Synology UC3200 Administrator's Guide

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Pages 26
Year 2019
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Synology UC3200 Specification

The Synology UC3200 is a high-availability unified controller designed to deliver seamless data protection and robust storage performance for enterprise environments. It features a dual-active controller architecture, ensuring continuous service availability and eliminating single points of failure. Each controller is equipped with an Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core processor and 8GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM, expandable up to 64GB, to handle intensive workloads efficiently. The system supports up to 12 SAS drives natively and can be expanded to support up to 576 TB of raw capacity using expansion units, allowing for flexible storage scalability.

The UC3200 utilizes the Btrfs file system to offer advanced data protection features, including snapshot replication and self-healing capabilities. With support for both file-based and block-based storage, it caters to diverse application needs, providing iSCSI target and file-sharing services across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The dual-controller design incorporates multiple 1GbE and 10GbE network ports per controller to deliver high-speed connectivity and redundancy, facilitating fast data transfer and failover support.

Administrators benefit from Synology's intuitive DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which provides comprehensive management tools for system monitoring, data backup, and virtualization. The UC3200 integrates seamlessly with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer, supporting iSCSI and NFS protocols for efficient virtual machine storage.

Overall, the Synology UC3200 is engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, offering high availability, flexible scalability, and robust data protection features. Its balanced combination of performance, redundancy, and ease of management makes it an ideal solution for enterprises seeking reliable and efficient storage management.

Synology UC3200 F.A.Q.

How do I set up the Synology UC3200 for the first time?

To set up the Synology UC3200, connect it to your network and power it on. Use the Synology Assistant to find the device on your network, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the DiskStation Manager (DSM) and configure your storage pools and volumes.

What are the best practices for maintaining optimal performance on the Synology UC3200?

Regularly update the DSM and installed packages, monitor system health via the Resource Monitor, and schedule regular data scrubbing and SMART tests on your drives to ensure optimal performance and disk integrity.

How do I expand storage capacity on my Synology UC3200?

To expand storage, insert additional drives into the available bays and use the Storage Manager to add them to an existing storage pool or create a new one. You can also replace existing drives with higher-capacity ones.

What steps should I take if the UC3200 is not booting properly?

If the UC3200 is not booting, check power connections, ensure the RAM and drives are properly seated, and verify that the latest DSM version is installed. If the issue persists, consult Synology support for further assistance.

How can I back up data from the Synology UC3200 to another location?

Use Hyper Backup to create and manage backups of your data to various destinations such as external drives, cloud services, or another Synology NAS for comprehensive data protection.

How do I configure network settings on the Synology UC3200?

Access the Control Panel in DSM and navigate to Network. From there, configure IP addresses, DNS settings, and other network parameters to suit your infrastructure.

What can I do if I forget the admin password for the Synology UC3200?

If you forget the admin password, use the reset button on the UC3200 to reset the network settings and admin password to default. Follow Synology's guidelines to perform this operation safely.

How can I monitor the health of drives in my Synology UC3200?

Use the Storage Manager in DSM to check the health status of your drives. Schedule regular SMART tests and review the results for any signs of potential drive failure.

What should I do if the Synology UC3200's performance is degraded?

Investigate potential causes such as insufficient RAM, network issues, or high resource usage. Consider upgrading RAM, optimizing network setup, or redistributing workloads across different volumes or NAS units.

How do I enable and configure RAID on the Synology UC3200?

In the Storage Manager, create a new storage pool and select the desired RAID type. Follow the setup wizard to configure the RAID array, ensuring you have sufficient drives for your chosen RAID level.