ds225+

So I just brought up my first NAS device replacing an old Windows Server used mostly as a file server that had died. The DS225+ was easy to assemble and configure on my home network. I don't understand what the big deal is about the Synology approved devices, I installed two 8TB Seagate...

Hi SynoForum Community: I posted last year about upgrading to the DS224+ and I'm finally ready to bite the bullet and upgrade (to the DS225+ instead), but... ideally I need to upgrade my storage too (2 x WD Red 2TB), which is now 11 years old, albeit still healthy. My main use cases are photo...

This should be a trivial thing to set up, but I am a little confused. I've been using the DS225+ as a replacement for Windows Server Essentials, which was a replacement for Windows Home Server. Overall I've been impressed with the features of the NAS, just getting started with Photos. After a...

Hello Senior, I’m considering using a WD WDBWLG0080HBK‑NESN (WD Elements 8TB external desktop HDD, USB 3.0) with a Synology DS225+ running DSM 7.3 (Nov 2025). Because DS225+ only supports internal 3.5″ SATA drives officially, I understand this is outside recommended configuration. However, I’d...

Hello all. Newb of newbs here. I ordered a DS225+ and two Toshiba N300plus drives for photos storage and easy access. I'd also like to set up a media library and have been reading about an issue with hardware transcoding. If I return the 225+ and purchase a 725+ I'll get the transcoding, a...

Back in April, Synology kicked off the year with a refresh of its popular 4‑bay model, the DS925+. Eight models later, the lineup finishes with the smallest entry by drive count: the new DS225+. Despite its compact size, the DS225+ delivers a lot out of the box and can do even more with optional...

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Synology DS225+ NAS Review – Should You Buy? The Synology DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS released in 2025 as a refresh to the DS224+, aimed at home users, remote workers, and small teams needing centralized storage, backup, and multimedia functionality. Continue reading... - - -

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ is a compact 2-bay NAS designed for homes, home offices, and edge storage needs. It serves as a centralized hub for file management, photo organization, backups, and surveillance through the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). Key Features Performance: Up to 282...

Taipei, Taiwan—4 June 2025—Synology today announced the launch of the DS225+, a compact 2-bay storage solution. "Designed for small teams and branch o Continue reading... - - - Source: synology.com

Last month, Synology began rolling out several X25 models as part of its refresh campaign. Most of these were unveiled during this year's Computex 2025, featuring models like the DS725+ and DS925+, which are equipped with AMD CPUs. However, some models continue to utilize the Intel Celeron J4125...

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