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Synology 2-Bay NAS DS225+ (Diskless)
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Synology 2-Bay NAS DS225+ (Diskless)

Status: Synology 2-Bay NAS DS225+: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Synology 2-Bay NAS DS225+: Quad-core Intel Celeron J4125 runs private cloud, backups and surveillance; main trade-off: only 2 GB non-ECC DDR4, expandable to just 6 GB max.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Quad-core Intel Celeron J4125 runs private cloud, backups and surveillance
  • ✓ Ships with 12TB via two 6TB WD Red Plus NAS drives
  • ✓ Dual LAN with 2.5GbE plus 1GbE for faster network transfers
  • ✓ Btrfs snapshots and Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) data protection

Cons

  • ✗ Only 2 GB non-ECC DDR4, expandable to just 6 GB max
  • ✗ Two bays cap expansion; no room past two drives
  • ✗ Non-ECC memory weaker for bit-rot-critical archives
  • ✗ Second port limited to 1GbE, not full dual 2.5GbE

Manufacturer description

Store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work seamlessly between different platforms and devices, and access your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of accidental deletion, mistakes, malware, etc., with versioning.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Synology 2-Bay NAS DS225+ using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the processors category. Synology's processors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • The DS225+ requires compatible drives. Please refer to the Synology compatibility list.
  • The new 2-bay Plus series model in the Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor is positioned to replace DS224+
  • 2 GB non-ECC DDR4 SODIMM by default, and upgradeable to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
  • Supports new memory module: D4NS01-4G
  • Built-in 1 x 2.5GbE and 1 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN port

Full Specifications

Size12 cm x 27 cm x 28 cm
BrandSynology
ColorBlack
Weight4g
MaterialMetal Plastic
Model NumberDS225+
Mounting Typesurface mount
Mfr Part NumberDS225+
Compatible DevicesFestplatte, SSD
Enclosure MaterialMetal Plastic
Item Dimensions D x W x H17.72"D x 14.17"W x 11.81"H
Supports new memory moduleD4NS01-4G
Global Trade Identification Number04711174726387

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