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Zettlab D6 specifications

NAS-D6 · Rockchip RK3588 · 8-core + 6-TOPS NPU · 16GB LPDDR4X (max 16GB) · 6 × SATA + 1 × M.2 · 1×2.5GbE + 1×1GbE · SD4.0+SD3.0+TF4.0 · HDMI 4K · ZettOS/Btrfs

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Identity

Exact D6 identity records, with unknowns preserved.

Identity specifications
Exact manufacturer part number / configuration IDNAS-D6[1]
ManufacturerZettlab[1]
ModelD6[1]

Compute and memory

Exact D6 compute and memory records, with unknowns preserved.

Compute and memory specifications
ProcessorRockchip RK3588 · 8-core + 6-TOPS NPU[1]
Factory memory16GB LPDDR4X[1]

Factory memory is kept separate from maximum supported capacity and from seller-installed upgrades.

Physical CPU cores8[15]
Factory memory16 GB[15]
Host memory ECCUnknown — no factory host-path ECC claim found[1]

On-die DRAM ECC is not host ECC. Still unknown, not a confirmed no.

Official memory upgrade pathNo — official Maximum RAM is 16GB; reviews describe non-upgradable/soldered RAM[1][2]

Ultra models are the expandable siblings; do not borrow Ultra SODIMM slots.

Official memory limit16 GB[15]

Storage and expansion

Exact D6 storage and expansion records, with unknowns preserved.

Storage and expansion specifications
Cataloged drive-bay count6[1]

M.2 positions are listed separately and are not silently added to SATA bay count.

Supported drive layout6 × SATA HDD + M.2 NVMe SSD[1]
Replaceable storage drivesYes[15]
M.2 expansionYes[15]
Official external drive enclosure expansionUSB/external-device backup targets exist; no official multi-bay expansion chassis[1][7]

USB ports and wiki backup-to-external-device are not an eSATA/SAS expansion unit.

Physical M.2 slots1[15]
SATA without a mandatory model whitelistReference compatibility list exists; not proven as an exclusive lockout list[10]

Official notice: models compiled from hardware detected on actual devices. SMR not recommended. D4/D6 do not support PWDIS.

M.2 without a mandatory model whitelistReference M.2 2280 list exists; wiki install shows one bottom-cover slot[10][9][1]

Official max 4TB in the product table is a capacity claim, not a tested every-vendor guarantee.

Network

Exact D6 network records, with unknowns preserved.

Network specifications
Installed Ethernet1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE[1]

Multiple ports do not guarantee one client the sum of their link rates.

Fastest installed single network port2.5 Gbps[15]
Official network upgrade pathNo PCIe slot on D4/D6; Standard Bridge is a software bridge, not 10GbE[1]

Installed 2.5GbE+1GbE only.

Software and data protection

Exact D6 software and data protection records, with unknowns preserved.

Software and data protection specifications
Factory operating systemZettOS[1][4][8]

Wiki and Download Center document current ZettOS apps for the Standard Series (D4/D6). Exact shipping build still varies by unit and update; Neowin tested 1.5.x-alpha on D4.

RAID supportYes[1]

The exact-model official table publishes RAID: JBOD/Basic/RAID 0/1/5/6/10. This confirms the listed storage modes independently of the exact installed ZettOS build number.

Backup through the graphical interfaceYes — Sync & Backup app documents creating backup tasks in the GUI[7][3]

Requires at least one storage pool. Not a tested restore drill.

Backup to an independent targetYes — destinations include external device, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, and Rsync[7]

Documented destination types; cloud/remote speed and account binding are separate limits.

Documented restore pathNot confirmed as a named restore-from-backup wizard in opened wiki articles[7]

Backup tasks keep a copy; Sync & Backup status/logs were opened; no step-by-step restore article was found in navigation.

Scheduled backupYes — wiki documents scheduled automatic backup versus manual[7][25]

Migration of personal space pauses tasks; manually restart afterward.

Restore from snapshotsUnknown for storage-pool snapshots[6]

Wiki documents VM snapshot import/export as a nav title but the article 404'd. Storage FAQ does not describe Btrfs snapshot rollback. Jamie Balfour (D6 owner) reported no easy snapshot workflow.

Version retentionUnknown[7]

No opened official article named versioning/retention for file history.

Immutable protectionUnknown[7]

No opened official article named immutable/WORM shares.

Remote snapshot replicationNot documented as snapshots; sync/backup to another Zettlab NAS or file service is documented[7]

Do not equate file sync with snapshot replication.

Native endpoint restoreUnknown as a bare-metal/client image restore product[14]

Phone photo backup is one-way phone→NAS. Time Machine backup folder is mentioned under File Services.

Official system update pathYes — Settings-Update check, download, Update Now; Download Center hosts Standard Series images[8][4]

Dialog warns of ~10–20 minutes, automatic restart, interrupted tasks. Neowin described messy alpha upgrades on D4.

