Synology launches PAS7700 NVMe storage for high demand firms
Synology has unveiled the PAS7700, an active-active, end-to-end NVMe storage system aimed at enterprises managing primary storage and workloads critical to their operations.
The PAS7700 features a dual-controller setup and incorporates 48 NVMe SSD bays within a 4U chassis. It supports scaling up to 1.65 PB of raw capacity with the integration of seven additional expansion units. The device is designed to accommodate a wide range of file and block protocols, including NVMe-oF.
According to Synology, the PAS7700 offers memory that can be expanded up to 2,048GB, along with support for 100GbE networking. This configuration is intended to deliver high throughput and availability that meet modern enterprise data storage requirements.
The PAS7700's active-active dual-controller architecture is described as providing uninterrupted operations at all system levels, encompassing storage media, memory, system processes, network, and protocols. The system incorporates built-in 3-2-1-1 protection features, which include immutable snapshots, replication, and options for offsite tiering and backup, all intended to protect data integrity.
Performance figures provided by Synology indicate that the PAS7700 is designed to achieve up to 2 million IOPS and 30GB/s sequential throughput. "PAS7700 is the culmination of Synology's 25 years of engineering experience in data management and storage," said Kenneth Hsu, Director of the System Group at Synology. "By combining our deep software and hardware development expertise with close collaboration with partners and enterprise customers, we've engineered PAS7700 to deliver ultra-high performance at a price point previously unseen in the enterprise storage market."
The system leverages an end-to-end NVMe design to reach low latency performance measured in milliseconds, which is particularly relevant for demanding enterprise workloads. Synology states that, in addition to performance benefits, the PAS7700 supports its suite of applications, such as Synology Drive and Synology Office, leading to a threefold increase in the maximum number of concurrent users compared to the company's prior product lines.
Cost efficiency is a highlighted aspect of the PAS7700, with Synology stating it combines primary storage-grade performance and reliability with mainstream storage costs. The device includes both inline and offline deduplication functions, designed to allow organisations to balance storage efficiency with application performance.
The PAS7700 is scheduled to become available in the second half of 2025. Synology notes that the performance figures cited are based on its internal testing, and that actual results may vary depending on operational conditions, system usage, and configuration specifics.
Synology indicates that the system's overall design and feature set are based on continual development in response to partner and enterprise customer input over several years. The machine's security and data protection features position it for use in settings where high availability and business continuity are priorities.
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