Synology · NAS buying guide
Synology DS925+ · Exact identity: DS925+
4 primary bays · AMD Ryzen V1500B · 4-core · 4GB DDR4 ECC · max 32GB · 2 × 2.5GbE · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $769.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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DS925+: specifications and dated store comparison →A four-bay NAS with room for more storage and memory
Diskless enclosure with 4GB ECC RAM. SATA drives, NVMe SSDs, memory upgrades and the DX525 expansion unit are separate purchases.
The DS925+ is Synology’s 2025 four-bay Plus with a Ryzen V1500B, ECC RAM to 32 GB, dual 2.5GbE and a DX525 path to nine bays. File copies on 2.5GbE are well documented; 10GbE upgrades and hardware video transcode are not. DSM 7.3 restored broader third-party SATA HDDs, while M.2 pools/cache stay listed. ChooseCompute has not tested the enclosure. Noise and watt figures from NASCompares used mixed drive counts and are not Synology’s 1 m lab notes. See the review evidence ↓
Four bays, backup tools and two 2.5GbE ports suit a growing household or small shared workspace. Match memory to the actual workload.[1]
The DX525 adds five SATA bays. Two M.2 slots offer compatible NVMe cache or storage pools, and RAM can reach 32GB.[1]
A single 2.5GbE client reached about 280 MB/s. Faster multichannel writes required a suitable dual-port client and NVMe setup.[4][5]
There is no integrated GPU for hardware conversion. One 4K-to-720p software transcode pushed CPU use above 95%.[5]
Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
Single-port tests approached 2.5GbE speeds. Frandroid’s dual-port SMB Multichannel increased average NVMe writing from 277.05 to 545.52 MB/s, with a smaller read gain from 244.85 to 283.39 MB/s. ComputerBase’s separate multi-client aggregation reached 407.98/501.37 MB/s write/read from RAID 5. TechRadar’s adaptive load balancing reduced its wired download to 168 MB/s. Network modes, clients and volumes differ.[5][16][4]
The four SATA bays can grow to nine with the separate DX525, and memory can reach 32GB with matching modules. DSM 7.3 broadened third-party SATA choice; M.2 pools and cache still depend on compatible drives. No selected review measured DX525 performance.[1][2][3][4]
Direct-play media serving avoids conversion. Frandroid’s 4K MKV to 720p software transcode exceeded 95% CPU, with codec and bitrate unspecified. Its two-HDD-plus-NVMe system used about 35 W during transcoding. NASCompares’ 63.1 W heavy-load test used four HDDs, SSDs, full CPU load and both network ports; it is a different workload.[11][5]
Macworld found the initial path through Synology utilities confusing, while other reviewers were more positive. Allow time for setup, and size memory for your apps: AI de-identification needs at least 8GB, while published user and VM guidelines are not a guarantee for the supplied 4GB.[6][3][4][1]
Neowin’s DSM 7.3.1 three-drive SHR test retained roughly 290 MB/s sequential rates with a 4 GiB dataset, but random 4K Q1T1 write fell to 0.07 MB/s in that run. Its smaller 1 GiB test behaved very differently. Treat these as workload-specific observations, not a guaranteed sustained rate for every application.[17]
Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.
Dong NgoJun 27, 2025
Third-party SATA drives worked after DSM 7.3; throughput remained limited by the 2.5GbE ports.
Read the original reviewSynology DS925+ Review (vs. DS923+): A Solid Replacement, Though Not Entirely an Upgrade
Updated Oct 12, 2025
Tested: Several months with Synology and WDC HDDs and SATA SSDs; initially migrated third-party volumes, then retested on DSM 7.3; no NVMe or expansion-unit test; exact RAM not stated.
Applies to: Current-policy retest and physical network limits; expansion performance is inference, not measured.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Energy over 24 hours | approximately 730 Wh | Four HDDs installed; exact drive models, workload duty cycle and RAM are not fully specified.Hardware specifications table: Power Consumption (per 24 hours) |
| HDD SHR write / read | 292.2 / 294.5 MB/s | Single 2.5GbE; chart identifies HDD SHR. Exact drive MPNs, capacity, client and copy dataset unstated.Write/Read Performance charts |
| SATA SSD RAID 0 / RAID 1 write and read | RAID 0 295.5 / 296.4 MB/s; RAID 1 295.2 / 295.6 MB/s | Separate SATA SSD volumes, not NVMe; single 2.5GbE.Write/Read Performance charts |
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Nick RossJun 11, 2025
Single-port wired downloads were fast; adaptive load balancing reduced throughput in this test.
