Synology DiskStation DS225+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS designed for centralized file storage, backup, media access, surveillance storage, business collaboration, and everyday data management.

With an Intel Celeron J4125 4-core processor, 2GB DDR4 memory, support for up to 6GB memory, 1 x 1GbE LAN port, 1 x 2.5GbE LAN port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, hot-swappable drive support, and compatibility with 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs, the DS225+ is built for reliable home, professional, and small office storage.

Product Overview

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ is designed for customers who need a capable 2-bay NAS for centralized file storage, backup, collaboration, media access, and business data workflows.

With two drive bays and support for Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1 configurations, the DS225+ gives users flexible storage options for personal, home office, and small office environments.

Powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 4-core processor with 2.0GHz base frequency and 2.7GHz turbo frequency, plus 2GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, the DS225+ supports Synology DSM features for storage management, file services, backup, surveillance, Synology Drive, Synology Photos, Synology Office, Virtual Machine Manager, and supported business packages.

Key Features

• 2-bay Synology Plus Series desktop NAS
• Intel Celeron J4125 4-core processor
• 2.0GHz base and 2.7GHz turbo CPU frequency
• 2GB DDR4 non-ECC system memory
• Maximum memory capacity of 6GB with compatible memory expansion
• Hardware encryption engine
• Supports 3.5" SATA HDDs
• Supports 2.5" SATA SSDs
• Hot-swappable drive support
• 1 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port
• 1 x RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN port
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• USB Copy support
• Supports Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1
• Supports RAID migration from Basic to RAID 1
• Supports volume expansion with larger HDDs for Synology Hybrid RAID and RAID 1
• Supports SSD TRIM
• Maximum single volume size of 108TB
• Low power consumption of 16.98W during access and 6.08W during HDD hibernation
• Compact 165mm x 108mm x 232.2mm desktop design
• Backed by a 3-year hardware warranty

Recommended Use Cases

• Small office file storage
• Home office storage
• Personal cloud storage
• Centralized document backup
• Business file sharing
• Photo and video storage
• Media library storage
• Surveillance storage
• External drive backup
• Computer backup
• Synology Drive file access
• Synology Office collaboration
• Synology Photos management
• Lightweight virtualization
• 2-bay NAS storage deployment
• RAID 1 mirrored storage for added drive redundancy
• USB Copy workflows

Specifications

• Brand: Synology
• Model: DS225+
• Product Type: 2-Bay Desktop NAS
• CPU Model: Intel Celeron J4125
• CPU Quantity: 1
• CPU Cores: 4
• CPU Threads: 4
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit
• CPU Frequency: 2.0GHz base / 2.7GHz turbo
• Hardware Encryption Engine: Yes
• System Memory: 2GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Total Memory Slots: 1
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 6GB
• Drive Bays: 2
• Compatible Drive Type: 3.5" SATA HDD
• Compatible Drive Type: 2.5" SATA SSD
• Hot Swappable Drive: Yes
• LAN Port: 1 x RJ-45 1GbE
• LAN Port: 1 x RJ-45 2.5GbE
• USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB Copy: Yes
• Size: 165mm x 108mm x 232.2mm
• Weight: 1.3kg
• System Fan: 92mm x 92mm x 1
• Fan Speed Modes: Full-Speed Mode, Cool Mode, Quiet Mode
• Adjustable Front LED Indicators: Yes
• Power Recovery: Yes
• Scheduled Power On / Off: Yes
• Wake on LAN / WAN: Yes
• Noise Level: 19.6 dB(A)
• Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 60W
• AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Power Frequency: 50/60Hz, Single Phase
• Power Consumption: 16.98W during access
• Power Consumption: 6.08W during HDD hibernation
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Operating Humidity: 8% to 80% RH
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
• Certification: FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS
• Environment: RoHS Compliant
• Warranty: 3-Year Hardware Warranty

Performance and Reliability Features

• 2-bay Plus Series desktop NAS designed for home office, professional, and small office storage
• Intel Celeron J4125 4-core processor for supported DSM workloads
• 2GB DDR4 memory with support for expansion up to 6GB using compatible Synology memory
• Hardware encryption engine support
• Supports 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs
• Hot-swappable drive support for easier drive maintenance
• 1GbE and 2.5GbE LAN connectivity for flexible network access
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external storage and peripheral connectivity
• USB Copy support for convenient file transfer workflows
• Supports Btrfs and ext4 file systems on internal drives
• Supports Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1
• Supports RAID migration from Basic to RAID 1
• Supports volume expansion with larger HDDs for Synology Hybrid RAID and RAID 1
• Supports SSD TRIM with compatible SSDs
• Supports DSM file services including SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and Rsync
• Supports Synology Photos facial recognition and object recognition
• Supports Synology Drive for file access and synchronization
• Supports Synology Office for collaboration workflows
• Supports Synology High Availability
• Supports Virtual Machine Manager with recommended virtual machine instances
• Includes 2 default Surveillance Station licenses
• Low power usage for efficient everyday operation
• 3-year warranty support

Compatibility Note

Please check that your selected hard drives, SSDs, and memory upgrades are compatible with the Synology DS225+ before ordering.

This NAS supports 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs. Storage drives are not included unless specifically stated by the seller.

For memory expansion, please use compatible Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability.

Before ordering, please confirm:

• Your selected drives are compatible with the Synology DS225+
• Your selected memory module is compatible with the Synology DS225+
• Your required storage capacity matches your intended use
• Your intended RAID, file system, backup, or storage setup
• Your network and device compatibility requirements
• Your intended DSM package and workload requirements
• Whether multiple drives are required for your intended RAID configuration

What’s in the Box

• Synology DS225+ main unit x1
• Accessory pack x1
• AC power adapter x1
• AC power cord x1
• RJ-45 LAN cable x2