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Synology is a solid storage with great capabilities out of the box. The licensing model of all-inclusive software adds great value to the product.
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Synology provides a single-platform solution for all of our backup needs in a cost effective manner.
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Working with Synology Products has just been the best. Its an all in one product that can cater for all aspects of Storage.
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The Synology brand is very feature-rich and unbeatable in terms of price/performance in the NAS segment. Our current testing was primarily focused on backup, which delivered reliability alongside adequate performance.
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Versatile and scalable storageDownload Datasheet Flexible storage with redundancyOver 3,519/1,790 MB/s seq. read/write , built-in 10GbE, and up to 560 TB raw storage after expansionFlexible configurationAdd 12 extra drive bays, 10/25GbE ports, and SSD cache volumes whenever neededVersatile applicationsBack up endpoints, manage up to 90 IP cameras, or safely sync and share files across sites
Built for reliabilityRedundant powerRedundant power supplies ensure maximum server uptime by preventing single-point power failures.High-availabilityPair two identical devices with Synology High Availability and enable automatic minute-level failover between both devices in the event one server fails. Learn moreNetwork redundancy and load balancingBuilt-in 1x 10GbE and 2x 1GbE ports can be bonded with Link Aggregation to enable automatic network failover and load balancing.
Accommodates future expansionThe RS2825RP+ can be flexibly configured to meet evolving needs through faster networking, local SSD cache, or increased storage.Flexible networking optionsImprove I/O or add redundancy with 10GbE or 25GbE SFP+/SFP28 networking, or 1GbE/10GbE Ethernet (RJ-45) networking.SSD cacheReduce latency and increase IOPS in HDD arrays with the performance boost of SSD caching.Storage expansionExpand to 28 drive bays with one RX1225RP expansion unit.Intuitive storage for on-site and remote teamsProvide secure and convenient cross-platform tile access, sharing, and synchronization across multiple locations.
A secure private cloud solution for enterprise collaborationA private cloud suite for file sharingEmpower your entire organization with streamlined access, sharing, and syncing of data from any location. Establish granular control over file and folder access and sharing permissions. Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of file activities and track changes to file share settings with detailed records. Learn moreMulti-platform supportAccess personal and shared data from mobile apps, desktop clients, web browsers, or another Synology system. Any changes you make are automatically synced to other devices as soon as they are connected.Collaboration in a secure cloudEnhance 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. Learn more
Efficient multi-site synchronizationCloud-powered multi-site syncingEmpower 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.Learn moreNAS-to-NAS synchronizationAutomate site-to-site data synchronization for better team workflows. Options for one-way or two-way syncing keeps files and folders up-to-date across every data site. Learn moreSync to public cloud providersConnect seamlessly to public cloud services including Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, and OpenStack Swift. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms. Learn moreComprehensive backup solutionsPC, Mac, Server, VM, and NAS/SAN protectionSecurely back up a wide range of systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, VMware® and Hyper-V® virtual machines, and Synology servers. Expand protection to physical servers running Windows or Linux, as well as storage solutions such as Nutanix Files, NetApp ONTAP, and Windows Server with VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service). Built-in deduplication technology optimizes storage efficiency, while multi-versioning capabilities provide flexible restoration options. Learn moreMicrosoft 365 and Google WorkspaceCentralize backups of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to protect cloud data from accidents and simplify compliance with data retention policies. Schedulable backups, flexible file versioning, and block-level deduplication ensure flexibility and storage and bandwidth savings.Advanced data protection and recoveryEfficient and reliable Synology system backupBack up entire systems or all data, applications, and configurations to a wide range of storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage. In case of data loss, quickly restore complete systems through bare-metal recovery or retrieve individual files as needed. Advanced features including automated scheduling, granular access controls, end-to-end encryption, data deduplication, and multi-version retention empower you to create the optimal backup plan for your data deployment. Learn moreTamper-proof protection with immutable snapshotsSafeguard 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. Learn moreSurveillanceSynology Surveillance StationProtecting 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.Learn moreDual recording to the cloudSecure 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.Learn moreCentralized monitoring and managementMonitor and manage your Synology fleet from a central interface, on-prem or in the cloud.Central Management SystemManage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more.Learn moreActive InsightMonitor your global Synology fleet's performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.Learn more

Performance backed by Synology drives

Designed for Synology systems, Synology drives deliver consistent performance and unmatched reliability for your deployments.

