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Status: Currently sold

SeriesHD Series
Bays60
CPUIntel Xeon Silver 4210R
Cores / Threads10 / 20
RAM64 GB
CPU architecturex86_64
Support tierfull
Warranty (years)5
RAM (max)512 GB
Memory slots16
Memory generationDDR4
ECC memorySupported
Memory module typeRDIMM
Replaceable memoryReplaceable
Network ports2x 1GbE + 2x 10GbE + 1x Out-of-Band Management LAN Port + 15x Max. Number of LAN Ports
USB ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
PCIe expansion2 × Gen3 x16 slot (x16 link)2 × Gen3 x8 slots (x8 link)
Drive bay types3.5" SAS HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot-swappable baysyes
CPU frequency (GHz)2.4
Max bays with expansion unit300
Power draw, active (W)1025.2
Power draw, hibernation (W)418
Power supply (W)1600
Noise level (dBA)60.8
Dimensions H x W x D (mm)176 x 482 x 1020
Weight (kg)37.9
Largest certified configuration observed1440 TB (60 x Synology HAS5320-24T, largest drive on the vendor HCL today; not a hardware limit)
Estimated cost to fill every bay with a certified 8 TB driveabout $18,449 new (Synology HAS5300-8T) -- one observed eBay unit price incl. shipping x bays; quantity availability unverified

1 eBay listings checked Aug 8, 2026 · 0 new, 1 used (too few used listings to show a reliable used price)

Documents

Compatible network and expansion cards

Check the required OS, firmware, slot, bracket, and installation notes before buying.

ComponentSpecificationsEvidenceRequirements and notes
Broadcom P2100GConnector: QSFP56; Host interface: PCIe 4.0 x16; Ports: 2 x 100GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 226. DSM version requirement: 7.3-81180 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T4Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 5.05. DSM version requirement: 6.2-23739 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2Connector: QSFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 40GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 9.0.
Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLCUConnector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 8.34.15. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Marvell FastLinQ QL41134HLRJConnector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 4 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 8.34.15. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro EN MCX314A-BCCTConnector: QSFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 40GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 2.35.5100. DSM version requirement: 6.0.2-8451 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.); For better performance, we strongly recommend installing the network interface card into the PCIe 3.0 x8 (white) slot first. (Only applicable to RS3617xs, RS3614xs+, RS3614xs, and RS3614RPxs)
Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN MCX414A-BCATConnector: QSFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 56GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 12.23.1020. DSM version requirement: 6.2-24922 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN MCX4131A-BCATConnector: QSFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 1 x 40GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
Firmware: 14.21.2010. DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Synology E10G30-F2Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
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.
Synology E10G30-T1Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; Ports: 1 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
DSM version requirement: 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Synology E10G30-T2Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
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.
Synology E25G30-F2Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
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.
Synology E10G18-T2 (EOL)Connector: RJ45; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
DSM version requirement: 6.2.1-23824 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Synology E10G21-F2 (EOL)Connector: SFP+; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 10GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
DSM version requirement: 6.2.3-25426 or later version. (Only applicable to models with DSM.)
Synology E25G21-F2 (EOL)Connector: SFP28; Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Ports: 2 x 25GbEOfficially certified
Checked 2026-09-16
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.

Compatible Drives

19 drives certified on HD6500'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.

19certified models
1drive brands
24 TBlargest listed
9with verified extra specs
Show all 19 certified drives
19 shown
BrandModelCapacityTypeVerified drive detailsRecently observed offersStatusFirmware
SynologyHAS5320-24T24.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-New: $1,817.06Recommended1401
SynologyHAS5310-20T20.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-New: $1,243.39Recommended1402
SynologyHAS5300-16T16.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-No recent verified offerRecommended1403
SynologyHAS5310-12T12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-New: $1,064.70Recommended1401
SynologyHAS5300-12T12.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-New: $777.86Recommended1403
SynologyHAS5300-8T8.0 TB3.5" NAS HDD-New: $307.49Recommended1402
SynologySAT5210-7000G7.0 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $7,671.71RecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5220-3840G3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD-No recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5221-3840G3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $1,350.00RecommendedSCEM16.3
SynologySAT5210-3840G3.84 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5210-1920G1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $999.99RecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5220-1920G1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD-No recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5221-1920G1.92 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $2,200.01 · Refurb: $2,325.05RecommendedSCEM16.3
SynologySAT5210-960G0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5221-960G0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $1,177.29RecommendedF3MN902
SynologySAT5220-960G0.96 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD-No recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5220-480G0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD-No recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH5.0
SynologySAT5210-480G0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNo recent verified offerRecommendedSCEMH3.2
SynologySAT5221-480G0.48 TB2.5" Enterprise SSD5-year warrantyNew: $794.00RecommendedF3MN902

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 HD6500. Third-party modules may also work, but are not shown here unless Synology itself lists them as compatible.

1certified modules
32–32 GBcapacity range
SKUCapacityDDR generationECCForm factorRated speedWarrantySource and notes
D4ER02-32G32 GBDDR4ECCRDIMM-5-yearManufacturer source
Checked 2026-09-16

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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