Description
The Synology E25G30-F2 represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for businesses outgrowing standard 10GbE networking. By leveraging dual 25GbE SFP28 ports over a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, this expansion card delivers massive throughput for high-demand applications. Designed specifically for Synology systems, it ensures maximum stability and performance, allowing for efficient handling of large-scale backups, virtualization, and high-resolution media workflows.
This product is for:
- Enterprise IT administrators managing high-density virtualization environments that require low-latency storage access.
- Creative professionals and post-production houses working with 4K/8K raw video files across a shared network.
- Data center managers looking to optimize server-to-switch connectivity using SFP28 DAC or fiber optics.
- Large organizations implementing high-availability clusters that demand rapid data synchronization between nodes.
- Research institutions and database administrators who need to minimize I/O wait times through SR-IOV and Link Aggregation.
Detailed specifications:
- Host Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Network Ports: Dual SFP28 ports supporting 25Gbps and 10Gbps speeds
- Form Factor: Low-profile and Full-height brackets included for versatile installation
- Physical Dimensions: 69 mm x 168 mm x 17.3 mm
- Advanced Features: Support for SR-IOV, TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), and Jumbo Frames (up to 9 KB)
- Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation), 802.3ae (10Gbps), and 802.3by (25Gbps)
Integrating the E25G30-F2 into a Synology NAS environment is a straightforward process that yields immediate results in network responsiveness. The card is engineered for 24/7 reliability, backed by a 5-year warranty, and is fully integrated into the DiskStation Manager (DSM) ecosystem. Users will experience significantly reduced latency and higher concurrent user capacity, making it an essential component for scaling storage infrastructure without compromising on data integrity or speed.
Compared to standard 10GbE solutions like the E10G series, the E25G30-F2 offers 2.5 times the bandwidth per port while maintaining backward compatibility with 10GbE SFP+ infrastructure. While 40GbE cards often require more power and specialized cabling, 25GbE provides a more efficient power-to-performance ratio and utilizes the same SFP form factor, making it the most cost-effective and logical upgrade path for modern enterprise networks.
Q&A:
- What cable types are supported by the E25G30-F2? The card supports SFP28 Optical SR, Optical LR, and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for flexible deployment.
- Can I run the two ports at different speeds? No, both network ports must be configured to the same speed; mixing 10Gbps and 25Gbps on the same card is not supported.
- What are the minimum software requirements for this card? The card requires Synology DSM version 7.1.1-42962 Update 5 or later to function correctly.
- Is there specific compatibility for AMD-based Synology models? Yes, models equipped with AMD Ryzen V1000 CPUs require DSM version 7.2.1-69057 or higher.
- Does this card support Link Aggregation? Yes, it fully supports IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation to combine both ports for increased bandwidth or failover redundancy.
