Introducing the Power-Packed DiskStation DS925+

Synology has unveiled its latest innovation, the four-bay DiskStation DS925+, tailored for professionals and businesses craving high performance and dependable data management. With the addition of the DX525 expansion unit, this powerhouse transforms into a nine-bay device, enhancing your storage capacity from a staggering 80TB to a jaw-dropping 180TB!

Seamless Access to Your Data Anywhere!

As with all Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, the DS925+ ensures that you can store, sync, access, and share your data from anywhere, whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go. With versatility at its core, you can navigate through mobile apps, desktop clients, or a browser to reach your files seamlessly.

Power Under the Hood

Equipped with a robust four-core AMD Ryzen V1500B processor and 4GB of DDR4 memory, the DS925+ delivers outstanding performance. It also boasts 4GB of storage, with two additional M.2 slots for all-flash storage pools or cache acceleration. Connectivity options are plentiful, featuring two RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN ports, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and one USB-C port (details on this are still scarce).

Turbocharged Performance Compared to Its Predecessor!

Users can expect performance leaps, boasting up to 149% faster Server Message Block (SMB) downloads, 150% faster uploads, and 131% quicker reads and writes compared to the DS923+. It’s performance meets reliability.

A Controversial Policy Change on Storage Media

However, a cloud looms over this impressive release. Synology recently announced a shift to requiring users to utilize their proprietary storage media for the Plus series models launching from 2025. This means that sticking to non-Synology branded drives will lead to the inability to create storage pools and loss of features like volume-wide deduplication.

What This Means for Users

Synology claims this move ensures higher performance and better support. While current systems won’t be affected, any new installations—particularly of existing models—will need to adhere to this new drive compatibility policy. Only drives on their official Product Compatibility List will be supported, which could translate to fewer choices and potentially higher costs.

The Future of Synology's Storage Systems

As Synology transitions to an appliance-style business model, the days of easy drive swaps might be numbered. Drive migrations from older systems will come with limitations, adding another layer of complexity for users. So, gear up for an era of tighter compatibility testing and possibly increased prices. Will this impact your purchasing decisions? Only time will tell!

Stay Tuned for Pricing and Availability!

With so much riding on these developments, keep an eye out for updates on pricing and availability of the DiskStation DS925+. This could be a pivotal moment in how we manage our data—exciting and concerning all at once!