Futureproof Storage Platform with Built-In 2.5GbE Performance Compact, scalable, and powerful — the Synology DS1525+ is a 5-bay NAS that grows with your business. Equipped with dual 2.5GbE ports, M.2 SSD slots, and optional 10GbE upgrade, it's designed to handle demanding tasks like file syncing, backup, virtualization, and video surveillance — all powered by DSM’s intuitive UI. Highlights Up to 1,181/1,180 MB/s sequential read/write performance Dual native 2.5GbE ports with Link Aggregation support Expandable to 15 bays with Synology DX525 units (up to 300 TB) Supports SSD caching via 2 built-in M.2 NVMe slots Future-ready 10GbE support via upgrade module Synology DSM platform for centralized file, media, and backup management Key Features Network & Performance Built-in 2.5GbE Ports: 2 x 2.5GbE with load balancing and failover Optional 10GbE: Expand via 10GbE RJ45 network upgrade module Max Throughput: 1,181 MB/s read, 1,180 MB/s write (sequential) Storage & Expansion Drive Bays: 5 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable) SSD Cache: 2 x M.2 NVMe slots (non-drive bay) Expansion: Add 2 x DX525 units for up to 15 bays and 300 TB raw capacity Security & Reliability Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (AMFA) Active Insight cloud-based monitoring with malware detection and automated snapshot protection Role delegation system to manage access control Collaboration & Productivity Synology Drive: Central file hub with smart sharing and access control Synology Photos: AI-assisted media management and sharing Synology Office: Real-time team collaboration on docs, sheets, and slides Synology Chat: Secure messaging for teams Synology MailPlus & Calendar: Integrated mail server and scheduling tools Synology Hybrid Share: Global hybrid cloud file system for multi-site collaboration Virtualization & Containers Certified for VMware®, Hyper-V®, Citrix®, and OpenStack Synology Storage Console integration with vSphere and Windows Supports Synology Virtual Machine Manager (DSM, Windows, Linux) Container Manager for Docker-based sandboxing and app hosting Surveillance-Ready Compatible with over 8,700 IP camera models ONVIF protocol support Subscription-free recording with advanced rules and notification systems Access from browser, desktop client, and mobile apps Summary The Synology DS1525+ delivers a powerful, flexible NAS solution tailored for growing IT environments, creative studios, and multi-user teams. With dual 2.5GbE ports, scalable capacity, and seamless DSM software integration, it’s the perfect fit for private cloud storage, data protection, collaboration, and surveillance — all from a single compact unit.