HDD
Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA Plus Series 3.5" SATA
SSD
Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe
Hard drives designed for SynologySee how Synology hard drives deliver reliability, consistent performance, and simplified system management through deep hardware-software integration.Watch video
Extra protection with Extended Warranty PlusAdd an additional two years to your standard three-year limited hardware warranty and gain access to premium services that accelerate recovery in the event of a disaster. Learn more
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Hardware Overview

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  • 1Power button and indicator
  • 2Status indicator
  • 3Alert indicator
  • 4Alarm silence button
  • 5Drive status indicator
  • 6Drive trays
  • 7Rail kit release tabs
  • 8PSU fans
  • 9Power ports
  • 10PSU indicators
  • 11Console port
  • 121GbE RJ-45 ports
  • 1310GbE RJ-45 port
  • 14USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 15Expansion port
  • 16Reset button
  • 17PCI Express expansion slot
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Get in touchWhere to buyLearn moreAsk SynologyLearn moreNotes:Gartner® and Peer Insights™ are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Performance 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.Raw capacity calculated using 20 TB drives. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration. RS2825RP+ supports up to 28 drives with a Synology RX1225RP Expansion Unit, sold separately.Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.This figure represents the recommended number of IP cameras operating at 1080p.For the most up-to-date list of compatible PCIe add-in cards (sold separately), please check our compatibility list.SSD cache can be enabled by using Synology Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSDs in drive bays or without occupying drive bays by installing Synology Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe SSDs using M2D20 or E10M20-T1 adapter cards, sold separately.Five MailPlus email accounts are included. Additional email accounts can be added with the purchase of Synology MailPlus License Packs. Learn more.C2 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 moreSurveillance Station includes two free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more.C2 Backup for Surveillance requires purchase of an eligible annual subscription. Each additional channel requires a separate subscription. A free trial is available.Synology Active Insight includes three free licenses. Additional licenses can be added with the purchase of an annual subscription.Extended Warranty Plus must be purchased within 90 days of the device purchase date or, if none is available, 180 days of the device manufacturing date. A Synology Account is required for the purchase. The starting date of Extended Warranty Plus additional coverage is calculated based on the purchase date of your Synology NAS. If you cannot provide proof of purchase, the device manufacturing date applies.Premium services including express shipping is a paid add-on available in select countries only.
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU
 CPU Model AMD Ryzen V1780B
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Core 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 3.35 (base) / 3.6 (turbo) GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory
 System Memory 8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
Memory Module Pre-installed 8 GB (8 GB x 1)
Total Memory Slots 2
Maximum Memory Capacity 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Notes
  • Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical 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
Storage
 Drive Bays 16
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit 28 (RX1225RP x 1)
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes Compatible drives are mandatory. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
External Ports
External Ports
 RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 2
RJ-45 10GbE LAN Port 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2
Expansion Port 1
Expansion Port Type Mini-SAS HD
Notes This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
PCIe
PCIe
 PCIe Expansion 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x4 link)
Appearance
Appearance
 Form Factor (RU) 3U
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 132.3 mm x 482 mm x 656.5 mm
Weight 17.3 kg
Rack Installation Support* 4-post 19" rack (Synology Rail Kit - RKS-02)
Notes The rail kit is sold separately
Others
Others
 System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 3 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Easy Replacement System Fan
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 49.6 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 550 watts
Redundant Power Supply
AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 134.48 watts (Access)
50.81 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 459.17 BTU/hr (Access)
173.49 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 SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were 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
Temperature
 Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • UL
Warranty
Warranty
 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW202 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.
Environment
Environment
 RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 2
Optional Accessories
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.
Notes: Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.
Compatible Synology Accessories
RX1225RP
3.5" SATA HDD
Plus Series
  • HAT3300-2T
  • HAT3300-4T
  • HAT3300-6T
  • HAT3320-8T
  • HAT3310-12T
  • HAT3310-16T
Enterprise Series
  • HAT5320-4T
  • HAT5320-8T
  • HAT5300-12T
  • HAT5300-16T
  • HAT5310-20T
  • HAT5320-24T
2.5" SATA SSD
Enterprise Series
  • SAT5221-480G
  • SAT5221-960G
  • SAT5221-1920G
  • SAT5221-3840G
  • SAT5210-7000G
M.2 NVMe SSD
Enterprise Series
  • SNV3410-400G
  • SNV5420-400G
  • SNV5420-800G
  • SNV5420-1600G
  • M2D20
  • E25G30-F2
  • E10M20-T1
  • E10G30-T2
  • E10G30-F2
  • E10G18-T1
  • D4EU02-8G
  • D4EU02-16G
RKS-02
RX1225RP
3.5" SATA HDD
Plus Series
  • HAT3300-2T
  • HAT3300-4T
  • HAT3300-6T
  • HAT3320-8T
  • HAT3310-12T
  • HAT3310-16T
Enterprise Series
  • HAT5320-4T
  • HAT5320-8T
  • HAT5300-12T
  • HAT5300-16T
  • HAT5310-20T
  • HAT5320-24T
2.5" SATA SSD
Enterprise Series
  • SAT5221-480G
  • SAT5221-960G
  • SAT5221-1920G
  • SAT5221-3840G
  • SAT5210-7000G
M.2 NVMe SSD
Enterprise Series
  • SNV3410-400G
  • SNV5420-400G
  • SNV5420-800G
  • SNV5420-1600G
  • M2D20
  • E25G30-F2
  • E10M20-T1
  • E10G30-T2
  • E10G30-F2
  • E10G18-T1
  • D4EU02-8G
  • D4EU02-16G
RKS-02
Notes: For more information about drive firmware, EOL accessories, etc, see Synology Product Compatibility list.