Zero License Cost
No per-user, per-seat, or per-feature licensing. DSM includes file sharing, backup, sync, surveillance, and virtualization. You pay for hardware only — no recurring software costs.
Overview
Why Synology NAS
Synology delivers the most complete NAS ecosystem in the market. DiskStation Manager (DSM) turns every NAS into a file server, backup target, private cloud, surveillance station, and virtualization host — all with zero per-user or per-feature licensing. SIPPER is your local partner for sizing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Built-in Data Protection
SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID) for flexible disk expansion, BTRFS snapshots for instant file recovery, and built-in ransomware protection with immutable snapshots and Write Once Read Many (WORM).
Private Cloud & Sync
Synology Drive replaces Dropbox and Google Drive for businesses that want to keep data on-premises. Sync files across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with version history and selective sync.
Use Cases
What you can do with NAS
File Server & Collaboration
Centralized file storage with SMB/NFS/AFP shares, Active Directory integration, granular folder permissions, and audit logs. Replace Windows File Server with a more reliable, lower-cost Synology NAS.
Backup Target
Use Synology as a centralized backup destination for PCs (Active Backup for Business), servers, VMs (VMware/Hyper-V), and SaaS (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace). All included in DSM — no license fees.
Surveillance & CCTV Storage
Synology Surveillance Station supports 1,000+ camera brands. 2 free camera licenses included; expandable to hundreds. AI-powered person/vehicle detection, timeline search, and mobile live view.
Virtualization & Containers
Run virtual machines with Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and Docker containers directly on NAS. Ideal for running lightweight workloads without a dedicated server — dev/test environments, internal tools, and network services.
Product Lineup
Synology NAS for every scale
Desktop NAS (DS Series)
DS124 (1-bay) to DS1825+ (8-bay). Compact form factor for offices and home labs. Models like DS224+, DS423, DS725+, and DS925+ cover 1 to 50 users with expandable storage via DX expansion units.
Rackmount NAS (RS Series)
RS2423RP+ (12-bay) and RS2825RP+ (12-bay, AMD EPYC). 1U/2U form factor for server rooms and data centers. Redundant power supply, 10GbE-ready, and supports RX expansion for up to hundreds of TB.
Enterprise (SA Series)
SA3410 (12-bay, Xeon). Dual-controller HA clustering, 10GbE/25GbE networking, and petabyte-scale storage. For organizations needing maximum IOPS, availability, and performance.
Who is this for
Organizations that need NAS
Home & SOHO (1–5 users)
DS124 or DS224+ for personal backup, file sharing, and media server. Replace USB drives and cloud subscriptions with a reliable NAS that you own and control.
SMB (5–50 users)
DS423, DS725+, or DS925+ as file server, backup target, and private cloud. Active Directory integration, Synology Drive for file sync, and Surveillance Station for CCTV. SIPPER sets up RAID, permissions, and automated backup.
Enterprise (50+ users)
RS2423RP+, RS2825RP+, or SA3410 for enterprise file services, virtualization storage, and large-scale backup. 10GbE networking, HA clustering, and SIPPER-managed monitoring and maintenance.
FAQ
Common questions about NAS
NAS vs Cloud Storage — which should I choose?
NAS gives you full control over your data, no monthly subscription fees, and faster LAN performance. Cloud storage is better for remote-first teams with no office. Most businesses benefit from a hybrid approach — NAS on-site with Synology C2 or Hyper Backup to cloud for offsite disaster recovery.
What RAID level should I use?
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) is recommended for most users — it allows mixing different disk sizes and provides 1-disk fault tolerance. SHR-2 for 2-disk tolerance on 4+ bay NAS. RAID 10 for performance-critical workloads. SIPPER configures the optimal RAID level based on your capacity and redundancy requirements.
How do I calculate NAS capacity?
Estimate your current data, expected growth over 3–5 years, and add 20–30% overhead for RAID redundancy and snapshots. For example, 20TB usable storage needs approximately 30TB raw with SHR. SIPPER helps you size capacity and choose the right disk type (HDD vs SSD vs hybrid).
Synology vs QNAP — which is better?
Synology excels in software ecosystem (DSM, Active Backup, Surveillance Station) and reliability. QNAP offers more hardware options and PCIe expandability. For business use with backup and file sharing as primary needs, Synology is the safer choice. SIPPER recommends and supports Synology for business deployments.
Do I need 10GbE networking for NAS?
10GbE makes a noticeable difference for video editing, virtualization storage, and environments with 20+ concurrent users. For most SMBs with 5–15 users doing document work, Gigabit Ethernet is sufficient. DS725+, DS925+, DS1525+, and all RS/SA models support 10GbE.
Can Synology NAS back up my PCs and servers?
Yes. Active Backup for Business (included free in DSM) backs up Windows PCs, physical servers, VMware/Hyper-V VMs, and file servers. Active Backup for Microsoft 365/Google Workspace backs up email, Drive, SharePoint, and Teams. All with centralized management and global deduplication.
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