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Synology DiskStation DS225+ 2-bay NAS, black, official studio photo of the front panel on a white background.

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Synology DS225+

Processor:
Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo
Integrated graphics (Intel):
Intel UHD Graphics 600, with Quick Sync Video (per Intel)
Memory:
2 GB DDR4 non-ECC; 1 slot; up to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)

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Model: DS225+

DS225+ two-bay NAS enclosure

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Important limit: Only 2 GB RAM, expandable to 6 GB

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Specifications checked November 2, 2026. Full product details

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Synology DS225+: 2 SATA bays.ENCLOSURE / SATA DRIVE PLANSATABaySATABay2 SATA bays
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Synology DS225+

Intel Celeron J4125

✓ NAS enclosure
SATA bays
2
Installed RAM
2 GB
Fastest Ethernet
2.5 Gbps

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Synology DiskStation DS225+ 2-Bay NAS

DS225+ two-bay NAS enclosure

Recorded model: DS225+

Specifications checked 2026-11-02.

Processor
Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo
Integrated graphics (Intel)
Intel UHD Graphics 600, with Quick Sync Video (per Intel)
Memory
2 GB DDR4 non-ECC; 1 slot; up to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
Drive bays
2x 3.5-inch SATA HDD or 2.5-inch SATA SSD
Network
1x 2.5GbE, 1x 1GbE
Third-party drives (Synology, DSM 7.3)
Synology's 2025 Plus models running DSM 7.3 accept third-party drives for installation and storage pools; M.2 storage pools and cache still need drives on Synology's compatibility list
Volume capacity qualification
Maximum single volume: 108 TB. Actual pool and volume limits depend on drives, bay count and RAID; filesystem and metadata reduce usable capacity.

Raw capacity is before RAID and formatting. The example does not establish drive compatibility.

Capacity reference: WD Red Plus 8TB 3.5-Inch NAS Hard Drive (WD80EFPX). Capacity: 8 TB. Drive manufacturer specification ↗

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Size and placement

Size and placement

Size and weight
165 x 108 x 232.2 mm; 1.3 kg
Manufacturer specifications

Synology DiskStation DS225+ 2-Bay NAS

A two-bay Synology NAS with an Intel Celeron J4125 and one 2.5GbE port, for backups and photo libraries.

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Recorded product: DS225+ two-bay NAS enclosure.

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Why people pick it

  • 2.5GbE port for faster transfers on a multi-gig network
  • Intel CPU with integrated graphics (Quick Sync Video, per Intel)
  • Low power draw for an always-on box

Know before you buy

  • Only 2 GB RAM, expandable to 6 GB
  • With two drives, redundancy means mirroring, so usable space is half the raw capacity
  • No M.2 NVMe slots

Full specifications

ProcessorIntel Celeron J4125, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo
Integrated graphics (Intel)Intel UHD Graphics 600, with Quick Sync Video (per Intel)
Memory2 GB DDR4 non-ECC; 1 slot; up to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
Drive bays2x 3.5-inch SATA HDD or 2.5-inch SATA SSD
Network1x 2.5GbE, 1x 1GbE
USB2x USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB Copy
Noise (Synology)19.6 dB(A)
Power use (Synology)16.98 W in access, 6.08 W with drives hibernating; 60 W adapter
Size and weight165 x 108 x 232.2 mm; 1.3 kg
Third-party drives (Synology, DSM 7.3)Synology's 2025 Plus models running DSM 7.3 accept third-party drives for installation and storage pools; M.2 storage pools and cache still need drives on Synology's compatibility list
Warranty3-year limited hardware warranty
RAID supportSynology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1.
Volume capacity qualificationMaximum single volume: 108 TB. Actual pool and volume limits depend on drives, bay count and RAID; filesystem and metadata reduce usable capacity.
Computer file backupSynology Drive Client can back up computer files to the NAS; Synology Drive Server must be installed on the NAS.
Synology Drive Client OS requirementsWindows 10 2004 or later, excluding Windows 10 on ARM and Windows Server editions; macOS 12 Monterey or later (64-bit); Ubuntu 20.04 or later (officially supported versions).

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