Synology PAS7700 Active-Active NVMe Primary Storage
Synology PAS7700 is not a standard NAS. It is Synology's flagship Parallel Active Station platform: a 4U, dual-controller, all-NVMe enterprise storage system built for mission-critical production workloads.
Future-proof storage for production workloads
Synology positions PAS7700 around five enterprise priorities: agility, reliability, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Massive workloads
NVMe architecture for parallel enterprise services.
Continuous services
Designed around active-active availability.
Secure by design
Protection tools built into the platform story.
Expansion-ready
Direct-connect growth with PAX224 units.
Efficient operations
Data services built for long-term readiness.
Key planning notes before quotation
PAS7700 is an enterprise storage platform. The right design depends on workload, protocol, power, rack, network, protection, and expansion requirements.
Primary storage, not backup storage
PAS7700 is designed for businesses where storage downtime, slow transactions, and fragmented infrastructure directly affect operations.
Active-active availability
Dual controllers are designed to serve workloads with failover-oriented service continuity.
All-NVMe performance
48 hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSD bays, NVMe-oF support, direct-to-GPU I/O readiness, and up to 240GbE total connectivity support demanding workloads.
Unified file and block
Support for SMB, NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe-FC, and NVMe-TCP on one platform.
Enterprise protocols and integrations
PAS7700 is built for mixed environments where VMware, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, file services, and SAN workloads may all need the same storage foundation.
Built around dual controllers and dual pools
The PAS7700 uses two controller modules inside a 4U chassis. Each controller is powered by an AMD EPYC 7443P 24-core processor and starts with 64GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM memory per controller.
- 2 controller modules in one 4U chassis
- AMD EPYC 7443P CPU per controller
- 64GB ECC RDIMM per controller as standard
- Up to 1TB memory per controller
- 48 native U.3 NVMe SSD bays
- Scales to 216 bays with up to seven PAX224 expansion units
How PAS7700 fits into your environment
A simple way to understand the architecture.
Best fit and when to look elsewhere
PAS7700 is strongest when it is treated as primary production storage, not as a low-cost NAS replacement.
Best fit
- VMware clusters, VDI, and business-critical virtual machines
- Database, analytics, AI, and media-production workloads
- Mixed SMB, NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and NVMe-oF environments
- Organizations that want Synology-native snapshots, replication, backup, and management
Probably not the right fit
- Small-office NAS replacement projects with modest performance needs
- Budget archive or backup-only storage where NVMe performance is unnecessary
- Sites that cannot provide suitable rack power, cooling, and network design
- Buyers who require broad third-party component flexibility outside the compatibility list
Where PAS7700 makes sense
This platform is for customers who need high performance and high availability from their main production storage.
Virtualization & VDI
Fast shared storage for VM clusters, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
Databases
Low-latency storage for transactional workloads and database environments.
AI & analytics
High-throughput NVMe storage for large datasets and analytics pipelines.
Media production
Centralized fast storage for post-production, editing, rendering, and collaboration.
Kubernetes workloads
Persistent storage integration through Synology's CSI-compliant driver.
Enterprise file services
High-speed SMB/NFS with directory integration and enterprise data protection.
DSM Enterprise for production-ready data services
PAS7700 runs DSM Enterprise, Synology's enterprise-first data platform for primary storage workloads. It brings storage management, availability, efficiency, and data services together in a familiar Synology operating model.
- Designed for continuous availability and massive performance
- SAN Manager scale for iSCSI, NVMe-oF, LUNs, namespaces, and vVols
- Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup for built-in recovery planning
- Synology Drive and Office planned for PAS7700 in Q3 2026
- Synology Tiering planned for PAS7700 in Q4 2026
Data protection is built into the platform story
PAS7700 is not just about speed. It combines performance with Synology's enterprise data protection and security features.
Immutable snapshots
Helps protect against accidental deletion, malware, and ransomware-style changes.
Snapshot Replication
Replicate file and block data for recovery and disaster-resilience planning.
