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.
Quad-core AMD Ryzen™
Up to 172,552/82,917 4K random read/write IOPS
Rackmount 1U
Built-in dual 10GbE and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
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.
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.
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.
Host cost-efficient business solutions, including a powerful free backup server, a versatile mail server, lightweight directory server, or surveillance server with transparent licensing.
Ample built-in and supported networking options ensure that your applications fully benefit from the speed of all-flash arrays and make the FS2500 easy to integrate in any IT environment.
Leverage fast transfer speeds right out of the box and integrate easily with your existing infrastructure with dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE ports.
Enable faster networking with 25 or 40GbE network interface cards, thanks to the PCIe 3.0 expansion slot.
The FS2500 protects data and services through robust hardware and software safeguards, ensuring access to your digital assets even in the face of disaster.
Reduce the possibility of power disruptions on a single distribution channel or PDU adversely impacting data and service availability with redundant PSUs.
The FS2500 also comes with hot-swappable fans and system trays for easy replacement in case of malfunction.
Network ports supporting automatic failover eliminate single points of hardware failure, ensuring stable operation at all times.
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.
Create point-in-time snapshots of LUNs and shared folders with an RPO as low as 5 minutes, with support for granular version control.
Back up files, LUNs, applications, and system configurations on your NAS to other Synology NAS, , public cloud platforms, USB devices, file servers, or local folders.
Remove duplicate data on all-flash arrays with volume-wide deduplication to greatly increase storage efficiency. Eliminate redundant data to save up to 65% in storage space use in applications like virtual desktop infrastructure, and virtual machine.
Deploy the FS2500 as fast and efficient and benefit from free native hosting, management, and protection tools in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).
Deploy and facilitate storage operations in various 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.
is a hypervisor for Windows and Linux VMs or Virtual DSM, a virtualized 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.
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.
Give your teams reliable tools to collaborate and communicate, wherever they are.
Set up a private and secure mail server that can be merged with existing IT infrastructure and platforms.
Collaborate in real time on documents, spreadsheets, and slides for greater synergy and productivity.
Host your own private cloud on the safety of your NAS with 100% data ownership and no subscription fees.
Take advantage of a whole host of native productivity, management, and security solutions available on the web-based Synology DSM operating system.
Keep your business safe from data loss and minimize service downtime.
Manage user accounts and devices throughout your business with powerful directory services.
Shield your Synology NAS from the most sophisticated threats with industry-leading security solutions.
Manage, sync, and share files from multiple devices through a centralized platform.
Manage the health of your deployments and centrally administer updates with ease.
Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.
The FS2500 is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, including technical support and hardware replacement services to maximize your return on investment and ensure continued high-quality performance.
Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See for more information.
For the most up-to-date list of compatible NICs, please check our .
Flash volume deduplication is available on flash-only volumes comprised of Synology SSD. Synology measured a data reduction ratio of over 3.15:1 based on 10 VMs configured for remote desktop with two operating systems and enterprise applications installed.
Certain advanced features require . One Virtual DSM license is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of .
The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Visit for more information.
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Hardware Specifications
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CPU
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CPU
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CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1780B |
| CPU Quantity | 1 | |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
| CPU Frequency | 4-core 3.35 (base) / 3.6 (turbo) GHz | |
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Memory
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Memory
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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) | |
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Storage
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Storage
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Drive Bays | 12 |
| Compatible Drive Type* | 2.5' SATA SSD | |
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External Ports
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port* | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
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PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link) |
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File System
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Appearance
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Appearance
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Form Factor (RU) | 1U |
| Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 44 mm x 481.9 mm x 555.9 mm | |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | |
| Rack Installation Support* | 4-post 19' rack (Synology Rail Kit - ) | |
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Others
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System Fan | 40 mm x 40 mm x 4 pcs |
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| Noise Level* | 57.6 dB(A) | |
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| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 350 W | |
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| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
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74.83 W (Access)
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255.17 BTU/hr (Access)
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Temperature
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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 | |
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Certification
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Certification
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Warranty
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