Synology DiskStation DS725+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure

TheDiskStation DS725+ 2-Bay NAS EnclosurefromSynologyis a capable solution that can adapt to growing demands, with optional support for up to seven drives and two M.2 2280 NVMe slots for SSD caching. Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it offers a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronization, backup, and surveillance. The DS725+ is equipped with two drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5″ SATA III hard drives, as well as 2.5″ SATA III hard drives and SSDs. The DS725+ runs using a 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core processor and its 4GB of DDR4 ECC RAM can be upgraded to 32GB. This NAS is capable of sequential read speeds up to 276 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 224 MB/s.

Also featured is one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port that allows it to be connected to external storage or other USB devices, a USB-C port for the DX525 expansion unit, and network connectivity is achieved via the 2.5GbE or 1GbE RJ45 ports that support link aggregation and failover, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. For those who require RAID support, the DS725+ supports RAID 0, 1, Hybrid, and Basic, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized. When paired with the optional DX525, RAID 5, 6, and 10 are also supported.

The DS725+ is engineered to be energy efficient and its 92 x 92mm fan to helps keep the system running cool at all times. The server supports numerous scheduled power on/off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.

The Synology DiskStation DS725+ operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an AC power cord, an AC power adapter, two RJ45 LAN cables, two hard drive tray keys, and ten screws for 2.5″ drives. It is protected by a limited 3-year warranty.

2.5GbE Connectivity and Diverse Storage Options

The DS725+ features built-in 2.5GbE networking 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. Read speeds reach as high as 276 MB/s, while write speeds max out at 224 MB/s.

Expand Capacity for Evolving Needs

Consolidate your data with large amounts of raw storage across two bays. Need more space? Add extra capacity with the DX525 5-bay expansion unit.

Store, Share, and Protect

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

Private Cloud for Seamless Data Access

Streamlined File Management and Collaboration

Store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work seamlessly between different platforms and devices, and access your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of accidental deletion, mistakes, malware, and more with versioning.

A Private Photo Storage and Management Solution

Effortlessly back up and organize photos, videos, and other visual assets using intuitive management tools. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links for stakeholders and teammates.

Boost Team Productivity with Collaborative Tools

Enhance workplace collaboration with Synology’s productivity solutions. Create, edit, and share documents across teams in real time. Host an on-premises mail server to provide web-based email access while maintaining full data ownership. Additionally, stay connected through secure one-on-one chats, public channels, encrypted private channels, and group conversations.

Multi-Site Synchronization to Empower Global Workflows

NAS-to-NAS Synchronization

Improve workflow efficiency and team alignment across data sites with automatic one- or two-way site-to-site syncing. Files and folders are kept up to date across sites, so everyone stays aligned, whether at home, in the office, or across different branches – all while maintaining full control of your data.

Cloud-Powered Multi-Site Syncing

Empower global workflows with high-speed access to data from anywhere in your network. Synology’s hybrid cloud solution caches frequently used files locally for rapid access, while less frequently accessed data is stored in the cloud, reducing your on-site storage requirements.

Sync to Public Cloud Providers

Automatically keep data in sync between Synology NAS and major cloud providers, including BackBlaze B2, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Multiple protocol support, client-side encryption, and customizable sync and bandwidth controls enable efficient storage management across various platforms.

Comprehensive Data Backup, Protection, and Recovery Solutions

Back up PCs, Smartphones, Cloud Apps, and More

Consolidate and automate backup tasks for PCs, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.

Comprehensive and Flexible Synology System Backups

Protect all data, applications, and configurations on your Synology systems with comprehensive scheduled backups, including bare-metal backups, to local and remote servers, external drives, or cloud storage destinations, including Synology C2 Storage.

Tamper-Proof Protection with Immutable Snapshots

Safeguard critical LUNs and shared folders with automated immutable snapshots backed by custom retention policies. Built-in support for offsite replication further ensures robust business continuity.

Smart Surveillance

Synology Surveillance Station

Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 8700 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback. Synology’s scalable video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.

Dual Recording to the Cloud

Secure your surveillance footage with robust cloud backup that supports end-to-end encryption. Synology’s cloud-based surveillance backup solution safeguards your Surveillance Station recordings, allowing you to access, view, share, and download footage through a convenient web portal. Ensure your data remains available even if your on-premises system is compromised.

Centralized Monitoring and Management

Monitor and manage your Synology fleet from a central interface, on-prem or in the cloud.

Central Management System

Manage Synology servers from a central console using group policies, task delegation, batch updates, and more.

Active Insight

Monitor your global Synology fleet’s performance, backup status, login activity, and more with the power of the cloud.

Technical Specifications:

Device class: Home & Home Office

Processor family: Ryzen Embedded

Processor model: R1600

Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz

Internal memory: 4 GB

Internal memory type: DDR4

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

3-year hardware warranty