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KingSpec 2.5 inch SATA SSDs deliver up to 580MB\/s read, NAS-grade TBW ratings up to 1920TB, and work in any Synology NAS with a 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA bay.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody{margin:0;background:#000;color:#f3f3f3}\n.ks-ps5-wrap{--ks-black:#000;--ks-black-2:#0b0b0b;--ks-black-3:#121212;--ks-black-4:#181818;--ks-red:#c1121f;--ks-red-soft:#ff4d57;--ks-white:#fff;--ks-text:#f3f3f3;--ks-muted:#b6b6b6;--ks-border:rgba(255,255,255,.1);--ks-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);--ks-radius-lg:20px;--ks-radius-md:14px;--ks-radius-sm:12px;max-width:1100px;margin:40px auto;padding:28px 16px 52px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--ks-text);background:#000;line-height:1.7;border-radius:var(--ks-radius-lg)}\n.ks-ps5-wrap *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ks-ps5-wrap a{color:#fff;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease}\n.ks-ps5-wrap a:hover{color:var(--ks-red-soft)}\n.ks-ps5-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle 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summary::after{content:\"−\"}\n.ks-ps5-faq-answer{padding:0 20px 20px;color:#d0d0d0;font-size:15px}\n@media(max-width:900px){.ks-ps5-stat-grid,.ks-ps5-card-grid,.ks-ps5-link-grid,.ks-ps5-prod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n@media(max-width:640px){.ks-ps5-wrap{padding:18px 12px 34px;margin:0 auto}.ks-ps5-hero,.ks-ps5-section,.ks-ps5-band{padding:22px 16px;border-radius:16px}.ks-ps5-wrap h1{font-size:30px}.ks-ps5-wrap h2{font-size:24px}.ks-ps5-wrap h3{font-size:20px}.ks-ps5-stat-grid,.ks-ps5-card-grid,.ks-ps5-link-grid,.ks-ps5-prod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cmain class=\"ks-ps5-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-eyebrow\"\u003eNAS Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSSD for Synology NAS — SATA SSD for Synology NAS Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ks-ps5-lead\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSynology SSD upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the highest-impact storage investments you can make for your NAS. Replacing hard drives with a SATA SSD in your Synology NAS delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e580MB\/s read and 570MB\/s write\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 4x faster than a typical HDD — with zero noise, lower power consumption, and the reliability of flash storage running 24\/7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingSpec 2.5 inch SATA SSDs are compatible with any Synology NAS that has a 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA bay. Capacities range from 128GB to 8TB, with NAS-grade TBW ratings up to 1920TB on the P3 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-stat-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-number\"\u003e580MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-label\"\u003eMax read speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-number\"\u003e570MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-label\"\u003eMax write speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-number\"\u003e8TB\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-label\"\u003eMax capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-number\"\u003e1920TB\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-ps5-stat-label\"\u003eMax TBW (P3 series)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSATA SSD for Synology NAS — KingSpec NAS Drive Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-prod-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/p3-series-2-5-inch-sata-iii-ssd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-name\"\u003eP3 Series — Best Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-specs\"\u003e128GB – 8TB  |  Read up to 580MB\/s  |  Write up to 570MB\/s  |  TBW up to 1920TB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003e3D NAND\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003eFrom $29.99\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003e3-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-btn\"\u003eView on Store\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-prod-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/p3-series-2-5-inch-sata-iii-ssd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-name\"\u003eS5 OneBoom — High Endurance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-specs\"\u003e128GB – 4TB  |  Read up to 580MB\/s  |  Write up to 570MB\/s  |  Enhanced TBW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003eHeavy Write Loads\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003eFrom $92.99\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003e3D NAND\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-btn\"\u003eView on Store\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-prod-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/p3-series-2-5-inch-sata-iii-ssd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-name\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-specs\"\u003e512GB – 2TB  |  Read up to 580MB\/s  |  Write up to 570MB\/s  |  Best value per TB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003eHome NAS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003eFrom $77.99\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ks-tag\"\u003e3D NAND\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-prod-btn\"\u003eView on Store\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px!important;\"\u003eAll KingSpec NAS SSDs share the same 2.5 inch form factor (100.4mm × 70mm × 7mm), SATA Rev.3.2 interface, and 0°C–70°C operating temperature. Any model slots directly into a compatible Synology NAS drive bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-section ks-ps5-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSynology SSD Speed \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ks-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKingSpec NAS SSD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical HDD NAS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Read Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e580MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Write Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 inch SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA Rev.3.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero — silent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClick, seek noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — idle ~2W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher — 6–10W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20TB+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1GbE network delivers ~125MB\/s real-world throughput; a 2.5GbE network reaches ~312MB\/s. A KingSpec SATA SSD at 580MB\/s is already well ahead of typical network speeds — meaning \u003cstrong\u003eyour Synology SSD will never be bottlenecked by the drive\u003c\/strong\u003e, only by your network infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKingSpec NAS SSD Capacity Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e128GB – 256GB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for NAS cache volumes and OS boot drives. Using an SSD as a cache volume dramatically accelerates frequently accessed data without the cost of filling your NAS with SSD storage. The P3 series at 128GB–256GB with TBW ratings of 30–60TB is well-suited to this use case at an entry-level price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e512GB – 1TB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet spot for home NAS builds. Fast file storage, media streaming, and shared drive access for families or small teams. P3 series at these capacities delivers 120–240TB TBW — enough for several years of heavy NAS write loads at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2TB – 4TB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional home lab, media editing storage, and multi-user office NAS. Large video files, RAW photo libraries, virtual machines, and container storage all benefit from SSD-level access speeds. The P3 series at 2TB–4TB handles 480–960TB TBW, while the S5 OneBoom is designed for heavier sustained write workloads at these capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e8TB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum capacity for demanding NAS workloads. A single 8TB SATA SSD provides the highest SSD-performance storage available for Synology NAS units without sacrificing capacity. P3 series at 8TB delivers 1920TB TBW — the highest endurance rating in the KingSpec NAS range — backed by a 3-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Upgrade Your Synology NAS with an SSD?