modularized cooling

Dual fan modules per controller allow for easy maintenance and replacement.

SATA DOM

Operating system files are isolated from the stored data, providing higher throughput and stability.

Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB)

Faster and lower-latency connectivity between controllers.

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Processor

The Intel® Xeon® D-1521 processor on each controller provides enterprise-class reliability, availability, and serviceability.

4 x DDR4 memory slots

8 GB ECC UDIMM, expandable up to 64 GB for more demanding workloads.

Modularized cooling

Dual fan modules per controller allow for easy maintenance and replacement.

SATA DOM

Operating system files are isolated from the stored data, providing higher throughput and stability.

Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB)

Faster and lower-latency connectivity between controllers.

Ultimate Backup Solution

SA3200D integrates various backup applications into an intuitive user interface, offering durable storage technologies to safeguard your valuable data on any device.

Active Backup for Business

Active Backup for Business

Centralize backup tasks for VMware, Windows, and file servers. Restore whatever you want fast and reliably when needed.
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Hyper Backup

Hyper Backup

Comprehensively back up your data to a local shared folder, an external device, another Synology NAS, an rsync server, or a public cloud to ensure data safety.
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Drive Package

Drive Package

Safeguard your computer with Synology Drive Client. Effortlessly perform real-time data backups and point-in-time file recovery.
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Active Backup for<br>Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace

Active Backup for
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace

Protect corporate data stored on the cloud. On-premise backup solution with a centralized dashboard. Optimize storage efficiency with single instancing and block-level deduplication technology.
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Fully certified storage virtualization solutions

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rate. OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.

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Virtual Machine Manager

Sandbox new software , manage resources using a single interface, and increase deployment flexibility with Synology Virtual Machine Manager. Run Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM instances on your Synology NAS in just a few steps.

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Snapshots for virtual machines

Clone and restore complete virtual machines within seconds.

Multi-tenant environment

Create multiple isolated virtual machines for business units or departments.

5-year warranty

5-year warranty

At Synology, we are committed to product innovation and quality. Synology guarantees a robust and reliable data management experience with a 5-year limited warranty, providing responsive technical support and hardware replacement services to maximize your return on investment.

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Synology High Availability

Synology High Availability

Real-time system-level protection with automatic failover mechanism to maximize service availability.

Snapshot Replication

Snapshot Replication

Schedulable and instantaneous data protection of shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for quick disaster recovery.

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Central Management System

Central Management System

Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology NAS from a centralized console.

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Hyper Backup

Hyper Backup

Store multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.

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Active Backup Suite

Active Backup Suite

Integrated, modern, and license-free backup & instant recovery solution for VMware, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.

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Virtual Machine Manager

Virtual Machine Manager

Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone and restore virtual machines.

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  • 1 Power button and indicator
  • 2 Beep off button
  • 3 Drive tray
  • 4 Drive status indicator
  • 5 Power port
  • 6 PSU indicator and beep off button
  • 7 PSU fan
  • 8 PCIe expansion slot
  • 9 Console port
  • 10 1GbE RJ-45 port
  • 11 10GbE RJ-45 (10GBASE-T) port
  • 12 Expansion port
  • 13 Reset button
  • 14 Power Indicator
  • 15 Status Indicator
  • 16 Alert Indicator
  • 17 Remove Indicator
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Notes:

  1. The result is based on drives fully loaded in RAID 5 configuration with two volumes created, packages including Replication Service, Snapshot Replication, SMI-S Provider, MariaDB 5, MariaDB 10, Web Station, and Hyper Backup are installed. It may vary depending different configurations or environments.
  2. SA3200D can scale up to 36 drives with 2 x RXD1219sas, sold separately.
  • Hardware Specs
  • Software Specs

Hardware Specifications

Controller

Controller

 Number of Controller Module 2

CPU

CPU

 CPU Model Intel Xeon D-1521
CPU Quantity 1 (per controller)
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 4-core 2.4 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)

Memory

Memory

 System Memory 8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (per controller)
Memory Module Pre-installed 8 GB (8 GB x 1) (per controller)
Total Memory Slots 4 (per controller)
Maximum Memory Capacity 64 GB (16 GB x 4) (per controller)
Notes
  • 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 more information on the recommended memory configurations, visit here.
  • Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.