Hyper Backup
Backup folders, packages, LUNs, and namespaces to suitable backup targets.
SED and WORM support
Support for encryption and write-once retention use cases in regulated environments.
Validated components matter
PAS7700 should be planned as a validated enterprise system, not as a mix-and-match NAS build. For full support, drives, memory, NICs, Fibre Channel cards, expansion units, and accessories should follow Synology's compatibility guidance.
- SPU7200D dual-port U.3 NVMe SSDs are the clearest PAS drive path
- Memory expansion should use Synology-approved ECC RDIMM modules
- 10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE, and Fibre Channel planning should be validated before quoting
- PAX224 is the official 24-bay NVMe expansion unit
Enterprise storage value without the traditional price burden
PAS7700 gives businesses an active-active, all-NVMe storage platform for the kind of workloads usually associated with larger enterprise array brands, while keeping the buying and operating model refreshingly practical.
| What buyers need | How PAS7700 helps |
|---|---|
| Primary storage performance | All-NVMe architecture, dual active-active controllers, and high-throughput protocol support for virtualization, databases, analytics, media, and file services. |
| Big-brand storage capabilities | Unified SMB, NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe-FC, and NVMe-TCP support, plus VMware vVol, VAAI, Kubernetes CSI, snapshots, replication, and backup integration. |
| Lower total ownership complexity | DSM Enterprise brings storage management, data protection, monitoring, identity integration, and lifecycle features into one Synology-managed platform. |
| Practical enterprise purchasing | A strong fit for organizations that want enterprise-class active-active NVMe storage without automatically moving into the highest-cost storage-array ecosystem. |
PNP (Peripherals and Parts) value angle
For UAE businesses comparing Synology PAS7700 with larger enterprise storage brands, PNP (Peripherals and Parts) can help evaluate performance, capacity, support, licensing, migration, and expansion costs so the final solution is sized for the workload instead of overbuilt for the logo.
Recommended PAS7700 solution bundles
PNP can help design the right configuration based on workload, capacity, protocol, network, and future expansion needs.
VMware / SAN Starter
PAS7700 with SPU7200D NVMe SSDs, rails, PAS Software Maintenance Service, and validated block-storage configuration for VMware, databases, or application servers.
Unified File + Block Bundle
PAS7700 with additional network planning, memory expansion, SMB/NFS setup, iSCSI/FC/NVMe-oF planning, AD integration, and VMware support.
Expansion-Ready Bundle
PAS7700 with a future expansion path using PAX224 units for organizations that expect capacity growth beyond the base 48-bay chassis.
Database / Low-Latency Bundle
PAS7700 sizing focused on NVMe capacity, memory expansion, network throughput, snapshots, and recovery design for transactional workloads.
Ransomware-Resilient Bundle
PAS7700 with immutable snapshot planning, Snapshot Replication, Hyper Backup design, WORM policy guidance, and recovery testing.
Migration Service Bundle
Assessment, capacity planning, protocol mapping, cutover design, rollback planning, and handover support for existing NAS or SAN environments.
Quick specifications
High-level planning information for Synology PAS7700.
| Platform | Synology Parallel Active Station active-active enterprise NVMe storage |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 4U rackmount |
| Controllers | 2 controller modules |
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7443P, 24 cores per controller |
| Memory | 64GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM per controller; up to 1TB per controller |
| Drive bays | 48 x 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSD bays |
| Expansion | Up to 216 total bays with seven PAX224 expansion units |
| Performance class | Up to 2 million IOPS and up to 30GB/s sequential throughput, depending on configuration and workload |
| Protocols | SMB, NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe-FC, NVMe-TCP |
| RAID | RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID TP |
| File system | Btrfs |
| Operating system | DSM Enterprise |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Deployment planning is part of the solution
PAS7700 is a data-center class platform. Before quoting, the environment should be checked for power, rack, cooling, network, backup, and migration requirements.
