{"product_id":"synology-m2d20-expansion-card","title":"Synology M2D20 Expansion Card","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSynology M2D20\u003c\/strong\u003e M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter Card is a Synology expansion card designed to add M.2 NVMe SSD cache support to compatible Synology NAS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith a \u003cb\u003ePCIe 3.0 x8 host bus interface\u003c\/b\u003e, support for \u003cb\u003eM.2 22110 and 2280 NVMe SSDs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e2 x M-key slots\u003c\/b\u003e, and low-profile and full-height bracket support, the M2D20 is built for supported Synology environments that require improved I\/O performance and faster responsiveness for latency-sensitive workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSynology M2D20\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for compatible Synology NAS systems that support M.2 NVMe SSD cache expansion through a PCIe add-in card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt allows users to install up to two supported M.2 NVMe SSDs without occupying standard drive trays, helping improve performance and responsiveness for workloads that rely on frequent data access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen used with compatible Synology systems and supported NVMe SSDs, the M2D20 is suitable for improving I\/O performance in storage environments such as business file sharing, backup workflows, virtualization, databases, and other latency-sensitive applications.\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: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSynology M.2 NVMe SSD adapter card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePCIe 3.0 x8 host bus interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNVMe storage interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e2 x M-key M.2 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports M.2 22110 form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports M.2 2280 form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdds SSD cache capability without using standard drive trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 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: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDesigned for compatible Synology NAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuitable for latency-sensitive storage workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompact 71.75mm x 181.9mm x 15.8mm design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBacked by a 5-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: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSynology NAS SSD cache expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNAS performance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLatency-sensitive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBusiness file sharing environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBackup and storage workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFrequently accessed data workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVirtualization storage support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDatabase storage acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompatible Synology NAS deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupported Synology storage optimization 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: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBrand: Synology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModel: M2D20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProduct Type: M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHost Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorage Interface: NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupported M.2 Form Factors: 22110 \/ 2280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConnector Type: M-key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNumber of Slots: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBracket Height: Low-profile and full-height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimensions: 71.75mm x 181.9mm x 15.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOperating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWarranty: 5 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: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdds M.2 NVMe SSD cache support to compatible Synology NAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs for storage acceleration workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHelps improve I\/O performance and responsiveness for supported latency-sensitive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAllows NVMe SSD cache deployment without occupying standard NAS drive trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupports M.2 22110 and 2280 NVMe SSD form factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 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: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDesigned for Synology systems and compatible Synology storage environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e5-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 M2D20 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 NVMe SSD adapter card and must be installed into a compatible Synology NAS system with supported PCIe expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis product supports \u003cb\u003eM.2 NVMe SSDs only\u003c\/b\u003e. It does not support M.2 SATA SSDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eM.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: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour Synology NAS supports the M2D20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour NAS has the required PCIe expansion support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour selected M.2 NVMe SSDs are compatible with your Synology NAS and M2D20 setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour selected SSD form factor is supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour intended SSD cache use case is supported by your NAS model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eYour DSM version and storage configuration meet Synology compatibility requirements\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 M2D20 M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Synology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748334243902,"sku":"M2D20","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7119\/8782\/files\/M2D20_1.png?v=1777978033","url":"https:\/\/nexhive.net\/products\/synology-m2d20-expansion-card","provider":"Nexhive South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}