Synology DS725+/2x HAT3300-4T (2x 4TB)

Small offices and creative teams needing centralized, high-speed storage will find the Synology DS725+ a capable workhorse. This 2-bay NAS comes pre-populated with two Synology HAT3300 4TB drives, delivering 8TB of raw capacity out of the box. Powered by an AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor and 2GB of ECC memory, it handles file sharing, backups, and light virtualization with ease. Dual 2.5GbE ports provide fast network throughput, while an eSATA port and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports offer flexible expansion.

Key specifications

• Processor: AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6 GHz base, 3.1 GHz boost)
• Memory: 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable to 32 GB)
• Drive Bays: 2 (hot-swappable, 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
• Included Drives: 2 x Synology HAT3300-4T 4TB SATA HDDs (8TB total)
• Network: 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• External Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x eSATA
• PCIe Expansion: 1 x Gen3 x2 slot (for M.2 NVMe adapter or 10GbE NIC)
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Max IP Cameras: 40 (2 free licenses included)
• Noise Level: 20.7 dB(A)
• Power Supply: 65W AC adapter

Why choose it

The DS725+ balances performance, capacity, and value. With dual 2.5GbE ports, you can achieve up to 5 Gbps link aggregation for demanding workflows. The included HAT3300 drives are optimized for Synology systems, ensuring reliability and seamless integration. The PCIe slot allows future upgrades, such as adding NVMe cache or 10GbE networking. Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) offers a rich ecosystem of applications for backup, sync, surveillance, and more.

Ideal use cases

• Centralized file storage and sharing for small workgroups
• Automated backup target for PCs, Macs, and servers
• Light virtualization and containerized applications
• Video surveillance with up to 40 IP cameras
• Private cloud for remote access and collaboration

Good to know

The DS725+ supports hot-swappable drives and Synology Hybrid RAID for easy capacity expansion. It includes a 2-year warranty, and the drives are covered by Synology's 3-year warranty. The system can be managed via a web browser or mobile app, and it supports a wide range of third-party packages.