Synology DS425+ DiskStation+ 2x Plus 3.5 SATA Hard Drive 12 - Storage Server

The Synology DS425+ DiskStation+ is a powerful 4-bay desktop NAS designed for small and medium businesses, offering high performance and scalability. Pre-installed with two 12TB Synology HAT3310-12T hard drives, it provides an immediate 24TB raw capacity with room to expand up to 88TB. Powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor and 2GB DDR4 memory, it delivers fast file transfers, 4K video transcoding, and seamless multi-user access.

Advantages

With dual 1GbE ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching, the DS425+ ensures smooth data handling and enhanced performance. Its Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) offers flexible storage management with data protection, while the included DSM operating system provides a rich app ecosystem for backup, surveillance, and collaboration.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses needing centralized file storage and sharing
• Home users requiring media streaming and 4K video transcoding
• IT professionals seeking a reliable backup and virtualization platform

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz (burst up to 2.7 GHz)
• Memory: 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC (expandable to 6 GB)
• Drive Bays: 4 x 3.5/2.5 SATA HDD/SSD (2 x 12TB included)
• M.2 Slots: 2 x NVMe for SSD cache
• Network: 2 x 1GbE RJ-45
• USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Hardware Transcoding: H.264, H.265, MPEG-2, VC-1 (4K @ 30 FPS)
• Power Consumption: 34.51 W (access)
• Noise Level: 20.6 dB(A)
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Warranty: 3 Years

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Synology drives and configure RAID for data redundancy. The DS425+ is ideal for virtualized environments with Docker and Virtual Machine Manager support.