Synology DS1525+ NAS Review - SOLID but FLAWED?

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Video Chapters
00:00 – High expectations for the DS1525+
00:30 – TL;DW: DSM software still excellent, hardware mixed
01:20 – CPU and RAM: Ryzen V1500B, ECC RAM, 2×M.2 NVMe
02:04 – Networking: 2×2.5GbE replaces 4×1GbE, 10GbE optional
02:22 – Price: launch cost up slightly from DS1522+
02:51 – Design: plastic/metal chassis, toolless trays, good build
03:26 – Temperatures: stable under load, acceptable M.2 thermals
05:10 – Noise: low to moderate, drives louder than fans at high load
06:52 – Power consumption: higher than older Celeron-based systems
09:14 – USB & expandability: limited USB, expansion options unclear
10:00 – Networking criticism: fewer ports, missed opportunity for 4×2.5GbE
11:47 – Performance tests: SHR and 10GbE tested, M.2s limited by Synology SSDs
14:01 – Hard drive policy: Synology-only drives and SSDs mandated
15:37 – Third-party drives: cannot initialize, migrate, or expand reliably
17:49 – SSD limitations: low performance on Synology-branded NVMes
18:08 – DSM software: still market-leading, secure, feature-rich
19:48 – Recommendation: good hardware and great software but caveats
20:56 – Buyer advice: check compatibility lists, demo DSM before buying

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