Synology SA6400 is a 12-bay 2U rackmount using AMD EPYC 7272
Synology SA6400 ports
Synology SA6400 CPU
Synology SA6400 CPU passmark
Synology SA6400 specs
processor
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Processor model | AMD EPYC 7272 |
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Number of CPUs | 1 | |
processor architecture | 64-bit | |
processor clock | 12-core 2.9 (base frequency) / 3.2 (max overclock) GHz | |
Hardware encryption engine (AES-NI) | ||
Memory
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system memory | 32 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
Pre-installed memory modules | 32 GB (32 GB x 1) | |
Total number of memory slots | 16 | |
Maximum memory capacity | 1024 GB (64 GB x 16) | |
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storage device
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Number of slots | 12 |
The maximum number of disk slots for an expansion unit | 108 (RX1223RP x 8) | |
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Disk hot-plug support* | ||
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external port
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN port | 4 (Support Link Aggregation / Failover) |
RJ-45 10GbE LAN port | 2 (Supports Link Aggregation / Failover) | |
management port | 1 | |
Maximum number of LAN ports | 15 | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port* | 2 | |
expansion port | 8 | |
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PCIe
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PCIe expansion | 2 x Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link) |
file system
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internal disk |
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external disk |
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Remark | You can install exFAT Access package for free from Package Center of DSM 7.0. If you use DSM 6.2 or earlier, you need to purchase exFAT Access from Package Center. | |
Exterior
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Form factor (rack unit) | 2U |
Size (HXWXD) | 88 mm x 482 mm x 724 mm | |
weight | 16.5 kg | |
Rack Mount Support* | 4-post 19″ (Synology Rack Kit – RKS-02 ) | |
Remark | Rack kit sold separately | |
other projects
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system fan | 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 pcs |
fan mode |
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Replaceable system fan | ||
Automatic power recovery | ||
Noise value* | 55.5 dB(A) | |
Timer switch | ||
wake on lan | ||
Power Supply / Transformer | 550 W | |
dual power supply | ||
AC input voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
current frequency | 50/60 Hz, single frequency | |
power consumption | 180.5 W (access) 88.56 W (disk hibernation) |
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BTU | 615.89 BTU/hr (access) 302.18 BTU/hr (disk hibernation) |
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temperature
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Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) | |
Relative humidity | 5% to 95% RH | |
certification body
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warranty
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5 years | |
Remark | The warranty period begins on the date of purchase stated on the purchase receipt. (View more content) | |
surroundings
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RoHS Compliant | |
package contents
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optional accessories
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Remark | The memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer. |
Synology SA6400 PDF specsheet
https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/DataSheet/SA/22-year/SA6400/enu/Synology_SA6400_Data_Sheet_enu.pdf
Synology SA6400 compatible HDD
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5310 HAT5310-18T 1401 18TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5310 HAT5310-8T 1401 8TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5310 HAT5310-8T 1402 8TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5300 HAT5300-16T 1402 16TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5300 HAT5300-12T 1401 12TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5300 HAT5300-8T 1401 8TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5300 HAT5300-4T 1402 4TB
Enterprise 3.5″ SATA HDD Synology HAT5300 HAT5300-4T 1403 4TB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5210 SAT5210-3840G SCEMH3.2 3.84TB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5210 SAT5210-1920G SCEMH3.2 1.92TB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5210 SAT5210-960G SCEMH3.2 960GB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5210 SAT5210-480G SCEMH3.2 480GB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5200 SAT5200-3840G SCEMJ2.1 3.84TB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5200 SAT5200-1920G SCEMJ2.1 1.92TB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5200 SAT5200-960G SCEMJ2.1 960GB
Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD Synology SAT5200 SAT5200-480G SCEMJ2.1 480GB
Synology SA6400 compatible NVMe
Enterprise M.2 NVMe SSD Synology SNV3510 SNV3510-800G ECEM13.2 800GB
Enterprise M.2 NVMe SSD Synology SNV3510 SNV3510-400G ECEM13.2 400GB
Enterprise M.2 NVMe SSD Synology SNV3500 SNV3500-800G ECEM12.4 800GB
Enterprise M.2 NVMe SSD Synology SNV3500 SNV3500-400G ECEM12.4 400GB
Synology SA6400 compatible RAM
D4ER01-32G
- DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM
- EAN: 4711174724833
- Storage space: 32GB
Applicable models * :
- FS series: FS3410
- HD Series: HD6500
- SA series: SA6400
* To ensure you have the best experience, Synology does not recommend configuring memory modules with different capacities. For configuration suggestions, please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for your Synology product .