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFaster File Transfers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopying a 50GB video project to your NAS over a 2.5GbE network takes under 3 minutes with an SSD. On a hard drive NAS, the same transfer takes 5–8 minutes — and that's before the HDD's write speed drops as it heats up during extended transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmooth 4K Media Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreaming 4K video from a NAS requires consistent read throughput. A SATA SSD at 580MB\/s eliminates buffering even when multiple users access the NAS simultaneously. A hard drive can stutter under concurrent 4K access due to seek time limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlways-On Reliability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Synology NAS typically runs 24\/7. HDDs in constant operation are subject to mechanical wear, vibration, and heat — the primary causes of NAS drive failure. SSDs have no moving parts and are inherently more resilient to the vibration and thermal stress of continuous operation in a network rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSilent \u0026amp; Cool Operation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDD NAS units generate noise from actuator heads and spindle motors — audible in a home office or living space. A SATA SSD NAS is completely silent. Additionally, SSDs draw less power and generate less heat than HDDs, reducing both energy costs and the thermal load in enclosed network racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-section ks-ps5-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSynology SSD FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a SATA SSD in my Synology NAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eYes — most Synology NAS units support 2.5 inch SATA SSDs in addition to 3.5 inch HDDs. Synology's DSM operating system fully supports SATA SSD volumes and SSD cache. A 2.5 inch SATA SSD like the KingSpec P3 series slots directly into any Synology NAS with a 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA bay. Always check your specific Synology model's compatibility list before purchasing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size SSD do I need for a Synology NAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eFor a Synology NAS, 512GB to 2TB is the practical sweet spot for most home and small office users. Use 128GB–256GB for SSD cache volumes (which accelerate frequently accessed data without requiring full SSD storage). Use 4TB–8TB for professional creative workloads, large media libraries, or multi-user environments where capacity and speed both matter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an SSD improve Synology NAS speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. A SATA SSD in a Synology NAS delivers up to 580MB\/s read and 570MB\/s write — roughly 4x the throughput of a typical HDD at ~150MB\/s. On 1GbE networks (~125MB\/s real throughput), the improvement is immediately noticeable for file transfers, media streaming, and shared storage access. On 2.5GbE networks, the difference is dramatic — HDD-based NAS units cannot saturate 2.5GbE; SSD-based ones can.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SSD cache on Synology NAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eSynology SSD cache uses a small SSD volume (128GB–512GB) to store frequently accessed data from your primary HDD volume, dramatically accelerating read and write operations for that data. SSD cache is one of the most cost-effective Synology SSD upgrades — you get most of the speed benefit of a full SSD volume at a fraction of the cost. KingSpec P3 series 128GB–256GB SSDs are well-suited to Synology SSD cache roles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSATA SSD vs NVMe SSD for Synology NAS — which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eFor most Synology NAS users, a SATA SSD provides the best balance of speed, capacity, compatibility, and cost. NVMe SSDs in NAS units require M.2 slots and specific NAS models that support NVMe cache or storage pools — not all Synology models support this. A 2.5 inch SATA SSD works in virtually any Synology NAS with a SATA bay and delivers speeds well beyond what most home and office networks can utilise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do SATA SSDs last in a NAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-faq-answer\"\u003eNAS SSD longevity is measured in TBW (terabytes written). The KingSpec P3 series is rated up to 1920TBW at 8TB capacity. For a NAS writing roughly 50GB per day — a heavy workload — that translates to over 100 years of drive life. Even at 500GB per day of writes, the P3 se htmlries at 8TB lasts more than 10 years. KingSpec backs all NAS SSDs with a 3-year warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ks-ps5-band\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse related KingSpec collections to find the right storage for your Synology NAS setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-ps5-link-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/nas-with-ssd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNAS with SSD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingSpec SSDs configured for NAS environments — SATA and NVMe options for network storage upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/nas-for-data-backup\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNAS for Data Backup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage solutions designed for reliable, high-speed network data backup and redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/2-5-inch-sata-ssd-nas\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2.5 Inch SATA SSD NAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of 2.5 inch SATA SSDs for NAS — from 128GB cache drives to 8TB primary storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ks-ps5-link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/portable-ssd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortable SSD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed fast external storage for moving files to and from your NAS? KingSpec portable SSDs complement NAS setups with plug-and-play speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"p3-series-2-5-inch-sata-iii-ssd","title":"P3 series 2.5 Inch SATA III SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8TB large capacity for worry-free storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-resistant, vibration-resistant, and low noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced performance, reliability, and lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x the speed of a traditional 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