System status interfaceYes — Device Info, Resource Monitor (CPU/RAM/network/disks/fan), LCD status[12][3]

LCD content described by PCMag (IP, CPU/RAM, capacity, time, drive indicators) on D4.

System log interfacePartial — Sync & Backup Log center (filter/export CSV); support log upload/download exists in nav[11]

Not shown as a full OS-wide syslog UI in the opened articles.

Maximize Performance with Premium Hardware.

Exact D6 maximize performance with premium hardware. records, with unknowns preserved.

Maximize Performance with Premium Hardware. specifications
Product ModelZettlab D6[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 2.

SATA Drive Bays6-Bay[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 3.

Maximum Storage148TB (24TB*6+4TB*1)[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 4.

LAN Ports1GbE*1 2.5GbE*1[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 5.

ProcessorRK3588 8Cores with 6TOPS NPU[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 6.

RAM16GB LPDDR4x[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 7.

Maximum RAM16GB[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 8.

System Drive CapacityeMMC 32GB[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 9.

M.2 SSD Drive Slots1[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 10.

USB1*USB3 Gen1(Type C) 1*USB3 Gen1(Type A) 2*USB2.0[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 11.

SD Card Reader1*SD4.0 1*SD3.0 1*TF4.0[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 12.

PCIe Expansion-[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 13.

RAIDJBOD/Basic/RAID 0/1/5/6/10[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 14.

CodecsH.264 8/10bit H.265 8/10bit[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 15.

LCD Display3.49-Inch[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 16.

Ambient Lighting✓[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 17.

UPS Support✓[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 18.

Docker Support✓[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 19.

Operating SystemZettOS[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 20.

AI FeaturesAI Categories AI Search AI Q&A (via PC Computing Power) AI Transcription[1]

Exact-model table 1, row 21.

Warranty and support

Exact D6 warranty and support records, with unknowns preserved.

Warranty and support specifications
Standard warranty2 years on the NAS main unit; 1 year on included power adapter and cables[5][1]

Official stores/authorized resellers. Third-party drives/RAM not covered. Data loss excluded; back up before RMA.

Physical, power and acoustics

Exact D6 physical, power and acoustics records, with unknowns preserved.

Physical, power and acoustics specifications
DimensionsNot published in the official Compare Model table[1]

D6: reviewer figures are appended separately and conflict across outlets; not substituted as factory ratings.

WeightNot published in the official Compare Model table[1]

Reviewer empty-chassis figures are appended where available.

Power supply and consumptionExternal adapter included; wattage/typical draw not on opened official table[1][9]

Package includes region-specific adapter. No official idle/load watts found.

Acoustic conditionsNo official dBA/bels rating found[1]

Qualitative reviewer comments only; Jamie Balfour 14dB cell was a 'coming soon' placeholder with idle watts shown as 0 and is not adopted.

Ports, filesystem and installation notes added this round

Official HDMI/Btrfs/install rules plus reviewer physical measurements that the factory table still omits.

Ports, filesystem and installation notes added this round specifications
HDMI output4K (official table); marketing states 4K 60Hz[2][13][1]

Same Standard Series HDMI path as D4. Wiki wired-playback steps apply.

Internal storage-pool filesystemBtrfs[6]

Wiki Settings-Storage FAQ. Shared Standard Series OS with D4.

Drive installation / hot-swapOfficial install guide: shut down and disconnect power before installing drives[9]

D6 adds SD3.0 versus D4; install power-off rule is series-wide.

Retail barcode (Shopify variant)6978168271102[17]

Variant 46941849878749 SKU NAS-D6.

Reviewer exterior size (not factory table)TechRadar: 255 × 237 × 185 mm without drives[18]

Reviewer-reported dimensions, not a factory row. Do not copy D6 Ultra 256×237×186 mm as this SKU.

Reviewer empty weight (not factory table)TechRadar: 5980 g without drives[18]

Single-reviewer figure.

AI, security and backup operating conditions

Model-specific compute and current documented workflows.

AI, security and backup operating conditions specifications
AI Q&A compute locationPC computing power in the exact D4/D6 official model table[1]

Do not equate local data/search with an independently verified NAS-hosted LLM.

Two-factor authentication and SSHCurrent wiki documents OTP 2FA and administrator-verified SSH with automatic closure[24]

Historical alpha-review omissions are version-specific. No penetration testing performed.

Backup interruption during personal-space migrationBackup and sync pause and must be manually restarted after migration[25]
Remote access account and relay conditionsZettlab Remote Access requires a bound cloud account; phone Remote-ID relay has a speed cap[26][27]

Standard Bridge is not link aggregation.

