Those were the good old days! This product is no longer on sale

Pictures may differ from actual products

Synology RackStation RS3618xs

12-bay high-performance expandable NAS server with Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core 2.4GHz processor

Last price 2 939€95
Holy Moly!
Overview

High Availability NAS

The Synology RackStation RS3618xs is a 12-bay 2U rackmount NAS that allows for quick deployment with easy setup and maintenance with expandability up to 36 drives. It is equipped with a quad-core Intel Xeon D-1521 processor with 8GB DDR4 ECC 2133MHz RAM and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting aggregation. When data is encrypted, data rates of up to 2300 MB/s read and 1177 MB/s read are possible.

A very fast and scalable NAS server

Equipped with a quad-core Intel Xeon D-1521 processor and 8GB of DDR4 (expandable to 64GB), the RS3618xs is the answer to the demands of large enterprises. It offers sequential throughput of over 3900 MB/s and 143,500 iSCSI random IOPS when configured in RAID 5 with link aggregation enabled and a 10GbE network interface. With encrypted data, data rates can reach 2300 MB/s read and 1177 MB/s read.

The RackStation RS3618xs can accommodate a total of 36 drives via its two expansion ports. This can be achieved by adding two RX1217 or RX1217RP expansion units. An easy upgrade that grows with your business.


Fits enterprise environments


Powered by the renowned and acclaimed Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the RS3618xs is equipped with enterprise-class applications and features.
  • Windows Active Directory and LDAP support allows easy integration with existing directory services without recreating user accounts.
  • Windows ACL support provides precise access control, allowing the RS3618x to integrate seamlessly into the existing infrastructure.
  • Simplified file sharing via encrypted FTP with intuitive file browsing. HTTPS protocol, a firewall and automatic IP blocking ensure excellent data protection.
  • Access and execution controls for packages and applications based on users, groups or IP addresses.
  • Setting up a secure, reliable and private mail server with MailPlus.

Btrfs: A more efficient file system

The RackStation RS3618xs introduces the Btrfs file system, which is the most advanced storage technology available today and is perfectly aligned with business demands.
  • Instant capture technology with customizable backup scheduling. Up to 1024 copies of shared folders in a 5 minute interval without taking up valuable disk space or system resources
  • Restore a specific file or folder to save users time.
  • Flexible quota and shared folder management system for fine-tuning for each user
  • Self-repairing files: The Btrfs system is able to detect corrupted files through metadata mirroring and repair them when using RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, F1 modes


DSM: A customised system

The RS3618xs is equipped with the latest version of Synology's Disk Station Manager. With an intuitive multi-tasking user interface, DSM provides
a streamlined experience to minimize the cost of operating and managing your NAS. The package centre allows you to download and install a wide variety of packages to customize the RS3618xs for your use (file backup, virtualization...) to increase your productivity and efficiency. The DSM is so intuitive that itonly takes a few clicks to install and configure your new applications.


Effortless virtualisation


Synology iSCSI storage supports most virtualization solutions to improve work and efficiency with a simple management interface. VMware vSphere 6 .5 and VAAI integration help offload storage operations and optimize computing efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) speeds up data transfer, whileOpenStack Cinder support turns your Synology NAS into a block-based storage.

Synology Virtual Machine Manager adds unlimited capabilities to your NAS. Install and run various virtual machines, including Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM so you can test new versions of systems and software in a sandbox environment, isolating machine clients. This increases the flexibility of your RS3618x and reduces deployment and maintenance costs.


Key Features :

  • 2U rackmount form factor
  • Intel Xeon D-1521 64-bit Quad-Core 2.4 GHz Turbo ModeProcessor
  • 4 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port (with aggregation / failover support)
  • 2 x PCI-E 3.0 8x slots for high performance network cards (10GbE/40GbE NIC)
  • 4 x 80 x 32 mm fans (quiet, cool, full)
  • 12 bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
  • 8 GB DDR4-2133 ECC UDIMM (expandable to 64 GB)
  • Supported RAID Modes: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID F1
  • Network Protocol Support: SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN
  • Virtualisation: VMware vSphere 6.5, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, OpenStack
  • Maximum number of Virtual DSMs: 8 (1 license included)
  • Cloud synchronisation with a large number of solutions: Amazon Drive, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, hubiC, Microsoft OneDrive ...
  • Windows Active Directory: User domain, login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station, LDAP integration
  • Support for 75 IP cameras(2 free licenses)
  • 30 simultaneous VPN connections (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP/IPSec)
  • 5-year warranty by Synology with Synology Replacement Service (SRS)
Specifications
Select your criteria

General information

Product name

Synology RackStation RS3618xs

Brand

Synology

Model

RS3618XS

Processor

CPU frequency

2.4 GHz

Memory size

8 GB

Memory type

DDR4 ECC

Network

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Network connector(s)

4 X Gigabit Ethernet - RJ45 Female

Wake On LAN

Yes

DLNA certification

No

Storage

Capacity

0 GB

Internal interface

12 X Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)

Hard drive format

2" 1/2
3" 1/2

Hard drive

Without hard drive

Number of discs

0

Max number of discs

12

RAID supported

Yes

Supported RAID Modes

0
1
10
5
6
JBOD

File system

Btrfs
Ext4

Connector(s)

2 X USB 3.0

Compatibility

Server functions

FTP
Multimedia
Photo
Video surveillance
Web

Windows ADS

Yes

iSCSI (SCSI encapsulation)

Yes

Download without PC

Yes

Scalable

Yes

Physical characteristics

Rackable

Yes

Sound level

50.2 dB

Consumption

142.76 W

Width

430.5 mm

Height

88 mm

Depth

692 mm

Weight

14.5 kg

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 1 Mar 2018

Customer review
Global rating
2/10
based on 1 review Editorial and moderation guide
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 100%
    1 review
  • by kayhops
    Posted on 29 Nov 2023
    Bought on 14 Mar 2018 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

    Reliability to be reviewed

    Nas bought on 14 March 2018 (Synology RAM added at the time of purchase), guaranteed for 5 years and with the first signs of fatigue (heat alert) in September 2022 for which Synology support had simply told me to keep it well ventilated (it is still in an air-conditioned room and nothing had changed).
    In August 2023, i.e. 5 months out of warranty: it wouldn't start unless I physically unplugged it and plugged it back in.
    Synology support replied that it was apparently the memory controller that needed changing (i.e. the motherboard). Estimated cost: €1800.
    What a shame for a "professional" product.
    For the record, it's always plugged into an inverter and switched off properly, in an air-conditioned room.

    Review automatically translated