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Synology launches the DS1621xs+, a NAS with a dual-core Intel Xeon processor

Synology is launching the DS1621xs+, a NAS [network attached storage] with a quad-core Intel Xeon processor (clocked at 2.2GHz), built-in 10GbE connectivity and M.2 slots for SSD caching without sacrificing drive bays. 

Speaking of drive bays DS1621xs+ is six bays by defaults and expandable up to 16-bays for a total raw storage capacity of 256TB. The NAS shares the Xeon processor found in other Synology data center devices. It offers over 3.1 GB/s sequential read and 1.8 GB/s sequential write performance. It’s also paired with ECC memory, Btrfs and other comprehensive data backup options.

Six internal 3.5-inch bays enable up to 96TB of raw storage capacity. If users need more space, the DS1621xs+ can expand to 256 TB, on-demand, by adding on two additional DX517 expansion units for a total of 16 bays. The DS1621xs+ also includes two M.2 2280 slots for NVMe cache.

The ability to add an additional 10GbE NIC can speed up high-resolution network rendering projects or provide even faster transfer performance for multiple virtual machines, according to the folks at Synology. DS1621xs+ is available today from Synology resellers and partners at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$1599.99.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.