SA3600
Achieving petabyte-scale storage on demand
Uncompromising performance
Synology SA3600 is a 2U rackmount server with flexible storage scalability and performance. Equipped with a 12-core CPU and high-speed network support, SA3600 delivers sequential throughput at over 5,561 MB/s1. Supporting SAS and SATA drives, SA3600 provides an elastic and expandable storage solution with optimized total cost of ownership (TCO).
CPU
Intel® Xeon® D-1567 12-core 2.1 GHz
Memory
16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM, up to 128 GB
Scalability
Up to 180/96 SAS/SATA drives2
Expandability
2 x PCIe 3.0 for optional network adapter cards
Petabyte-scale flexibility
Scalable to 180/96 drives delivering more than 1.5 petabytes of raw capacity, SA3600 can easily fulfill extensive storage needs, including video post-production and massive surveillance deployment.
Supercharge network performance effortlessly
Built-in dual 10GbE Ethernet ports and dual PCIe 3.0 slots provide high-speed network transmission with additional network interface cards' expansion.

Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency
The Btrfs file system introduces cutting-edge storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.

Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders

Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots

File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible

Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention

Access and sync your files seamlessly
Synology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

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.

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.
Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager
Synology High Availability
Seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of a server failure to minimize the impact on applications.
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Collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and slides in real time to boost team productivity.
Learn moreSynology MailPlus
Secure, reliable, and private mail server solution with an intuitive and modern mail client.
Learn moreVirtual Machine Manager
Run various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, store, and migrate virtual machines.
Learn moreSecurity
Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.
Learn moreSurveillance
Protect your home or business with intelligent monitoring and video management tools.
Learn moreNotes:
- Performance figures may vary depending on environment, usage, and configuration.
- SA3600 can scale up to 96 drives with 7 x RX1217sas or 180 drives with 7 x RX2417sas, sold separately.
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CPU
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CPU Model | Intel Xeon D-1567 |
CPU Quantity | 1 | |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
CPU Frequency | 12-core 2.1 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz | |
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ||
Memory |
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Memory
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System Memory | 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
Memory Module Pre-installed | 16 GB (16 GB x 1) | |
Total Memory Slots | 4 | |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 128 GB (32 GB x 4) | |
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Storage |
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Storage
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Drive Bays | 12 |
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 96 (RX1222sas/RX1217sas x 7) / 180 (RX2417sas x 7) | |
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) |
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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. | |
External Ports |
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
Expansion Port | 1 | |
Notes | The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019. | |
PCIe |
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PCIe
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PCIe Expansion | 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link) |
File System |
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File System
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Internal Drives |
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External Drives |
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Notes | exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center. | |
Appearance |
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Appearance
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Form Factor (RU) | 2U |
Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm | |
Weight | 14.5 kg | |
Rack Installation Support* | 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02) | |
Notes | The rail kit is sold separately | |
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Others
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System Fan | 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs |
Fan Speed Mode |
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Easy Replacement System Fan | ||
Power Recovery | ||
Noise Level* | 49.8 dB(A) | |
Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
Wake on LAN / WAN | ||
Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 500 W | |
Redundant Power Supply | ||
AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
Power Consumption* |
156.23 W (Access) 72.37 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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British Thermal Unit |
533.08 BTU/hr (Access) 246.94 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Temperature |
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Temperature
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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 |
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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5 Years | |
Notes | The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) | |
Environment |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Packaging Content
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Optional Accessories |
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Optional Accessories
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Notes | It is required to use D4RD-2666-16G with identical memory modules of the same capacity and frequency. For more information, visit here. |
DSM Specifications |
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Maximum Single Volume Size* |
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Maximum Internal Volume Number | 256 | |
SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper) | ||
SSD TRIM | ||
RAID Group | ||
Supported RAID Type |
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RAID Migration |
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Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
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Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type |
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Notes |
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File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 4,000 | |
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion) | 10,000 | |
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NFS Kerberos Authentication | ||
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Maximum Local User Accounts | 16,000 | |
Maximum Local Groups | 512 | |
Maximum Shared Folder | 512 | |
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 32 | |
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders | 30 | |
Notes | For more details about the maximum number of Hybrid Share folders, check this article. | |
Synology High Availability | ||
Syslog Events per Second | 3,000 | |
Virtualization |
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Virtualization
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VMware vSphere with VAAI | |
Windows Server 2016 | ||
Windows Server 2019 | ||
Citrix Ready | ||
OpenStack | ||
Networking Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
Supported Browsers |
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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 |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
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Maximum Users | 6,000 | |
Maximum Number of Concurrent Users | 600 | |
Notes | When applicable, systems are tested configured with maximum memory and set to allow the maximum number of connections. | |
Document Viewer |
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Document Viewer
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Download Station |
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Download Station
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 | |
Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 256 | |
Maximum LUN | 512 | |
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
Free Email Accounts | 5 (Licenses required for additional accounts) | |
Maximum Number of Concurrent Users | 1,600 | |
Maximum Server Performance | 5,040,000 emails per day, approx. 151 GB | |
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DLNA Compliance | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Notes | Photo Station and Synology Moments are succeeded by Synology Photos in DSM 7.0. For a features comparison, check this article. | |
PetaSpace |
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PetaSpace
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Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1,024 | |
Maximum of System Snapshots | 65,536 | |
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 128 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
Total FPS (H.264) |
3840 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 2800 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 1200 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 700 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 500 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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Total FPS (H.265) |
3840 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 3840 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 2400 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 1300 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 800 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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Total FPS (MJPEG) |
1000 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 650 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 490 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 320 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) |
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Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 2,000 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
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) | |
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Maximum Users | 3,400 | |
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Video Transcoding | Group 1 - Type 1 (See more) | |
Maximum Transcoding Channel Number | 1 channel, 30 FPS @ 1080p(1920×1080), H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5)/MPEG-2/VC-1 | |
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances | 24 (Learn more) | |
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) | 24 (including 1 Free License) | |
Notes | The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. | |
Maximum Connections | 60 |
Notes:
- Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- 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.
- The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
- If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.