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
Up to 1,181/1,180 MB/s read/write
Up to 10GbE networking
Built-in dual 2.5GbE ports
2 x M.2 NVMe cache

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.
5 bays100 TB
TO
15 bays300 TB

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




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| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 32 | |
| M.2 SSD Storage Pool Support* | ||
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| Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) | 40 | |
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| Maximum Local User Accounts | 1,024 | |
| Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 8 | |
| Maximum Hybrid Share Folders | 10 | |
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| Entire System Backup | ||
| Synology High Availability | ||
| Syslog Events per Second | 800 | |
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Virtualization
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VMware vSphere | ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 |
| Microsoft Hyper-V | Windows Server 2022 | |
| Citrix XenServer | XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1 | |
| OpenStack | Cinder | |
| Supported Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
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| 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. | |
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Add-on Packages view the complete package list
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Synology AI Console
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| Maximum De-Identification Rate | 40 words per second | |
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| Maximum Number of Users | 150 | |
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 64 | |
| Maximum LUN | 128 | |
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| Free Email Accounts | 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) | |
| Maximum Number of Users | 100 | |
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| Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 256 | |
| Maximum Snapshots per LUN | 64 | |
| Maximum Snapshots per System | 4,096 | |
| Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders | 32 | |
| Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs | 16 | |
| Maximum Replication Tasks per System | 32 | |
| Default Licenses | 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) | |
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| 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) | |
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| Recommended Virtual Machine Instances | 8 | |
| Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required) | 8 (including 1 Free License) | |
| Notes | The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size. | |
| Maximum Connections | 8 | |
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| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| CPU Quantity | 1 |
| CPU Core | 4 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM |
| Drive Bays | 5 |
| Compatible Drive Type | 3.5 |
| Hot Swappable Drive | yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 2 |
| Total Memory Slots | 2 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
| Expansion Port | 2 |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | yes |
| RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN Port | 2 |