Flash storage is incredibly expensive, but if you really need the transfer speeds, it’s best to match an SSD array with a server that can truly take advantage of them. The Synology FlashStation FS3410 is one such rackmount server, which houses an Intel Xenon processor and other class-leading features.
This 2U rackmount server has some impressive specifications for the rather high price. It’s not the most affordable FlasStation NAS from Synology and the performance figures provide a hint as to why this is the case. The Intel Xeon D-1541 is an eight-core processor (with 16 threads) that can turbo up to 2.7GHz.
It’s more than enough to handle the 24 bays that can be populated by the best SSD for NAS. To help the processor keep up with all the flowing data, the FlashStation FS3410 can be kitted out with up to 128GB of RAM, which is a slight upgrade to the 32GB we often see with the best NAS for consumers.
For expansion, we’re looking at two PCIe 3.0 slots that can house network or storage cards. Then there are the two 10Gb and four 1Gb LAN ports, which altogether can provide up to 356,500 and 129,400 for iSCSI 4K random read and write IOPS, as well as 6,970 and 3,536 for sequential read and write. These are some impressive numbers.
If you’re serious about large amounts of data or need an all-in-one solution utilizing the best of everything from Synology, including the company’s own SSD drives and support streams, the FS3410 is an incredible piece of kit. The Synology FlashStation FS3410 is available now for $6,299.99.
Synology FlashStation FS3410
The FlashStation FS3410 is for those who are looking to expand their storage capacity with SSD-only enclosures. It’s rapid, expansive, and has some killer features.
