Synology RS3618xs 12-Bay Rackmount NAS | Enterprise Storage, Virtualization & Backup Solution

Why Choose Synology RS3618xs Product?

The Synology RS3618xs is engineered for large-scale enterprises requiring reliable centralized storage and high-speed data access. With powerful Xeon processing, support for optional 10GbE/40GbE networking, and scalability up to 36 drives, it provides a flexible platform for virtualization, backup, and collaboration. DSM-powered applications simplify management while ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and protection.

Core Features & Benefits

Centralized Storage & Scalability

The Synology RS3618xs features 12 drive bays supporting both 3.5″ and 2.5″ SATA drives. It can scale up to 36 drives using expansion units, making it suitable for rapidly growing enterprise storage requirements.

Connectivity & Compatibility

Equipped with four 1GbE LAN ports and dual PCIe Gen3 slots, the system supports optional 10GbE and 40GbE NIC upgrades for high-bandwidth environments. It integrates smoothly with VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack virtualization platforms.

Performance & Hardware

Powered by an Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core processor with ECC memory, the system delivers over 4,700 MB/s sequential read speeds and 229,000 iSCSI random read IOPS. This makes it ideal for intensive workloads, virtualization, and large-scale data operations.

Software & Ecosystem (DSM)

Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the NAS offers a web-based management platform with tools for file sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration. The Package Center provides additional applications for productivity, virtualization, and system management.

Security & Data Protection

The system supports Btrfs and advanced security features including encryption, firewall protection, HTTPS, and automatic IP blocking. Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup help ensure reliable disaster recovery and business continuity.

Virtualization & Enterprise Applications

The Synology RS3618xs is optimized for enterprise virtualization environments. Virtual Machine Manager supports Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM instances, while iSCSI storage integration enhances performance for virtualized workloads.

Key Features & Highlights

• 12-Bay Rackmount NAS – Expandable up to 36 drives
• Intel Xeon Quad-Core CPU – Enterprise-grade processing
• Up to 4,700 MB/s Performance – Ultra-fast throughput
• 229K+ IOPS – Optimized for virtualization
• Optional 10GbE / 40GbE NICs – High-speed networking
• Dual PCIe Expansion Slots – Flexible upgrades
• DSM OS – Comprehensive data management platform
• Virtual Machine Manager – Supports multiple VMs
• 5-Year Warranty – Long-term reliability

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

• Power button & indicator
• Beep off button
• Drive status indicators
• Drive trays

Rear Panel

• Power ports
• PSU on/off switch
• PSU fans
• Console port
• 4 x 1GbE RJ-45 ports
• USB 3.2 ports
• Expansion ports
• PCIe expansion slots
• Reset button

Software & Ecosystem

The NAS runs on Synology DSM and supports protocols including SMB, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, Rsync, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, LDAP, and CalDAV. It includes applications such as Synology Drive, MailPlus, Chat, Office, and Hyper Backup for enterprise collaboration and protection. Virtual Machine Manager enables virtualization and isolated testing environments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Storage – Centralized large-scale data management
• Virtualization Infrastructure – Host VMs and virtual storage
• Backup & Disaster Recovery – Protect business-critical systems
• Private Cloud – Secure collaboration and file sharing
• Surveillance Storage – Large-scale IP camera recording
• Multi-Site Deployment – Centralized branch office storage

FAQs

1. How many drives does it support?
It supports 12 drives and can expand up to 36 drives.

2. Does it support high-speed networking?
Yes, it supports optional 10GbE and 40GbE NIC upgrades.

3. Is it suitable for virtualization?
Yes, it supports VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack.

4. What operating system does it use?
It runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).

5. What warranty does it include?
It comes with a 5-year limited hardware warranty.