Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit

Brand: Synology | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: SYNO-DX525 | Part #: DX525 | MPN: DX525

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About the Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit

The Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit from Synology is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. The Synology DX525 is a 5-bay desktop expansion unit engineered to extend the raw storage capacity of compatible Synology Plus-series NAS systems released in 2025. Connected via a dedicated expansion interface, the DX525 integrates seamlessly into the host NAS's storage pool, allowing administrators to scale usable capacity without deploying an additional standalone NAS or restructuring existing volume configurations. The enclosure supports 3.5-inch SATA HDDs as well as 2.5-i Available in brand new condition. Synology storage systems products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.

Technical Specifications

BrandSynology
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUSYNO-DX525
Part NumberDX525
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberDX525
Product LineDX Series Expansion Units
Form FactorDesktop
Number of Drive Bays5
Compatible Drive Types3.5-inch SATA HDD, 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD
Drive InterfaceSATA III (6 Gb/s)
Host Connection InterfaceSynology Expansion Port (proprietary)
Compatible Host SystemsSynology 2025 Plus-series NAS (DiskStation DS-series)
Maximum Expansion Units per HostRefer to host NAS specifications for supported expansion unit count
Power SupplyInternal power adapter
Power InputAC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Fan1 x system cooling fan
ManagementManaged through Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) on host NAS
Dimensions (H x W x D)Refer to Synology official datasheet for finalized mechanical dimensions
CertificationsFCC, CE, BSMI (subject to final regional certification listings)

Frequently Asked Questions about Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit

What does the Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit do?

the Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit?

Key specifications for the Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Unit: new condition; manufacturer Synology; manufacturer part number DX525; product line DX Series Expansion Units; form factor Desktop; number of drive bays 5; compatible drive types 3.5-inch SATA HDD, 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. Manufacturer part number DX525. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.