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An enterprise 2U all-flash NAS with 24 bays for 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, built for VMs, big databases and fast file sharing. The 16-core AMD EPYC and 64 GB of ECC memory, expandable to 1 TB, give it huge headroom - it's rated for over 257,000 4K random write IOPS. This is serious data-center gear.
| Series | FS Series |
|---|---|
| Bays | 24 |
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7303 |
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 |
| RAM | 64 GB |
| CPU architecture | x86_64 |
| Support tier | full |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
| Release year | 2026 |
| RAID levels | Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID F1 |
| PCIe slot types | 2x PCIe Gen 4 x16 |
| RAM (max) | 1024 GB |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory generation | DDR4 |
| Memory speed (MT/s) | 3200 MT/s |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Memory module type | RDIMM |
| Replaceable memory | Replaceable |
| Network ports | 2x 10GbE |
| USB ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| PCIe expansion | 2 × Gen4 x16 slot (x16 link) |
| M.2 slots | None |
| Max raw capacity | 1000 |
| Drive bay types | 2.5" SATA SSD |
| Hot-swappable bays | Yes |
| CPU frequency (GHz) | 2.4 |
| Power draw, active (W) | 164.74 |
| Power supply (W) | 550 |
| Noise level (dBA) | 53 |
| Dimensions H x W x D | 3.5 x 19 x 28.5 in (88 x 482 x 724 mm) |
| Weight | 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) |
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Compatible network and expansion cards
Check the required OS, firmware, slot, bracket, and installation notes before buying.
| Component | Specifications | Evidence | Requirements and notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom P2100G | Connector: QSFP56; Host interface: PCIe 4.0 x16; Ports: 2 x 100GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | Firmware: 226. DSM version requirement: 7.3-81180 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Search Amazon eBay |
| Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLCU | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbE; Product code: QL41134HLCU | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | Firmware: 8.34.15. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Search Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G30-F2 | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA. | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G30-T1 | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G30-T2 | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA. | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E25G30-F2 | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | APM version requirement: 1.0-71430 or later version. (Only applicable to models with APM.); DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); DSM Enterprise version requirement: 1.0-101178 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM Enterprise.); Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA): Available on PAS7700 only. Applies to NFS over RDMA and NVMe over RDMA.; For models with an AMD Ryzen V1000 CPU, DSM version 7.2.1-69057 or above is required. | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G18-T1 (EOL) | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739-2 onward (or 6.1-15284-2 onward with DSM 6.1). (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G18-T2 (EOL) | Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E10G21-F2 (EOL) | Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.) | Amazon eBay |
| Synology E25G21-F2 (EOL) | Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbE | Officially certified Checked 2026-10-17 | DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); For best performance, we recommend using memory in dual-channel configuration. For instructions, refer to Hardware Installation Guide. | Amazon |
Compatible Drives
17 drives certified on FS6420's official manufacturer compatibility list, sourced directly from Synology's own published Hardware Compatibility List. Each model links to that drive's own compatibility page.
17certified models
1drive brands
7 TBlargest listed
17with verified extra specs
Certified drives by capacity
0.48 TB4
0.96 TB4
1.92 TB4
3.84 TB4
7 TB1
Show all 17 certified drives
17 shown
| Brand | Model | Capacity | Type | Verified drive details | Recently observed offers | Status | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synology | SAT5210-7000G details | 7.0 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 10000 TBW | New: $7,439.58 | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5220-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5200-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 9162 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5221-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 7000 TBW | New: $3,803.00 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Synology | SAT5210-3840G details | 3.84 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 8533 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5210-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4800 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5220-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBW | New: $799.99 | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5221-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 3500 TBW | New: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,255.63 | Recommended | SCEM16.3 |
| Synology | SAT5200-1920G details | 1.92 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 4581 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5200-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2290 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
| Synology | SAT5210-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 2194 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5221-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBW | New: $1,177.29 | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Synology | SAT5220-960G details | 0.96 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1700 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5220-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH5.0 |
| Synology | SAT5210-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1097 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMH3.2 |
| Synology | SAT5221-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 900 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | F3MN902 |
| Synology | SAT5200-480G details | 0.48 TB | 2.5" Enterprise SSD | 1500000 h MTBF · 5-year warranty · 1145 TBW | No recent verified offer | Recommended | SCEMJ2.1 |
Extra drive details are published only from manufacturer-owned documents or explicit human review. Follow the model link for field-level sources.
Certified list last checked 2026-08-18.
Compatible Memory
1 memory module listed by Synology as compatible with FS6420. Third-party modules may also work, but are not shown here unless Synology itself lists them as compatible.
1certified modules
64–64 GBcapacity range
| SKU | Capacity | DDR generation | ECC | Form factor | Rated speed | Warranty | Source and notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4ER02-64G | 64 GB | DDR4 | ECC | RDIMM | - | 5-year | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-09-16 | Search Amazon |
Certified list last checked 2026-09-16. Coverage varies by model. Rated module speed is not a guarantee of NAS operating speed; follow the NAS maximum capacity and installation rules.
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