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Synology 6 bay 2.5" NAS DS620slim (Diskless)
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Synology 6 bay 2.5" NAS DS620slim (Diskless)

Status: Synology 6 bay 2.5" NAS DS620slim: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Synology 6 bay 2.5" NAS DS620slim: Six 2.5" bays in a compact chassis that fits on a desk; main trade-off: diskless: six 2.5" HDDs or SSDs are an added cost.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Six 2.5" bays in a compact chassis that fits on a desk
  • ✓ Over 220 MB/s read, 190 MB/s write even with encrypted transfers
  • ✓ 2GB DDR3L expandable to 6GB for more concurrent DSM services
  • ✓ Dual-channel H.265/H.264 4K transcoding on the fly
  • ✓ Btrfs snapshots: 65,000 system-wide, 1,024 per shared folder

Cons

  • ✗ Diskless: six 2.5" HDDs or SSDs are an added cost
  • ✗ 2.5" only, so no cheap high-capacity 3.5" drives
  • ✗ 2GB base memory is tight for multiple DSM packages
  • ✗ Synology lists only a 2-year limited warranty period

Manufacturer description

Greet the unique and compact DS620slim, ready to boost your productivity at work, and its mini design allows it to blend in any workplace harmoniously. With feature-rich Disk Station Manager (DSM) at your disposal, DS620slim is an ideal file server delivering seamless file synchronization and solid backup solution while securely safeguarding your critical services. DS620slim also comes with 4K video transcoding support, perfect for streaming ultra-high definition media contents. DS620slim is backed up by Synology's 2-year limited .

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Synology 6 bay 2.5" NAS DS620slim using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the nas & home servers category. Synology's nas & home servers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for nas & home servers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Mini-sized yet powerful 6-bay NAS, ready to maximize your work productivity
  • 6 Drive Bays with better RAID flexibility to configure 2. 5” HDDs and SSDs; over 220 MB/s reading and 190 MB/s writing even under encrypted data transmission
  • 2GB DDR3L memory, expandable up to 6GB
  • Dual-channel H. 265/H. 264 4K video transcoding on the fly
  • Advanced Bars file system, offering 65, 000 system-wide snapshots and 1, 024 snapshots per shared folder.Maximum Single Volume Size:108 TB

Full Specifications

Size6-bay; 2GB DDR3L
BrandSynology
Colorwhite
MaterialMetal
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberDS620slim
Mounting TypeRack Mount
Storage Volume108 TB
Mfr Part NumberDS620slim
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesServer
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Warranty Description2 Years
Item Dimensions D x W x H5.94"D x 6.89"W x 4.76"H
Global Trade Identification Number00846504003167

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