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Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

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Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure (32GB RAM)

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Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure is a rackmount storage server engineered for scalability & performance.

Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure (32GB RAM)

Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

Synology SA6400 12-Bay NAS is a rackmount storage server engineered for scalability and performance.

The high sustained throughput, the ability to scale up to 108 drive bays, and the comprehensive high-availability and data protection solutions available in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) make the SA6400 ideal for large storage deployments requiring lightning-fast data transfer speeds and dependable service uptime.

Key Features

    • Capacity
      Un-populated twelve (12) bay network attached NAS storage device.

    • On-Demand Expansion
      Up to 1.944 PB of storage with up to 8 Synology RX1223RP Expansion Units (sold separately).

    • Accelerated Performance
      Over 6,500/4,000 MB/s sequential read/write throughput for efficient file transfer operations even in data-intensive scenarios.

    • Fast Connectivity
      Built-in 10GbE RJ-45 ports for easy integration into any environment and support for 25/40GbE or Fibre Channel upgrades.

    • Uptime Protection
      Option to combine two identical devices into a Synology High Availability cluster for maximum service uptime and minute-level failover.


On-demand storage expansion


The SA6400 scales up flexibly whenever your data demands do. Accommodate up to 9 times the original capacity by adding 12-bay RX1223RP expansion units (sold separately) as your deployment grows.

Built for high reliability

The SA6400 is designed with built-in redundancies to keep mission-critical services running, even when disaster strikes.

    • Out-of-band (OOB) management
      Remotely power on/off, force restart, and reset your server, or view real-time and historical DSM system logs, even while the device is powered off or the primary network is down, using the dedicated out-of-band management console.

    • Redundant power supply
      Reduce the possibility of power disruptions on a single distribution channel or power distribution unit adversely impacting data and service availability with redundant PSUs.

    • Failover cluster
      Combine two SA6400 units into a high-availability cluster with Synology High Availability to achieve full hardware and data redundancy. Minute-level failover minimizes data loss and downtime in the event of server failure, or while performing system updates or upgrades.


Advanced networking options

The SA6400 has the flexibility to accommodate different operating environments.

    • Built-in fast connectivity
      Two 10GbE RJ-45 ports provide rapid transfer speeds right out of the box.

    • Configurable networking options
      Add up to 2 extra 10GbE SFP+/RJ-45, 25GbE SFP28, or Fibre Channel ports in varying configurations.

    • Failover and network balancing
      Bond multiple network interfaces with Link Aggregation to enable automatic network failover and load balancing.


Versatile data storage and business application platform

Provide easy access to business data, consolidate digital assets, or host cost-efficient business solutions.

Flexible file server


Take advantage of the SA6400’s high storage capacity and expansion capability to host large amounts of data on a central repository.

Provide user-friendly access to business data and set up powerful cross-site syncing to empower remote and multi-site collaboration.

Private cloud


A private cloud suite for file sharing

Empower your entire organisation with a streamlined ability to access, share, and sync data from anywhere. Provide employees with access to corporate files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface.

Set granular file and folder access and sharing permissions. Maintain a full overview of file activities and track file share settings changes with detailed records in the Synology Drive Admin Console.

SMB/NFS implementation at scale

Leverage SMB or NFS protocols to provide efficient access to company files over the local network or VPN. Manage data access privileges with access control lists (ACL) through Active Directory/LDAP integration and protect files against tampering, loss, or removal with built-in snapshot technology.

Cross-site syncing


Secure site-to site file and folder syncing

Make sure branches always have up-to-date copies of crucial documents and data available locally by syncing Synology systems one or two-way using Synology Drive ShareSync.

Have files updated across locations each time there is a change to efficiently keep all stakeholders on the same page.

Efficient cross-site syncing through the cloud

Boost syncing speeds, cut bandwidth use, and reduce your storage footprint by leveraging the powerful connectivity of our data centres.

Synology Hybrid Share intelligently synchronizes data to Synology devices. Large or less frequently accessed files are stored on the cloud to reduce local storage requirements, while frequently used files are stored on local devices to provide users access at LAN speeds.

