Synology NAS 10GbE upgrade options: PCIe add-on card ( DS1621+) or Easy Network upgrade module ( DS923+). Synology server upgrade: 10Gbps network The DS620Slim is in the same family as the 4-bay DS419Slim that was launched last month, but as well as the extra 2 bays, the new enclosure has better write speeds, more processing power, more memory options and a wider range of choices for RAID configuration. This NAS model is sold with 4GB RAM preinstalled. So official upgrade option is 4+4 = 8GB. Unofficially it can be also 4+4=8GB or 4+8=12GB or 8+8=16GB.

Other than that, you can use the Storage Manager app to handle NVMe SSDs the way you do any other storage volume. In supported servers, you can manage an NVMe-based storage volume like a standard SATA-based volume.You have now concluded the physical installation of 16GB of Crucial memory in the Synology DS620slim and you need to replace the base panel, like so:

For maximum latency, though it started off with much better performance, iSCSI (82.72ms to 512.16ms) was soon out-performed by the CIFS configuration, which posted a range of 152.74ms through 308.27ms. The Synology DiskStation DS620slim is an excellent choice for those in need of a compact NAS solution with moderate storage capacity. Synology’s new 6-bay DiskStation features dual USB 3.0 and 1GbE RJ-45 ports, is powered by an Intel Celeron dual-core processor and supports up to 30TB in maximum internal raw capacity (or maximum single volume size of 108 TB). Like all Synology solutions, the DS620slim also comes with a ton of useful software through the company’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS. This includes apps such as File Station, which features simple web-based management tools, drag-and-drop operations, and advanced search functionality, and Cloud Sync, which stores content on Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Baidu, and Box storage in sync with the DS620slim. In average latency, iSCSI showed the best overall performance again (specifically later in the queue depths) with a range of 0.64ms through 22.46ms. CIFS posted a range of 0.61ms to 34.19ms. You'll now have a system with plenty of storage space that will beat most other servers in performance. And it's still compact and light enough for you to carry it with you. Synology DS620slim: Detail photos The little Synology DS620slim NAS server is a formidable storage machine.

While caching seems like a great idea, it's unnecessary for most home and SMB applications. In my testing, it can slightly slow down the server's general network data transfer. That's because they use the same operating system, macOS vs Windows. The hardware might differ in capabilities and performance, but the overall experience remains as long as they run the same OS. Generally, populate a server with the storage ( HDDs vs SSDs), and you're ready. All servers come with one or more Gigabit ports that are fast enough for a typical home or office network. What's more, it's the first slim sever to have Synology's Virtual Machine Manager. VMM is a powerful app that allows the server to run multiple virtual machines -- be it a Windows, Linux, or another DSM system -- on the inside. With this capability, the server has endless potential in what you can do with it. Ideally, you get Synology-branded or approved RAM, which is expensive. Alternatively, you can get compatible hardware from a third party.

The Synology DS620slim is another compact 6-bay NAS from the company. Designed for workplaces and home offices with limited space, the DS620slim is described as an all-purpose file management solution for professionals in need of advanced data protection (AES-NI)and reliable media streaming. Synology’s new NAS features SSD read/write cache and is equipped with twoUSB 3.0 ports and two RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports with Link Aggregation / Failover support. It also supports “near-instantaneous” snapshots and real-time 2-channel 4K H.264/H.265 video transcoding. And the idea applies to Synology NAS servers. They all run DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, currently in the 7th revision. If you use SSD storage, upgrading to 10GbE Ethernet is a must. But a faster network port is always better and is recommended if you have a Multi-Gig switch.

Our next benchmark measures 100% 8K sequential throughput with a 16T16Q load in 100% read and 100% write operations. Here, results were much more even as iSCSI posted 28,392 IOPS read and 26,018 IOPS write, while CIFS had 28,006 IOPS read and 27,453 IOPS write. The Synology DS620slim is another compact 6-bay NAS from the company. Designed for workplaces and home offices with limited space, the DS620slim is described as an all-purpose file management solution for professionals in need of advanced data protection (AES-NI) and reliable media streaming. Synology’s new NAS features SSD read/write cache and is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports and two RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports with Link Aggregation / Failover support. It also supports “near-instantaneous” snapshots and real-time 2-channel 4K H.264/H.265 video transcoding.

Exactly the same RAM memory is manufactured by other companies like Crucial and Hyper. Synology warns that if you use any other but Synology RAM, you will void the warranty. But sometimes this is the only option if you need NAS for specific tasks where more RAM is required and you do not want to use Qnap as an alternative. Crucial is one of the most popular alternative brands for Synology RAM upgrades. The specs will look exactly like Synology, which make someone think that all RAM comes from one place just with a different label on the top. For our testing, we configured the Synology DiskStation in RAID6 using six Seagate IronWolf 110 SSDs. Each disk configuration used EXT4 volumes and measured iSCSI and CIFS performance across two 1GbE LAN connections. If you have a router or switch supporting Link Aggregation, you can turn a server's two Gigabit LAN ports into a 2Gbps connection to increase the bandwidth. So, if you're considering getting your first Synology NAS server today, I'd recommend the go-ahead. Digital storage and management manufacturer Synology recently announced a new 6-bay Network Attached Storage enclosure in its Slim range that is designed to be compact and lightweight while still offering good performance. The DS620Slim accepts 2.5" SSD or HDD media – with its six bays filled with 5TB drives it can provide a total of 30TB of storage.Running DSM 6.2, the Synology DS620slim has the same hardware specs as the DS218+ and can run all high-end apps never before available to the slim series. Synology DS620slim: Storage and memory anxieties no more But for general usage, in my experience, you can use any standard SATA drive with any Synology server. Some drives might cause a passive "incompatibility" warning -- Synology will not support them -- but they will still work without issue. Depending on the model, Synology NAS servers' M.2 slots are located inside (like the case of the DS1821+ or DS1621+) or on its underside ( DS1522+, DS1019+, or DS923+.) There are not many NAS servers with dimensions as compact as the DS620slim, so the competition is thin. QNAP offers the high-end TVS-882ST3, mid-range TS-451S, and more budget-friendly TS-453B. However, I never had the opportunity to evaluate any of those, so I can't compare them properly with Synology's offer. I will also use SSD drives (thanks to the kind sponsorship from ADATA) instead of the slow HDDs I have been using so far from now on, which means I will lose fewer hours to testing, especially to the currently very lengthy RAID synchronization and build times. More bays means more potential storage space and more options. Generally, a 4-bay and 5-bay are the sweet spots -- you get the best combo of performance and capacity.