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Status: Currently sold
| Series | FS Series |
|---|---|
| Bays | 24 |
| CPU | Intel Xeon D-1567 |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| CPU architecture | x86_64 |
| Support tier | full |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
| RAM (max) | 128 GB |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory generation | DDR4 |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Memory module type | RDIMM |
| Replaceable memory | Replaceable |
| Network ports | 4x 1GbE + 2x 10GbE |
| USB ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| PCIe expansion | 1 × Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link) |
| Drive bay types | 2.5" SAS HDD/SSD or SATA SSD |
| Hot-swappable bays | yes |
| CPU frequency (GHz) | 2.1 |
| Max bays with expansion unit | 72 |
| Power draw, active (W) | 258.23 |
| Power draw, hibernation (W) | 127.99 |
| Power supply (W) | 500 |
| Noise level (dBA) | 57 |
| Dimensions H x W x D (mm) | 88 x 482 x 724 |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 |
| Largest certified configuration observed | 168 TB (24 x Synology SAT5210-7000G, largest drive on the vendor HCL today; not a hardware limit) |
1 eBay listings checked Aug 8, 2026 · 1 new, 0 used (too few new listings to show a reliable new price)
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Compatible network and expansion cards
Check the required OS, firmware, slot, bracket, and installation notes before buying.
| Component | Specifications | Evidence | Requirements and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4 | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 6.01. DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T4 | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 5.05. DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2 | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 6.01. |
| Marvell FastLinQ QL41212HLCU | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 8.34.16. DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro EN MCX312B-XCCT | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 2.33.5100. DSM version requirement: 5.2-5644 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN MCX414A-BCAT | Connector: QSFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 56GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 12.23.1020. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN MCX4121A-ACAT | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 14.17.2032. DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); For better performance, we strongly recommend installing the network interface card into the PCIe 3.0 x8 (white) slot first. (Only applicable to RS3617xs, RS3614xs+, RS3614xs, and RS3614RPxs) |
| Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN MCX4131A-BCAT | Connector: QSFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 1 x 40GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 14.21.2010. DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Synology E10G30-F2 | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA. |
| Synology E10G30-T2 | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA. |
| Synology E25G30-F2 | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA.; For models with an AMD Ryzen V1000 CPU, DSM version 7.2.1-69057 or above is required. |
| Synology E10G17-F2 (EOL) | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.0.2-8451 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Synology E10G18-T1 (EOL) | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739-2 onward (or 6.1-15284-2 onward with DSM 6.1). (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Synology E10G18-T2 (EOL) | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Synology E10G21-F2 (EOL) | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) |
| Synology E25G21-F2 (EOL) | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); For best performance, we recommend using memory in dual-channel configuration. For instructions, refer to Hardware Installation Guide. |
Compatible Drives
20 drives certified on FS3600's official manufacturer compatibility list, sourced directly from Synology's own published Hardware Compatibility List. Each model links to that drive's own compatibility page.
20certified models
4drive brands
7 TBlargest listed
10with verified extra specs
Certified drives by capacity
0.48 TB4
0.96 TB4
1.92 TB4
3.84 TB7
7 TB1
Show all 20 certified drives
20 shown
| Brand | Model | Capacity | Type | Verified drive details | Recently observed offers | Status | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synology | SAT5210-7000G | 7.0 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $7,602.24 | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5220-3840G | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5200-3840G | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5210-3840G | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.1 |
| Synology | SAT5221-3840G | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $975.00 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Micron | MTFDDAK3T8TDT-1AW1ZABYY | 3.84 TB | 2.5" SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | D3MU401 |
| Intel | SSDSC2KG038T8 | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | New: $629.99 · Used: $449.99 | Recommended | XCV10110 |
| Seagate | XA3840ME10063 | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SF441121 |
| Synology | SAT5210-1920G | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $999.99 | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5220-1920G | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5221-1920G | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,304.00 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Synology | SAT5200-1920G | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5200-960G | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | Used: $75.00 | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5210-960G | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5221-960G | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $1,177.29 | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Synology | SAT5220-960G | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5210-480G | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.1 |
| Synology | SAT5220-480G | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5221-480G | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 5-year warranty | New: $1,069.91 | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Synology | SAT5200-480G | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
Extra drive details are published only from manufacturer-owned documents or explicit human review. Follow the model link for field-level sources.
Certified list last checked 2026-08-18.
Compatible Memory
4 memory modules listed by Synology as compatible with FS3600. Third-party modules may also work, but are not shown here unless Synology itself lists them as compatible.
4certified modules
16–32 GBcapacity range
| SKU | Capacity | DDR generation | ECC | Form factor | Rated speed | Warranty | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4ER02-32G | 32 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | - | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 |
| D4RD-2666-32G | 32 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | 2666 MT/s | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 |
| D4ER01-16G | 16 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | - | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 |
| D4RD-2666-16G | 16 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | 2666 MT/s | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 |
Certified list last checked 2026-09-16. Coverage varies by model. Rated module speed is not a guarantee of NAS operating speed; follow the NAS maximum capacity and installation rules.
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