D4ER01-64G
- DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM
- EAN: 4711174725083
- Storage space: 64GB
Applicable models * :
- SA series: SA6400
* To ensure you have the best experience, Synology does not recommend configuring memory modules with different capacities. For configuration suggestions, please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for your Synology product .
Synology SA6400 Performance Tests
SMB 10GbE – Sequential Transfer Performance (using SSD) (64KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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read | 6,446.03 | 6,293.08 | 6,277.96 | 3,540.49 |
to write | 5,074.16 | 3,448.09 | 3,380.68 | 2,405.88 |
SMB 10GbE – Sequential Transfer Performance (using encrypted shared folders and SSD) (64KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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read | 6,306.42 | 5,128.02 | 4,547.46 | 2,780.77 |
to write | 4,136.84 | 2,631.68 | 2,245.94 | 1,265.42 |
SMB 10GbE – Random IOPS (using SSD) (4KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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read | 407,415.96 | 378,023.46 | 288,170.80 | 141,129.19 |
to write | 185,427.75 | 176,993.03 | 159,474.71 | 97,196.62 |
iSCSI 10GbE – Random IOPS (with HCIbench and SSD) (4KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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read | 559,747.00 | 423,505.00 | 335,735.00 | 191,081.00 |
to write | 246,820.00 | 194,355.00 | 169,382.00 | 101,719.00 |
iSCSI 10GbE – Random IOPS (using SSD) (4KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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read | 499,463.68 | 456,503.86 | 341,428.17 | 195,305.79 |
to write | 166,814.22 | 177,608.43 | 156,581.93 | 99,060.46 |
iSCSI 10GbE – Random Mixed IOPS (using SSD) (4KB)
model | SA6400 | SA3600 | SA3400 | SA3200D |
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70% read 30% write | 315,453.38 | 317,241.15 | 238,754.61 | 143,933.54 |
NAS:
- Operating system: DSM 7.1.1
- Volume type: RAID 5, RAID 6
- hard drive:
- SA6400, SA3600, SA3400: All hard drive trays are installed with Synology SAT5200 series 960GB SATA SSD
- SA3200D: All hard disk trays are installed with HGST HUSMM3240ASS200 SAS SSD
- Memory:
- SA6400:128GB (4 x 32GB)
- SA3600、SA3400:32GB (2 x 16GB)
- SA3200D: 16GB per controller (2 x 8GB)
- File system: Btrfs
- Network Bandwidth:
- SA6400, SA3600, SA3400: 60GbE (2 x built-in 10GbE ports + 2 x Synology E10G18-T2 NIC)
- SA3200D: 30GbE (1 x built-in 10GbE port + 1 x Synology E10G18-T2 NIC per controller)
switch:
- Netgear M4300-96X,MTU 9000
Client computer:
- Intel Core i7-4790 3.60Ghz;4GB DDR3-1600;Intel SSDSC2CW120A3K5 SATA SSD;Intel X540-T2 NIC
Performance testing tools:
- HCIbench v1.6.8 with Vdbench, iSCSI Random IOPS test with 100% read/write ratio and 4KB block size, Thick LUN, VMware vCenter Server 6.7 and ESXi 6.7
- FIO v3.6, SMB sequential transfer performance test with 100% read/write ratio and 64KB block size, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
- FIO v3.6, SMB and iSCSI random IOPS test with 100% read/write ratio and 4KB block size, Thick LUN, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
- FIO v3.6, iSCSI random mixed IOPS test with 70%/30% read/write mix ratio and 4KB block size, Thick LUN, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
Notes:
- Synology Labs uses dozens of client computers for performance testing with optimized network settings and manual traffic balancing. Performance figures vary based on environmental factors and may not be reproducible across a single client computer connection.
- Not all device models are available in every region. For further details, please contact your local Synology partner.
Synology SA6400 user manual
https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Hardware/HIG/SA/22-year/SA6400/enu/SA6400_HIG_enu.pdf
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