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Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure

Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure

FS2500

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Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay NAS Enclosure (8GB RAM)

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Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure device accommodates up to twelve (12) 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in a 1U enclosure.

Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay NAS Enclosure (8GB RAM)

Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure

Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure device accommodates up to twelve (12) 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in a 1U enclosure. Its compact form factor and processing power make it an ideal solution for I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive applications such as VM storage and email servers in small to medium-size deployments. Powered by Synology Disk Station Manager (DSM), the FS2500 comes with reliable and easy-to-setup solutions for up time and data protection.

Key Features

    • Capacity
      Un-populated twelve (12) bay network attached NAS storage device.

    • High Performance
      Handles intensive I/O efficiently with over 170,000/82,000 4K random read/write IOPS.

    • Flexible Virtualization Storage
      Certified support for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack with Kubernetes CSI driver.

    • Convenient Networking Options
      Built-in dual 10GbE and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports offer easy integration with existing environments.

    • Data and Services Protection
      Back up critical data and cut your recovery time objective with built-in data protection and high availability tools.


Boost your applications with low-latency storage

With its compact 1U form factor, the 12-bay Synology FlashStation FS2500 is the ideal storage solution for small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve the responsiveness of I/O-intensive applications such as virtual machines (VMs), light databases, or email servers.

    • CPU
      Quad-core AMD Ryzen

    • Throughput
      Up to 172,552/82,917 4K random read/write IOPS

    • Form Factor
      Rackmount 1U

    • Networking
      Built-in dual 10GbE and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports


Dependable storage for many scenarios

Synology NAS is a versatile storage platform that fits perfectly in file server, block storage, or light application server roles that require high availability, reliability, and leading-edge storage technology.

    • Simple and efficient SAN storage
      Choose certified block storage that fits into any environment from day one, with a short learning curve, easy management plugins, free snapshots, and built-in high availability options.

    • Fast and secure SMB file sharing
      Get great shared file storage that makes permission management a breeze, with powerful RAID options, reliable SMB file serving, efficient backup tools, and easy maintenance.

    • Business application platform
      Host cost-efficient business solutions, including a powerful free backup server, a versatile mail server, lightweight directory server, or surveillance server with transparent licensing.


All the connectivity options you need

Ample built-in and supported networking options ensure that your applications fully benefit from the speed of all-flash arrays, making the FS2500 easy to integrate in any IT environment.

    • Built-in connectivity
      Leverage fast transfer speeds right out of the box and integrate easily with your existing infrastructure with dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE ports.

    • Support for 25/40GbE
      Enable faster networking with 25GbE or 40GbE network interface cards (sold separately), thanks to the PCIe 3.0 expansion slot.


Built to boost service continuity

The FS2500 protects data and services through robust hardware and software safeguards, ensuring access to your digital assets even in the face of disaster.

Redundancy first

    • Dual power supply
      Reduce the possibility of power disruptions on a single distribution channel or PDU adversely impacting data and service availability with redundant PSUs.

    • Modular components
      The FS2500 also comes with hot-swappable fans and system trays for easy replacement in case of malfunction.

    • Automatic failover
      Network ports supporting automatic failover eliminate single points of hardware failure, ensuring stable operation at all times.


Availability and protection

    • Synology High Availability (SHA)
      Enable automatic minute-level failover by pairing up two FS2500 units to create a high-availability cluster, minimizing service downtime in the event of a server failure.

    • Snapshot Replication
      Create point-in-time snapshots of LUNs and shared folders with an RPO as low as 5 minutes, with support for granular version control.

    • Hyper Backup
      Back up files, LUNs, applications, and system configurations on your NAS to other Synology NAS, Synology C2 Storage, public cloud platforms, USB devices, file servers, or local folders.


Complete virtualization platform

Deploy the FS2500 as fast and efficient VM storage and benefit from free native hosting, management, and protection tools in Synology Disk Station Manager (DSM).

    • Certified storage for VMs and containers
      Deploy and facilitate storage operations in various virtualization environments with full certification for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack, and a Kubernetes CSI driver for integrated volume management. VM and container storage on all-flash arrays can benefit from volume-wide data deduplication, a technology that removes identical data to optimize storage use.

    • Alternative VM host for testing and recovery
      Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) is a hypervisor for Windows and Linux VMs or Virtual DSM, a virtualization version of DSM. Use your Synology device as an alternative host for VMs to quickly recover services following failure or run failover copies of PCs, servers, and VMs created with Active Backup for Business (ABB), DSM’s data protection tool for physical and virtual environments.

