Synology RackStation RS3618xs 12-Bay NAS Server

If you're running demanding applications or managing huge amounts of data, this 12-bay NAS is built to keep up without slowing you down. It's powered by a quad-core Intel Xeon processor and comes with 8GB of ECC memory you can expand to 64GB. You get four Gigabit Ethernet ports that can combine for faster speeds or stay separate for backup. There’s also room to add 10GbE network cards if you need even more speed. It supports RAID for data protection, works with all major virtualization platforms, and includes smart backup tools for everything from cloud services to desktops. With a file system that can heal itself and a system that stays cool while saving power, it's designed to handle real business needs without the usual hassle. And with support for up to 36 drives using expansion units, it’s ready to grow as your storage needs do.

Highlights:

• 12 bays for 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA hard drives or SSDs
• Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core processor up to 2.4 GHz
• 8GB ECC DDR4 memory expandable to 64GB
• Four Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation and failover
• Two PCIe 3.0 slots for optional 10GbE NIC or SSD cache card
• Supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 JBOD and Synology Hybrid RAID
• Compatible with VMware Windows Hyper-V Citrix and OpenStack
• Btrfs file system with snapshots and file self-healing
• Backup tools for Windows Linux Microsoft 365 Google Workspace
• Runs on Synology DiskStation Manager with easy centralized management
• Expandable to 36 drives with Synology RX1217 or RX1217RP
• Comes with 5-year manufacturer warranty