Expand your network's storage capacity with the UC3200 12-Bay Unified Controller SAN Enclosure from Synology. This SAN enclosure has a total storage capacity of 192TB across 12 2.5" / 3.5" SAS hard drive bays and two controller modules. Each controller is power by a 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon D-1521 Quad-Core processor with 8GB or DDR4 memory for fast and efficient operation. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a single PCIe 3.0 x8 slot for a 10GbE / 25GbE network interface card expansion are available to each controller, allowing you to scale up the device as your business grows.

Drives can be set up in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, and F1 configuration and the UC3200 has AES-NI hardware encryption to help protect your data. Additionally, Synology Snapshot Replication provides schedulable data protection by replicating your data to both offsite servers and local volumes.

192TB Storage Capacity    12 x 2.5"/3.5" SAS Drive Bays    2 x Controller Modules    2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon D-1521 Quad-Core    2 x 8GB DDR4 RAM    2 x GbE & 1 x 10 GbE Port Per Controller    RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, F1    AES-NI Hardware Encryption

The Synology UC3200 features two controllers that work together simultaneously, syncing memory data through a non-transparent bridge (NTB), and can automatically fail to each other during catastrophic events to continue operating without interruptions.

The SAN supports up to 12 high-speed SAS drives with a raw capacity of 192TB and can be set up in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, and F1 configurations. You can also install self encrypting drives to help further secure your data. Up to two RXD1219sas expansion units can be added via the mini-SAS HD ports for up to 576TB of total raw capacity.

With Snapshot Replication, you can schedule up to 4,096 system-wide snapshots for local volumes or offsite servers. The UC3200 delivers application-aware snapshot protection and virtual machine recovery in iSCSI LUNs in the event of a disaster.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the largest drive that will work with this unit?

A: The Synology DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure does not limit the drive capacity.

Q: 2. one last question, this can work with SSD and nonSSD at same time?

A: While it is not ideal, you can mix SSD and HDDs in the Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure provided that you are using Synology made drives.

Q: 3. Is this server compatible with Exos X18 drives? I don't want to buy a platform that requires you to use proprietary and expensive drives

A: The Synology RackStation RS3621xs+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure is compatible with the Exos model line of drives.

Q: 4. Which APC UPS works with this NAS (DS923+)?

A: The APC Battery Back-UPS Pro BX1500M (BH #APBX1500M) is a good APC UPS to use with the Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure.

Q: 5. does this storage support Samsung SSD drives?

A: Yes, the Synology FlashStation FS2500 12-Bay NAS Enclosure & Rail Kit Bundle can be used with Samsung 2.5" SATA III SSDs.

Q: 6. Is Seagate HDD NAS 3.5" 20TB IronWolf Pro compatible with Synology DS923+ ?

A: The 20TB IronWolf Pro is not on Synology's compatibility list for the Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure. The highest capacity Seagate drive on Synology's compatibility list is the 16TB SkyHawk AI 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (OEM) (B&H #SEST16000VO2, https://bhpho.to/3Hbnyxm).

Q: 7. Can you confirm whether this device is compatible with non-Synology branded drives?

A: Yes, there are non-Synology drives that would be compatible with the Synology RackStation RS2423RP+ 12-Bay NAS Enclosure. Here's an example of a drive that would work: the WD 12TB Red Plus 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (B&H # WE120EFBXSPB).

Q: 8. Can you have different sized drives in a RAID configuration?

A: The Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure (B&H # SYDS923) will support drives of different sizes, but it is recommend to use drives of the same capacity and speed for a RAID configuration.

Q: 9. Does this work with the DS 1513+?

A: Yes, this would be compatible.

Q: 10. Can Macs and PCs both be connected to it? I Run a small video production team and we have a total of 3 editors, mac and pc.

A: Yes, you can connect Mac and PCs to the Synology FlashStation FS2500 12-Bay NAS Enclosure. Because NAS's are a separate computer that has it's own operating system that is accessed via your network the operating system of the computer that you access the NAS from does not effect compatibility.