DiskStation DS1525+

Versatile all-purpose data hub

A storage solution that can adapt with your evolving needs

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5-bay with expansionUp to 300 TB of raw storage with expansion unit

High-speed storageTwo built-in 2.5GbE ports, over 1,181/1,180 MB/s sequential read/write, and 10GbE option

Versatile applicationsBack up multiple endpoints, manage 40 IP cameras, or safely sync and share files across sites

Fast, out-of-the-box performance with customization options

The DS1525+ features built-in 2.5GbE networking with 10GbE option and supports both SATA SSDs and HDDs in 2.5"/3.5" internal bays, as well as M.2 NVMe drives via M.2 slots for use as cache.

The DS1525+ achieves up to 696 MB/s read and 862 MB/s write speeds

It supports 10GbE networking

It features two built-in 2.5GbE ports

And supports two M.2 NVMe slots for caching

Expand capacity for evolving needs

Consolidate your data with up to 100 TB of raw storage across 5 bays. Need more space? Add capacity with two DX525 for up to 300 TB of total raw storage.

The DS1525+ supports up to 300 TB of raw capacity after expansion when using 20 TB drives

Store, share, and protect

Manage all your documents, photos, and other files, back up applications and devices, or protect your assets with professional video surveillance.

Private cloud for seamless data access

Streamlined file management and collaboration

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. Learn more

A private photo storage and management solution

Effortlessly back up and organize photos, videos, and other visual assets using intuitive management tools. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links for stakeholders and teammates. Learn more

Boost team productivity with collaborative tools

Enhance 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

Multi-site synchronization to empower global workflows

NAS-to-NAS synchronization

Improve workflow efficiency and team alignment across data sites with automatic one- or two-way site-to-site syncing. Files and folders are kept up-to-date across sites, so everyone stays aligned, whether at home, in the office, or across different branches — all while maintaining full control of your data. Learn more

Cloud-powered multi-site syncing

Empower 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.

Sync to public cloud providers

Automatically keep data in sync between Synology NAS and major cloud providers, including BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms. Learn more

Comprehensive data backup, protection, and recovery solutions

Back up PCs, smartphones, cloud apps, and more

Consolidate and automate backup tasks for PCs, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.

Comprehensive and flexible Synology system backups

Protect all data, applications, and configurations on your Synology systems with comprehensive scheduled backups, including bare-metal backups, to local and remote servers, external drives, or cloud storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage.

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Tamper-proof protection with immutable snapshots

Safeguard 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 more

Smart surveillance

Synology Surveillance Station

Protecting 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.

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Dual recording to the cloud

Secure 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.

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Versatile testing platform

Create a versatile environment for application testing and evaluation, supporting Docker containers and virtual machines. For package and security testing, Virtual DSM acts as a dedicated test environment, ensuring isolation between applications, systems, and data.

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Centralized monitoring and management

Monitor 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.

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Active InsightMonitor your global Synology fleet's performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.

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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

Extended protection with Extended Warranty

The DS1525+ is backed by Synology’s 3-year hardware warranty. An optional 2-year extended warranty is available in select regions to extend coverage to 5 years.

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Trusted by experienced IT professionals

With a 4.7/5 rating and 92% recommendation rate on Gartner in the Primary Storage Platform category, Synology is highly regarded by professionals in the IT industry.

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More than half of Fortune 500 companies rely on Synology solutions

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Hardware Overview

1Status indicator
2Drive status indicators
3Drive tray lock
4USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

5Power button and indicator
6Drive trays
7Fans
82.5GbE RJ-45 ports

9Reset button
10USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
11Power port
12Network upgrade slot

13Expansion ports
14Kensington security slot

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Notes:Compatible drives are mandatory. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.Raw capacity calculated using 20 TB drives. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration. DS1525+ supports up to 15 drives with two Synology DX525, sold separately.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.One 10GbE RJ-45 port can be added to the DS1525+ with Synology E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module (sold separately).This figure represents the recommended number of IP cameras operating at 1080p.Synology Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe SSD drives can be installed through the built-in M.2 slots to enable SSD caching or create SSD storage pools. Drives are sold separately.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.Certain advanced features require Virtual Machine Manager Pro. One Virtual DSM License is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of Virtual DSM Licenses.Synology Active Insight includes three free licenses. Additional licenses can be added with the purchase of an annual subscription.The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Visit https://www.synology.com/company/legal/warranty for more information.As of 8 January 2025, Synology Inc. has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 in the Primary Storage Platforms category, based on 232 reviews on Gartner Peer Insights™. Click here to learn more.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.