    • Streamlined configuration and administration
      Manage storage directly from your hypervisor with Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows platforms, provision volumes directly from the Kubernetes CLI, and offload storage operations and speed up data transfer through VMware VAAI integration and Windows ODX.


Enabling effective collaboration

Give your teams reliable tools to collaborate and communicate, wherever they are.

    • Synology Mail Plus
      Set up a private and secure mail server that can be merged with existing IT infrastructure and platforms.

    • Synology Office
      Collaborate in real time on documents, spreadsheets, and slides for greater synergy and productivity.

    • Synology Drive
      Host your own private cloud on the safety of your NAS with 100% data ownership and no subscription fees.


Get more with Disk Station Manager

Take advantage of a whole host of native productivity, management, and security solutions available on the web-based Synology DSM operating system.

    • Data Protection
      Keep your business safe from data loss and minimize service downtime.

    • User Management
      Manage user accounts and devices throughout your business with powerful directory services.

    • Security
      Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.

    • File Management
      Manage, sync, and share files from multiple devices through a centralized platform.

    • System Administration
      Manage the health of your deployments and centrally administer updates with ease.

    • Public Cloud Integration
      Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.


Specifications




Hardware Specifications

CPU

CPU Model

    • AMD Ryzen V1780B


CPU Quantity

    • 1


CPU Architecture

    • 64-bit


CPU Frequency

    • 4-core 3.35 (base) / 3.6 (turbo) GHz


Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)

    • Yes


Memory

System Memory

    • 8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM


Memory Module Pre-installed

    • 8 GB (8 GB x 1)


Total Memory Slots

    • 2


Maximum Memory Capacity

    • 32 GB (16 GB x 2)


Notes

    • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.

    • Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.


Storage

Drive Bays

    • 12 (un-populated)


Compatible Drive Type

    • 2.5" SATA SSD


Hot Swappable Drive

    • Yes


Notes

    • It is strongly recommended that you only install drives listed on your device's compatibility list. Storage pool and volume creation processes may fail when using unverified drives. Synology is unable to provide technical support for devices using unsupported components.

    • "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.


External Ports

RJ45 1GbE LAN Port

    • 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)


RJ45 10GbE LAN Port

    • 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)


USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

    • 2


Notes

    • This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.

    • The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.


PCIe

PCIe Expansion

    • 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)


File System

Internal Drives

    • Btrfs

    • EXT4


External Drives

    • Btrfs

    • EXT4

    • EXT3

    • FAT

    • NTFS

    • HFS+

    • exFAT


Appearance

Form Factor (RU)

    • 1U


Dimensions (H x W x D)

    • 44 x 481.9 x 555.9 mm


Weight

    • 8.3 kg


Rack Installation Support

    • 4-post 19" rack (requires Synology Rail Kit RKS-01, sold separately)


Others

System Fan

    • 40 mm x 40 mm x 4 pcs


Fan Speed Mode

    • Full-Speed Mode

    • Cool Mode

    • Quiet Mode


Easy Replacement System Fan

    • Yes


Power Recovery

    • Yes


Noise Level

    • 57.6 dB(A)


Scheduled Power On / Off

    • Yes


Wake on LAN / WAN

    • Yes


Power Supply Unit / Adapter

    • 350 W


Redundant Power Supply

    • Yes


AC Input Power Voltage

    • 100 V to 240 V AC


Power Frequency

    • 50/60 Hz, Single Phase


Power Consumption

    • 74.83 W (Access)


British Thermal Unit

    • 255.17 BTU/hr (Access)


Notes

    • The power consumption of the NAS model is measured when it is fully loaded with Synology SAT5200-3840G solid-state drives (sold separately).

    • Noise Level Testing Environment: A Synology NAS loaded with Synology 480GB SAT5200-480G solid-state drive(s) in idle state. Each G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphone is placed at a 1-metre distance from the front and rear of a Synology NAS. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25°C - 25.75°C; Humidity: 58.2% - 61.8%


Temperature

Operating Temperature

    • 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)


Storage Temperature

    • -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)


Relative Humidity

    • 5% to 95% RH


Certification

    • FCC

    • CE

    • BSMI

    • VCCI

    • RCM

    • UKCA

    • EAC

    • KC

    • UL


Environment

    • RoHS Compliant


Software Specifications

DSM Specifications

Storage Management

Maximum Single Volume Size

    • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)

    • 108 TB


Maximum Internal Volume Number

    • 256


SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper)

