Synology UC3200 2U Network SAN Rack - Ethernet, Black/Grey

The Synology Unified Controller UC3200 is a high-performance, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for iSCSI environments. It offers a 2U rack-mounted form factor with a robust, redundant architecture that ensures continuous operation even in the event of hardware failures. The device is built to deliver reliable and highly available storage services, making it ideal for data centers and organizations that require uninterrupted access to critical data. Its dual-controller design allows for automatic failover, ensuring that services remain online without interruption. The UC3200 supports a wide range of storage configurations, including both 3.5" and 2.5" hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs), with a maximum raw capacity of up to 576 TB. This makes it suitable for large-scale data storage needs, whether for virtualization, backup, or general enterprise use.

The UC3200 is equipped with advanced security features, including support for Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs), which provide hardware-level encryption to protect sensitive data. This ensures that even if physical drives are stolen or lost, the data remains secure. Additionally, the system includes redundant power supplies and modular fans, which help prevent downtime due to power failures or overheating. The device also features a high-performance SAS interface for disk slots, allowing for fast data access and transfer speeds.

The UC3200 is optimized for virtualization environments, supporting integration with popular platforms such as VMware vSphere® 6.5 and Microsoft Hyper-V®. It also supports VAAI (vStorage APIs for Array Integration) to offload storage operations from the host to the array, improving overall system performance and efficiency. The system includes Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) support, which accelerates data migration and transfer processes. Furthermore, the UC3200 can be integrated into OpenStack® environments as a bulk storage component, making it a versatile solution for cloud computing infrastructures.

The device is equipped with a powerful 2.4GHz 4-core Intel® Xeon® D-1521 processor that can boost up to 2.7GHz, providing enterprise-grade performance with up to 140,000 IOPS in 4K random write operations. This ensures low-latency performance even under heavy workloads. The system also includes 8GB of ECC UDIMM memory, which can be expanded up to 64GB to further enhance performance and support larger datasets.

The UC3200 includes a variety of network interfaces to support high-speed connectivity. It features two 1 GbE ports and one 10 GbE port, with support for Link Aggregation to increase bandwidth and redundancy. Additionally, there is a PCIe 3.0 slot that allows for optional expansion with 10GbE or 25GbE network interface cards, providing flexibility in network configuration.

The system also includes a Mini SAS HD port that allows for connecting up to two RXD1219sas devices for flexible volume extension. This makes it easy to scale storage capacity as needed without requiring complex reconfigurations.

The UC3200 runs on DSM UC (DiskStation Manager Unified Controller), an operating system specifically designed for managing iSCSI storage systems. This provides a centralized management interface that allows IT administrators to monitor system status, receive alerts, and manage both controllers from a single portal. The system also includes integrated monitoring apps that provide real-time insights into the health of the storage environment.

Data protection is a key feature of the UC3200, with support for Snapshot Replication using the Btrfs file system. This allows for programmable and near-instant data protection with up to 4,096 system-wide snapshots across on-premises volumes and offsite servers. In the event of a disaster, this feature enables immediate virtual machine recovery in iSCSI LUNs without significant downtime.

The UC3200 is designed with enterprise scalability in mind, offering features such as Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB) technology that allows dual controller modules to sync memory data instantly in case of controller failure. This prevents cache data loss and ensures continuous operation.

Brand: Synology
Model: UC3200
Specifications: 2U rack-mounted SAN; dual-controller architecture; 12 x 3.5"/2.5" SAS disk slots; maximum raw capacity of 576 TB; Intel® Xeon® D-1521 processor; 8GB ECC UDIMM memory (expandable to 64GB); redundant power supply; redundant modular fans; Mini SAS HD port; PCIe 3.0 slot; integrated 1GbE and 10GbE interfaces
Features: High-availability architecture with automatic failover; support for SEDs (Self-Encrypting Drives); redundant power supply; dual controller modules; Link Aggregation support; integration with VMware vSphere® 6.5 and Microsoft Hyper-V®; support for OpenStack® Cinder; Btrfs file system with Snapshot Replication; Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB) technology; DSM UC operating system; real-time monitoring and alerts