Synology HD6500

Overview

The Synology HD6500 is a 60-bay rackmount network attached storage enclosure designed to handle fast-growing datasets with ease and scalability. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4210R processors and 64 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, it delivers high-speed data transfers with sequential read speeds up to 6688 MB/s and write speeds up to 6622 MB/s. This 4U chassis supports expansion up to 300 drives, making it suitable for media studios, surveillance archives, and multi-site backup solutions.

Key features

• Large 60-bay capacity that can expand to 300 bays with Synology expansion units, allowing seamless growth without downtime.
• Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4210R processors with ten cores each provide robust performance for simultaneous transfers, encryption, and virtualization tasks.
• 64 GB ECC DDR4 memory protects against data corruption and can be expanded to 512 GB to meet increasing workload demands.
• High-speed connectivity with two 10 GbE ports for production traffic and two Gigabit Ethernet ports for management or secondary network links.
• Flexible RAID support including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD to balance performance, capacity, and data protection according to specific needs.
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports facilitate fast external data transfers and backups.
• Two mini-SAS ports enable connection to additional expansion shelves for increased storage capacity.
• Dual 1600 W power supplies ensure continuous operation even if one power module fails, enhancing system reliability.
• Includes two 480 GB SATA SSDs for immediate cache setup or dedicated system volume, improving overall responsiveness.
• Out-of-band management allows remote troubleshooting without interrupting storage availability.
• Seamless integration with Windows Server, VMware, and Citrix environments supports existing data center and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Key specs

• Drive bays: 60 (expandable to 300 with expansion units)
• Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4210R, 10 cores each
• Memory: 64 GB ECC DDR4 (expandable to 512 GB)
• Sequential read speed: up to 6688 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 6622 MB/s
• Network ports: 2 x 10 GbE, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
• USB ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Expansion ports: 2 x mini-SAS
• Power supplies: Dual 1600 W redundant units
• Included storage: 2 x 480 GB SATA SSDs
• Chassis size: 4U rackmount

Connectivity and compatibility

This enclosure offers versatile connectivity options to fit into demanding network environments. The two 10 GbE ports provide the bandwidth needed for high-throughput production workflows, while the additional Gigabit Ethernet ports support management tasks or secondary network paths. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports allow quick external backups or data transfers, and mini-SAS ports connect expansion shelves to increase storage capacity without disrupting operations. Compatibility with Windows Server, VMware, and Citrix ensures smooth integration into existing enterprise infrastructures.

Performance and reliability

Designed for continuous operation in professional settings, the HD6500 combines powerful processors and error-correcting memory to maintain data integrity and handle multiple demanding workloads simultaneously. The dual 1600 W power supplies provide redundancy to prevent downtime caused by power failures. With built-in RAID options and included SSDs for caching, the system balances speed, capacity, and data protection to keep critical data accessible and secure.

Ideal uses and environments

The HD6500 is well suited to organizations managing large and rapidly expanding datasets, such as media production studios requiring fast video editing storage, surveillance systems archiving extensive footage, or enterprises consolidating backups from multiple sites. Its scalability and robust performance make it a strong choice for data centers that need a reliable, high-capacity storage backbone capable of integrating with virtualized and hybrid cloud environments.

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