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Synology DS3617xsII 12 Bay NAS DiskStation (Diskless)

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High-Performance NAS for Demanding Business NeedsThe Synology DS3617xsII is a 12-bay NAS DiskStation designed for businesses requiring high performance, scalability, and reliability. This diskless NAS offers advanced features for data storage, backup, and virtualization, making it an ideal soluti...

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Overview

High-Performance NAS for Demanding Business Needs

The Synology DS3617xsII is a 12-bay NAS DiskStation designed for businesses requiring high performance, scalability, and reliability. This diskless NAS offers advanced features for data storage, backup, and virtualization, making it an ideal solution for demanding workloads.

Specifications:

  • Number of Bays: 12
  • Diskless: Yes
  • Voltage Compatibility: 100-240V
  • Performance: Delivers up to 2,359/2,178 MB/s sequential read/write performance
  • Expansion: Add 24 additional drive bays for a total of 36 with up to two DX1215(II) expansion units
  • Networking: Add 10/25GbE networking or fast SATA SSD cache
  • High Availability: Maximizes service uptime by combining two devices into a high-availability cluster with minute-level failover
  • Warranty: Backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty

Key Features

Delivers up to 2,359/2,178 MB/s sequential read/write performance

Add 24 additional drive bays for a total of 36 with up to two DX1215(II) expansion units

Add 10/25GbE networking or fast SATA SSD cache

Maximizes service uptime by combining two devices into a high-availability cluster with minute-level failover

Backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty

Specifications

Model
DS3617xsII
Type
12 Bay NAS DiskStation (Diskless)
Sequential Read Performance (Max)
2,359 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance (Max)
2,178 MB/s
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion
36 (with 2x DX1215(II))
Networking Upgrade Option
10/25GbE
Cache Upgrade Option
Fast SATA SSD cache
High-Availability
Yes (with cluster)
Warranty
5-year limited warranty

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The Synology DS3617xsII offers high sequential read/write performance of up to 2,359/2,178 MB/s, facilitating rapid data transfers.
  • It provides substantial expandability, supporting up to 36 drive bays in total with two optional DX1215(II) expansion units.
  • Users can enhance networking capabilities with optional 10/25GbE adapters, or add fast SATA SSD cache for accelerated performance.
  • The NAS maximizes service uptime through its ability to combine two devices into a high-availability cluster, providing minute-level failover.
  • It is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, offering long-term reliability and support.

👎 Cons

  • The DS3617xsII is a diskless NAS, meaning hard drives or SSDs must be purchased separately, adding to the overall cost.
  • Achieving the maximum 36 drive bays requires purchasing two additional DX1215(II) expansion units, which are significant extra investments.
  • The advanced features like 10/25GbE networking and SATA SSD cache require additional hardware purchases, increasing the setup complexity and expense.
  • The high-availability cluster setup requires two DS3617xsII units, doubling the initial hardware investment for redundancy.
  • The raw performance figures are maximums and depend on the specific drive configuration, network environment, and workload.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Synology DS3617xsII delivers up to 2,359 MB/s sequential read and 2,178 MB/s sequential write performance.
The DS3617xsII base unit has 12 bays and can be expanded to a total of 36 drive bays by adding up to two DX1215(II) expansion units.
Yes, you can add 10/25GbE networking to the Synology DS3617xsII for faster network connectivity.
Yes, it can maximize service uptime by combining two devices into a high-availability cluster, offering minute-level failover.
The Synology DS3617xsII is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, providing long-term assurance.
No, the Synology DS3617xsII is a diskless NAS, meaning hard drives or SSDs are not included and must be purchased separately.