Network storage Synology NAS DS925+, for 4 drives, AMD Ryzen V1500B, 4GB DDR4 SODIMM

Synology DiskStation DS925+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS aimed at small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users. It combines high performance with flexible storage options, but it has also sparked controversy due to its new disk compatibility policy.

Main features

• Processor: AMD Ryzen V1500B – 4 cores / 8 threads, significantly faster than its predecessor DS923+
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 ECC (expandable) – reliability for critical tasks
• Disk slots:
  • 4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD
  • 2 x M.2 NVMe slots – for SSD cache or separate SSD pool
• Network ports
  • 2 x 2.5GbE LAN ports
• Maximum capacity: up to 180 TB with DX525 expansion module

Performance and connectivity

• Read/Write Speed: Up to 522/565 MB/s – Excellent for Large Files and Streaming Operations
• Network:
  • 2 x 2.5GbE ports – fast local connection
  • No 10GbE option – may be a limitation for some users

Software and features

• Operating system: Synology DSM 7.2 – a powerful and intuitive management platform
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Basic, JBOD
• Backup features: Hyper Backup, Active Backup for Business
• Virtualization: Support for VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V
• Security: AES 256-bit encryption, firewall, 2FA, antivirus plugins
• Multimedia: Plex support, DLNA, audio/video streaming
• CCTV Cameras: Manage up to 40 IP cameras

Limitations and features

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