- Requires 200-240V AC power environment
- Redundant PSU planning and UPS sizing are important
- 4U rack space and proper airflow should be confirmed
- Network design should match workload: 10/25/100GbE, FC, or NVMe-oF
- Memory sizing should be planned for long-term workload growth
- Migration and rollback planning should be defined before deployment
Important roadmap and support notes
Some PAS7700 ecosystem features are roadmap-based. Synology Drive and Office support is planned for Q3 2026, Synology Tiering is planned for Q4 2026, and PAX224 expansion availability is planned for late Q3 2026. PAS Software Maintenance Service is also important because expired maintenance means the array continues running, but system and package updates are no longer available.
Gartner Peer Insights customer feedback
Synology highlights Gartner Peer Insights customer feedback across government, education, media, IT services, and retail. The recurring themes are simple management, strong bundled software value, dependable automation, and practical price/performance.
Enterprise users highlight Synology's broad built-in software capabilities as a value advantage, especially when compared with storage platforms that require more separate tools or licenses.
DSM is praised for being intuitive and approachable, helping teams manage storage services without adding unnecessary operational complexity.
Customer feedback featured by Synology points to strong price/performance and cost-effective storage outcomes, especially for organizations that value reliability and bundled functionality.
Gartner and Peer Insights are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner Peer Insights content reflects individual end-user opinions and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service.
Why buy Synology PAS7700 from PNP (Peripherals and Parts)?
Enterprise storage is not just a box. It needs correct sizing, accessories, installation, migration, and support planning.
Synology storage expertise
PNP works with Synology NAS and enterprise storage customers across the UAE and the Middle East.
Correct configuration
We help size SSDs, memory, networking, expansion, RAID, backup, and workload requirements.
Deployment support
We support consultation, implementation, migration planning, and handover for enterprise deployments.
Availability guidance
We help confirm local PAS7700, SSD, support, and expansion availability before the final design is locked.
Workload-focused design
We map the design to VMware, databases, media, AI, Kubernetes, SMB/NFS, Fibre Channel, or NVMe-oF requirements.
Lifecycle planning
We help plan maintenance service, backup architecture, expansion headroom, and operational handover from day one.
FAQ
Is PAS7700 a NAS or SAN?
Both. It supports file protocols like SMB and NFS, and block protocols like iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe-FC, and NVMe-TCP.
Which SSDs should be used?
For a fully supported deployment, PAS7700 should use Synology-validated U.3 NVMe SSDs. The SPU7200D family is designed for PAS systems.
Can PAS7700 support VMware?
Yes. PAS7700 supports VMware-focused features including vVol and VAAI integration through Synology's storage stack.
Does it support Kubernetes?
Yes. PAS7700 can integrate with Kubernetes through Synology's CSI-compliant driver for persistent storage use cases.
Is PAX224 available immediately?
PAX224 is the official expansion path, but availability should be confirmed at the time of quotation because public roadmap information places it in late Q3 2026.
Does the system need a maintenance license?
The array can continue running without renewal, but PAS Software Maintenance Service is required to keep access to system and package updates.
What should be included in a PAS7700 quotation?
A proper quotation should consider SSD capacity, memory, networking or Fibre Channel, rails, maintenance service, backup design, migration support, and any future PAX224 expansion path.
Can PNP help migrate from an existing NAS or SAN?
Yes. PNP can help plan capacity assessment, protocol mapping, migration windows, rollback approach, and handover for existing storage environments.
Do I need Fibre Channel, 25GbE, 100GbE, or NVMe-oF?
It depends on host support, workload latency targets, throughput needs, switch infrastructure, and whether the deployment is file, block, or mixed. This should be confirmed during sizing.
Performance and availability disclaimer
Performance figures are based on Synology published claims and vary by drive configuration, memory, protocol, network, host tuning, workload, and client environment. Roadmap features, expansion availability, support SLAs, and local delivery timelines should be confirmed at quotation time.
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