Synology Expansion Unit DX525 5-Bays – DX525

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Synology Expansion Unit DX525 5-Bays – DX525

 

Expansion Unit Desktop 5 bays, please be aware of compatible models (https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/expansion)

Product Image DX525

Expansion Unit DX525

Seamless capacity expansion for Synology DiskStation


 

Overview

 

Features

Storage expansion without downtime

Easily add five additional drive bays to your Synology DiskStation.1 The DX525 supports both 2.5″ and 3.5″ SATA drives and features plug-and-play setup and hot-swap capability for uninterrupted operation during capacity expansion.

 

A simple illustration of a DiskStation backing up to a DX525 expansion unit.

Dedicated local backup solution

The Synology DX525 provides a dedicated local backup solution for your Synology DiskStation. When configured as a separate volume, it safeguards data on its local disks in case of system failure.

 

Image illustrating Storage Manager managing different volumes located on different systems. A DiskStation is the main storage device which has one volume on it and DX525 is the expansion unit with two separate volumes on it

Online volume expansion

Managed through the host NAS’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DX525’s additional bays are immediately available upon connection. On-the-fly volume expansion ensures uninterrupted service and storage expansion on the host.

 

Enterprise Series 3.5" SATAPlus Series 3.5" SATA

Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA

Performance backed by Synology drives

Designed for Synology systems, Synology drives deliver consistent performance and unmatched reliability for your deployments.1

 

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Detailed Tech Specs

 

Hardware Specs

Applied Models
Supports creating volumes across different units
  • 25 series:DS1825+, DS1525+, DS925+, DS725+
Notes To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit.
Storage
Drive Bays 5
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
RAID Management through Synology DSM
Notes Compatible drives are mandatory. Please consult our compatibility list before purchasing hard drives. For more details, please refer to this article.
External Ports
Expansion Port 1
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm
Weight 2.46 kg
Power
Power Recovery Synchronized with the Synology DiskStation
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 90 W
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption* 35.37 W (Access) 7.0 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 120.69 BTU/hr (Access) 24.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
Temperature
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Others
System Fan 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs
Noise Level* 20.4 dB(A)
Notes Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • KC
  • BIS
Warranty
3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus
Notes
  • Availability varies by region. Before purchasing, please visit the official web pages of EW201/202 and Extended Warranty Plus for a list of eligible regions.
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
Environment & Packaging
Environment
RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Expansion Cable: USB Type-C X1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Adapter X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
Optional Accessories
Notes:
  1. Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  2. The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
  3. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
  4. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.
 
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