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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.

SeriesSA Series
Bays12
CPUIntel Xeon D-1567
Cores / Threads12 / 24
RAM16 GB
CPU architecturex86_64
Support tierfull
Warranty (years)5
Release year2023
RAID levelsBasic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID F1
PCIe slot types2x PCIe Gen 3 x8
RAM (max)128 GB
Memory slots4
Memory generationDDR4
Memory speed (MT/s)2133 MT/s
ECC memorySupported
Memory module typeRDIMM
Replaceable memoryReplaceable
Network ports2x 10GbE
USB ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
PCIe expansion1
M.2 slotsNone
Drive bay types3.5" SAS HDD, 3.5" SAS SSD, 2.5" SAS HDD, 2.5" SAS SSD
Hot-swappable baysYes
CPU frequency (GHz)2.1
Max bays with expansion unit96
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 D3.5 x 19 x 28.5 in (88 x 482 x 724 mm)
Weight32 lb (14.5 kg)
Largest certified configuration observed288 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 driveabout $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 driveabout $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.

ComponentSpecificationsEvidenceRequirements and notesBuy
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T4Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbEOfficially 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-QDA2Connector: QSFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 40GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 9.0. Search Amazon eBay
Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLCUConnector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbEOfficially 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-F2Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially 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-T2Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially 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-T1Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 1 x 10GbEOfficially 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-T1Storage interface: PCIe NVMe; Supported form factor: 2280 / 22110Officially 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-F2Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbEOfficially 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 M2D20Storage interface: PCIe NVMe; Supported form factor: 2280 / 22110Officially 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 10GbEOfficially 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 10GbEOfficially 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 10GbEOfficially 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 25GbEOfficially 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.

43certified models
3drive brands
24 TBlargest listed
42with verified extra specs
Show all 43 certified drives
43 shown
BrandModelCapacityTypeVerified drive detailsRecently observed offersStatusFirmware
SynologyHAT5320-24T details24.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,440.78Recommended1401
SynologyHAS5320-24T details24.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,774.83Recommended1401
SynologyHAT5310-20T details20.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $899.95 · Used: $1,451.11Recommended1401
SynologyHAT5320-20T details20.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 1024 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,407.45Recommended1402
SynologyHAS5310-20T details20.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,243.39Recommended1402
SynologyHAT5310-18T details18.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended1401
SynologyHAT5300-16T details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $789.97 · Used: $399.00Recommended1402
SynologyHAS5300-16T details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyUsed: $435.00Recommended1403
SynologyHAT5310-16T details16.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,047.99Recommended1403
SynologyHAT5300-12T details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $589.99 · Used: $379.99Recommended1401
SynologyHAS5310-12T details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,064.70Recommended1401
SynologyHAS5300-12T details12.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,146.00Recommended1403
SynologyHAT5310-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,035.21 · Used: $199.99Recommended1402
SynologyHAS5300-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $498.12Recommended1402
SynologyHAT5320-8T details8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $702.17Recommended1401
SynologyHAT5300-8T details8.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $1,009.00 · Used: $225.00Recommended1401
SeagateXS7680SE70045 details7.68 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD256 MB cache · 2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 14000 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommended0001
SamsungMZ-ILG7T60 details7.68 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD-No recent verified offerRecommendedGXG4
SynologySAT5210-7000G details7.0 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 10000 TBWNew: $7,496.33RecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologyHAT5300-4T details4.0 TB3.5" Enterprise HDD7200 RPM · 256 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommended1403
SynologyHAT5320-4T details4.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD7200 RPM · 512 MB cache · CMR · 550 TB/year workload · 2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $577.10Recommended1401
SynologySAT5220-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SamsungMZ-ILG3T80 details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7008 TBWNew: $5,098.00RecommendedGXG1
SeagateXS3840SE70045 details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommended0001
SynologySAT5200-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 9162 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
SynologySAT5221-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBWNew: $2,642.47RecommendedSCEM16.3
SynologySAT5210-3840G details3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 8533 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5210-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4800 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5220-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBWNew: $799.99RecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5221-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBWNew: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,272.83RecommendedSCEM16.3
SynologySAT5200-1920G details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4581 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
SamsungMZ-ILG1T90 details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2000000 h MTBF · 5-year warrantyNew: $2,350.00 · Used: $839.00RecommendedGXG1
SeagateXS1920SE70045 details1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommended0001
SynologySAT5200-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2048 MB cache · 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2290 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1
SynologySAT5210-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2194 TBWNew: $489.00RecommendedSCEMH3.2
SamsungMZ-ILG9600 details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1752 TBWNew: $1,972.20 · Used: $1,905.39RecommendedGXG1
SynologySAT5221-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBWNew: $1,177.29RecommendedF3MN902
SeagateXS960SE70045 details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD2500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommended0001
SynologySAT5220-960G details0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5220-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5210-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1097 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5221-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedF3MN902
SynologySAT5200-480G details0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1145 TBWNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMJ2.1

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.

2certified modules
16–32 GBcapacity range
SKUCapacityDDR generationECCForm factorRated speedWarrantySource and notesBuy
D4ER02-32G32 GBDDR4ECCRDIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16
Amazon eBay
D4ER01-16G16 GBDDR4ECCRDIMM-5-yearManufacturer 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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