NAS Synology SA SA3610 rack 2U Intel Xeon D-1567 16GB DDR4

The Synology SA SA3610 Rack 2U is a network-attached storage (NAS) appliance designed for small and medium business environments that require a rack-mounted, scalable storage platform. Powered by an Intel Xeon D-1567 processor running at 2.1 GHz and equipped with 16 GB of DDR4 memory, the unit runs DiskStation Manager to provide centralized file services, storage management and data protection capabilities. The chassis is a 2U rack form factor with support for up to 12 storage drives and comes without preinstalled drives, enabling flexible configuration with HDDs or SSDs according to performance and capacity needs.

Advantages

The Synology SA3610 combines server-class processing with a compact 2U rack design to deliver dependable performance for multi-user access and storage services. With support for hardware RAID, mixed HDD and SSD configurations, and DiskStation Manager software, the appliance simplifies centralized storage administration, backup and file sharing while allowing administrators to scale capacity as business needs grow. The included 16 GB DDR4 memory supports concurrent workloads and the Intel Xeon D-1567 provides efficient processing for network and storage tasks.

Suitable for

• Centralized file storage and sharing for small and medium businesses
• Virtual machine datastore and application hosting in a rack environment
• Backup target for on-site or hybrid backup strategies
• High-capacity archival and mixed SSD/HDD tiered storage

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
• Processor: Intel Xeon D-1567, 2.1 GHz
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4
• Drive bays supported: up to 12 drives (HDD and SSD supported)
• Preinstalled drives: none (0 installed)
• RAID: hardware/software RAID support
• Network connectivity: Ethernet LAN support
• Colour: black and grey
• Weight: 14.5 kg

How to use

Install the Synology SA3610 into a compatible 19-inch server rack using standard rack mounting hardware and connect power and network cables to your infrastructure. Populate the drive bays with supported HDDs or SSDs according to desired capacity and performance, then power on the unit and access DiskStation Manager via a web browser or Synology Assistant. Use the DiskStation Manager interface to configure storage pools, create RAID arrays, set up shared folders, enable backup tasks and manage network services. Follow Synology documentation for firmware updates and initial system configuration steps.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, use enterprise-grade HDDs or SSDs appropriate for 24/7 NAS environments, configure RAID according to your redundancy and performance requirements, and maintain regular backups. Ensure adequate cooling and rack power distribution, and keep the DiskStation Manager software and firmware up to date to benefit from security patches and feature improvements.