Synology RackStation RS3621xs+: Ultra-High Performance Enterprise Storage
The Synology RS3621xs+ is a top-tier, 12-bay 2U rackmount NAS engineered for mission-critical operations. Offering enterprise-grade computing power and exceptionally high throughput, it is designed to handle intensive workloads, massive virtualization projects, and lightning-fast data processing for large-scale enterprises.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Feature |
Details |
| CPU |
Intel Xeon D-1541 8-core 2.1 GHz (Turbo up to 2.7 GHz) |
| Memory |
8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (Expandable to 64 GB) |
| Throughput |
238,273 4K random read IOPS / 5,819 MB/s sequential read |
| Built-in Connectivity |
2x 10GbE RJ-45 & 4x 1GbE RJ-45 ports |
| Scalability |
Up to 36 bays with two RX1217/RX1217RP expansion units |
| PCIe Slots |
2x Gen3 x8 slots for network or M.2 NVMe cache cards |
| Warranty |
Synology 5-year limited warranty |
Enterprise-Level Advantages
Extreme Data Throughput
The RS3621xs+ comes standard with dual 10GbE ports, providing massive bandwidth right out of the box. It is specifically tuned for environments requiring high-speed data transfers and low-latency access to shared resources.
Built-in Business Continuity
Reliability is baked into the hardware. Featuring redundant power supplies and advanced cooling, the RS3621xs+ minimizes the risk of hardware-induced downtime. It also supports Synology High Availability (SHA) for seamless failover between two identical units.
Btrfs: Advanced Storage Efficiency
Utilizing the Btrfs file system, this NAS provides high-level data integrity.
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Self-healing: Detects and recovers corrupted files.
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Quotas: Flexible storage management for users and folders.
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Snapshots: Up to 65,000 system-wide snapshots for point-in-time recovery.
The Ultimate Virtualization Platform
The RS3621xs+ is a certified storage solution for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack. It supports iSCSI and NFS integration, allowing IT admins to streamline virtual machine storage without sacrificing performance.
Core Applications
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High-Speed File Server: Ideal for large creative teams working with 8K video or high-resolution RAW assets.
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Virtualization Host: Run dozens of Virtual Machines (VMs) or containers directly on the NAS using Synology Virtual Machine Manager.
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Smart Surveillance: Supports up to 90 IP cameras, making it a robust NVR solution for large facilities.
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Global Collaboration: Use Synology Drive to create a private cloud that syncs data across multiple geographic locations.
Pro Tip: To maximize the $5,800+$ MB/s sequential throughput, ensure your network infrastructure supports 10GbE or higher and utilize Synology’s enterprise-class SATA drives for 24/7 reliability.
