The Synology RS3618xs Rackmount NAS has been Revealed

Synology RackStation RS3618xs is a reliable, superior-performance network-attached storage solution for large-scale enterprises with demanding business applications.

RS3618xs simplifies data management, optimizes virtualization environments, and rapidly expands storage capacity with minimal time investment in setup and maintenance. Synology RS3618xs is backed by Synology’s 5-year limited warranty.

Synology RS3618xs Rackstation NAS 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Server for Business CPU – Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core 2.4GHz, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz

Memory – 8GB DDR4-2133 ECC UDIMM (expandable up to 64GB)

Hardware encryption engine – AES-NI

2 x USB 3.0 port

2 x Expansion port

4 x 1GbE (RJ-45)

PCIe 3.0 slot x8 slot x 2 (8-lane)

Btrfs and ext4 File System

Supported RAID types: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID F1 EU UK US

High-speed Scalable Storage Server in the Synology RackStation RS3618xs

Synology RS3618xs is a 2U 12-bay rackmount network-attached storage solution equipped with a quad-core processor and 8GB DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64GB), meeting the needs for large-scale businesses. With 10GbE Link Aggregation enabled, RS3618xs delivers great performance at over 3,900 MB/s sequential reading throughput and 143,500 iSCSI random IOPS under a RAID 5 configuration.

Encrypted data throughput can reach over 2,300 MB/s in reading and 1,177 MB/s in writing. RS3618xs provides great flexibility to easily scale up to 36 drives when connected to two Synology RX1217 or RX1217RP expansion units. Storage capacity can be expanded according to your business needs with minimal effort.

Synology RackStation RS3618xs supports both SHR and Btrfs: The Next Generation Storage Efficiency

RS3618xs introduces the Btrfs file system, bringing the most advanced storage technologies to meet the management needs of modern businesses

Advanced snapshot technology with customizable backup schedule allows up to 1,024 copies of shared folder backups in a minimum 5-minute interval without occupying huge storage capacity and system resources. File or folder level data restoration brings huge conveniences and saves time for users who wish to restore only a specific file or folder. Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control over all user accounts and shared folders. File self-healing: Btrfs file system is able to auto-detect corrupted files with mirrored metadata, and recover broken data using the supported RAID volumes, which include RAID1, 5, 6, 10 and RAID F1.

Comprehensive Business Applications via the Synology RackStation RS3618xs Apps Center

Powered by the innovative Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), RS3618xs comes fully-equipped with applications and features designed specifically for large-scale businesses:

Effortless Virtualization Environment with Synology RackStation RS3618xs and Synology Virtual Machine Manager

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualization solutions to enhance work efficiency with a simple management interface. VMware vSphere™ 6.5 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimizes computation efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer and migration rates, while OpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage component.

Synology’s Virtual Machine Manager adds unlimited capabilities to your NAS. Set up and run various virtual machines, including Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM so that you can test new software versions in a sandbox environment, isolate your customers’ machines, and increase the flexibility of your RS3618xs with reduced hardware deployment and maintenance costs.

Synology RackStation RS3618xs running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 6.1 and DSM 6.2 Soon

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a web-based operating system tailor-made for every Synology NAS. Featuring an intuitive multitasking user interface, DSM provides simple desktop-like experience to minimize effort in exploring and managing your Synology NAS. The built-in Package Center allows you to download and install a variety of packages designed specifically for your unique needs, ranging from file backup, virtualization, productivity, safeguard security and utilities. With all the built-in and add-on features, DSM provides comprehensive and fine-grained controls over your RS3618xs, helping you maximize productivity and make the best out of your digital assets. All will happen with just a few clicks.

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