Synology DS225+ + Seagate IronWolf 8TB Duo Pack

Name: Synology DS225+ + Seagate IronWolf 8TB Duo Pack
Brand: Synology
SKU: 973093
Price: 951 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.2 (9 reviews)

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This bundle includes 2 hard drives of 8TB with your NAS, so you can store files or make backups right away.
Thanks to the 2.5 GbE port, you have a fast and stable wired connection and you can transfer files without slowdowns.
The hard drives include 3 years of Seagate Rescue Services for data recovery.
You have to install the hard drives that are included with this bundle yourself.
This bundle doesn't include M.2 SSDs.

Description

Create a small server with the Synology DS225+ + Seagate IronWolf 8TB Duo Pack. This bundle includes 2 Seagate IronWolf hard drives with an 8TB storage capacity per drive. This way, you can store all your files right away on one drive and make backups on the other one. The DS225+ has 2 Ethernet ports. Via the 1 GbE port, you can connect older devices. The 2.5 GbE port has a faster connection than the 1 GbE port, which is useful when you transfer a lot of files. For example, datasets, 4K videos, or an entire photo library. The NAS supports 512 user accounts and 128 shared folders. Thanks to this, you and your colleagues work with the NAS at the same time without problems. The NAS also performs 2 tasks at the same time, thanks to the Dual-Core Intel processor. This way, you're not bothered by slowdowns while you work. The Seagate IronWolf drives have a 5900RPM rotation speed on average. Thanks to this, you can quickly load files. With this bundle, you get 16TB of storage. This is enough for use at a medium-sized office or when you want to store a lot of 4K media at 1 spot. You receive 3 years of Seagate Rescue Services for data recovery with the hard drives.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Synology DS225+

Manual
Mounting materials
Power cord
2x RJ-45 LAN cable

Seagate IronWolf 8TB

Manual
3 years of Seagate Rescue Services

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Synology DS225+

Review is 8,2 out of 10, based on 9 reviews.

2x Seagate IronWolf 8TB

Review is 8,7 out of 10, based on 201 reviews.

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Ideal storage for home

Easy installation
No extensive knowledge required
Safe

After six years, it was time to upgrade my old Synology NAS. The drives were a bit newer, so I could keep them. Of course, I watched tons of tutorials on how to migrate, but it was a breeze. It's really just a matter of transferring drives and you're done. The DS225+ is fast, not exactly quiet (with the ventilation), but certainly acceptable.

Review by:
Ronald
Date:
29 October 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

DS224+ with 1x 2.5g LAN, but without QSV drivers.

Synology software
No Intel Quick Sync Video drivers

Except for one (no, not two Coolblue!) 2.5g port, this is the same hardware as the DS224+. There's nothing wrong with that per se, except for the price, for example, for a CPU that Apple would label as "Vintage."

I wouldn't advertise the Plex server too loudly, because the Intel drivers are nuked in this version. QuickSync Video is no longer supported (which was the only good reason to use an old Intel CPU anyway), making hardware transcoding in Plex impossible. (Or any other media server that can use QSV, like Jellyfin).

2GB of RAM isn't enough to run an extensive home assistant, a stack of Docker containers, or even a single VM without an upgrade.

Fortunately, the restrictions on hard drive brands/types have been reversed, so I don't need to comment on that.

For a NAS, it's a far too expensive solution, and as a small home server, incompetent for a layperson.

Intel drivers with QSV support can be installed, and RAM can also be added.

Want to use this NAS with HDDs? Buy the DS224+. Don't have any experience with Synology (yet)? Then you can skip this one.

Review by:
Peter
Date:
18 February 2026
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Review is 6,4 out of 10.

a downgrade from its predecessor.

Synology software
Not two, but only 1x 2.5g port

It's a good thing Synology lifted its hard drive restrictions; otherwise, this product would be a clear no-go. You have to install the correct drivers for Intel's QSV yourself (via SSH or a script). And contrary to the product description here, the device only has one 2.5g port.

If you're not yet part of the Synology ecosystem, avoid it. The jump from the DS224+ to the DS225+ doesn't bode well for the future. With the exception of that single 2.5g port, this device is, on paper, the same as—and in reality, a downgrade from—its predecessor.

Review by:
Piet Pieterson
Date:
18 February 2026
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	967496
	Manufacturer code	DS225+
	Brand	Synology
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Memory properties

Memory properties
	Built-in hard drive
	Number of hard drive slots	2
	Suitable for hard drive size	2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, mSATA
	RAID	JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, Synology Hybrid RAID
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	Expandable memory
	Maximum internal memory	6 GB
	Memory type	SO-DIMM DDR4

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Connection type	Wireless
	LACP Link aggregation
	Thunderbolt connector
	Bluetooth
	Number of Ethernet ports	2
	Number of 10Gbps Ethernet ports	0
	Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports	1
	Number of 1Gb/s Ethernet ports	1

Functions

Functions
	NAS functions	Backup server, Database server, Download server, FTP server, Mail server, Media server, Photo server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server, iTunes server
	NAS application center
	Maximum number of shared folders	128
	Maximum number of local users`	512
	Plex support
	Number of IP camera licenses included	2
	DLNA
	UPnP AV support
	FTP server
	On/off switch
	Automatic switch on/off
	Kensington lock
	Apple Time Machine support
	Chromecast support
	Suitable for IFTTT
	Recommended for use	Making a backup, Media streaming, Personal cloud

Processor properties

Processor properties
	Processor brand	Intel
	Processor family	Celeron
	Processor cores	Quad-Core (4)
	Clock speed	2,7 GHz

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	23,2 cm
	Width	10,8 cm
	Height	16,5 cm
	Type NAS	Upright
	Color	Black
	Weight	1300 g

Product

Product
	Product number	750012
	Manufacturer code	ST8000VN004
	Brand	Seagate
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Storage properties

Storage properties
	Total storage capacity	8 TB
	Hard drive type	3.5 inches

Connection and compatibility

Connection and compatibility
	SATA connector type	S-ATA (III)
	Compatible with product type	NAS

Speed and performance

Speed and performance
	HDD's RPM	7200 rpm
	Speed class	Mid-range
	Cache memory	256 MB
	Data recovery service	3 years

General properties

General properties
Width	10,2 cm
Height	2,6 cm
Depth	14,7 cm

Power usage

Power usage
Energy-efficient

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Synology DS225+ + Seagate IronWolf 8TB Duo Pack

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