Synology M2D18 | Dual-Slot M.2 NVMe & SATA SSD Adapter Card

The Synology M2D18 is a PCIe expansion adapter card designed to add dual M.2 SSD slots to compatible Synology NAS systems. Supporting both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs, it enables high-speed SSD caching and enhanced storage performance for demanding enterprise and professional workloads.

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    Description

    Why Choose Synology M2D18 Product?

    The Synology M2D18 provides an efficient way to accelerate NAS performance using M.2 SSD caching technology. By supporting both NVMe and SATA SSDs in compact M.2 form factors, it improves random I/O performance, reduces latency, and enhances responsiveness for virtualization, database operations, and multi-user file access environments.

    Core Features & Benefits of Synology M2D18

    Dual M.2 SSD Slots

    Provides two M-key M.2 SSD slots for high-speed SSD installation and caching acceleration.

    NVMe & SATA SSD Support

    Supports both PCIe NVMe and SATA M.2 SSD technologies for flexible deployment options.

    Multiple Form Factor Compatibility

    Compatible with M.2 2280, 2260, and 2242 SSD form factors.

    PCIe Expansion Interface

    Uses a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for high-bandwidth SSD connectivity and accelerated NAS performance.

    Enterprise NAS Acceleration

    Ideal for SSD cache acceleration in virtualization, database processing, backup operations, and multi-user collaboration environments.

    Key Features & Highlights of Synology M2D18

    • Dual-Slot M.2 SSD Adapter Card
    • Supports NVMe & SATA M.2 SSDs
    • PCIe 2.0 x8 Expansion Interface
    • Supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242 SSD Sizes
    • M-Key Dual SSD Slots
    • Compatible with Synology NAS Systems
    • Low Profile & Full Height Brackets Included
    • 3-Year Limited Warranty

    Full Specifications Table

    CategorySpecification
    Product ModelSynology M2D18
    Host InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8
    Storage InterfacePCIe NVMe / SATA
    Supported SSD Form Factors2280 / 2260 / 2242
    SSD Connector TypeM-Key
    SSD Slots2
    Bracket SupportLow Profile & Full Height
    Dimensions70 Ă— 180 Ă— 18 mm
    Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
    Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
    Relative Humidity5% to 95% RH
    Warranty3 Years

    Compatible Synology Models

    NVMe & SATA SSD Support

    FS Series

    • FS1018

    22 Series

    • RS822RP+
    • RS822+

    21 Series

    • RS1221RP+
    • RS1221+

    20 Series

    • RS820RP+
    • RS820+

    19 Series

    • DS2419+II
    • DS2419+
    • DS1819+

    18 Series

    • RS2818RP+
    • RS2418RP+
    • RS2418+
    • DS3018xs
    • DS1618+

    SATA SSD Support

    FS Series

    • FS2017

    19 Series

    • RS1219+

    18 Series

    • RS3618xs
    • RS818RP+
    • RS818+

    17 Series

    • RS18017xs+
    • RS4017xs+
    • RS3617xs+
    • RS3617RPxs
    • DS3617xsII
    • DS3617xs
    • DS1817+
    • DS1517+

    Performance Advantages

    Faster Random I/O

    SSD caching significantly improves random read/write performance for databases, virtualization, and collaborative workloads.

    Reduced NAS Latency

    NVMe SSD acceleration helps reduce response times for frequently accessed data and multi-user operations.

    Flexible SSD Deployment

    Support for both SATA and NVMe SSDs enables cost-effective or performance-focused storage configurations.

    Ideal Use Cases of Synology M2D18

    • SSD Cache Acceleration
    • Virtualization Infrastructure
    • Database Workloads
    • Multi-User File Servers
    • High-Speed NAS Access
    • Business Backup Systems
    • Media Editing Workflows

    FAQs

    1. What is the Synology M2D18?

    It is a PCIe expansion card that adds dual M.2 SSD slots to compatible Synology NAS systems.

    2. Does it support NVMe SSDs?

    Yes, it supports both PCIe NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs.

    3. How many SSDs can be installed?

    The card supports two M-key M.2 SSDs.

    4. Which SSD sizes are supported?

    It supports M.2 2280, 2260, and 2242 SSD form factors.

    5. What DSM version is required?

    DSM 6.2-23739-2 onward or DSM 6.1-15284-2 onward with DSM 6.1 compatibility support.

    About Synology
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    9CyberSRC Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.Unit 605, 6th Floor, World Trade Tower, Sector 16, Noida 201301STQC-SAB-SETL-1418 Aug 2028
    10ITOrizin Technology Solution Pvt. Ltd.8/14, Sahid Nagar, Ground Floor, Haltu, Garfa, Kolkata 700078STQC-SAB-SETL-1523 Nov 2028
    Product Details

    Full Specifications Table

    General

    CategorySpecification
    Product NameSynology M2D18
    Product TypeM.2 SSD Adapter Card
    FunctionAdds M.2 NVMe / SATA SSD support to compatible Synology NAS systems
    Host Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8
    Bracket HeightLow Profile
    Full Height
    Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D)70 mm Ă— 180 mm Ă— 18 mm

    Environmental Specifications

    CategorySpecification
    Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
    Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
    Relative Humidity5% to 95% RH

    Storage Specifications

    CategorySpecification
    Storage InterfacePCIe NVMe / SATA
    Supported Form Factor2280
    2260
    2242
    Connector Type and QuantityM-key, 2 Slots

    Compatibility

    CategorySpecification
    DSM RequirementDSM 6.2-23739-2 onward
    Alternate DSM RequirementDSM 6.1-15284-2 onward with DSM 6.1
    Additional Requirement for RS1221RP+, RS1221+, RS822RP+, RS822+DSM 7.2-64551 or later
    Special Support NoteRS1221RP+, RS1221+, RS822RP+, and RS822+ support M.2 NVMe SSD with the M2D18 add-in card

    Applied Models

    NVMe & SATA SSD Support

    SeriesModels
    FS SeriesFS1018
    22 SeriesRS822RP+, RS822+
    21 SeriesRS1221RP+, RS1221+
    20 SeriesRS820RP+, RS820+
    19 SeriesDS2419+II, DS2419+, DS1819+
    18 SeriesRS2818RP+, RS2418RP+, RS2418+, DS3018xs, DS1618+

    SATA SSD Support Only

    SeriesModels
    FS SeriesFS2017
    19 SeriesRS1219+
    18 SeriesRS3618xs, RS818RP+, RS818+
    17 SeriesRS18017xs+, RS4017xs+, RS3617xs+, RS3617RPxs, DS3617xsII, DS3617xs, DS1817+, DS1517+

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