Synology DS1825+ 8-Bay 48TB NAS s 8x 6TB Synology Plus HDD

The Synology DS1825+ is an 8-bay desktop NAS engineered for high-capacity storage and reliable performance, bundled with eight 6TB Synology Plus HAT3300 series hard drives for 48TB of raw capacity out of the box. Powered by the AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 ECC memory, it delivers responsive file services, data protection, and multi-user collaboration for small and medium businesses.

Advantages

This NAS combines scalable storage with robust data integrity. The included drives are purpose-built for Synology systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimized performance. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports support Link Aggregation and failover, while two M.2 NVMe slots allow SSD caching to accelerate random I/O. The PCIe Gen3 x2 slot enables future expansion with 10GbE network cards or additional M.2 adapters. Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) simplifies capacity expansion and drive replacement without downtime.

Suitable for

• Centralized file storage and sharing for teams of up to 40 users
• Backup target for servers, PCs, and virtual machines
• Private cloud with remote access via Synology Drive and QuickConnect
• Surveillance recording for up to 40 IP cameras (2 licenses included)
• Media streaming and archiving for creative professionals

Key specifications

• 8 drive bays, 48TB total capacity (8x 6TB Synology Plus HAT3300)
• AMD Ryzen R1600 2-core processor, 8GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable to 32GB)
• 4x 1GbE RJ-45 ports, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x eSATA
• 2x M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache, 1x PCIe Gen3 x2 expansion slot
• Supports SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6/10; Btrfs and EXT4 file systems
• 250W power supply, 2 fans for efficient cooling
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) with comprehensive apps

Recommendations

For businesses needing a turnkey high-capacity NAS with proven drive compatibility and room to grow, the DS1825+ with 48TB of Synology Plus drives is an excellent foundation. Its ECC memory, dual M.2 cache slots, and PCIe expandability make it a future-ready storage server.