Read the original reviewI spent weeks with the Synology DiskStation DS925+ NAS box and it didn’t miss a beat, no matter what I threw at it
Tested: Four Synology 4TB HDDs in a one-drive-redundant Btrfs volume; two 400GB Synology NVMe drives as a separate volume; TP-Link Deco BE85; Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D 2.5GbE / Wi-Fi 6E and Vivobook 14 Flip Wi-Fi 7. Exact RAM/build unspecified.
Applies to: Single-client wired networking and adaptive load balancing; not SMB multichannel.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Single 2.5GbE download, HDD / NVMe | 280 / 282 MB/s | ROG Strix Scar wired to Deco BE85; NAS uses one 2.5GbE port; large video files.Performance: “So, how did the newer DS925+ compare?” |
| Adaptive load-balancing wired download | 168 MB/s | Both NAS ports bonded; same 2.5GbE client; both HDD and NVMe volumes. This is not an SMB-multichannel result.Performance: “So, with the DS925+’s two Ethernet cables…” |
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Edouard PatoutJul 14, 2025
Average-chart NVMe writes rose from 277.05 to 545.52 MB/s with SMB Multichannel; reads increased more modestly from 244.85 to 283.39 MB/s. The prose statement that reads did not improve overstates the chart result.
Read the original reviewTest Synology DS925+ : un très bon NAS, mais il y a un hic
Tested: Two Synology HAT3300 HDDs in RAID1 plus a Synology SNV3410 NVMe volume; Windows 11 client with two 2.5GbE NICs; stock 4GB described, no upgrade stated; DSM 7.2 stated, exact build absent.
Applies to: Useful mixed-storage, SMB-multichannel and software-transcoding observations; exact build and codec parameters not stated.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Single-link NVMe / HDD average write and read | NVMe 277.05 / 244.85 MB/s; HDD 204.62 / 189.31 MB/s | Windows 11, single 2.5GbE. Two HAT3300 HDDs in RAID 1 and separate SNV3410 NVMe volume, stock 4 GB, DSM 7.2.Single-link HDD/NVMe average charts |
| SMB Multichannel NVMe / HDD average write and read | NVMe 545.52 / 283.39 MB/s; HDD 203.07 / 218.82 MB/s | Windows 11 dual 2.5GbE; same volumes. Typical manual-copy values in prose differ from these measured averages.Multichannel HDD/NVMe average charts |
| 4K MKV to 720p CPU / memory | Above 95% CPU; author reports 800 MB RAM | Software transcoding with unspecified codec/bitrate. Screenshot shows 95% CPU and 33% whole-system RAM; it does not independently show 800 MB for the process.Transcoding paragraph and DSM screenshot |
| Idle / HDD-write / Plex-transcoding power | Under 20 W / above 28 W / approximately 35 W | Two HAT3300 HDDs and one SNV3410 NVMe; meter and ambient conditions unspecified.Power paragraph |
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Cliff JosephJun 27, 2025
The reviewer moved between DS Finder, browser and Synology Assistant before setup succeeded; documentation and app fragmentation were confusing.
Read the original reviewSynology DiskStation DS925+ review: versatile, expandable NAS drive for small businesses and home workers
Tested: Hands-on DS925+ setup on office network, Mac/PC Synology Assistant and iPad DS Finder; RAM, disks/RAID and exact DSM version not disclosed.
Applies to: First-time setup friction only; not a throughput or reliability measurement.
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RobbieMay 2, 2025
An embedded meter shows 28.3 W idle with three HDDs, versus 63.1 W under heavy load after adding a fourth HDD and SSDs. Because both hardware and load changed, this is not a same-configuration idle/load comparison.
Read the original reviewSynology DS925+ NAS Review
Tested: Archived article plus full auto-caption text for CSz5aOcJVtc, and nine article-embedded test frames. Initially one 4 TB and two 8 TB Synology Plus HDDs in SHR, stock 4 GB. Noise uses three HDDs; heavy-power test adds a fourth HDD and SSDs, both 2.5GbE links and full CPU load. Original audio and complete video were not reviewed.
