Synology FlashStation FS3600
Brand: Synology | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: SYNO-FS3600 | Part #: FS3600 | MPN: FS3600
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About the Synology FlashStation FS3600
The Synology FlashStation FS3600 is a purpose-built all-flash storage array engineered for latency-sensitive, high-throughput enterprise applications. Housed in a compact 2U form factor, it accommodates 24 NVMe SSD bays with optional dual 2.5-inch SSD caching layers, delivering consistent sub-millisecond response times across sustained concurrent operations. The architecture supports dual 10GbE or 25GbE network connectivity with optional additional ports, enabling bandwidth-intensive workflows without network bottlenecks.
Purposefully designed for financial services, medical imaging, and other performance-critical environments, the FS3600 combines hardware acceleration with Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system to enable sophisticated data management, replication, and disaster recovery protocols. The system supports both NAS and iSCSI protocols simultaneously, allowing heterogeneous workload distribution across a single unified platform. Its all-NVMe architecture eliminates mechanical spindle latency, making it ideal for transaction-heavy databases, real-time analytics, and VDI infrastructure serving high-density user populations.
The FS3600 launched in Q1 2020 and has become the standard-bearer for flash-native storage in regulated industries where predictable sub-10ms response times and 99.99% availability are contractual requirements. Advanced features include snapshot-based replication, native Docker container support for edge analytics, and dual-controller high-availability configurations for zero-downtime maintenance.
Ideal for
- High-frequency trading platforms and financial market data warehouses requiring sub-millisecond query response times and guaranteed IOPS throughput
- DICOM medical imaging repositories serving Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) with intensive concurrent read/write patterns from diagnostic workstations
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) backing stores for 500+ simultaneous user sessions with consistent boot and login times below 3 seconds
- Real-time analytical databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) processing millions of time-series data points per second from IoT sensor networks
- Machine learning model training pipelines requiring deterministic I/O performance for distributed GPU cluster coordination
- Tier-1 database replication and disaster recovery targets for PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server environments with synchronous mirroring
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Synology |
| Model | FlashStation FS3600 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drive Bays | 24x NVMe M.2 2280 (primary), 2x 2.5-inch SSD optional caching |
| Maximum Capacity | 1.92TB per bay (expandable to 46.08TB raw per unit) |
| Memory | 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (expandable to 128GB) |
| Network Connectivity | Dual 10GbE SFP+ or Dual 25GbE SFP28 (with optional additional 1GbE management port) |
| Protocol Support | NFS v3/v4, SMB 2.1/3.x, iSCSI, AFP, WebDAV, SNMP |
| Random Read IOPS | 300,000+ (sustained) |
| Random Write IOPS | 150,000+ (sustained) |
| Sequential Read Throughput | 10GbE: 1,200MB/s; 25GbE: 2,800MB/s (max) |
| Average Latency | <1ms (read), <2ms (write) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, F1 |
| Redundancy | Dual M.2 cartridge design with automatic failover |
| Replication | Snapshot-based async/sync replication, cross-site failover |
| Power Consumption | 380W typical, 520W peak |
| Cooling | Dual hot-swap redundant fan modules |
| Dimensions | 438 x 650 x 88mm |
| Weight | 23.2kg |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Synology |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | SYNO-FS3600 |
| Part Number | FS3600 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | FlashStation FS3600 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drive Bays | 24x NVMe M.2 2280 (primary), 2x 2.5-inch SSD optional caching |
| Maximum Capacity | 1.92TB per bay (expandable to 46.08TB raw per unit) |
| Memory | 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (expandable to 128GB) |
| Network Connectivity | Dual 10GbE SFP+ or Dual 25GbE SFP28 (with optional additional 1GbE management port) |
| Protocol Support | NFS v3/v4, SMB 2.1/3.x, iSCSI, AFP, WebDAV, SNMP |
| Random Read IOPS | 300,000+ (sustained) |
| Random Write IOPS | 150,000+ (sustained) |
| Sequential Read Throughput | 10GbE: 1,200MB/s; 25GbE: 2,800MB/s (max) |
| Average Latency | <1ms (read), <2ms (write) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, F1 |
| Redundancy | Dual M.2 cartridge design with automatic failover |
| Replication | Snapshot-based async/sync replication, cross-site failover |
| Power Consumption | 380W typical, 520W peak |
| Cooling | Dual hot-swap redundant fan modules |
| Dimensions | 438 x 650 x 88mm |
| Weight | 23.2kg |
Frequently Asked Questions about Synology FlashStation FS3600
What does the Synology FlashStation FS3600 do?
the Synology FlashStation FS3600 suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Synology FlashStation FS3600?
Key specifications for the Synology FlashStation FS3600: new condition; manufacturer Synology; model FlashStation FS3600; form factor 2U Rackmount; drive bays 24x NVMe M.2 2280 (primary), 2x 2.5-inch SSD optional caching; maximum capacity 1.92TB per bay (expandable to 46.08TB raw per unit); memory 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (expandable to 128GB). Manufacturer part number FS3600. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.