Network storage Synology NAS DS1525+, for 5 drives, AMD Ryzen V1500B, 8GB DDR4 SODIMM

Synology DiskStation DS1525+ is a powerful and flexible NAS system designed for professionals, small and medium businesses, and advanced home users looking for reliable storage, fast performance, and scalability.

Main features

• Processor: Quad-core AMD Ryzen V2,2B @ 1.5 GHz – great for multitasking and virtualization
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable via two slots)
• Number of drive bays: 5 internal (2.5"/3.5" SATA SSD/HDD) + expandable to 15 with two DX525 modules
• Cache memory: 2 x M.2 NVMe slots – for SSD cache or separate SSD pool
• Network ports: 2 x 2.5GbE LAN ports + upgradeable with 10GbE module

Performance and connectivity

• Read/Write Speed: Up to 1,181 MB/s – Ideal for large files and streaming operations
• Network:
  • 2 x 2.5GbE ports – fast local connection
  • Ability to add a 10GbE port via Synology E10G22-T1-Mini module
• USB and eSATA ports: for external devices and expansions

Software and features

• Operating system:
  Synology DSM 7.2 – a powerful, stable and intuitive platform
  • Backup features: Hyper Backup, Active Backup for Business, Snapshot Replication
  • Virtualization: VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V, Docker
  • Security: AES 256-bit encryption, firewall, 2FA, antivirus plugins
  • Multimedia: Plex, DLNA, audio/video streaming
  • Video surveillance: Surveillance Station – up to 40 IP cameras (2 licenses included)

Capacity and scalability

• Maximum capacity: up to 300 TB with expansion modules – suitable for growing needs
• RAID configurations: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, SHR – flexibility and data protection

Limitations and features

• Requires compatible devices: Synology requires the use of approved/branded drives for full functionality.

Synology DS1525+ official page
Overview of features and performance