Synology FS3600 All-Flash FlashStation 2U NAS Server With Xeon 12-Core Processor and Support for Up to 56GbE Networking

Synology Inc. announces the FS3600 storage system, the latest in its all-flash FlashStation family of NAS servers.

Built to tackle environments demanding low latency storage, FS3600 delivers over 195,000 4K random write IO/s and supports scaling up to 72 drives, delivering a cost-effective solution for database, VM, OLTP, and other I/O sensitive deployments.

“While capacity and scalability have always been important, demand for faster and more responsive storage solutions has made bandwidth and response times a crucial factor, even for common business applications,” said Michael Wang, product manager,. “With a competitive TCO, the FS3600 is built to meet demanding performance requirements while still having enough expansion for future storage needs.“

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Raw power for mission-critical workloads
With an Xeon 12-core processor and support for up to 56GbE networking, the FS3600 is designed to support a range of applications that require high-bandwidth and low-latency storage, such as virtualization, big data analysis, OLTP, deep learning and AI training, or high-resolution video-post production.

• Scalability: Up to 72 drives ⁽¹⁾

• 10GbE built-in: 2x10GbE and 4x1GbE ports

• Up to 56GbE support: Supports 10/25/40/56GbE add-in-cards ⁽²⁾

• Performance: Over 195,000 iSCSI 4K random write IO/s

Integrated data protection and availability
The company’s data management solutions simplify the deployment and protection of critical business infrastructure.

VM, SaaS, and endpoint protection
Centralized backup solutions protect VMware and Hyper-V VMs, Windows endpoints, Microsoft 365, and G Suite accounts. Manage all backup tasks from a single portal and restore operations with flexible recovery methods. (Active Backup)

Prevent data loss
Integration with VMware and Windows Server environments provide simpler storage management and application-consistent data protection. Snapshot Replication enables Shared Folder and LUN protection for general workloads. (Virtualization)

Maximize service availability
Pairing the FS3600 with another identical unit creates a HA cluster. The active/passive architecture ensures automatic service transition withins of a device failure. (Synology HA)

The FS3600 and FX2421 expansion unit are available through the company’s solution partners and channel networks.

⁽¹⁾ FS3600 can scale up to 72 drives with 2xFX2421 (24xSFF) or 48 drives with 2xRX1217sas (12xLFF). The firm’s expansion units are sold separately.
⁽²⁾ Refer to latest compatibility information.

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