Synology M2D20 interface cards/adapter Internal PCIe

Synology M2D20

Synology M2D20 M.2 SSD Adapter Card

The Synology **M2D20** is a versatile **PCIe Network interface card** designed to significantly boost the performance of your Synology NAS. This Network Adapter provides two integrated **M.2 SSD slots**, enabling you to add a high-speed **SSD caching** layer to your storage system. By installing this Network interface card , you can accelerate random I/O performance and improve overall system responsiveness for a variety of demanding applications without sacrificing any of your main drive bays.

Advanced Features :

This Network Adapter connects to your Synology NAS via a **PCIe 3.0 x8 slot**, delivering the necessary bandwidth for optimal M.2 NVMe SSD performance. The two **M.2 2280/22110 slots** can be populated with NVMe SSDs to create a super-fast caching layer. By offloading frequently accessed data to the SSD cache, the M2D20 dramatically reduces latency and enhances performance for tasks like virtualization, database operations, and multi-user file access. This Network interface card is a cost-effective way to get the speed benefits of SSDs while retaining the large capacity of traditional HDDs.

Features :

The **M2D20** is a simple yet effective way to optimize your Synology NAS. It is fully compatible and validated for a wide range of **Synology DiskStation** and **RackStation** models. The Network interface card supports both read and write caching, allowing you to tailor your cache strategy to your specific needs. Its compact, **low-profile design** ensures it will fit easily into compatible chassis. With a single component, you can resolve potential storage I/O limitations, transforming your NAS into a high-performance, enterprise-ready storage solution.