Applies to: Exact enclosure. Power/noise are original observations with mixed drive counts. Not interchangeable with Synology’s 20.5 dB(A) / 37.91 W lab notes. Drive-policy comments are May 2025.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Idle / heavy-load power | 28.3 / 63.1 W | Three-HDD idle versus four HDDs plus SSDs, both network ports and CPU load. Hardware differs between readings.Article meter images |
| Three-HDD noise by mode | Idle/auto 37.3; read/low 37.2; read-write/high 46.2; heavy/auto 49.1 dB | Phone app shows an A icon, but calibration and distance unknown. Not Synology’s controlled 1 m measurement.Article noise frames |
| Thermal-camera surface maxima | Rear 34.9 °C; side 36.6 °C; front 36.4 °C | Surface temperatures, not internal drive sensors; ambient unspecified.Article thermal frames |
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Dhruv BhutaniMay 26, 2025
DSM 7.2 and mobile apps were the buying reason. Direct-play 4K Plex worked without a GPU; hardware transcode is absent. Launch SATA lock-in dominated the verdict.
Read the original reviewSynology's locked-down policies make the DS925+ a harder recommendation
Tested: Hands-on DS925+; DSM 7.2; Photos and Plex described. RAM/disks/RAID for any speed test not disclosed. No throughput table.
Applies to: Exact enclosure qualitative experience. 90 W adapter claim conflicts with the current official 100/120 W list and is not adopted. Drive lock-in is a DSM 7.2 / May 2025 snapshot versus DSM 7.3 third-party SATA HDDs.
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Dr. Adrian WongJul 31, 2025
On one 2.5GbE link, large-file peak read about 295 MB/s and write almost 310 MB/s. Small-file writes peaked at 263 MB/s. Those copies are drive+RAID+link limited, not a dual-port aggregation test.
Read the original reviewSynology DS925+ Performance Review: How Fast Is It?
Tested: Four HAT3300-4T 4 TB HDDs in RAID 10. Two large videos total 18,246,061,069 bytes; 1,363 small clips/photos total 18,450,262,861 bytes. DS925+ link is described as 2.5GbE; client, RAM and DSM build unspecified. Archived page 1 and three benchmark images read; follow-up page remains unavailable.
Applies to: Exact enclosure, RAID 10, single 2.5GbE. Manufacturer 522/565 MB/s figures in the intro are official claims, not this test.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Large-file peak read / write | Approximately 295 / 309.55 MB/s | Four HAT3300-4T in RAID 10; 18.246 GB two-video set. Read value comes from prose; write value visually verified in chart.Page 1, large-file results |
| Small-file peak read / write | 230.80 / 262.85 MB/s | Same RAID 10; 1,363 files totaling 18.450 GB, visual chart values.Page 1, small-file charts |
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Harish JonnalagaddaApr 23, 2025
Dual 2.5GbE and DSM were welcome. Direct-play 4K Plex worked; there is no hardware transcode engine. The published verdict hinged on Synology-only HDDs at launch.
Read the original reviewSynology DiskStation DS925+ review: A terrific NAS ruined by baffling limitations
Tested: Launch DSM 7.2: two 6 TB IronWolf HDDs failed fresh initialization, while a pool migrated from DS224+ worked. Reviewer then used Synology HDDs; exact final drive model, count, capacity and RAID unspecified. Stock 4 GB described, no memory upgrade stated.
Applies to: Exact enclosure qualitative Plex/direct-play note. HDD lock-in is a 2025-04 snapshot versus DSM 7.3 SATA policy. Not a throughput test.
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Jul 28, 2025
Auto-captions describe approximately 200 MB/s copies with two 4 TB HDDs in RAID 1 and an SSD read cache, then approximately 300 MB/s write and read on a separate NVMe volume. The initial cache prevents attributing every read result solely to the HDD mirror.
Read the original reviewDS925+ REVIEW - A great NAS, but should you buy it?
Tested: Vendor supplied DS925+ and two 4 TB Synology Plus HDDs; author reports no payment or editorial control. macOS SMB, two-HDD RAID 1 initially with SSD read cache of unknown warm-up state. Cache is removed at 14:33 before creating a separate Basic NVMe volume. Auto-captions only; no original audio or video frames reviewed.
