Synology FlashStation FS2500 12 bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure - Diskless

Description

The Synology FS2500 FlashStation 12-Bay Rackmount NAS 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 DiskStation Manager (DSM), the FS2500 comes with reliable and easy-to-setup solutions for uptime 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 Virtualisation 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, minimising 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 virtualisation 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).

    Certified storage for VMs and containers
    Deploy and facilitate storage operations in various virtualisation 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 optimise 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 virtualised 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 MailPlus
    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 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
    Keep your business safe from data loss and minimise 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 centralised platform.
    System Administration
    Manage the health of your deployments and centrally administer updates with ease.
    Public Cloud Integration
    Back up and synchronise data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.