Synology DiskStation DS720+ 2-Bays (Expandable upto 7-Bays) – DS720+
DiskStation DS720+
Streamline your data management
Overview
Features
Scalable NAS with SSD cache acceleration capability
Synology DS720+ is a compact network-attached storage solution to streamline data and multimedia management. Two built-in M.2 SSD slots and Synology SSD Cache technology allow you to boost system I/O and application performance. Scalable storage design lets you start small and expand storage capacity with Synology DX517 as your data grows.
CPU
4-core 2.0 GHz, burst up to 2.7 GHz
Cache Acceleration
2 x built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots
Performance
Average 15% boost to computing-intensive applications1
Scalability
Expand up to 7 drives with a DX517 expansion unit
Optimize performance and capacity
DS720+ provides two built-in M.2 SSD slots so that you can take full advantage of Synology SSD Cache functionality. Add SSD cache for up to 20 times faster I/O response without using front drive bays. You can add five more drives with Synology DX517 to expand storage capacity.
Accelerate demanding applications
A more powerful CPU speeds up computing-intensive applications. The new 4-core processor boosts photo indexing, database response times, and web PHP response efficiency. Easily categorize your photo memories, smoothly manage files across computers and mobile devices, and enjoy blazing fast web applications.
Access and sync your files seamlessly
Synology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Learn more
- Sync files on demand: Save the storage space and network bandwidth of your PC.
- Go back in time: Easily retrieve previous versions of your shared files.
- Back up your data: Protect your files as scheduled or in real-time.
Real-time collaboration on your private cloud
Synology Office is a collaboration package combining the convenience and usability of public clouds with the data privacy and security guaranteed by private clouds. It allows you to work seamlessly together on documents and spreadsheets in a protected environment. Learn more
Instant communication on Synology Chat during the editing of documents or spreadsheets
Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager
Hyper Backup
Store multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.
Snapshot Replication
Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.
Surveillance Station
Complete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.
Synology Drive
Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are.
DiskStation DS720+
- 1 Drive tray
- 2 Drive tray lock
- 3 Status indicator
- 4 Drive status indicator
- 5 USB 3.0 port
- 6 Power button and indicator
- 7 System fan
- 8 1GbE RJ-45 port
- 9 Reset button
- 10 eSATA port
- 11 Power port
- 12 Kensington Security Slot
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
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CPU
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CPU Model | Intel Celeron J4125 |
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| CPU Quantity | 1 | |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
| CPU Frequency | 4-core 2.0 (base) / 2.7 (burst) GHz | |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | Yes | |
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Memory
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System Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Total Memory Slots | 1 | |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | |
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Storage
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Drive Bays | 2 |
| Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 7 (DX517 x 1) | |
| M.2 Drive Slots | 2 (NVMe) | |
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| Hot Swappable Drive | Yes | |
| Notes | “Compatible drive type” indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay. | |
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External Ports
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
| eSATA Port | 1 | |
| Notes | The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019. | |
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File System
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| Notes | exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center. | |
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 106 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | |
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Others
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System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
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| Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | Yes | |
| Power Recovery | Yes | |
| Noise Level* | 18.4 dB(A) | |
| Scheduled Power On / Off | Yes | |
| Wake on LAN / WAN | Yes | |
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 65 W | |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
| Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
| Power Consumption* | 16.44 W (Access) 6.19 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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| British Thermal Unit | 56.1 BTU/hr (Access) 21.12 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Temperature
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Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) | |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH | |
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Certification
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Warranty
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3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus | |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
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Packaging Content
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Optional Accessories
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| Notes | All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer. | |
Software Specs
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DSM Specifications
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| Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 | |
| SSD Read / Write Cache (White Paper) | Yes | |
| SSD TRIM | Yes | |
| Supported RAID Type |
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| RAID Migration |
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| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD |
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| File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
| Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 500 | |
| Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion) | 1,500 | |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | Yes | |
| NFS Kerberos Authentication | Yes | |
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| Maximum Local User Accounts | 2,048 | |
| Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder | 512 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 8 | |
| Hybrid Share Folder Number | 10 | |
| Notes | For more supported details, please check this article. | |
| Synology High Availability | Yes | |
| Syslog Events per Second | 800 | |
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Virtualization
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VMware vSphere with VAAI | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | Yes | |
| Windows Server 2019 | Yes | |
| Citrix Ready | Yes | |
| OpenStack | Yes | |
| Networking Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
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| Supported Language | English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 | |
| Notes | For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. | |
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Add-on Packages view the complete package list
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
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Yes | |
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| Maximum Users | 1,500 | |
| Maximum Number of Concurrent Users | 100 | |
| Notes | When applicable, tested systems are configured with maximum memory and set to allow the maximum number of connections. | |
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Document Viewer
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Yes | |
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Download Station
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 128 | |
| Maximum LUN | 256 | |
| LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | Yes | |
| Notes | iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0. | |
| Free Email Accounts | 5 (Licenses required for additional accounts) | |
| Maximum Number of Concurrent Users | 100 | |
| Maximum Server Performance | 1,224,000 emails per day, approx. 37GB | |
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| DLNA Compliance | Yes | |
| Facial Recognition | Yes | |
| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1,024 | |
| Maximum of System Snapshots | 65,536 | |
| Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 40 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
| Total FPS (H.264) | 1200 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 800 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 350 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 280 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944) 170 FPS @ 4K (3840×2160) |
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| Total FPS (H.265) | 1200 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 1200 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 600 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 480 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944) 200 FPS @ 4K (3840×2160) |
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| Total FPS (MJPEG) | 450 FPS @ 720p (1280×720) 250 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 200 FPS @ 3M (2048×1536) 100 FPS @ 5M (2591×1944) |
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| Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 350 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
| Recommended Number of Hosted Files | 5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) | |
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| Maximum Users | 1,200 | |
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| Recommended Virtual Machine Instances | 2 (Learn more) | |
| Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) | 2 (including 1 Free License) | |
| Notes | The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. | |
| Maximum Connections | 40 | |
Notes :
- Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
- The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
- If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.
