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Synology DiskStation DS225+
Two-bay Synology NAS with a Celeron J4125, one 2.5 GbE port and DSM for home backup and file sharing.
- 2
- Intel Celeron J4125
- 2 GB
- 2.5 GbE
PCPR score
7.3
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The short version
The DS225+ is Synology's 2-bay DiskStation, pairing an Intel Celeron J4125 and 2 GB of DDR4 with one 2.5 GbE port, one Gigabit port and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, running DSM. Synology rates it at over 282 MB/s read and 217 MB/s write with up to 40 TB of raw storage. It suits home backup, photo libraries and light file sharing. There are no M.2 slots, memory tops out at 6 GB, and drives should be checked against Synology's compatibility list.
Pros
- DSM software with backup, photo and surveillance apps
- One 2.5 GbE port plus one Gigabit port
- Three-year warranty, extendable to five years
- Compact 1.3 kg two-bay chassis with USB Copy
Cons
- No M.2 slots for SSD cache
- Only 2 GB of memory, with a 6 GB maximum
- Only one port is faster than Gigabit
- No HDMI output
Best for
- Home backup and photo storage
- Buyers already using Synology apps
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Full specifications
Core
- Drive bays
- 2
- Processor
- Intel Celeron J4125
Memory
- Memory
- 2 GB
Expansion
- M.2 cache slots
- 0
Connectivity
- Fastest network
- 2.5 GbE
Ports & I/O
- HDMI output
- No
Software
- Operating system
- DSM
Compatibility notes
- Synology limits warranty and technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used.
- Check Synology's compatibility list before buying drives.
- The 1GbE port has an MTU limit of 1500 according to Synology.
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Common questions
Does the DS225+ have M.2 slots?
No. Synology lists two SATA drive bays and no M.2 slots, so SSD caching is not available on this model.
How fast is the DS225+ network connection?
It has one 2.5 GbE port and one Gigabit port. Synology rates it at over 282 MB/s read and 217 MB/s write.
Can the DS225+ memory be upgraded?
Yes, to a maximum of 6 GB (2 GB plus a 4 GB module), but Synology limits support for non-Synology memory modules.
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