Applies to: Exact enclosure. ~200 MB/s is two 4 TB Plus in RAID 1, drive-limited. ~300 MB/s is an NVMe volume saturating 2.5GbE, not HDD. Drive-lock/import behavior is a July 2025 snapshot versus DSM 7.3 SATA HDDs.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| RAID 1 HDD copy | about 200 MB/s | Two 4 TB Plus HDDs, RAID 1, macOS SMB; SSD read cache initially present, warm-up unknown. Approximate result transcribed from captions.ASR ~13:00–14:15 |
| NVMe volume copy | about 300 MB/s | Saturating 2.5GbE, not the HDD pair.ASR ~15:35–16:28 |
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Frank HüberJun 18, 2025
Single-link large-file copies reached 254.86 MB/s write and 272.85 MB/s read; multi-client aggregation reached 407.98/501.37 MB/s. These are different workloads, not one-client doubling.
Read the original reviewSynology DS925+ im Test: Das gute Upgrade mit 2,5 GbE steht im HDD-Kreuzfeuer
Tested: Four HAT5310-20T 20 TB HDDs in RAID 5, stock 4 GB RAM, DSM 7.2. Two SNV3410-400G SSDs used separately as RAID 1 read/write cache or an SSD volume. Single 2.5GbE and separate multi-client dual-port aggregation.
Applies to: Exact-model multi-workload, encryption, cache, power and noise experiments; launch SATA policy is historical.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 GB file / 15 GB folder write and read | File 254.86 / 272.85 MB/s; folder 197.93 / 238.80 MB/s | Single 2.5GbE, four 20 TB HDDs in RAID 5; folder contains approximately 4,000 files.Page 2, CIFS |
| Encrypted file / folder write and read | File 271.14 / 276.66 MB/s; folder 161.41 / 184.66 MB/s | AES-256 shared-folder encryption, same single-link setup.Page 2, AES-256 |
| Multi-client aggregate file / folder write and read | File 407.98 / 501.37 MB/s; folder 309.66 / 372.80 MB/s | Dual-port link aggregation; not one-client SMB Multichannel.Page 2, Link Aggregation |
| Warm-cache file / folder write and read | File 258.36 / 278.19 MB/s; folder 193.94 / 237.79 MB/s | Two SNV3410-400G SSDs in RAID 1 read/write cache; repeated copies.Page 3, SSD cache |
| Warm-cache encrypted folder write / read | 210.32 / 230.08 MB/s | Compare with 161.41 / 184.66 MB/s without cache.Page 3, AES-256 cache |
| Separate SSD volume single / aggregate file write and read | Single 258.19 / 275.94 MB/s; aggregate 299.90 / 308.61 MB/s | Separate SSD volume, not cache; lower aggregated result reproduced by author.Page 3, SSD volume |
| USB 25 GB transfer time | 1 min 12 s write; 1 min 13 s read | Separate USB backup workload.Page 2, USB-Backup |
| Hibernation / idle / file-write power | 11.6 / 32.6 / 46.7 W | Four HDD configuration; distinct from manufacturer ratings.Page 3, Leistungsaufnahme |
| Idle / access noise | 34.5 / 35.9 dB(A), as chart labels | Distance/calibration unspecified; fans subjectively quiet, HDD activity audible.Page 3, Lautstärke |
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Christopher WhiteDec 30, 2025
A partial legacy pool caused degraded-state warnings during migration. Removing its applications and recreating storage resolved setup. The new three-drive SHR screenshot shows healthy status with a compatibility note rather than an error.
Read the original reviewSynology DS925+ review: A look after backtracking on locking out unapproved drives
Tested: DSM 7.3.1; two loaned Synology 4 TB HDDs plus a 2 TB IronWolf form three-drive SHR with one-drive tolerance; screenshot confirms 3.6+3.6+1.8 TB displayed. Separate old 500 GB HP volume. Stock 4 GB described; 2.5Gb/s link. CrystalDiskMark 7.0.0 x64, five passes; client hardware unspecified.