Exact product identity & open questions

Product ID
zettlab-d6[1]
Exact MPN or manufacturer configuration ID
NAS-D6[1]
Model
D6[1]
Factory compute and memory
Rockchip RK3588 · 8-core + 6-TOPS NPU; 16GB LPDDR4X[1]
Storage layout
6 × SATA HDD + M.2 NVMe SSD[1]
  • Timed wired D6 RAID copy: No opened D6 article published a 2.5GbE MB/s table. Fstoppers saturation is qualitative. Do not reuse D4 PCMag numbers.
  • Restore/snapshots: Same wiki gap as D4. Owner report: no easy snapshots.
  • Host ECC / official size-weight-watts: Factory table omits physical/power. TechRadar size/weight are reviewer-only.
  • US third-party PDPs: Newegg 0 items for Zettlab D6 NAS. Amazon/B&H/Best Buy not qualified.
  • Video ASR: Dustin Abbott duGIb-DEK0k and Andy Hutchinson 2uPqKZO4kBs: descriptions/chapters read; timedtext empty; no frames. NAS Compares D6 pages 403.
  • AI Q&A execution-location conflict: Model-specific official table specifies PC compute; generic marketing and some original reviews imply on-NAS LLM execution. Standalone NAS inference is not independently verified.

Sources

Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.

  1. [1] Zettlab D4/D6 official product page ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Compare Model HTML table; HDMI 4K marketing; 24-month warranty line; US 3–5 day delivery; Add to cart

  2. [2] Zettlab D4/D6 marketing/spec page ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Spec table HDMI 4K row; After-Sales Service 2-Year Warranty

  3. [3] ZettOS feature page ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Backup/sync, RAID, Docker, VM caveat for D4/D6, Resource Monitor, Cocard

  4. [4] Zettlab Download Center ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Apps + ZettOS images for Standard Series D4/D6 vs Ultra

  5. [5] Zettlab Limited Warranty Policy ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · NAS main unit two years; adapter/cables one year; data not covered

  6. [6] ZettOS wiki: Manage Storage Pools and Drives ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · FAQ: internal pools use Btrfs; JBOD expansion documented; RAID 0 expansion explicitly unsupported; other RAID expansion unresolved; SSD cache >32GB; SMR not in this article but compatibility list

  7. [7] ZettOS wiki: Create A Backup Task ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Backup to this NAS / others; scheduled automatic backup; destinations include external, cloud, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, Rsync

  8. [8] ZettOS wiki: Update System ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Settings-Update check/download/Update Now; 10–20 min restart warning

  9. [9] ZettOS wiki: Install Drives ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Shut down and disconnect power before installing drives; M.2 under bottom cover

  10. [10] Zettlab Hardware Fit & Usage Reference ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · D4/D6 HDD/SATA and M.2 2280 lists; SMR not recommended; D4/D6 do not support PWDIS

  11. [11] ZettOS wiki: Log center ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Sync/backup/connection logs; CSV export

  12. [12] ZettOS wiki: Device Info and Resource Monitor (zettos page) ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Device Info SN/Model/Hardware/Network/Status; zettos Resource Monitor

  13. [13] ZettOS wiki: Wired HDMI playback ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · HDMI cable to TV/monitor; phone Cast → Wired Playback

  14. [14] ZettOS wiki: File Services ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · SMB, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, NFS, Rsync, DLNA, Bonjour, Time Machine backup folder

  15. [15] Official D6 column in Compare Model table ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · D6 column: 6-Bay, 148TB, SD4.0+SD3.0+TF4.0, RK3588, 16GB

  16. [16] Download Center Standard Series ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Standard Series For D4/D6

  17. [17] Shopify variant JSON NAS-D6 ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · variants[id=46941849878749] sku NAS-D6 barcode 6978168271102 price 49999 available true

  18. [18] TechRadar D6 review ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 82/65 MB/s wireless; 255×237×185 mm; 5980 g; RAID 0; Alastair Jennings 2025-12-03

  19. [19] Fstoppers D6 review ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Alex Coleman 2026-01-06; 2.5GbE saturation; alpha firmware

  20. [20] Jamie Balfour D6 owner review ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · RAID 6 6×8TB; eight months; snapshot gap

  21. [21] Zettlab variant JSON NAS-D6 live ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · price 49999 cents; available true; sku NAS-D6

  22. [22] Zettlab selected D6 PDP ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Selected D6 variant; $499.99 from live JSON

  23. [23] Zettlab historical D6 PDP observation ↗

    Checked Sep 2, 2026 · Retained historical $499.99

  24. [24] ZettOS wiki: Security and two-factor authentication ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Full available written instructions; parent checked saved material, original capture timestamp retained.

  25. [25] ZettOS wiki: Backup preparation and personal-space migration ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Full available written instructions; parent checked saved material, original capture timestamp retained.

  26. [26] ZettOS wiki: Network and remote access ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Full available written instructions; parent checked saved material, original capture timestamp retained.

  27. [27] ZettOS wiki: Phone photo backup ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Full available written instructions; parent checked saved material, original capture timestamp retained.

Research and review record

  • Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
  • Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
  • Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Independent original written-source and primary-table review; three PC-WELT figures visually inspected. Unread video and other charts excluded.
  • Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation

Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.

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