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Comparison results

DS1525+ DS1825+
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model AMD Ryzen V1500B AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity 1 1
CPU Core 4 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
System Memory 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Total Memory Slots 2 2
Maximum Memory Capacity 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage
Drive Bays 5 8
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 15 (DX525 x 2) 18 (DX525 x 2)
M.2 Drive Slots 2 (NVMe) 2 (NVMe)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes
  • The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots.
  • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for compatible drives. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
  • The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots.
  • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for compatible drives. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
External Ports
RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN Port 2 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2 3
Expansion Port 2 2
Expansion Port Type USB Type-C USB Type-C
PCIe
PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm 166 mm x 343 mm x 243 mm
Weight 2.67 kg 6 kg
Others
System Fan 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs 120 mm x 120 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 22.60 dB(A) 23.8 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 120 watts 250 watts
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 44.56 watts (Access)
13.63 watts (HDD Hibernation)		 60.1 watts (Access)
18.34 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 151.95 BTU/hr (Access)
46.48 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)		 204.94 BTU/hr (Access)
62.54 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
Warranty 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus
Notes
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
Environment RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Adapter X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
Optional Accessories
Notes For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations. For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Maximum Single Volume Size
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 32 32
M.2 SSD Storage Pool Support*
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
SSD TRIM
Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Notes
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • Creating M.2 storage pools requires the use of Synology-verified SSDs, which are rigorously tested under extreme temperature conditions. Thermal parameters for SSDs and NAS units are fine-tuned to ensure optimal management of thermal conditions under I/O-intensive environments. (Learn more)
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • Creating M.2 storage pools requires the use of Synology-verified SSDs, which are rigorously tested under extreme temperature conditions. Thermal parameters for SSDs and NAS units are fine-tuned to ensure optimal management of thermal conditions under I/O-intensive environments. (Learn more)
File System
Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Services
File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 40 60
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Account & Shared Folder
Maximum Local User Accounts 1,024 1,024
Maximum Local Groups 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 8 8
Hybrid Share
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders 10 10
Hyper Backup
Folder and Package Backup
Entire System Backup
High Availability
Synology High Availability
Log Center
Syslog Events per Second 800 1,000
Virtualization
VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2022
Citrix XenServer XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack Cinder Cinder
General Specifications
Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications. For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
Central Management System
Synology AI Console
Third-Party AI Model Integration
Maximum De-Identification Rate 40 words per second 60 words per second
Notes
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Synology Chat
Maximum Number of Users 150 150
Notes
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80 80
SAN Manager
Maximum iSCSI Target Number 64 64
Maximum LUN 128 128
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Free Email Accounts 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users 100 120
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
Media Server
DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos
Facial Recognition
Object Recognition
Snapshot Replication
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 256 256
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 64 64
Maximum Snapshots per System 4,096 4,096
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 32 32
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 16 16
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 32 32
Surveillance Station
Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1050 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 30 channels, 360 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1050 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 440 FPS
  • 4K: 32 channels, 320 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 1000 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 4K: 30 channels, 300 FPS
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 1120 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 4K: 40 channels, 480 FPS
Notes
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Synology Drive
Maximum Number of Users 80 100
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 500,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above) 1,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office
Maximum Number of Users 80 100
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances 8 (Learn more) 8 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) 8 (including 1 Free License) 8 (including 1 Free License)
Notes The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
Maximum Connections 8 8
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU Model
DS1525+ AMD Ryzen V1500B
DS1825+ AMD Ryzen V1500B
CPU Quantity
DS1525+ 1
DS1825+ 1
CPU Core
DS1525+ 4
DS1825+ 4
CPU Architecture
DS1525+ 64-bit
DS1825+ 64-bit
CPU Frequency
DS1525+ 2.2 GHz
DS1825+ 2.2 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
DS1525+
DS1825+
Memory
System Memory
DS1525+ 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
DS1825+ 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Total Memory Slots
DS1525+ 2
DS1825+ 2
Maximum Memory Capacity
DS1525+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
DS1825+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
DS1525+
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
DS1825+
  • Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
  • Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
  • For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Storage
Drive Bays
DS1525+ 5
DS1825+ 8
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit
DS1525+ 15 (DX525 x 2)
DS1825+ 18 (DX525 x 2)
M.2 Drive Slots
DS1525+ 2 (NVMe)
DS1825+ 2 (NVMe)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
DS1525+
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
DS1825+
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  • M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
DS1525+
DS1825+
Notes
DS1525+
  • The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots.
  • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for compatible drives. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
DS1825+
  • The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots.
  • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for compatible drives. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
External Ports
RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN Port
DS1525+ 2
DS1825+ 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
DS1525+ 2
DS1825+ 3
Expansion Port
DS1525+ 2
DS1825+ 2
Expansion Port Type
DS1525+ USB Type-C
DS1825+ USB Type-C
PCIe
PCIe Expansion
DS1525+ 1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot
DS1825+ 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)
DS1525+ 166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm
DS1825+ 166 mm x 343 mm x 243 mm
Weight
DS1525+ 2.67 kg
DS1825+ 6 kg
Others
System Fan
DS1525+ 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
DS1825+ 120 mm x 120 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
DS1525+
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
DS1825+
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
DS1525+
DS1825+
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
DS1525+
DS1825+
Power Recovery
DS1525+
DS1825+
Noise Level*
DS1525+ 22.60 dB(A)
DS1825+ 23.8 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
DS1525+
DS1825+
Wake on LAN / WAN
DS1525+
DS1825+
Power Supply Unit / Adapter
DS1525+ 120 watts
DS1825+ 250 watts
AC Input Power Voltage
DS1525+ 100V to 240V AC
DS1825+ 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency
DS1525+ 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
DS1825+ 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption
DS1525+ 44.56 watts (Access)
13.63 watts (HDD Hibernation)
DS1825+ 60.1 watts (Access)
18.34 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit
DS1525+ 151.95 BTU/hr (Access)
46.48 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
DS1825+ 204.94 BTU/hr (Access)
62.54 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
DS1525+
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
DS1825+
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
Operating Temperature
DS1525+ 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
DS1825+ 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
DS1525+ -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
DS1825+ -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity
DS1525+ 8% to 80% RH
DS1825+ 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity
DS1525+ 5% to 95% RH
DS1825+ 5% to 95% RH
Certification
DS1525+
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
DS1825+
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
Warranty
DS1525+ 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus
DS1825+ 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus
Notes
DS1525+
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
DS1825+
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
Environment
DS1525+ RoHS Compliant
DS1825+ RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
DS1525+
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Adapter X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
DS1825+
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
Optional Accessories
DS1525+
DS1825+
Notes
DS1525+ For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
DS1825+ For multi-module memory configurations, all modules must be identical and share the same model number. Check the Product Manual of your Synology product for recommended memory configurations.
Software Specs
DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Maximum Single Volume Size
DS1525+
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
DS1825+
  • 200 TB (32 GB memory required)
  • 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number
DS1525+ 32
DS1825+ 32
M.2 SSD Storage Pool Support*
DS1525+
DS1825+
SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
DS1525+
DS1825+
SSD TRIM
DS1525+
DS1825+
Supported RAID Type
DS1525+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
DS1825+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
DS1525+
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
DS1825+
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
DS1525+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
DS1825+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
DS1525+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
DS1825+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
DS1525+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
DS1825+
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Notes
DS1525+
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • Creating M.2 storage pools requires the use of Synology-verified SSDs, which are rigorously tested under extreme temperature conditions. Thermal parameters for SSDs and NAS units are fine-tuned to ensure optimal management of thermal conditions under I/O-intensive environments. (Learn more)
DS1825+
  • Volumes over 108 TB require 32 GB of memory or more.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
  • Creating M.2 storage pools requires the use of Synology-verified SSDs, which are rigorously tested under extreme temperature conditions. Thermal parameters for SSDs and NAS units are fine-tuned to ensure optimal management of thermal conditions under I/O-intensive environments. (Learn more)
File System
Internal Drives
DS1525+
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
DS1825+
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
DS1525+
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
DS1825+
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Services
File Protocol
DS1525+
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
DS1825+
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based)
DS1525+ 40
DS1825+ 60
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
DS1525+
DS1825+
NFS Kerberos Authentication
