Synology Unified Controller UC3200 Active-Active IP SAN for Mission-Critical Environments

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Synology Unified Controller UC3200 Active-Active IP SAN for Mission-Critical Environments

The Synology UC3200 Unified Controller is built for organizations that demand relentless data availability and dependable storage performance. Designed as an IP SAN solution with an active-active architecture, the UC3200 integrates two controllers in a single chassis that work in perfect concert to deliver uninterrupted iSCSI services. In the event of hardware failure or a disaster scenario, the system automatically fails over to the healthy controller, ensuring your mission-critical workloads—virtual machines, databases, ERP systems, and high-transaction environments—stay online without disruption. This level of resilience minimizes downtime, protects service-level commitments, and simplifies business continuity planning for enterprises that cannot tolerate interruptions.

  • Active-Active dual-controller architecture: Two controllers operate in parallel to share the workload and automatically fail over if one path encounters a fault, delivering continuous iSCSI access and eliminating single points of failure.
  • Single-chassis high-availability IP SAN: All critical components—controllers, storage, and network interfaces—are housed within one integrated unit, streamlining deployment and maintenance while preserving enterprise-grade uptime.
  • iSCSI-based storage optimized for mission-critical workloads: The UC3200 is purpose-built for predictable latency, steady throughput, and high IOPS to support virtualization, databases, and business-critical applications with confidence.
  • Enterprise-grade reliability and data protection: Redundant design principles, rigorous quality standards, and advanced data protection features help safeguard data integrity and minimize risk in production environments.
  • User-friendly management with scalable flexibility: Intuitive setup and centralized administration simplify day-to-day operations, while the system’s architecture accommodates growth and evolving workloads without major overhauls.

Technical Details of UC3200

  • Active-Active dual-controller configuration delivers high availability and seamless failover to maintain continuous iSCSI services.
  • Integrated IP SAN in a single chassis streamlines deployment, management, and maintenance for enterprise environments.
  • iSCSI target support enables robust storage provisioning for virtualization platforms and critical applications requiring low latency and high reliability.
  • Redundant, hot-swappable components and resilient hardware design reduce the risk of downtime and support sustained workloads under heavy load.
  • Centralized management through Synology’s proven management tools provides comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and performance insights for proactive administration.

How to install UC3200

Deploying the UC3200 is designed to be straightforward for IT teams familiar with enterprise storage. Begin by mapping out your network topology and ensuring that your switch fabric can support the required iSCSI and management traffic. Connect the UC3200 to power and the appropriate network paths, then access the initial web-based management interface to begin configuration. The goal is to establish network connectivity, authenticate administrative access, and define storage resources that mirror your virtualization or database environment. As you configure, you’ll enable the high-availability features, ensure proper zoning of iSCSI networks, and set up LUNs and targets that align with your workloads. Finally, validate the environment by simulating a controller failover to confirm uninterrupted access for your critical services.

  • Unbox and rack-mount or place the UC3200 in a suitable data center location with proper airflow; connect redundant power sources if available and required.
  • Connect Ethernet interfaces to your network switches, ensuring management traffic and storage traffic are correctly segregated for performance and security.
  • Power on the unit and access the management console through the default IP address or discovery tool to begin initial setup.
  • Create iSCSI targets, allocate LUNs, and configure network paths; enable high-availability pairing if a secondary controller is deployed as part of your HA strategy.
  • Test failover and performance by running representative workloads and verifying uninterrupted access to iSCSI targets during simulated controller faults.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What workloads is the UC3200 best suited for? A: The UC3200 is designed for mission-critical environments, including virtualized infrastructures, large databases, ERP systems, and other applications that require continuous access to storage with minimal downtime.
  • Q: How does the active-active controller architecture benefit my environment? A: The active-active design distributes workload across both controllers and provides automatic failover, which dramatically reduces downtime and improves resilience in the face of hardware or path failures.
  • Q: Can I integrate the UC3200 with my existing storage infrastructure? A: Yes. The UC3200 is built to support iSCSI-based workflows and can be integrated into existing virtualization and server environments, enabling seamless data provisioning and management within your current network topology.
  • Q: What management capabilities come with the UC3200? A: The UC3200 includes centralized management tools for monitoring performance, health, capacity, and alerts, allowing administrators to administer storage resources, configure HA settings, and optimize workloads from a single interface.
  • Q: Does the UC3200 support disaster recovery and data protection features? A: The UC3200 is designed with reliability and protection in mind, offering features and architecture that support business continuity, rapid recovery, and protection of critical data in high-demand environments.

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