Description
Synology FlashStation FX2421 DAS Storage System
The Synology FlashStation FX2421 is a high-performance DAS expansion unit designed to scale your all-flash storage with the FlashStation line. It delivers seamless, on-the-fly capacity growth by adding 24 hot-swappable 2.5" drive bays, enabling you to expand storage space without interrupting workloads. Built for enterprise SSDs, the FX2421 combines rugged reliability with fast, scalable performance for demanding data-center environments.
- On-the-Fly Capacity Expansion: Add 24 additional 2.5" drive bays to your FlashStation without downtime, enabling non-disruptive growth as data needs evolve.
- Enterprise SSD Ready: Optimized for deployment with enterprise-grade SSDs to deliver high IOPS, low latency, and sustained throughput for mission-critical applications.
- 2U Rackmount DAS Expansion: Compact 2U form factor designed to fit in standard data-center racks and simplify scaling across multiple servers.
- Hot-Swappable Drive Bays: 24 hot-swappable bays enable quick maintenance and upgrades without powering down the system.
- Seamless Integration and Management: Works with Synology DSM to allocate new capacity into existing pools or create new volumes, with monitoring and health analytics.
Technical Details of Synology FlashStation FX2421 DAS Storage System
- Form Factor: 2U rackmount expansion chassis
- Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5" bays for enterprise SSDs
- Drive Compatibility: Supports enterprise SATA/SAS SSDs
- Connectivity: Expansion connection to a compatible FlashStation unit via approved expansion cable
- System Compatibility: Designed to work with Synology FlashStation servers and their storage ecosystem
- Installation Type: Direct expansion unit intended for scalable, on-demand capacity growth
how to install Synology FlashStation FX2421
Follow these steps to add the FX2421 to your FlashStation system with minimal disruption:
- Prepare: Ensure you have the FX2421 expansion unit, the official expansion cable, and compatible enterprise SSDs ready for installation.
- Connect: Attach the FX2421 to your FlashStation using the approved expansion cable and secure the chassis in a standard 19" rack.
- Power and detect: Power on the FX2421 (if required) and allow the FlashStation to detect the new bays automatically; the on-the-fly expansion feature enables non-disruptive growth.
- Configure storage: In the Synology DSM Storage Manager, allocate the new bays to an existing storage pool or create a new pool/volume as needed, then apply any tiering, QoS, or replication settings.
- Verify and monitor: Confirm the new capacity is visible, run health checks on the SSDs, and monitor performance to ensure the expansion meets workload requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the FX2421? The FX2421 is a 2U DAS expansion unit designed to add 24 additional 2.5" drive bays to Synology FlashStation servers, enabling on-the-fly capacity growth with enterprise SSDs.
- How many drives can I add? Up to 24 drives can be added in a single FX2421 expansion unit, expanding your total flash storage capacity significantly.
- What types of drives does it support? It supports enterprise-grade 2.5" SATA/SAS SSDs to deliver high performance and reliability for demanding workloads.
- Is the expansion hot-swappable? Yes. The FX2421 is designed for hot-swappable drive bays, allowing maintenance and upgrades without shutting down the system.
- Do I need downtime to expand storage? No. The FX2421 provides on-the-fly capacity expansion, enabling storage growth while FlashStation workloads continue to run.
- How do I manage the new capacity? Use Synology DSM Storage Manager to allocate new drives to an existing pool/volume or create a new pool/volume and configure performance, replication, and protection policies as needed.
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