Synology DiskStation DS1825+ – 8-Bay NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS1825+ – 8-Bay NAS is a versatile and scalable 8-bay NAS designed for small to medium businesses and advanced users who need reliable high-capacity storage, virtualization support, and business-grade data protection.

Equipped with the AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor and 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable up to 32 GB), this NAS provides excellent performance for intensive workloads such as centralized backup, file synchronization, virtualization, and multimedia hosting. With support for dual expansion units and PCIe upgrades, the DS1825+ offers enterprise-grade flexibility.

Processor

• Model: AMD Ryzen V1500B
• Architecture: 64-bit, quad-core
• Base Frequency: 2.2 GHz
• AES-NI Hardware Encryption: Supported

Memory

• Installed Memory: 8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
• Maximum Memory: 32 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (2 × 16 GB)

Storage

• Drive Bays: 8 × 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable)
• Maximum Internal Capacity: ~144 TB (using 18 TB × 8 drives, varies by RAID type)
• Expansion Units: Supports up to 2 × DX517 (max 18 drives total)
• RAID Support: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
• File Systems:
  • Internal: Btrfs, EXT4
  • External: Btrfs, EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

Networking

• LAN Ports: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (Link Aggregation & Failover)
• Optional Upgrade: PCIe Gen 3.0 slot supports 10GbE NIC or NVMe SSD cache adapter

Expansion & Connectivity

• USB Ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
• eSATA Ports: 2 × for DX517 expansion units
• PCIe Slot: 1 × PCIe Gen 3.0 ×8 slot (x4 link)

Performance

• Sequential Read Speed: ~2,300 MB/s (with 10GbE & NVMe cache)
• Sequential Write Speed: ~1,450 MB/s (with 10GbE & NVMe cache)
• Encryption: Hardware AES-NI for secure, fast encrypted storage
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, OpenStack certified

Software & Features

• Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Backup Solutions: Active Backup for Business, Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication
• Data Protection: Btrfs file system with self-healing and point-in-time snapshots
• Business Productivity: Synology Drive, Synology Office, Virtual Machine Manager
• Cloud Integration: Synology C2, Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS S3, Microsoft OneDrive
• Media Support: Plex Media Server, Synology Photos, Video Station
• Surveillance: Synology Surveillance Station with IP camera support

Power & Efficiency

• Power Supply: 250 W PSU
• Power Consumption:
  • ~26 W (HDD hibernation)
  • ~55–60 W (in operation, depending on drives)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 166 × 343 × 243 mm
• Weight: ~6.0 kg (without drives)
• Cooling: 2 × 120 mm fans with smart/quiet/cool modes

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
• Humidity: 5% – 95% RH (non-condensing)

Warranty & Support

• Warranty: 3 Years (extendable in some regions)

Typical Use Cases

• Enterprise-grade NAS for SMBs requiring large storage pools
• Virtualization platform with high I/O throughput
• Secure business backup and disaster recovery hub
• Multimedia and Plex server for streaming 4K/HD content
• Scalable storage, expandable to 18 drives with DX517

Key Features

• AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz with AES-NI encryption
• 8 GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 32 GB)
• 8 hot-swappable bays, expandable to 18 drives
• PCIe slot for 10GbE or NVMe SSD cache upgrade
• Quad Gigabit LAN with Link Aggregation & Failover

Meta Description

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 8-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU, 8 GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 32 GB), quad Gigabit LAN, PCIe expansion, and up to 18 drives. Built for businesses needing reliable, scalable storage.

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