Synology Six-Bay DS1621+ Featuring AMD Processor
Synology DS1621+ Brings Enterprise Performance to Compact NAS
In October 2020, Synology introduced the DS1621+, a six-bay DiskStation designed to deliver enterprise-grade performance in a compact footprint. Built for businesses, IT teams, and content-driven organizations, the DS1621+ addresses the growing need for high-performance storage, simplified backup, and scalable capacity, especially in distributed and remote work environments.
For organizations looking to modernize storage without deploying large rack systems, the DS1621+ offers a powerful and flexible platform.
AMD Ryzen Performance for Today’s Tasks
The Zen architecture-based AMD Ryzen quad-core processor powers the DS1621+. This is a big step up in performance over systems from the previous generation. It has more than twice the processing power of older Intel-based models.
In practical terms, this increase in compute capacity enables faster file operations, improved responsiveness under multi-user load, and smoother execution of backup and collaboration tasks. Businesses running file sharing, content workflows, or multiple services on a single NAS benefit from consistent performance even during peak usage periods.
Sequential write speeds exceeding one gigabyte per second and strong random read performance make the DS1621+ suitable for demanding data access patterns commonly found in creative teams and business environments.
NVMe Caching and High-Speed Networking Options
The DS1621+ has two M.2 2280 slots for NVMe SSD caching, which makes it even faster. NVMe cache allows frequently accessed data to be served from flash storage rather than HDDs, dramatically reducing latency and accelerating everyday operations.
This approach is particularly effective for environments with repetitive access patterns, such as shared project folders, active databases, or collaboration platforms. Rather than replacing existing disks, organizations can boost performance economically by adding cache where it delivers the most value.
The system also supports optional 10GbE networking via compatible PCIe network interface cards. Upgrading to 10GbE lets you send more data at once and lets more users connect at the same time. This makes the DS1621+ a great choice for centralized storage and backup in growing businesses.
Scalable Storage for Growing Data Needs
Out of the box, the DS1621+ provides six drive bays and supports both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives. The platform can grow to support up to sixteen drive bays with the help of expansion units for businesses that need more data space.
This modular growth model allows businesses to start with a right-sized configuration and expand capacity over time without disrupting services. With Synology DiskStation Manager, you can easily add to and change storage pools without much work.
Synology Hybrid RAID further simplifies storage management by allowing mixed-capacity drives while maximizing usable space. This flexibility helps organizations control costs and extend the life of existing hardware investments.
Enterprise Data Protection that Works Together
Data protection is a core strength of the DS1621+ platform. DSM includes a comprehensive set of backup and recovery tools designed to protect modern IT environments.
Active Backup enables centralized protection for Windows PCs, Linux systems, and virtual machines, reducing reliance on multiple third-party tools. Snapshot technology provides fast, point-in-time recovery for shared folders and volumes, allowing rapid rollback from accidental deletions or ransomware events.
For off-site protection, Hyper Backup supports scheduled replication to secondary NAS systems, external storage, and cloud destinations such as Synology C2 and public cloud providers. Together, these features support a layered backup strategy aligned with business continuity and compliance requirements.
Strategic Value When the Architecture Is Right
The DS1621+ offers a compelling balance of performance, scalability, and integrated protection. However, achieving optimal results depends on proper design decisions around cache sizing, network upgrades, backup scope, and future expansion planning.
This is where experienced consulting and deployment support make a difference. A well-designed solution makes sure that the platform not only meets current needs but also continues to provide value as data volumes and workloads change.
About Epis Technology
Epis Technology helps businesses create, install, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure that runs on Synology platforms. The company focuses on Synology consulting and support, big storage solutions, backups for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and fully managed backups for PCs. Epis Technology helps businesses create storage and backup systems that are safe, scalable, and fast, so that they can grow and protect their data over time.