Synology SA3200D Dual Controller Architecture Rackmount 2U 12-Bays (Expandable upto 36-Bays) – SA3200D

 

 

SA3200D

Give your business the data protection and service availability it needs

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Overview

 

Features

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 TB

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.

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.

 

Processor

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

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

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

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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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Synology Drive

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
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.

     

Virtual Machine Manager

Virtual Machine Manager enables you to test new software in sandboxes, isolate your customers’ machines, and increase the flexibility of your server. You can easily run Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM on your Synology NAS by just a few steps.

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Snapshots for virtual machines

Perfectly clone and restore a virtual machine within seconds.

Multi-tenant environment

Create multiple isolated virtual machines for subsidiary business units or departments.

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

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

Snapshot Replication

Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.

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Central Management System

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

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Hyper Backup

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

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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

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

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SA3200D

• 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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Detailed Tech Specification

 

Hardware Specs

Controller	Number of Controller Module	2
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)	Yes
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	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. 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.
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
	Hot Swappable Drive	Yes
	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	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 Expansion	1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link) (per controller)
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs EXT4
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 – RKS-02)
	Notes	The rail kit is sold separately
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	Yes
	Power Recovery	Yes
	Noise Level*	51.3 dB(A)
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	500 W
	Redundant Power Supply	Yes
	AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption*	417.48 W (Access)
	British Thermal Unit	1425.45 BTU/hr (Access)
	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Seagate ST3600057SS hard drive(s). 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%.
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	FCC CE BSMI EAC CCC VCCI RCM
Warranty	5 Years
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Cord X 2 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories	DDR4 ECC UDIMM: D4EC-2666-8G/D4EC-2666-16G Expansion Units: RXD1219sas 3.5″ SAS HDD: HAS5300 25GbE Network Interface Card: E25G21-F2 10GbE Network Interface Card: E10G21-F2/E10G18-T2/E10G18-T1 Rail Kit Sliding: RKS-02 VisualStation: VS360HD Surveillance Device License Pack
	Notes	All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer.

Software Specs

DSM Specifications
Storage Management	Maximum Single Volume Size*	200 TB (32 GB memory required) 108 TB
	Maximum Internal Volume Number	64
	SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper)	Yes
	SSD TRIM	Yes
	RAID Group	Yes
	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
	Notes	Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored. 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).
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	Yes
	NFS Kerberos Authentication	Yes
	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	Maximum Local User Accounts	16,000
	Maximum Local Groups	512
	Maximum Shared Folder	512
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	32
Hybrid Share	Hybrid Share Folder Number	30
	Notes	For more supported details, please check this article.
High Availability	Synology High Availability	Yes
Log Center	Syslog Events per Second	3,000
Virtualization	VMware vSphere with VAAI	Yes
	Windows Server 2016	Yes
	Windows Server 2019	Yes
	Citrix Ready	Yes
	OpenStack	Yes
General Specifications	Networking Protocols	SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
	Supported Browsers	Google Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge 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.
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)	Yes
Central Management System	Yes
Synology Chat	Maximum Users	4,000
	Maximum Number of Concurrent Users	500
	Notes	When applicable, systems are tested configured with maximum memory and set to allow the maximum number of connections.
Document Viewer	Yes
SAN Manager	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	256
	Maximum LUN	512
	LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX	Yes
	Notes	iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0.
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server	Free Email Accounts	5 (Licenses required for additional accounts)
	Maximum Number of Concurrent Users	500
	Maximum Server Performance	3,595,000 emails per day, approx. 109 GB
	Notes	Models with more than 4 bays were installed with two SSDs for SSD cache. For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed. The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers. Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).
Snapshot Replication	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	1,024
	Maximum of System Snapshots	65,536
Surveillance Station	Maximum IP cam (Licenses required)	100 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras)
	Total FPS (H.264)	3000 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 2600 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 1080 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 700 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944) 500 FPS @ 4K (3840×2160)
	Total FPS (H.265)	3000 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 3000 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 2400 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 1300 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944) 800 FPS @ 4K (3840×2160)
	Total FPS (MJPEG)	900 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 650 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 490 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 320 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944)
	Notes	Maximum IP cameras and FPS figures are tested with the device fully populated with drives and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may differ depending on system configuration, drive performance, number of features enabled, and if additional workloads are present.
Synology Drive	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)
	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)
	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	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	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	Maximum Connections	60