Applies to: Post-policy-change migration and mixed-drive SHR, with explicit small versus larger benchmark datasets.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| SHR 1 GiB read / write | SEQ Q8T1 296.55/295.91; SEQ Q1T1 264.67/255.62; RND4K Q32T16 290.19/78.39; Q1T1 28.03/25.40 MB/s | CrystalDiskMark 7.0.0 x64, five passes; each pair is read/write. Sequential block is 1 MiB; small datasets may fit caches.Performance SHR screenshot |
| SHR 4 GiB read / write | SEQ Q8T1 290.24/296.13; SEQ Q1T1 241.79/270.10; RND4K Q32T16 13.85/67.44; Q1T1 8.94/0.07 MB/s | CrystalDiskMark 7.0.0 x64, five passes; each pair is read/write. Sequential block is 1 MiB; small datasets may fit caches.Performance SHR screenshot |
| Single HDD 64 MiB read / write | SEQ Q8T1 296.10/296.13; SEQ Q1T1 266.97/283.54; RND4K Q32T16 289.15/143.50; Q1T1 27.91/24.74 MB/s | CrystalDiskMark 7.0.0 x64, five passes; each pair is read/write. Sequential block is 1 MiB; small datasets may fit caches.Performance single-drive screenshot |
| Single HDD 4 GiB read / write | SEQ Q8T1 289.82/198.18; SEQ Q1T1 269.90/187.90; RND4K Q32T16 7.86/55.23; Q1T1 5.50/24.95 MB/s | CrystalDiskMark 7.0.0 x64, five passes; each pair is read/write. Sequential block is 1 MiB; small datasets may fit caches.Performance single-drive screenshot |
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Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
Component total: $1,079.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,149.97 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,159.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,389.95 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,529.95 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00 · 16TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:59:30.543917+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
The enclosure includes no storage drives. Budget for suitable SATA drives and another destination for important backups.[1]
DX525, extra RAM and compatible NVMe drives are optional purchases. NVMe alone offered little large-file benefit in TechRadar’s single-port 2.5GbE test.[1][4]
AI de-identification needs at least 8GB and the 200TB single-volume limit requires 32GB. Two camera licenses and five MailPlus accounts are included; additional licenses cost extra.[1]
The full specifications retain manufacturer test conditions. Some application limits use maximum supported RAM or SSD volumes; extra RAM, SSDs and licenses can add to the enclosure cost.[8]
Diskless enclosure with 4GB ECC RAM. SATA drives, NVMe SSDs, memory upgrades and the DX525 expansion unit are separate purchases. Check the total delivered price at the store.
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DSM 7.3 broadened third-party SATA support, and Dong retested third-party drives successfully. Still check the exact drive and current policy; M.2 cache/pool compatibility is a separate restriction.[2][3]
Not automatically. Frandroid’s suitable SMB-multichannel setup improved NVMe writes, while TechRadar’s adaptive load balancing reduced one-client wired throughput. Client, protocol, storage and network mode all matter.[5][4]
It can store and serve media, but lacks an integrated GPU for hardware conversion. One selected test pushed CPU use above 95% converting a 4K MKV to 720p; this is a reason to avoid buying it for heavy transcoding.[5]
They are vendor configuration-dependent guidelines; several application figures use maximum installed memory and SSD storage. They do not establish that the supplied 4GB runs those workloads simultaneously.[1]
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Hardware + DSM
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · FAQ 2
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Baseline DSM 7.3 retest retained; live 403 this round
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 280/282 MB/s single 2.5GbE; ALB 168 MB/s
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · SMB multichannel ~550 MB/s write NVMe; Plex CPU transcode
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Setup friction only
Checked Sep 8, 2026 · MFR number, factory RAM, main new-product buy box, In Stock, price and shipping
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · V1500B; 4 GB ECC / 32 GB; dual 2.5GbE; 100/120 W; 20.5 dB(A)
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Selected buy-box seller; Product information model; New offers. MAP-hidden main price is not inferred from other sellers or recommendations.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · N82E16822108847; title DS925+ diskless 4 GB ECC; slug still says J4125; $889.99 Sold by Newegg
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Wayback article + parent ASR CSz5aOcJVtc
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Qualitative DSM/Plex; 90 W not adopted
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · RAID 10 HAT3300-4T 2.5GbE copies
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Launch-era Plex/direct-play
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Parent ASR only; RAID1 ~200 MB/s; NVMe ~300 MB/s
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Complete original article and target-model charts independently read by parent; captures and hashes in source audit.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Complete original article and target-model charts independently read by parent; captures and hashes in source audit.
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