Synology Higher-Capacity M.2 NVMe SSDs and 10/25GbE Network Cards
Synology adds more NVMe and 25GbE options for business storage
Synology announced big changes to its enterprise hardware ecosystem in February 2021. These changes included new 10GbE and 25GbE network interface cards and M.2 NVMe SSDs with more storage space. These updates were made to meet the growing needs of businesses for faster storage, higher throughput, and infrastructure that can grow without getting rid of their old HDD-based systems.
These improvements are a practical way for companies that deal with virtualization, databases, AI workloads, or large-scale backups to modernize their storage and networking performance.
Advanced Caching with NVMe SSDs with More Storage
Synology added new 800 GB models to its SNV3000 series NVMe SSD lineup. These include the SNV3400 M.2 2280 and SNV3500 M.2 22110 form factors. These SSDs are made specifically for cache acceleration instead of primary storage. This lets businesses greatly improve performance while still using cheap HDD arrays.
Companies can keep more of the data they access often in high-speed flash by increasing the size of their cache. This means less lag, more stable performance, and less stress on spinning disks. These benefits are especially useful for virtualized environments, databases with a lot of traffic, multimedia production pipelines, and workloads that need a lot of computing power, like AI and HPC.
The SNV3000 series delivers strong performance metrics, including high random read and write IOPS and a robust endurance profile designed for sustained enterprise use. Some models come with built-in power loss protection, which helps keep data safe in tough environments.
Deeply connected to DiskStation Manager
One of the best things about Synology’s enterprise NVMe SSDs is how well they work with DiskStation Manager. DSM gives IT teams lifetime analytics based on real workload data, so they can keep an eye on wear levels, performance trends, and replacement timelines ahead of time.
For businesses, this means that maintenance cycles are more predictable and the risk of unexpected cache failures is lower. If you plan ahead, SSD caching can be a strategic performance layer instead of a problem for operations.
10GbE and 25GbE Networking for Workloads That Use a Lot of Data
In addition to its SSD news, Synology added two new high-speed networking cards: the E10G21-F2 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ card and the E25G21-F2 dual-port 25GbE SFP28 card. These NICs are made to work with applications that use a lot of bandwidth, like centralized storage, large-scale backups, distributed computing, and file services for a lot of users.
Adding 25GbE connectivity is especially important for businesses that have outgrown 10GbE but aren’t ready for the complexity or cost of 40GbE or 100GbE infrastructure yet. The E25G21-F2 works with 10GbE SFP+ equipment, so it’s great for hybrid networks and phased upgrades.
High-speed networking, when used with NVMe caching, gets rid of one of the most common problems with modern storage architectures: moving data.
What This Means for IT Strategy in Business
These updates to Synology are part of a larger trend toward modular, scalable infrastructure. Instead of replacing whole storage platforms, businesses can make small improvements to performance by adding cache and network capacity where it matters most.
But to get the most out of NVMe caching and 25GbE networking, you need to plan carefully. You need to look at cache size, workload analysis, network topology, and compatibility all at once. If cache tiers aren’t set up correctly or high-speed NICs aren’t used enough, you could lose money or have performance problems.
About Epis Technology
Epis Technology helps businesses plan, set up, and improve their enterprise IT infrastructure that is based on Synology platforms. The business offers Synology consulting and support, big storage solutions, backups for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and fully managed backups for PCs. Epis Technology helps businesses set up high-performance caching, scalable networking, and backup systems that can grow with the business, keep data safe, and keep the business running.