
BACK-UP SOLUTION GUIDE
Synology NAS is a storage device that comes with various backup functions. Download and install from Package Center in the operating system DSM (DiskStation Manager). Whether you are a business or personal user, you can build up a safe and secure backup environment quickly and easily. This solution guide will introduce all the backup features provided by Synology.

Scenario
A
PC/Server to NAS
Home PCs, company servers, and virtual machines can all be
protected with a Synology NAS.

Synology Drive Client
Backup Task
Desktop utility that provides file syncing and personal computer backup service on multiple client computers to a centralized server, Synology Drive Server.
Active Backup for Business
Centralize backup tasks for physical and virtual environments to keep your data and services always available.


Scenario
B
Back up from cloud storage to local NAS
Synology NAS handles all backup tasks from personal files to corporate SaaS.

Cloud Snyc
Cloud Sync integrates the advantages of public cloud and private cloud, enabling you to effortlessly connect your Synology NAS to public cloud services, such as Amazon Drive, BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack Swift, and more.
Active Backup for Goolge Workspace/Microsoft 365
Secure your data on the SaaS platform by having on-premises backups



Scenario
C
Back up your NAS to other devices
Back up the data in your Synology NAS to a remote site or other media as an effective disaster recovery or anti-ransomware solution.

Hyper Backup
Back up folders, system settings, and software packages from your Synology NAS to a wide range of destinations, while saving space with compression and deduplication.
Snapshot Replication
Achieve near-instantaneous data protection and ensure business continuity with state-of-the-art snapshot technology that can be fit into many backup strategies.


Tower Servers and Rackmount Servers
Plus Series
Accelerate data management with expanded data protection and management capabilities.
XS+/XS Series-DS
High performance storage solutions for businesses, engineered for reliability.

DS1621+
6 bays
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Quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU
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M.2 NVMe SSD cache support
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Scales up to 16 drives

DS1821+
8 bays
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Quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU
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M.2 NVMe SSD cache support
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Scales up to 18 drives

DS3617xsll
12 bays
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Quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU
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10/25GbE NIC support
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Scales up to 36 drives

DS1621xs+
6 bays
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Quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU
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M.2 NVMe SSD cache support
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Scales up to 16 drives
XS+/XS Series-RS

RS4021xs+
16 bays
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Over 234,698 4K random read IOPS
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Built-in dual 10GbE ports
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Up to 40 bays with RX1217(RP)

RS3621xs+
12 bays
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Intel Xeon 8-core processor
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Built-in dual 10GbE ports
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Up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM

RS3621RPxs
12 bays
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Intel Xeon 6-core processor
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Dual PCIe slots
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Redundant power

RS3618xs
12 bays
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Quad-core 2.4 GHz CPU
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Scale up to 36 drives
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Expandable memory up to 64 GB