DiskStation DS1825+
#2 in Home NAS Servers · Rated 4.7
Eight-bay NAS with 2.5GbE and PCIe upgrade options.
DS1825+ is an eight-bay, high‑performance DiskStation designed for growth-minded users needing strong local storage with future‑proof networking. It includes dual built‑in 2.5GbE ports, two M.2 NVMe slots for caching, and an open PCIe slot to add 10GbE or other adapters, enabling extremely fast data transfers and flexible configurations. With support for up to 360 TB raw storage when expanded with DX525 units, DS1825+ is ideal for content creators, small teams, and prosumers who need substantial capacity, fast media access, and robust backup options. DSM provides private cloud services (Synology Drive), cross‑site syncing, enterprise-grade backup (Active Backup Suite), and surveillance integration, all while offering virtualized workloads. Availability is global via Synology partners.
Features
- Dual 2.5GbE networking
- Two M.2 NVMe slots for caching
- 8 drive bays; scalable to 18–360 TB via expansions
- PCIe slot for 10GbE/25GbE networking
- DSM with Drive, Backups, Surveillance, and virtualization
Pros
- High capacity with robust expansion options
- Flexible networking upgrades (10/25GbE via PCIe)
- Strong software ecosystem and security
- Excellent for media editing and local backup workloads
Cons
- High initial cost
- Power and cooling with large configurations