Synology HD6500 High Density SAN/NAS Storage System with 60 Bays and 10GbE Connectivity

The Synology HD6500 is a robust 4U rack-mountable storage solution designed to meet the demanding needs of large-scale data environments. With support for up to 60 hard drives and scalability to 300 drives through additional expansion units, it provides an extensive storage capacity ideal for comprehensive backup, media post-production, and surveillance applications. Its powerful hardware includes dual 10-core Intel Xeon Silver processors operating at 2.40 GHz, ensuring efficient handling of intensive computational tasks and data management operations. Equipped with 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory, expandable to 512 GB, the HD6500 offers high-speed data access and enhanced reliability, critical for mission-critical workloads. Its RAID support across multiple levels enables data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance optimization, allowing businesses to safeguard their information while maintaining optimal operational speed.

Designed for high reliability and continuous operation, the HD6500 features redundant power supplies and a high-reliability expansion architecture with SAS multipath-enabled connectivity. This architecture minimizes single points of failure, ensuring uninterrupted data availability even during hardware failures or maintenance. The storage system also includes comprehensive out-of-band management, allowing remote troubleshooting and system monitoring through a dedicated interface, simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime. Networking capabilities are equally robust, with three Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 10GbE RJ-45 ports as standard, supporting fast data transfer and network redundancy. Additional network ports—up to 10—can be added in various configurations, enabling load balancing and failover with Link Aggregation for maximum uptime.

The HD6500 runs on DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology’s intuitive OS that enhances productivity through features like private cloud management with Synology Drive. It allows secure remote access, file synchronization across devices, granular permissions, and detailed activity logs. Cross-site syncing via SMB or NFS shares, combined with Active Directory/LDAP integration, provides flexible and secure data access for enterprise environments. Whether consolidating backups, hosting large-scale surveillance footage, or managing distributed data across multiple locations, the HD6500 offers a comprehensive, scalable, and reliable storage platform. Its extensive networking options, high-density design, and advanced management features make it an ideal choice for businesses seeking a future-proof storage solution tailored to their growth and high-performance requirements.

Features:

• Supports up to 60 HDDs with scalability to 300 drives via expansion units

• Dual 10-core Intel Xeon Silver processors for efficient performance

• 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, expandable to 512 GB for fast data access

• RAID support across levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, and basic for data protection and performance

• Redundant power supplies for high availability and reliability

• Out-of-band management for remote troubleshooting and system monitoring

• Multiple network interfaces including three standard Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 10GbE ports

• Optional additional network ports for load balancing and failover with support for 10GbE, 25GbE, and Fibre Channel

• High-density 4U rack-mount design for easy integration into existing server environments

• Runs on DiskStation Manager OS with private cloud features for file sharing, synchronization, and remote access