Synology DS1525+ 5-Bay 60TB NAS 5x 12TB Synology Plus HDD

The Synology DS1525+ is a powerful 5-bay NAS designed for small and medium businesses, offering high performance and scalability. Pre-installed with 5x12TB Synology Plus Series HDDs, it provides 60TB of raw storage out of the box. Powered by an AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor and 8GB DDR4 ECC memory, it delivers fast data transfers and reliable operation. With 2.5GbE connectivity, NVMe SSD caching, and comprehensive RAID support, the DS1525+ is ideal for file sharing, backup, surveillance, and virtualization.

Advantages

High-performance AMD Ryzen processor with boost up to 3.1 GHz; 8GB ECC memory expandable to 32GB; dual 2.5GbE ports for enhanced network throughput; two M.2 NVMe slots for cache or storage pool; hot-swappable drive bays for easy maintenance; Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) for flexible storage management; includes 5x12TB Synology Plus HDDs (7200 RPM) for immediate large capacity.

Suitable for

• Small and medium businesses needing centralized file storage and sharing
• IT professionals requiring a reliable backup target
• Surveillance systems with support for up to 40 IP cameras
• Virtualization environments with iSCSI and NFS support
• Creative professionals handling large media files

Key specifications

• Processor: AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core 2.6 GHz (Boost up to 3.1 GHz)
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable to 32 GB)
• Drive Bays: 5 x 3.5" SATA (hot-swappable)
• Included Drives: 5 x 12TB Synology Plus Series HDD (7200 RPM)
• Total Pre-installed Capacity: 60 TB
• Maximum Raw Capacity: 90 TB (5 x 18TB)
• M.2 SSD Slots: 2 x NVMe (for cache or storage pool)
• Network: 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• eSATA Ports: 2
• PCIe Expansion: 1 x Gen3 x2 slot
• Supported RAID: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• File Systems: Btrfs, EXT4
• Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Max IP Cameras: 40 (2 free licenses included)
• Form Factor: Desktop

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Synology SSDs for caching and upgrade memory to 32GB for heavy multitasking. The DS1525+ is an excellent choice for businesses seeking a balance between capacity, speed, and reliability.