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	AMD Ryzen V1500B
	CPU Quantity	1
	CPU Core	4
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	2.2 GHz
	Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory	System Memory	8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
	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	5
	Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	15 (DX525 x 2)
	M.2 Drive Slots	2 (NVMe)
	Drive Type (See all supported drives)	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. 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 2.5GbE LAN Port	2
	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port	2
	Expansion Port	2
	Expansion Port Type	USB Type-C
PCIe
PCIe	PCIe Expansion	1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot
Appearance
Appearance	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm
	Weight	2.67 kg
Others
Others	System Fan	92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
	Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode Cool Mode Quiet Mode
	Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	22.60 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	120 watts
	AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption*	44.56 watts (Access) 13.63 watts (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	151.95 BTU/hr (Access) 46.48 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%
Temperature
Temperature	Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
	Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
	Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification	FCC CE BSMI VCCI RCM UKCA EAC CCC KC
Warranty
Warranty	3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Refer to the Extended Warranty website for details on supported countries/regions. (Learn more)
Environment
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
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
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories	DDR4 ECC SODIMM: D4ES03-8G/D4ES03-16G Expansion Units: DX525 Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series Enterprise Series M.2 2280 NVMe SSD: SNV3400 Series 10GbE Network Upgrade Module: E10G22-T1-Mini
	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.

DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Storage Management	Maximum Single Volume Size	200 TB (32 GB memory required) 108 TB
	Maximum Internal Volume Number	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
	RAID Migration	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
	Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	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
	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)
File System
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs ext4
	External Drives	Btrfs ext4 ext3 FAT32 NTFS HFS+ exFAT
File Services
File Services	File Protocol	SMB AFP NFS FTP WebDAV Rsync
	Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) with RAM Expansion	40
	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 The testing standard was based on client computers running Windows Server 2022 and Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT).
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	1,024
	Maximum Local Groups	256
	Maximum Shared Folder	256
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	8
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share	Hybrid Share Folder Number	10
Hyper Backup
Hyper Backup	Data & Folder Backup
	Entire System Backup
High Availability
High Availability	Synology High Availability
Log Center
Log Center
	Syslog Events per Second	800
Virtualization
Virtualization	VMware ESXi 6.5 and VAAI
	Windows Server 2022
	Citrix Ready
	OpenStack
General Specifications
General Specifications	Supported Protocols	SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
	Supported Browsers	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
	Notes	For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Add-on Packages (view the complete package list)
Central Management System
Central Management System
Synology Chat
Synology Chat
	Maximum Number of Users	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.
Download Station
Download Station
	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
SAN Manager
SAN Manager
	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	64
	Maximum LUN	128
	LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
	Free Email Accounts	5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
	Maximum Number of Users	100
	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).
Media Server
Media Server
	DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos
Synology Photos
	Facial Recognition
	Object Recognition
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication
	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	256
	Maximum of System Snapshots	4,096
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
	Default Licenses	2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
	Suggested 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
	Suggested 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
	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 streams that can be viewed simultaneously is twice the suggested maximum number of cameras. For example, if the suggested maximum number of cameras for a model is 10 under H.264, 1080p, the model can support up to 20 streams of the same specification at the same time.
Synology Drive
Synology Drive
	Maximum Number of Users	80
	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)
	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.
Synology Office
Synology Office
	Maximum Number of Users	80
	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
Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine Manager
	Recommended Virtual Machine Instances	8 (Learn more)
	Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required)	8 (including 1 Free License)
	Notes	The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
VPN Server
	Maximum Connections	8

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

Expansion units		DX525
3.5" SATA HDD	Plus Series	HAT3300-2T HAT3300-4T HAT3300-6T HAT3310-8T HAT3310-12T HAT3310-16T
3.5" SATA HDD	Enterprise Series	HAT5300-4T HAT5310-8T HAT5300-12T HAT5300-16T HAT5310-20T
2.5" SATA SSD	Enterprise Series	SAT5221-480G SAT5221-960G SAT5221-1920G SAT5221-3840G SAT5210-7000G
M.2 NVMe SSD	Enterprise Series	SNV3410-400G SNV3410-800G
Add-in cards		E10G22-T1-Mini
Memory modules		D4ES03-8G D4ES03-16G

Expansion units
DX525
3.5" SATA HDD
Plus Series	HAT3300-2T HAT3300-4T HAT3300-6T HAT3310-8T HAT3310-12T HAT3310-16T
Enterprise Series	HAT5300-4T HAT5310-8T HAT5300-12T HAT5300-16T HAT5310-20T
2.5" SATA SSD
Enterprise Series	SAT5221-480G SAT5221-960G SAT5221-1920G SAT5221-3840G SAT5210-7000G
M.2 NVMe SSD
Enterprise Series	SNV3410-400G SNV3410-800G
Add-in cards
E10G22-T1-Mini
Memory modules
D4ES03-8G D4ES03-16G

Notes: For more information about drive firmware, EOL accessories, etc, see Synology Product Compatibility list.