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title: Synology DS1525+ 5 Bay NAS Drive
date: 2025-08-22T09:57:52Z
modified: 2026-05-19T12:07:48Z
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status: publish
excerpt: Synology DS1525+ 5 Bay NAS (Espandable to 15 bay) AMD Ryzen V1500B 4C CPU 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (2 DIMM Slots)
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product_brand:
  - Synology
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Data Storage
  - External Drives
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| Hardware Specifications |  |
| --- | --- |
| CPU |  |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| CPU Quantity | 1 |
| CPU Core | 4 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine |  |
| Memory |  |
| System Memory | 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 8 GB (8 GB x 1) |
| Total Memory Slots | 2 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
| Storage |  |
| Drive Bays | 5 |
| Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 15 (DX525 x 2) |
| M.2 Drive Slots | 2 (NVMe) |
| Drive Type [(See all supported drives)](https://www.synology.com/en-me/compatibility?search_by=drives) | 3.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Hot Swappable Drive\* |  |
| Notes | The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots. Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for compatible drives. Please consult our [compatibility list](https://www.synology.com/compatibility?search_by=drives) before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to [this article](https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Drive_compatibility_policies). |
| External Ports |  |
| RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN Port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 2 |
| Expansion Port | 2 |
| Expansion Port Type | USB Type-C |
| PCIe |  |
| PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot |
| More info: | [https://www.synology.com/en-me/products/DS1525+#specs](https://www.synology.com/en-me/products/DS1525+#specs) |