{"product_id":"synology-diskstation-ds725-plus-2-bay-nas-enclosure","title":"Synology DiskStation® DS725+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure | Dual 2.5GbE Ports, Dual M.2 NVMe Cache Slots, 2GB Memory, Expansion Support, Compact Private Cloud \u0026 Backup Solution","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSynology DiskStation® DS725+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Synology DiskStation DS725+ is a compact, power-efficient 2-bay desktop NAS built for small offices, home offices, and edge deployments requiring reliable, centralized data management in a minimal footprint. Featuring dual M.2 NVMe slots and upgraded 2.5GbE networking, it delivers agile private cloud storage, automated endpoint backups, and seamless local file sharing powered by Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Business Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Drive Bays with Expansion Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up to 2 x 3.5\"\/2.5\" SATA hard drives or SSDs natively, expandable up to 7 drive bays using a Synology DX525 expansion unit to support long-term data growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated internal NVMe slots enable high-speed SSD caching to boost random IOPS performance, or can be configured as a primary high-speed storage pool without using any primary drive bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual 2.5GbE Network Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports supporting Link Aggregation and Failover protection for faster transfer speeds over standard network cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDDR4 Memory Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalable system memory ensures smooth execution of multi-user file sync, automated backup tasks, and lightweight containerized applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware AES-NI Encryption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated encryption engine protects sensitive files and shared volumes while maintaining high read and write throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Synology DSM Ecosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Btrfs file system support for point-in-time snapshot recovery, Synology Drive team file sync, Active Backup Suite, and Surveillance Station video security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrimary Use Cases\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentralized Private Cloud \u0026amp; Compact File Server:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serving as an on-premise private cloud for secure remote file access, cross-device file synchronization, and team document sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Small Business \u0026amp; Remote Backups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consolidating license-free automated backups across PCs, Macs, physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Asset Archiving \u0026amp; Studio Repository:\u003c\/strong\u003e Managing photography libraries, 4K video assets, and design projects over high-speed 2.5GbE network connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge \u0026amp; Micro-Branch Surveillance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acting as a compact Network Video Recorder (NVR) running Synology Surveillance Station for local IP camera management and video recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the storage capacity of the DS725+ be expanded beyond 2 drive bays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. By connecting a Synology DX525 expansion unit, you can add 5 additional drive bays, expanding the total system footprint up to 7 drive bays as storage requirements increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do the built-in M.2 NVMe slots function on the DS725+?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots can be configured either as a high-speed read\/write cache to accelerate traditional HDD storage pools or as a primary, ultra-fast NVMe storage pool using supported Synology NVMe drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What advantages do dual 2.5GbE ports provide over standard 1GbE NAS models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Dual 2.5GbE ports offer up to 2.5x the throughput per port compared to 1GbE interfaces. When combined via Link Aggregation, they support faster file transfers and improved concurrent multi-user handling across multi-gigabit network setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What drives are recommended for the DS725+?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Synology recommends using certified NAS-grade hard drives and SSDs—such as Synology Plus (HAT3300) or Enterprise (HAT5300) series drives—to ensure maximum operating stability, proper thermal management, and full compatibility with DSM health monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Synology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44936312324185,"sku":"DS725+","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/4060\/4505\/files\/Synology-Diskstation-DS725-Plus-2-Bay-NAS-Enclosure-1-by-PCBuildz.webp?v=1789818683","url":"https:\/\/pcbuildz.in\/products\/synology-diskstation-ds725-plus-2-bay-nas-enclosure","provider":"PCBuildz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}