Synology 2-bay DiskStation DS225+ (Diskless)

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ is a diskless 2-bay desktop NAS for people who want to build a personal storage hub for backups and media streaming, with one 2.5GbE and one 1GbE Ethernet port.

Recommended For

• Home-office workers who want one always-on location for shared files and scheduled PC backups, with faster transfers when their computer and network support 2.5GbE.
• Households consolidating phone photos, computer files, and media in a private shared storage hub, especially if they value Synology’s DSM software and backup tools.
• Small offices that need a shared file server and local recording for a modest camera setup; Surveillance Station includes two camera licenses, with additional licenses sold separately.
• Creators or small teams moving large files across a 2.5GbE-capable wired network who want a compact two-drive NAS rather than workstation-attached storage.
• Media-library owners whose TVs or streaming devices can play their video files directly, and who want the NAS to store and serve the files rather than routinely convert video formats.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• A household wants one place for computer backups and shared files; the DS225+ can centralize those files on the home network and make them accessible from multiple devices.
• A family wants to back up phone photos and browse them from different devices; Synology’s photo and mobile tools can keep a shared library on the NAS, with access at home or remotely.
• Someone moving large video or project files between computers wants faster access over a compatible home network; the 2.5GbE connection can improve transfer headroom, though results also depend on the network and drives.
• A household wants to stream its stored movies and videos around the home; the DS225+ can serve a media library, but playback is a better fit when the receiving device can play the file directly rather than relying on NAS-based transcoding.
• A small team needs a shared place to store, sync, and retrieve work files; Synology’s file tools support access across computers and mobile devices, with versioning available to help recover earlier file versions.

Spec Summary