Lecture on Synology DS1825+ Leak

Introduction

• Topic: Leak of Synology DS1825+ on their official site
• Focus: Examining probable specifications based on other products
• Credits to Reddit user MiniStory for discovering the SKU entry
• Disclaimer: Not an official product reveal; information is based on observed data and informed guesses
• Previous models: DS1821+

Background

• Model IDs Observed: DS1825+, DX525, DS1625+
• Historically similar leaks during Synology beta drops
• Example: RS-1220 Plus

Things We Know

• Product: 8-bay DiskStation, successor to DS1821+
• Specifications likely:
  • Same 8-bay desktop chassis
  • 2.5" and 3.5" Sata bays
  • M.2 NVMe slots for caching
  • ECC memory
  • Expandable with potential models like DX525
  • Multiple ethernet ports
  • PCIe upgrade slot

Estimating New Specifications

• CPU: Likely choices

  • Previous generations: V1500B, V1780B
  • Speculation: Either the same V1500B CPU or a potential new AMD embedded Ryzen SKU

• Memory: Probable increase

  • Historical upgrades in other models suggest from 2GB to 4GB or 4GB to 8GB

• Network Interface Ports: Critical element

  • Need for 2.5GbE or higher due to competition and market standards
  • Historical issues with sticking to 1GbE; potential for upgrade to 2.5GbE
  • Doubtful they'll go for 10GbE due to overlap with higher-end models

Key Areas of Improvement

1. Memory: Larger base memory allocation in new models
2. USB Ports: Low likelihood of major changes due to Synology's stance on USB-C
3. Network Ports: Potential upgrade to 2.5GbE; 4x1GbE setup in previous models

Potential Refresh Scenarios

• Synology may retain the older V1500B CPU due to long-term support
• Modern upgrades: Maintaining same price while adding features
• Speculated pricing strategy: Keep near the same price points annually

Release Predictions

• High likelihood of Q3 or Q4 release
• Previous trends: Autumn or early winter release cycles
• Synology's tendency to launch products with quick subsequent availability

Conclusion

• Speculations are informed but not confirmed
• Anticipation for official announcements and formal releases
• Engagement with 2.5GbE network ports highly likely

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