Synology RS3618xs 12 Bay 2U RackStation NAS with 12 x 6TB Toshiba HDD

Synology RackStation RS3618xs

Synology RackStation RS3618xs is a reliable, superior-performance network-attached storage solution for large-scale enterprises with demanding business applications. RS3618xs simplifies data management, optimises virtualisation 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. Comes with 72TB of Toshiba storage.

High-Speed Scalable Storage Server

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 read and 1,177 MB/s write speeds.

Ready for 10GbE and Beyond

PCIe 3.0 slots allow for faster networking options as you expand your infrastructure. Together with the built-in quad Gigabit ports, RS3618xs offers comprehensive connectivity options for link aggregation and failover configurations.

Fully Certified Storage Virtualisation Solutions

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualisation solutions to enhance work efficiency with easy management interface. VMware vSphere 6 and VAAI integration helps offload storage operations and optimises 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.

Next-Generation File System for Better Data Protection

The Btrfs file system introduces advanced storage technologies and optimised 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.

Effortless Virtualisation Environment

Synology iSCSI storage fully supports most virtualisation 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.

Running on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

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 minimise effort in exploring and managing your Synology NAS. The built-in Package Centre allows you to download and install a variety of packages designed specifically for your unique needs, ranging from file backup, virtualisation, 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 maximise productivity and make the best out of your digital assets. All will happen with just a few clicks.

• Reliable centralised storage solution for large scale businesses.
• Quad-core CPU with AES-NI and 8GB (up to 64GB) DDR4 ECC UDIMM.
• Ultra-high performance of over 3,900 MB/s sequential reading and 143,500 iSCSI random read IOPS, capable of installing optional 10GbE/40GbE NICs.
• Scalable up to 36 drives with Synology RX1217/RX1217RP.
• Complete virtualisation solution with Synology Virtual Machine Manager.
• Dynamic iSCSI/NFS storage for VMware, Windows Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack.
• Backed by Synology’s 5-year limited warranty & Synology Replacement Service (SRS).
• Comes with 72TB (12 x 6TB) of Toshiba storage.