DS1525+
DS1825+
Notes
DS1525+
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
DS1825+
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Account & Shared Folder
Maximum Local User Accounts
DS1525+ 1,024
DS1825+ 1,024
Maximum Local Groups
DS1525+ 256
DS1825+ 256
Maximum Shared Folder
DS1525+ 256
DS1825+ 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks
DS1525+ 8
DS1825+ 8
Hybrid Share
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders
DS1525+ 10
DS1825+ 10
Hyper Backup
Folder and Package Backup
DS1525+
DS1825+
Entire System Backup
DS1525+
DS1825+
High Availability
Synology High Availability
DS1525+
DS1825+
Log Center
DS1525+
DS1825+
Syslog Events per Second
DS1525+ 800
DS1825+ 1,000
Virtualization
VMware vSphere
DS1525+ ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
DS1825+ ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
Microsoft Hyper-V
DS1525+ Windows Server 2022
DS1825+ Windows Server 2022
Citrix XenServer
DS1525+ XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
DS1825+ XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
OpenStack
DS1525+ Cinder
DS1825+ Cinder
General Specifications
Supported Protocols
DS1525+ SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
DS1825+ SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
DS1525+
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
DS1825+
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language
DS1525+ English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
DS1825+ English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文
Notes
DS1525+ For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
DS1825+ For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
Central Management System
DS1525+
DS1825+
Synology AI Console
DS1525+
DS1825+
Third-Party AI Model Integration
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum De-Identification Rate
DS1525+ 40 words per second
DS1825+ 60 words per second
Notes
DS1525+
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
DS1825+
  • De-identification performance measurement: Filters for Credit Card Numbers, IBAN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, SSN, and Names applied to a 4,355-word English text.
  • To enable de-identification, your device must have at least 8 GB of memory and Container Manager installed.
Synology Chat
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Number of Users
DS1525+ 150
DS1825+ 150
Notes
DS1525+
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
DS1825+
  • Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks
DS1525+ 80
DS1825+ 80
SAN Manager
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum iSCSI Target Number
DS1525+ 64
DS1825+ 64
Maximum LUN
DS1525+ 128
DS1825+ 128
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
DS1525+
DS1825+
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
DS1525+
DS1825+
Free Email Accounts
DS1525+ 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
DS1825+ 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
Maximum Number of Users
DS1525+ 100
DS1825+ 120
Notes
DS1525+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
DS1825+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements.
  • Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead.
  • Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
Media Server
DS1525+
DS1825+
DLNA Compliance
DS1525+
DS1825+
Synology Photos
DS1525+
DS1825+
Facial Recognition
DS1525+
DS1825+
Object Recognition
DS1525+
DS1825+
Snapshot Replication
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder
DS1525+ 256
DS1825+ 256
Maximum Snapshots per LUN
DS1525+ 64
DS1825+ 64
Maximum Snapshots per System
DS1525+ 4,096
DS1825+ 4,096
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders
DS1525+ 32
DS1825+ 32
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs
DS1525+ 16
DS1825+ 16
Maximum Replication Tasks per System
DS1525+ 32
DS1825+ 32
Surveillance Station
DS1525+
DS1825+
Default Licenses
DS1525+ 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
DS1825+ 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
DS1525+
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1050 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 30 channels, 360 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
DS1825+
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1050 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 440 FPS
  • 4K: 32 channels, 320 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
DS1525+
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 1000 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 4K: 30 channels, 300 FPS
DS1825+
  • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS
  • 3M: 40 channels, 1120 FPS
  • 5M: 40 channels, 600 FPS
  • 4K: 40 channels, 480 FPS
Notes
DS1525+
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
DS1825+
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Synology Drive
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Number of Users
DS1525+ 80
DS1825+ 100
Maximum Number of Hosted Files
DS1525+ 500,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
DS1825+ 1,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
DS1525+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
DS1825+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Synology Office
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Number of Users
DS1525+ 80
DS1825+ 100
Notes
DS1525+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
DS1825+
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager
DS1525+
DS1825+
Recommended Virtual Machine Instances
DS1525+ 8 (Learn more)
DS1825+ 8 (Learn more)
Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required)
DS1525+ 8 (including 1 Free License)
DS1825+ 8 (including 1 Free License)
Notes
DS1525+ The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
DS1825+ The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
DS1525+
DS1825+
Maximum Connections
DS1525+ 8
DS1825+ 8