Synology Launches DiskStation DS225+ 2-Bay Desktop NAS

Synology, Inc. launches the DS225+ NAS, a compact 2-bay storage solution.

DS225+ front and rear

“Designed for small teams and branch offices, the DS225+ is ideal for synchronization with central offices,” noted Peggy Weng, product manager, Synology. “Its built-in synchronization features allow for ready integration into existing deployments.“

This 2-bay system is for home, home office, and edge environments, due to its combination of capable performance and minimal footprint. It offers a raw data storage capacity of up to 40TB when equipped with 20TB drives. For fast network connectivity right out of the box, the DS225+ comes equipped with both a 2.5GbE port and a 1GbE RJ-45 port.

DS225+ is engineered as a full-featured system to deliver consistent performance and reliability with Synology hard drives. It follows a carefully curated drive compatibility framework, backed by over 7,000 hours of rigorous testing. To ensure optimal integration and long-term dependability, DSM on the DS225+ requires compatible hard drives ^(*) for installation.

Versatile features for business workloads
Powered by the firm‘s DiskStation Manager (DSM) NAS OS, these systems offer versatile features to meet diverse business data management needs.

• Synology Drive transforms the system into a private cloud, enabling cross-platform access and site-to-site syncing for distributed teams.

• Active Backup Suite provides comprehensive protection for Windows, Linux, and MacOS devices, virtual machines, and cloud accounts, with flexible off-site backup options.

• Surveillance Station delivers scalable video management and offers real-time intelligent analytics to safeguard physical assets.

Availability
The DS225+ will be available starting July 23, 2025, through the company’s network of partners and resellers WW.

^(*) A 3rd-party validation program is available upon request, allowing drive manufacturers to test their products using the same rigorous standards applied to Synology.