Storage

Storage

 Drive Bays 12
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 36 (RXD1219sas x 2)
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS HDD
  • 2.5" SAS SSD
Maximum Single Volume Size*
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive
Notes
  • "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
  • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108 TB (with memory less than 32 GB) or 200 TB (with memory equal to or greater than 32 GB).

External Ports

External Ports

 RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) (per controller)
RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port 1 (per controller)
Expansion Port 1

PCIe

PCIe

 PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link) (per controller)

File System

File System

 Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • EXT4

Appearance

Appearance

 Form Factor (RU) 2U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
Weight 19.7 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS1317)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately

Others

Others

 System Fan 60 mm x 60 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 51.3 dB(A)
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 500 W
Redundant Power Supply
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption* 417.48 W (Access)
British Thermal Unit 1425.45 BTU/hr (Access)
Notes
  • Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate ST8000NM0075 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology server at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%.
  • Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Seagate ST3600057SS hard drive(s).

Temperature

Temperature

 Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH

Certification

Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • VCCI
  • RCM

Warranty

Warranty

 5 Years
Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)

Environment

Environment

 RoHS Compliant

Packaging Content

Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1

Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories
Notes All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer.

DSM Specifications

Storage Management

Storage Management

 Maximum Internal Volume Number 64
SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper)
SSD TRIM
RAID Group
Supported RAID Type
  • 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
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • RAID F1
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • RAID F1
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10

File Services

File Services

 File Protocol SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections 1,200
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion) 6,000
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Regarding data concerning tests with RAM expansion, all memory slots are installed with the maximum capacity of supported RAM.
  • During testing, the maximum number of SSDs supported by this model is installed in a RAID 5 configuration.
  • The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed.

Account & Shared Folder

Account & Shared Folder

 Maximum Local User Accounts 16,000
Maximum Local Groups 512
Maximum Shared Folder 512
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 32

High Availability

High Availability

 Synology High Availability

Log Center

Log Center
Syslog Events per Second 3,000

Virtualization

Virtualization

 VMware vSphere with VAAI
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Citrix Ready
OpenStack

General Specifications

General Specifications

 Networking Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Internet Explorer
  • 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
Notes For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.

Add-on Packages view the complete package list

Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)

Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)

Central Management System

Central Management System

Synology Chat

Synology Chat
Maximum Users 4,000
Notes
  • The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Synology Chat was configured to the maximum.
  • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.

Document Viewer

Document Viewer

iSCSI Manager

iSCSI Manager

 Maximum iSCSI Target Number 256
Maximum iSCSI LUN 512
iSCSI LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX

Snapshot Replication

Snapshot Replication
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 1,024
Maximum of System Snapshots 65,536

Surveillance Station

Surveillance Station
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) 100 (including 2 Free License) (See All Supported IP Cameras)
Total FPS (H.264) 3000 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
2600 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)
1080 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
700 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
500 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
Total FPS (H.265) 3000 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
3000 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)
2400 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
1300 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
800 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)
Total FPS (MJPEG) 900 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)
650 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)
490 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)
320 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)
Notes
  • Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera.
  • The maximum channel number also includes devices installed on Virtual DSM.
  • Total FPS may be affected by other services running at the same time (e.g., archive tasks performed by Archive Vault).

Synology Drive

Synology Drive
Recommended 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)
Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients 1,800 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
Notes
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Utilizing SSD cache can significantly improve performance.
  • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.

Synology Office

Synology Office
Maximum Users 2,800
Notes
  • Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously.
  • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM

Virtual Machine Manager

Virtual Machine Manager
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 8 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 8 (including 1 Free License)
Notes The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.

VPN Server

VPN Server
Maximum Connections 40

Notes:

  1. Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  2. The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
  3. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
  4. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.