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Status: Currently sold
An enterprise 2U rackmount NAS from 2023 that scales a long way, built for large backups, private cloud, video serving and virtualization. The 12-core Xeon D-1567 and 16 GB of ECC memory, expandable to 128 GB, give it plenty of headroom, and it's rated for over 6,200 MB/s sequential reads.
| Series | SA Series |
|---|---|
| Bays | 12 |
| CPU | Intel Xeon D-1567 |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| CPU architecture | x86_64 |
| Support tier | full |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
| Release year | 2023 |
| RAID levels | Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID F1 |
| PCIe slot types | 2x PCIe Gen 3 x8 |
| RAM (max) | 128 GB |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory generation | DDR4 |
| Memory speed (MT/s) | 2133 MT/s |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Memory module type | RDIMM |
| Replaceable memory | Replaceable |
| Network ports | 2x 10GbE |
| USB ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| PCIe expansion | 1 |
| M.2 slots | None |
| Drive bay types | 3.5" SAS HDD, 3.5" SAS SSD, 2.5" SAS HDD, 2.5" SAS SSD |
| Hot-swappable bays | Yes |
| CPU frequency (GHz) | 2.1 |
| Max bays with expansion unit | 96 |
| Power draw, active (W) | 137.54 |
| Power draw, hibernation (W) | 58.23 |
| Power supply (W) | 550 |
| Noise level (dBA) | 49.8 |
| Dimensions H x W x D | 3.5 x 19 x 28.5 in (88 x 482 x 724 mm) |
| Weight | 32 lb (14.5 kg) |
| Largest certified configuration observed | 288 TB (12 x Synology HAT5320-24T, largest drive on the vendor HCL today; not a hardware limit) |
| Estimated cost to fill every bay with a certified 8 TB drive | about $5,977 new (Synology HAS5300-8T) / about $2,400 used (Synology HAT5310-8T) -- one observed eBay unit price incl. shipping x bays; quantity availability unverified |
| Estimated cost to fill every bay with a certified 16 TB drive | about $9,480 new (Synology HAT5300-16T) / about $4,788 used (Synology HAT5300-16T) -- one observed eBay unit price incl. shipping x bays; quantity availability unverified |
2 eBay listings checked Nov 8, 2026 · 1 new, 1 used (too few new listings to show a reliable new price; too few used listings to show a reliable used price)
Documents
Compatible network and expansion cards
Check the required OS, firmware, slot, bracket, and installation notes before buying.
| Component | Specifications | Evidence | Requirements and notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.) | Amazon eBay |
| Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2 | Connector: QSFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 40GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 9.0. | Search Amazon eBay |
| Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLCU | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | Firmware: 8.34.15. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Search Amazon eBay |
| 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. | Amazon eBay |
| 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. | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10M20-T1 | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 1 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10M20-T1 | Storage interface: PCIe NVMe; Supported form factor: 2280 / 22110 | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version.; DSM version requirement for RS18017xs+, RS4017xs+, RS3618xs, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, DS3617xs and DS3617xsII: 7.0.1 or later version. | Amazon eBay |
| 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. | Amazon eBay |
| Synology M2D20 | Storage interface: PCIe NVMe; Supported form factor: 2280 / 22110 | Officially certified Checked 2026-09-16 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version.; DSM version requirement for RS18017xs+, RS4017xs+, RS3618xs, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, DS3617xs and DS3617xsII: 7.0.1 or later version. | Amazon eBay |
| 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.) | Amazon eBay |
| 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.) | Amazon eBay |
| 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.) | Amazon eBay |
| 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. | Amazon |
Compatible Drives
43 drives certified on SA3610'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.
Certified drives by capacity
Show all 43 certified drives
| Brand | Model | Capacity | Type | Verified drive details | Recently observed offers | Status | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synology | HAT5320-24T details | 24.0 TB | 3.5" NAS HDD | 7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,440.78 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAS5320-24T details | 24.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,774.83 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAT5310-20T details | 20.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $899.95 · Used: $1,451.11 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAT5320-20T details | 20.0 TB | 3.5" NAS HDD | 7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,407.45 | Recommended | 1402 |
| Synology | HAS5310-20T details | 20.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,243.39 | Recommended | 1402 |
| Synology | HAT5310-18T details | 18.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAT5300-16T details | 16.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $789.97 · Used: $399.00 | Recommended | 1402 |
| Synology | HAS5300-16T details | 16.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | Used: $435.00 | Recommended | 1403 |
| Synology | HAT5310-16T details | 16.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,047.99 | Recommended | 1403 |
| Synology | HAT5300-12T details | 12.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $589.99 · Used: $379.99 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAS5310-12T details | 12.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,064.70 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAS5300-12T details | 12.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,146.00 | Recommended | 1403 |
| Synology | HAT5310-8T details | 8.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,035.21 · Used: $199.99 | Recommended | 1402 |
| Synology | HAS5300-8T details | 8.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $498.12 | Recommended | 1402 |
| Synology | HAT5320-8T details | 8.0 TB | 3.5" NAS HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $702.17 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | HAT5300-8T details | 8.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $1,009.00 · Used: $225.00 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Seagate | XS7680SE70045 details | 7.68 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 256 MB cache · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 14000 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 0001 |
| Samsung | MZ-ILG7T60 details | 7.68 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | - | No recent verified offer | Recommended | GXG4 |
| Synology | SAT5210-7000G details | 7.0 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 10000 TBW | New: $7,496.33 | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | HAT5300-4T details | 4.0 TB | 3.5" Enterprise HDD | 7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 1403 |
| Synology | HAT5320-4T details | 4.0 TB | 3.5" NAS HDD | 7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $577.10 | Recommended | 1401 |
| Synology | SAT5220-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Samsung | MZ-ILG3T80 details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7008 TBW | New: $5,098.00 | Recommended | GXG1 |
| Seagate | XS3840SE70045 details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 0001 |
| Synology | SAT5200-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 9162 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5221-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBW | New: $2,642.47 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Synology | SAT5210-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 8533 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5210-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4800 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5220-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBW | New: $799.99 | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5221-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBW | New: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,272.83 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Synology | SAT5200-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4581 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Samsung | MZ-ILG1T90 details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty | New: $2,350.00 · Used: $839.00 | Recommended | GXG1 |
| Seagate | XS1920SE70045 details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 0001 |
| Synology | SAT5200-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2048 MB cache · 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2290 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5210-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2194 TBW | New: $489.00 | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Samsung | MZ-ILG9600 details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1752 TBW | New: $1,972.20 · Used: $1,905.39 | Recommended | GXG1 |
| Synology | SAT5221-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBW | New: $1,177.29 | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Seagate | XS960SE70045 details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | 0001 |
| Synology | SAT5220-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5220-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5210-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1097 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5221-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Synology | SAT5200-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1145 TBW | 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
2 memory modules listed by Synology as compatible with SA3610. Third-party modules may also work, but are not shown here unless Synology itself lists them as compatible.
| SKU | Capacity | DDR generation | ECC | Form factor | Rated speed | Warranty | Source and notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4ER02-32G | 32 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | - | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 | Amazon eBay |
| D4ER01-16G | 16 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | - | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 | Amazon eBay |
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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