Central backup server


Back up PCs, servers, Synology systems, SaaS data, and VMs, and back up your backup servers themselves with a scalable central storage solution.

Back up Windows and Linux endpoints


Bare-metal PC, server, and VM backup

Securely back up Windows clients and servers, Linux endpoints, Synology systems, and VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines to the SA6400 with Active Backup for Business. Manage them through a centralised management console and choose between bare-metal or file-level restoration. Built-in data deduplication maximizes storage efficiency.

SaaS protection with local backups

Protect Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts by maintaining complete offline copies of your crucial information and configurations with Active Backup for Microsoft 365 and Active Backup for Google Workspace.

Back up Synology storage systems


Backup destination for shares and LUNs

Use Hyper Backup to back up files, LUNs, installed applications, and system configurations from tens or hundreds of Synology servers to your SA6400.

Set and forget backup tasks with regular schedules, enhance security with fine-grained user permissions and encryption, reduce backup sizes with built-in deduplication, and restore data flexibly with multi-versioning.

Snapshot Replication enables configurable point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and LUNs with an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds.

Bare-metal backup for Synology systems

Manage bare-metal backups of all your Synology servers from a single centralised console on the SA6400. Leverage built-in deduplication technology to reduce backup sizes while multi-versioning provides flexible restoration options.

Business application platform


Host cost-efficient business solutions, either through containers, virtual machines, or Synology DiskStation (DSM)’s own solutions, including a powerful free backup suite, a versatile mail server, and a surveillance VMS with transparent licensing.

Synology productivity solutions


Collaboration in a secure cloud

Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and slides together with your whole team in real time. Easily migrate existing documents from other platforms and take ownership of your files in a secure private cloud.

Synology’s private cloud mail solution provides ease of use, full data ownership, and robust data security with a low total cost of ownership thanks to its perpetual licensing model.

Keep teams connected through encrypted one-on-one private chats, public channels, and group conversations. Efficiently organise discussions with bookmarks, searchable hashtags, and chatbots.

Containerization and virtualization-ready


Application test environment

Run Docker containers and VMs on SA6400 using Docker and Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) — a hypervisor for virtualised versions of Windows, Linux, and DSM — to safely test and evaluate applications.

Virtual DSM serves as a test environment for package updates or to add an additional layer of security between applications, systems, and data.

Centralized monitoring and management

Stay on top of your fleet and keep it in optimal condition with our cloud and DSM-based monitoring and management solutions.

    • Central Management System (CMS)
      Conveniently manage your fleet of Synology systems from a centralised console.

    • Active Insight
      A powerful cloud-based platform for monitoring performance, backup status, login activity and performing lightweight management tasks.


Specifications



Hardware Specifications


CPU

CPU Model

    • AMD EPYC 7272


CPU Quantity

    • 1


CPU Architecture

    • 64-bit


CPU Frequency

    • 12-core 2.9 (base) / 3.2 (turbo) GHz


Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)

    • Yes


Memory

System Memory

    • 32 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM


Memory Module Pre-installed

    • 32 GB (32 GB x 1)


Total Memory Slots

    • 16


Maximum Memory Capacity

    • 1024 GB (64 GB x 16)


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.

    • Installing memory modules with differing capacities is not recommended. Check the Hardware Installation Guide of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.


Storage

Drive Bays

    • 12


Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Units (sold separately)

    • 108 (RX1223RP x 8)


Compatible Drive Type

    • 3.5" SATA HDD

    • 2.5" SATA SSD


Hot Swappable Drive

    • Yes


Notes

    • It is strongly recommended that you only install drives listed on your device's compatibility list. Storage pool and volume creation processes may fail when using unverified drives. Synology is unable to provide technical support for devices using unsupported components.

    • "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

    • 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)


RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port

    • 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)


Management LAN Port

    • 1


Max. number of LAN ports

    • 15


USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

    • 2


Expansion Port

    • 8


Notes

    • The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.


