Synology DiskStation DS1522 – 5-Bay NAS
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The Synology DiskStation DS1522 – 5-Bay NAS is a high-performance 5-bay NAS built for small and medium-sized businesses as well as advanced home users who require scalability, strong data protection, and versatile applications. Powered by the AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor with 4 threads and 8 GB DDR4 memory (expandable up to 32 GB), this NAS is optimized for demanding workloads such as file synchronization, virtualization, surveillance, and backup. With built-in expandability options and support for up to 15 drives, the DS1522 is a future-ready storage solution. Processor Model: AMD Ryzen R1600 Architecture: 64-bit, dual-core, 4 threads Base Frequency: 2.6 GHz Boost Frequency: Up to 3.1 GHz AES-NI Hardware Encryption: Supported Memory Installed Memory: 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (2 × 4 GB) Maximum Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (2 × 16 GB) Storage Drive Bays: 5 × 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable) Maximum Internal Capacity: ~120 TB (using 24 TB drives ×5, capacity may vary depending on RAID type) Expansion Support: Up to 2 × DX517 expansion units (max 15 drives total) RAID Types: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 File Systems: Internal: Btrfs, EXT4 External: Btrfs, EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS , exFAT Networking LAN Ports: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (supports Link Aggregation & Failover) Optional Expansion: 10GbE network card slot for ultra-fast transfers External Ports USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) eSATA Ports: 2 × for DX517 expansion units Performance Sequential Read Speed: ~736 MB/s (with optional 10GbE) Sequential Write Speed: ~796 MB/s (with optional 10GbE) AES-NI Encryption Performance: Hardware accelerated with minimal performance loss Virtualization Support: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, OpenStack Container Support: Docker and Kubernetes Software & Features Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) Backup Solutions: Active Backup for Business, Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication, Synology Drive Cloud Integration: Synology C2, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, AWS S3 Multimedia Applications: Plex Media Server, Synology Photos, Video Station, Audio Station Surveillance: Synology Surveillance Station with support for multiple IP cameras High Availability: Synology High Availability (SHA) for failover protection Power & Efficiency Power Supply: 120 W external adapter Power Consumption: ~8.5 W (HDD hibernation) ~32–36 W (access, depending on drives) Physical Specifications Dimensions (H × W × D): 166 × 230 × 223 mm Weight: ~2.7 kg (without drives) Cooling: 2 × 92 mm fans with adjustable modes (silent, cool, full-speed) Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C Humidity: 5% – 95% RH (non-condensing) Warranty & Support Warranty: 3 Years (extendable in some regions) Typical Use Cases Business-grade file server with RAID 5/6 protection Scalable storage solution (up to 15 drives with expansions) High-speed data transfer with optional 10GbE card Secure backup hub with enterprise-level data protection Multimedia and Plex streaming server Virtualization and container deployment Key Features AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core with 4 threads, AES-NI encryption Pre-installed 8 GB DDR4 ECC RAM, expandable to 32 GB 5 native drive bays, expandable to 15 with DX517 Quad Gigabit LAN with optional 10GbE upgrade Advanced DSM apps for backup, collaboration, and security Meta Description Synology DiskStation DS1522 5-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, 8 GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 32 GB), quad Gigabit LAN, optional 10GbE upgrade, and up to 15-drive expansion. Ideal for businesses and power users. Datasheet
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