DiskStation^® DS620slim

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DiskStation^® DS620slim

Secure digital content with a modern look

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When performance meets style

DS620slim is a mini 6-bay NAS with a stylish chassis design, perfectly blending in modern workplaces or apartments. Supporting near-instantaneous snapshot technology, DS620slim is an all-around file management solution that fulfills professionals’ needs of advanced data protection.

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CPU

Dual-core 2GHz burst up to 2.5GHz

Memory

DDR3L 2GB, up to 6GB

Encryption Performance

Over 226 MB/s reading and 198 MB/s writing

Remain classic while shrinking footprint

The mini 6-bay design keeps DS620slim classic and saves deployment space. With six 2.5" drive support, DS620slim is able to boost performance by installing SSDs.

Compact Design

Mini design with the dimensions of 121 x 151 x 175 mm, flexible to fit in anywhere
RAID Flexibility

Flexible in a variety of RAID configurations to realize maximum 30TB raw capacity or better data protection with RAID 5/6/10 Learn moreFlexible in a variety of RAID configurations to realize maximum 30TB raw capacity or better data protection with RAID 5/6/10
SSD Cache Support

Further enhance storage performance with SSD read/write cache while still having abundant drive bays for data storage

Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency

The Btrfs file system introduces cutting-edge storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools.

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Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency

Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders

Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots

File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible

Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention

Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency mobile version

Ultimate file management and sharing

File Station is a web-based, fast and secure management tool built to allow easy, drag-and-drop operations without requiring any complex setup on Mac or PC. Advanced search and filtering tools allow for easy organization and file sharing. For complete compatibility, DS620slim supports the following protocols: AFP, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV.

Access and sync your files seamlessly

Synology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Learn more

Sync files on demand: Save the storage space and network bandwidth of your PC.

Go back in time: Easily retrieve previous versions of your shared files.

Back up your data: Protect your files as scheduled or in real-time.

Stream content to your TV

Turn your Synology NAS into a home media hub and stream your digital contents to computers, mobile devices, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and DLNA devices.

Stream content to your TV

Turn your Synology NAS into a home media hub and stream your digital contents to computers, mobile devices, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and DLNA devices.

Works best with Synology drives

Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.

Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA

DS620slim

File Server/Management

Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.

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Snapshot Replication

Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.

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Multimedia

Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.

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DSM UI

Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.

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Security

Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats.

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Public Cloud Integration

Back up and synchronize data easily between public cloud accounts and your NAS.

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Hardware Overview

1 Status indicator
2 Alert indicator
3 Power button

4 LAN indicator
5 Drive status indicator
6 Drive tray

7 System fan
8 Power port
9 1GbE RJ-45 port

10 Kensington Security Slot
11 USB 3.0 port
12 Reset button

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	Intel Celeron J3355
	CPU Quantity	1
	CPU Core	2
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	2.0 (base) / 2.5 (turbo) GHz
	Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory	System Memory	2 GB DDR3 non-ECC SODIMM
	Memory Module Pre-installed	2 GB (2 GB x 1)
	Total Memory Slots	2
	Maximum Memory Capacity	6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
	Notes	Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
Storage
Storage	Drive Bays	6
	Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)	2.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD
	Hot Swappable Drive*
	Notes	"Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
External Ports
External Ports	RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	2
	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port*	2
	Notes	The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.
Appearance
Appearance	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	121 mm x 151 mm x 175 mm
	Weight	1.4 kg
Others
Others	System Fan	80 mm x 80 mm x 1 pcs
	Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode Cool Mode Quiet Mode
	Easy Replacement System Fan
	Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	20.5 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	65 watts
	AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption	34.88 watts (Access) 7.59 watts (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	119.1 BTU/hr (Access) 25.92 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10JFCX hard drive(s). Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with WD 1TB WD10JFCX hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 17.2 dB(A); Temperature: 23.6˚C; Humidity: 58.2%.
Temperature
Temperature	Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
	Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
	Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification	FCC CE BSMI VCCI RCM EAC
Warranty
Warranty	2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. Refer to the Extended Warranty Plus website for details on supported countries/regions. (Learn more)
Environment
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Packaging Content	Main Unit X 1 AC Power Adapter X 1 AC Power Cord X 1 RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2 Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories	DDR3 non-ECC SODIMM: D3NS1866L-4G Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series

DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Storage Management	Maximum Single Volume Size	108 TB
	Maximum Internal Volume Number	64
	SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
	SSD TRIM
	Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
	RAID Migration	Basic to RAID 1 Basic to RAID 5 RAID 1 to RAID 5 RAID 5 to RAID 6
	Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
	Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	Synology Hybrid RAID JBOD RAID 5 RAID 6
	Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10
	Notes	Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored. Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
File System
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs ext4
	External Drives	Btrfs ext4 ext3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT
	Notes	exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in DSM 7.0. In DSM 6.2 or earlier versions, exFAT Access needs to be purchased in Package Center.
File Services
File Services	File Protocol	SMB AFP NFS FTP WebDAV Rsync
	Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections	500
	Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion)	1,500
	Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
	NFS Kerberos Authentication
	Notes	Regarding data concerning tests with RAM expansion, all memory slots are installed with the maximum capacity of supported RAM. The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed.
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	2,048
	Maximum Local Groups	256
	Maximum Shared Folder	256
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	8
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share	Hybrid Share Folder Number	10
Hyper Backup
Hyper Backup	Data & Folder Backup
	Entire System Backup
	Notes	Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
High Availability
High Availability	Synology High Availability
Log Center
Log Center
	Syslog Events per Second	800
Virtualization
Virtualization	VMware ESXi 6.5 and VAAI
	Windows Server 2016
	Windows Server 2019
	Citrix Ready
	OpenStack
General Specifications
General Specifications	Supported Protocols	SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
	Supported Browsers	Chrome Firefox Edge Safari
	Supported Language	English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
	Notes	For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
Central Management System
Central Management System
Synology Chat
Synology Chat
	Notes	Models with expandable memory are tested with their maximum supported memory.
Download Station
Download Station
	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
SAN Manager
SAN Manager
	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	128
	Maximum LUN	256
	LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
	Notes	iSCSI Manager has been renamed to SAN Manager in DSM 7.0.
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
	Free Email Accounts	5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
	Suggested Users	250
	Maximum Server Performance	181,000 emails per day, approx. 5.5GB
	Notes	Suggested users is derived from testing in an environment with 20% heavy users (each with 20,000 pre-populated emails and receiving 240 emails per day) and 80% light users (each receiving an average of 20 emails per day). Learn more Models with more than 4 bays were installed with two SSDs for SSD cache. Models with expandable memory are tested with their maximum supported memory. The performance of the mail system will slightly decrease in high-availability mode due to data synchronization between the two servers. Functions that were enabled in all of the tests above: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scan, full-text search (English only).
Media Server
Media Server
	DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos
Synology Photos
	Facial Recognition
	Object Recognition
	Notes	Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB.
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication
	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	1,024
	Maximum of System Snapshots	65,536
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
	Default Licenses	2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
	Suggested Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)	720p: 25 channels, 750 FPS 1080p: 25 channels, 600 FPS 3M: 25 channels, 350 FPS 5M: 20 channels, 250 FPS 4K: 12 channels, 120 FPS
	Suggested Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)	720p: 25 channels, 750 FPS 1080p: 25 channels, 750 FPS 3M: 25 channels, 450 FPS 5M: 25 channels, 250 FPS 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
	Notes	Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads. Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements. The maximum number of camera stream outputs is 2 times the suggested maximum number of IP cameras.
Synology Drive
Synology Drive
	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	450 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
	Recommended Number of Hosted Files	5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
	Notes	Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time. Utilizing SSD cache can significantly improve performance. Models with expandable memory are tested with their maximum supported memory. Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office
Synology Office
	Suggested Users	1,500
	Notes	Suggested users is derived from testing in an environment with 60% idle users (each logging in and viewing documents) and 40% active users (each executing random actions at intervals of 20 to 40 seconds) operating within documents, each document having 30 users. Learn more Models with expandable memory are tested with their maximum supported memory. Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine Manager
	Recommended Virtual Machine Instances	2 (Learn more)
	Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required)	2 (including 1 Free License)
	Notes	The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
VPN Server
	Maximum Connections	40

Notes:

Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.