    • Yes


SSD TRIM

    • Yes


RAID Group

    • Yes


Supported RAID Type

    • RAID F1

    • Basic

    • JBOD

    • RAID 0

    • RAID 1

    • RAID 5

    • RAID 6

    • RAID 10


RAID Migration

    • Basic to RAID 1

    • Basic to RAID 5

    • RAID 1 to RAID 5

    • RAID 5 to RAID 6


Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs

    • RAID F1

    • RAID 1

    • RAID 5

    • RAID 6

    • RAID 10


Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD

    • RAID F1

    • JBOD

    • RAID 5

    • RAID 6


Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type

    • RAID F1

    • RAID 1

    • RAID 5

    • RAID 6

    • RAID 10


Notes

    • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108 TB (with memory less than 32 GB) or 200 TB (with memory equal to or greater than 32 GB).


File Services

File Protocol

    • SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV


Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections

    • 2,000


Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion)

    • 8,000


Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration

    • Yes


NFS Kerberos Authentication

    • Yes


Notes

    • Regarding data concerning tests with RAM expansion, all memory slots are installed with the maximum capacity of supported RAM.

    • During testing, the maximum number of SSDs supported by this model is installed in a RAID 5 configuration.

    • The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed.


Account & Shared Folder

Maximum Local User Accounts

    • 16,000


Maximum Local Groups

    • 512


Maximum Shared Folder

    • 512


Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks

    • 32


Hybrid Share

Hybrid Share Folder Number

    • 8


High Availability

Synology High Availability

    • Yes


Log Centre

Syslog Events per Second

    • 3,000


Virtualisation

VMware vSphere with VAAI

    • Yes


Windows Server 2016

    • Yes


Windows Server 2019

    • Yes


Citrix Ready

    • Yes


OpenStack

    • Yes


General Specifications

Networking Protocols

    • SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV


Supported Browsers

Google Chrome

    • Firefox

    • Microsoft Edge

    • Safari


Supported Language

    • English

    • German

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Danish

    • Norwegian

    • Swedish

    • Dutch

    • Russian

    • Polish

    • Hungarian

    • Portuguese (Brazil)

    • Portuguese (Europe)

    • Turkish

    • Czech

    • Thai

    • Japanese

    • Korean

    • Chinese (Traditional)

    • Chinese (Simplified)


Add-on Packages


Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)

    • Yes


Central Management System

    • Yes


Synology Chat

Maximum Users

    • 4,000


Notes

    • The number of concurrent HTTP connections for Synology Chat was configured to the maximum.

    • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.


Download Station

Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks

    • 80


SAN Manager

Maximum iSCSI Target Number

    • 256


Maximum LUN

    • 512


LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX

    • Yes


Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server

Free Email Accounts

    • 5 (Licences required for additional accounts)


Maximum Number of Concurrent Users

    • 300


Maximum Server Performance

    • 3,486,240 emails per day, approx. 102 GB


Notes

    • FS series were installed with 12 SSDs in RAID F1 configuration.

    • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.

    • The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronisation between the two servers.

    • Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).


Snapshot Replication

Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder

    • 1,024


Maximum of System Snapshots

    • 65,536


Surveillance Station

Maximum IP cam (Licences required)

    • 100 (including 2 Free Licence)


Total FPS (H.264)

    • 3000 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)

    • 2800 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)

    • 1200 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)

    • 700 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)

    • 500 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)


Total FPS (H.265)

    • 3000 FPS @ 720p (1280x720)

    • 3000 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080)

    • 2400 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536)

    • 1300 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944)

    • 800 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160)


Notes

    • Surveillance Station throughput is tested with Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera. Live view and recording are sharing the same stream from the camera.

    • The maximum channel number also includes devices installed on Virtual DSM.

    • Total FPS may be affected by other services running at the same time (e.g., archive tasks performed by Archive Vault).


Synology Drive

Recommended Number of Hosted Files

    • 50,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive.)


Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients

    • 900 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)


Notes

    • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.

    • Utilising SSD cache can significantly improve performance.

    • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.

    • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.


Synology Office

Maximum Users

    • 2,900


Notes

    • Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously.

    • For tested models with expandable memory, the maximum amount of RAM was installed.

    • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM


Virtual Machine Manager

Recommended Virtual Machine Instances

    • 8


Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licences required)

    • 8 (including 1 Free Licence)


Notes

    • The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.


VPN Server

Maximum Connections

    • 60


Package Content

    • 1 x Synology FS2500

    • 1 x Accessory Pack

    • 2 x AC Power Cord

    • 1 x Quick Installation Guide



Standard Warranty: 5-Years


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