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FlashStation FS2500

Cost-effective all-flash storage for small and medium-sized businesses

CPU

CPU

Quad-core AMD® Ryzen™

Throughput

Throughput

Up to 172,552/82,917 4K random read/write IOPS1

Form Factor

Form Factor

Rackmount 1U

Networking

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 and make 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 25 or 40GbE network interface cards, thanks to the PCIe 3.0 expansion slot.2

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
Modular components
Automatic failover

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. Learn more

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. Learn more

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. Learn more

Availability and protection

Flash volume deduplication

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.3

Flash volume deduplication

Complete virtualization platform

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

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.3

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Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) is a hypervisor for Windows® and Linux® VMs or Virtual DSM, a virtualized version of DSM.4 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. Learn more

Alternative VM host for testing and recovery

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. Learn more

Streamlined configuration and administration

Enabling effective collaboration

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

Synology MailPlus

Set up a private and secure mail server that can be merged with existing IT infrastructure and platforms. Learn more

Synology Office

Collaborate in real time on documents, spreadsheets, and slides for greater synergy and productivity. Learn more

Synology Drive

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

Enabling effective collaboration

Get more with DiskStation 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

Data Protection

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

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User Management

User Management

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

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Security

Security

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

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File Management

File Management

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

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System Administration

System Administration

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

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Public Cloud Integration

Public Cloud Integration

Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.

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Synology has you covered

Synology has you covered

The FS2500 is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty,6 including technical support and hardware replacement services to maximize your return on investment and ensure continued high-quality performance. Learn more

Performance backed by Synology drives

Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads, Synology hard drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.5

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FlashStation FS2500

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  • 1Power button and indicator
  • 2Status indicator
  • 3Alert indicator
  • 4Beep off button
  • 5Drive status indicator
  • 6Drive tray
  • 7Power port
  • 8PCI Express Expansion Slot
  • 9PSU Indicators and Beep Off Buttons
  • 10PSU Fans
  • 111GbE RJ-45 port
  • 1210GbE RJ-45 port
  • 13Console port
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
  • 15Reset button
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More ways to harness your NAS

Data intelligence at the edge

Rely on Synology's fast and secure edge storage solutions to ensure simple and fast data accessibility where it is most needed.

File serving for businesses

Provide seamless access to business assets across teams or locations, backed by strong data governance and privacy options.

IT infrastructure protection

Safeguard your deployments from being accidentally or deliberately compromised.

Notes:

  1. Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.

  2. For the most up-to-date list of compatible NICs, please check our compatibility list.

  3. Flash volume deduplication is available on flash-only volumes comprised of compatible 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.

  4. Certain advanced features require Virtual Machine Manager Pro. One Virtual DSM license is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of Virtual DSM Licenses.

  5. Storage drives are sold separately. Refer to the compatibility list for compatible devices.

  6. The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Visit https://www.synology.com/company/legal/warranty for more information.

Hardware Specifications
CPU
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
Memory
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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For more information about the recommended memory configurations, please check the Hardware Installation Guide of your Synology product.
Storage
Storage
 Drive Bays 12
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes
  • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list. The use of non-validated components may limit certain functionality and result in data loss and system instability.
  • "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
External Ports
 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
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
 PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance
Appearance
 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 - RKS-01)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately
Others
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
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 57.6 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 350 W
Redundant Power Supply
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 74.83 W (Access)
British Thermal Unit 255.17 BTU/hr (Access)
Notes
  • 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-meter distance from the front and rear of a Synology NAS. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
  • The power consumption of the NAS model is measured when it is fully loaded with Synology SAT5200-3840G solid-state drives.
Temperature
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
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • KC
  • UL
Warranty
Warranty
 5 Years
Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment
Environment
 RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories

Notes:

  1. Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  2. The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
  3. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
  4. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.