Synology DiskStation DS1525+ Versatile All-Purpose Data Hub - DS1525PLUS

Synology DS1525PLUS DiskStation DS1525+ Versatile All-Purpose Data Hub

Synology DiskStation DS1525+: Powerful, Scalable Data Storage for Your Business

Upgrade your network storage capabilities with the Synology DiskStation DS1525+, a highly reliable and expandable 5-bay NAS designed for growing businesses and advanced users. Powered by the AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor and 8GB DDR4 ECC memory, this model delivers impressive performance for file sharing, backup, virtualization, and data management. Supporting up to 32GB of RAM and offering robust hardware encryption, the DS1525+ ensures your data remains both accessible and secure.

Flexible Storage Expansion & High-Speed Connectivity
The DS1525+ accommodates up to five drives out of the box and can be expanded to a massive fifteen bays with two DX525 expansion units. Enjoy the versatility to use 3.5” SATA HDDs, 2.5" SATA SSDs, or ultra-fast M.2 NVMe SSDs in two dedicated slots, optimizing your array for both capacity and speed. Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports enable faster network transfers, minimizing bottlenecks for teams that need consistent, high-speed access to shared resources.

Performance Built for Demanding Workloads
Ideal for multi-user work environments and businesses handling large files, the DS1525+ features PCIe Gen3 x2 expansion for network upgrades and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for flexible peripherals. Customizable system fans ensure efficient cooling while maintaining quiet operation at just 22.6 dB(A), making it unobtrusive for office or home use. For reliable uptime, advanced features like scheduled power on/off, wake-on-LAN/WAN, and power recovery come standard, so your data remains accessible when you need it most.

Features

• A storage solution that can adapt with your evolving needs
  • 5-bay with expansion
    Up to 300 TB of raw storage with expansion unit^2,3
  • High-speed storage
    Two built-in 2.5GbE ports, over 1,181/1,180 MB/s sequential read/write⁴, and 10GbE option⁵
  • Versatile applications
    Back up multiple endpoints, manage 40 IP cameras⁶, or safely sync and share files across sites
• Fast, out-of-the-box performance with customization options
  The DS1525+ features built-in 2.5GbE networking with 10GbE option⁵ and supports both SATA SSDs and HDDs in 2.5"/3.5" internal bays, as well as M.2 NVMe drives via M.2 slots for use as cache.^2,7
  • Up to 1,181/1,180 MB/s read/write⁴
  • Built-in dual 2.5GbE ports
  • Up to 10GbE networking⁵
  • 2 x M.2 NVMe cache⁷
• Expand capacity for evolving needs
  Consolidate your data with up to 100 TB of raw storage across 5 bays. Need more space? Add capacity with two DX525 for up to 300 TB of total raw storage.³
  • 5 bays 100 TB to 15 bays 300 TB
• Store, share, and protect
  Manage all your documents, photos, and other files, back up applications and devices, or protect your assets with professional video surveillance.
• Private cloud for seamless data access
  Store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work seamlessly between different platforms and devices, and access your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of accidental deletion, mistakes, malware, etc., with versioning.
• A private photo storage and management solution
  Effortlessly back up and organize photos, videos, and other visual assets using intuitive management tools. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links for stakeholders and teammates.
• Boost team productivity with collaborative tools
  Enhance workplace collaboration with Synology's productivity solutions. Create, edit, and share documents across teams in real time. Host an on-premises mail server to provide web-based email access while maintaining full data ownership. Additionally, stay connected through secure one-on-one chats, public channels, encrypted private channels, and group conversations.
• Multi-site synchronization to empower global workflows
  • NAS-to-NAS synchronization
    Improve workflow efficiency and team alignment across data sites with automatic one- or two-way site-to-site syncing. Files and folders are kept up-to-date across sites, so everyone stays aligned, whether at home, in the office, or across different branches — all while maintaining full control of your data.
  • Cloud-powered multi-site syncing
    Empower global workflows with high-speed access to data from anywhere in your network. Our hybrid cloud solution caches frequently used files locally for rapid access, while less frequently accessed data is stored in the cloud, reducing your on-site storage requirements.⁸
  • Sync to public cloud providers
    Automatically keep data in sync between Synology NAS and major cloud providers, including BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms.
• Comprehensive data backup, protection, and recovery solutions
  • Back up PCs, smartphones, cloud apps, and more
    Consolidate and automate backup tasks for PCs, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.
  • Comprehensive and flexible Synology system backups
    Protect all data, applications, and configurations on your Synology systems with comprehensive scheduled backups, including bare-metal backups, to local and remote servers, external drives, or cloud storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage.⁸
  • Tamper-proof protection with immutable snapshots
    Safeguard critical LUNs and shared folders with automated immutable snapshots backed by custom retention policies. Built-in support for offsite replication further ensures robust business continuity.
• Smart surveillance
  • Synology surveillance system
    Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 8,700 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback. Synology’s scalable video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.⁹
  • Dual recording to the cloud
    Secure your surveillance footage with robust cloud backup that supports end-to-end encryption. Our cloud-based surveillance backup solution safeguards your Surveillance Station recordings, allowing you to access, view, share, and download footage through a convenient web portal. Ensure your data remains available even if your on-premises system is compromised.¹⁰
• Versatile testing platform
  Create a versatile environment for application testing and evaluation, supporting Docker containers and virtual machines. For package and security testing, Virtual DSM acts as a dedicated test environment, ensuring isolation between applications, systems, and data.¹¹
• Centralized monitoring and management
  Monitor and manage your Synology fleet from a central interface, on-prem or in the cloud.
  • Central Management System
    Manage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more.
  • Active Insight
    Monitor your global Synology fleet's performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.¹²

Footnotes:

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• ²Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
• ³Raw capacity calculated using 20 TB drives. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration. DS1525+ supports up to 15 drives with two Synology DX525, sold separately.
• ⁴Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.
• ⁵One 10GbE RJ-45 port can be added to the DS1525+ with Synology E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module (sold separately).
• ⁶This figure represents the recommended number of IP cameras operating at 1080p.
• ⁷Synology Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe SSD drives can be installed through the built-in M.2 slots to enable SSD caching or create SSD storage pools. Drives are sold separately.
• ⁸C2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered account. Learn more
• ⁹Surveillance Station includes two free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more.
• ¹⁰C2 Backup for Surveillance requires purchase of an eligible annual subscription. Each additional channel requires a separate subscription. A free trial is available.
• ¹¹Certain advanced features require Virtual Machine Manager Pro. One Virtual DSM License is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of Virtual DSM Licenses.
• ¹²Synology Active Insight includes three free licenses. Additional licenses can be added with the purchase of an annual subscription.