Synology NAS
Synology NAS: file servers for business. DSM system, Active Directory, Synology Drive, Surveillance Station. From small offices to enterprise.
Key Features
- DSM - intuitive system
- Active Directory integration
- Synology Drive - private cloud
- Btrfs snapshots
- High Availability (HA)
Table of Contents
What is Synology NAS?
Synology NAS are file and storage servers for businesses - from small offices to large enterprises. DSM (DiskStation Manager) offers intuitive interface and rich app ecosystem.
Why Synology?
- DSM - best-in-class management interface
- Ecosystem - hundreds of apps in Package Center
- TCO - competitive price, no per-user licenses
- Flexibility - from 2-bay to 60-bay rack
Series:
- Plus Series - SMB (DS923+, DS1522+)
- XS/XS+ Series - Enterprise (RS3621xs+, DS3622xs+)
- FlashStation - All-flash (FS6400, FS3600)
Key Features
DSM System
Intuitive OS
- Web-based GUI
- Package Center (apps)
- Control Panel (config)
- Active Insight (monitoring)
Synology Drive
Private cloud
- File sync like Dropbox
- Desktop & mobile clients
- Team folders
- Versioning
Enterprise
XS/XS+ Series
- Active Directory integration
- High Availability cluster
- 10/25GbE networking
- SSD cache & storage
Popular Models
| Model | Bays | RAM | Network | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS923+ | 4-bay | 4-32 GB | 2x 1GbE | Small office |
| DS1522+ | 5-bay | 8-32 GB | 4x 1GbE | SMB |
| RS1221+ | 8-bay rack | 4-32 GB | 4x 1GbE | SMB rack |
| DS3622xs+ | 12-bay | 16-48 GB | 2x 10GbE | Enterprise |
| RS3621xs+ | 12-bay rack | 8-64 GB | 2x 10GbE | Enterprise |
| FS6400 | 24-bay SSD | 32 GB | 4x 10GbE | All-flash |
App Ecosystem
| App | Function |
|---|---|
| Synology Drive | File sync & share |
| Active Backup | PC, VM, M365 backup (free!) |
| Surveillance Station | CCTV monitoring |
| Synology Office | Online documents |
| Virtual Machine Manager | Virtualization |
| Hyper Backup | Backup to external storage |
FAQ
Does Synology integrate with Active Directory? Yes. Synology NAS can join AD domain - users login with AD credentials, permissions sync with AD groups.
Does nFlo deploy Synology? Yes. We help select model, deploy NAS, configure AD integration, Synology Drive and Active Backup. We offer support and monitoring.
Inquire about Synology NAS
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