How many fit
16 of the 32 models checked meet every need here: “Give a small team access”.
16 models fit, out of 32 checkedPicked for one job
Best NAS for small business use
Top pick
The DS925+ appears here with the optional DX525 expansion unit. Drives and the DX525 are sold separately.
Synology DiskStation DS925+
The DS925+ pairs ECC memory and dual 2.5GbE with expansion beyond four bays.
Why it suits this job
- It is a 4-bay storage enclosure.
- The fastest network path on record for it is 2.5 Gbps.
- The catch
- No integrated media engine on the CPU means no hardware transcoding.
More reasons we picked it
- This model has no documented support for hardware Plex transcoding.
- It supports camera recording, and the licensed channel count is set by the software and plan you select.
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DS925+ brings together ECC memory, dual 2.5GbE and the ability to expand past four bays.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the NAS devices we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
Synology DiskStation DS925+ lists 4 bays for drive-bay count, 33% above the 3 bays median.
- Synology DiskStation DS925+
- 4 bays
- Typical (median)
- 3 bays
- Models with this figure
- 18 of 32
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Give a small team access”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedThe count covers the main SATA drive bays only. M.2 slots and external expansion units are not included. The median draws on the 18 of 32 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Look to the DS925+ for the mix of ECC memory, dual 2.5GbE and expansion beyond four bays.
What matters most here
There is no integrated hardware transcode engine. Bays can grow from four to nine, and memory can go as high as 32GB.
What gives Synology DiskStation DS925+ the lead
Storage is 4-bay, and 2.5 Gbps is the fastest network path documented.
Situations that favor the alternative
Extra processing power will not add a bay that isn’t there. Settle the storage layout and expected growth first.
What this page can’t tell you
- The list of compatible drives changes with time.
- Transfer speeds in practice follow the full network and the drive array.
- Plex behavior is tied to the exact media format and the client in use.
1 options
The top pick and the alternatives
The DS925+ appears here with the optional DX525 expansion unit. Drives and the DX525 are sold separately.
Synology, DS925+
Synology DiskStation DS925+
This is a 4-bay chassis, and 2.5 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
Top pick ifkeep family photos safe and hold camera recordings
Key facts
- Storage fits in a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
No integrated media engine on the CPU means no hardware transcoding.
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Top pick for this job
The DS925+ appears here with the optional DX525 expansion unit. Drives and the DX525 are sold separately.
Synology DiskStation DS925+
It is a 4-bay storage enclosure.
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