Synology DiskStation DS925+
#3 in NAS · Rated 4.7
Compact 4-bay Plus NAS with high expansion potential
DS925+ is a compact 4-bay Plus NAS designed for professionals and SMBs needing performance in a smaller footprint. It features dual 2.5 GbE networking, two M.2 slots for fast caching, and a PCIe slot for high-speed network upgrades. With the DX525 expansion, it can scale to up to nine drive bays and as much as 180 TB raw capacity. Like other Synology Plus models, it runs DiskStation Manager (DSM) and offers Synology Drive, Active Backup Suite, and Surveillance Station for a complete data management and protection stack. It was announced in 2025 and is positioned to bridge home/edge deployments and small offices with enterprise-grade capabilities.
Features
- Dual 2.5 GbE out of the box
- Two M.2 NVMe slots for cache/all-flash pool
- PCIe expansion for 10/25 GbE networking
- DX525 expansion to 9 bays (up to 180 TB raw)
- DSM software ecosystem: Drive, Backup, Surveillance
Pros
- Excellent mix of size, speed, and expandability
- Robust DSM suite and private cloud features
Cons
- Price sensitive; 685+ may be high for home users
- Some high-end features require expansion