{"product_id":"1x-m2d18-pcie-m-2-dual-msata-nvme-card-for-synology","title":"Synology M2D18 Expansion Card","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Synology M2D18 M.2 SSD Adapter Card is a Synology expansion card designed to add SSD cache capability to compatible Synology NAS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith support for \u003cb\u003etwo M.2 SSDs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePCIe NVMe \/ SATA storage interfaces\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eM-key connectors\u003c\/b\u003e, and multiple M.2 form factors, the M2D18 is built for supported Synology environments that require improved storage responsiveness and faster access to frequently used data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSynology M2D18\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for compatible Synology NAS systems that support M.2 SSD cache expansion through a PCIe add-in card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt allows users to install up to two M.2 SSDs using supported M-key M.2 slots, helping improve performance in storage environments that rely on frequent data access, file sharing, virtualization, backups, and business workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe card supports both low-profile and full-height brackets, making it suitable for different compatible Synology NAS chassis designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSynology M.2 SSD adapter card for compatible NAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports up to two M.2 SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8 host bus interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports PCIe NVMe \/ SATA storage interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e2 x M-key M.2 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports M.2 2280, 2260, and 2242 form factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIncludes support for low-profile and full-height brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDesigned for SSD cache expansion in supported Synology NAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompact 70mm x 180mm x 18mm design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBacked by a 3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Use Cases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSSD cache expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNAS performance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBusiness file sharing environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBackup and storage workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFrequently accessed data workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompatible Synology NAS deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupported Synology storage acceleration workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBrand: Synology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModel: M2D18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProduct Type: M.2 SSD Adapter \/ Expansion Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHost Bus Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorage Interface: PCIe NVMe \/ SATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupported M.2 Form Factors: 2280 \/ 2260 \/ 2242\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConnector Type: M-key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNumber of Slots: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBracket Height: Low Profile and Full Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimensions: 70mm x 180mm x 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWeight: Not listed by Synology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOperating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWarranty: 3 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance and Reliability Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdds M.2 SSD support to compatible Synology NAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports PCIe NVMe and SATA M.2 SSD interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTwo M-key slots for supported M.2 SSD installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports 2280, 2260, and 2242 M.2 SSD form factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLow-profile and full-height bracket support for compatible installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDesigned for SSD cache expansion in supported Synology NAS environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuitable for storage acceleration and frequently accessed data workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e3-year warranty support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease check that the Synology M2D18 is compatible with your Synology NAS model and DSM version before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis product is an M.2 SSD adapter card and must be installed into a compatible Synology NAS system with supported PCIe expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSynology notes that the M2D18 requires \u003cb\u003eDSM 6.2-23739-2 or later\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003eDSM 6.1-15284-2 or later with DSM 6.1\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor \u003cb\u003eRS1221RP+\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRS1221+\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRS822RP+\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eRS822+\u003c\/b\u003e, Synology lists \u003cb\u003eDSM 7.2-64551 or later\u003c\/b\u003e as the operating system requirement. These models support M.2 NVMe SSDs with the M2D18 add-in card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis product is an adapter card only. M.2 SSDs are not included unless specifically stated by the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering, please confirm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour Synology NAS supports the M2D18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour DSM version meets the required compatibility level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour selected M.2 SSD is compatible with your Synology NAS and M2D18 setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour selected SSD form factor is supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour intended SSD cache or storage use case is supported by your NAS model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour NAS has the required PCIe slot support for this adapter card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSynology M2D18 M.2 SSD Adapter Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Synology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42940284665918,"sku":"Synology M2D18","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7119\/8782\/files\/M2D18_2.png?v=1777977998","url":"https:\/\/nexhive.net\/products\/1x-m2d18-pcie-m-2-dual-msata-nvme-card-for-synology","provider":"Nexhive South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}