PCIe

PCIe Expansion

    • 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link)


File System

Internal Drives

    • Btrfs

    • EXT4


External Drives

    • Btrfs

    • EXT4

    • EXT3

    • FAT

    • NTFS

    • HFS+

    • exFAT


Appearance

Form Factor (RU)

    • 2U


Dimensions (H x W x D)

    • 88 x 482 x 724 mm


Weight

    • 16.5 kg


Rack Installation Support

    • 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02, sold separately)


Others

System Fan

    • 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs


Fan Speed Mode

    • Full-Speed Mode

    • Cool Mode

    • Quiet Mode


Easy Replacement System Fan

    • Yes


Power Recovery

    • Yes


Noise Level

    • 55.5 dB(A)


Scheduled Power On / Off

    • Yes


Wake on LAN / WAN

    • Yes


Power Supply Unit / Adapter

    • 550 W


Redundant Power Supply

    • Yes


AC Input Power Voltage

    • 100V to 240V AC


Power Frequency

    • 50/60 Hz, Single Phase


Power Consumption

    • 180.5 W (Access)

    • 88.56 W (HDD Hibernation)


British Thermal Unit

    • 615.89 BTU/hr (Access)

    • 302.18 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)


Notes

    • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49 - 17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25°C - 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

    • VCCI

    • RCM

    • UKCA

    • EAC

    • CCC

    • KC

    • UL


Environment

    • RoHS Compliant


Software Specifications


DSM Specifications


Storage Management

Maximum Single Volume Size

    • 1 PB (64 GB memory required, for RAID 6 groups only)

    • 200 TB


Maximum Internal Volume Number

    • 256


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

    • RAID 5 to RAID 6


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 file system and the amount of system metadata stored.

    • On Peta Volume enabled volumes, Snapshot Replication, SSD caching, shared folder encryption, and compression will not be available.

    • 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

    • 8,000


Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion)

    • 10,000


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


High Availability

Synology High Availability

    • Yes


Log Centre

Syslog Events per Second

    • 3,000


Virtualisation

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

    • German

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Danish

    • Norwegian

    • Swedish

    • Dutch

    • Russian

    • Polish

    • Hungarian

    • Portuguese (Brazil)

    • Portuguese (Europe)

    • Turkish

    • Czech

    • Thai

    • Japanese

    • Korean

    • Chinese (Traditional)

    • Chinese (Simplified)


Notes

    • For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.


Add-on Packages view the complete package list


Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)

    • Yes


Central Management System

    • Yes


Synology Chat

Maximum Number of Concurrent Users

    • 1,500


Notes

    • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.

    • When applicable, systems are tested configured with maximum memory and set to allow the maximum number of connections.


Document Viewer

    • Yes


Download Station

Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks

    • 80


SAN Manager

Maximum iSCSI Target Number

    • 256


Maximum LUN

    • 512


LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX

    • Yes


Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server

Free Email Accounts

    • 5 (Licences required for additional accounts)


Maximum Number of Concurrent Users

    • 2,200


Maximum Server Performance

    • 5,721,000 emails per day, approx. 174 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 synchronisation 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).


Media Server

DLNA Compliance

    • Yes


Synology Photos

Facial Recognition

    • Yes


Snapshot Replication

Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder

    • 1,024


Maximum of System Snapshots

    • 65,536


Surveillance Station

Maximum IP cam (Licences required)

    • 128 (including 2 Free Licence)


Total FPS (H.264)

    • 3840 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)

    • 2800 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)

    • 1230 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)

    • 800 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)

    • 600 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)


Total FPS (H.265)

    • 3840 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)

    • 3840 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)

    • 2700 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)

    • 1500 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)

    • 1120 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)


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

    • 2,000 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)


Recommended Number of Hosted Files

    • 100,000,000 (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

    • 3,400


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


Video Station

    • Yes


Virtual Machine Manager

Recommended Virtual Machine Instances

    • 24


Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licences required)

    • 24 (including 1 Free Licence)


Notes

    • The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.


VPN Server

Maximum Connections

    • 60


Package


Package Content

    • 1 x SA6400 NAS

    • 1 x Accessory Pack

    • 2 x AC Power Cord

    • 1 x Quick Installation Guide



Standard Warranty: 5-Years

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