Synology RackStation RS3618xs

High-speed scalable storage server

Synology RS3618xs is a reliable, superior-performance network-attached storage solution for large-scale enterprises with demanding business applications. It simplifies data management, optimizes virtualization environments, and rapidly expands storage capacity with minimal time investment in setup and maintenance.

Synology RackStation RS3618xs SPECIFICATION

CPU	CPU Model	Intel Xeon D-1521
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	4-core 2.4 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz
	Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
Memory	System Memory	8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
	Memory Module Pre-installed	8 GB (8 GB x 1)
	Total Memory Slots	4
	Maximum Memory Capacity	64 GB (16 GB x 4)
	Notes	Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide a complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion. 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.
Synology RackStation RS3618xs Storage	Drive Bays	12
	Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	36 (RX1217/RX1217RP x 2)
	Compatible Drive Type*	3.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD
	Maximum Single Volume Size*	200 TB (32 GB RAM required, for RAID 5 or RAID 6 groups only) 108 TB
	Hot Swappable Drive
	Notes	“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. 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).
External Ports	RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port*	2
	Expansion Port	2
	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
Synology RackStation RS3618xs	External Drives	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT*
	Notes	exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.
Synology RackStation RS3618xs Appearance	Form Factor (RU)	2U
	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm
	Weight	14.5 kg
	Rack Installation Support*	4-post 19″ rack (Synology Rail Kit – RKS1317)
	Notes	The rail kit is 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
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	50.2 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	500 W
	AC Input Power Voltage	100 V to 240 V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption*	142.76 W (Access) 55.05 W (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	487.12 BTU/hr (Access) 187.84 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Synology RackStation RS3618xs	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature	Operating Temperature	5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
	Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
	Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Synology RackStation RS3618xs Certification	FCC CE BSMI EAC CCC VCCI RCM
Synology RackStation RS3618xs Warranty	5 Years
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 Accessory Pack X 1 AC Power Cord X 1 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories	DDR4 ECC UDIMM: D4EC-2666-8G/D4EC-2666-16G Expansion Units: RX1217/RX1217RP 3.5″ SATA HDD: HAT5300 2.5″ SATA SSD: SAT5200 M.2 SSD Adapter Card: M2D18 10GbE Network Interface Card: E10G18-T2/E10G18-T1/E10G17-F2 Rail Kit Sliding: RKS1317 VisualStation: VS960HD/VS360HD Surveillance Device License Pack