Synology DS1522+ DiskStation 5-Bay Tower NAS

Expandable Power for Modern Homes & Small Businesses

Effortlessly manage, store, and safeguard all your files with this powerful 5-bay NAS—easy to scale, high-speed, and equipped for everything from daily file sharing to robust surveillance and cloud backup.

Highlights

• Scalable 5-bay NAS, supports up to 15 drives

• Over 752 MB/s read, 777 MB/s write sequential throughput

• Four 1GbE ports, easy 10GbE upgrade option

• NVMe SSD slots for caching or storage pools

• 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory, expandable to 32 GB

• Powered by award-winning Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

• PCMag Readers’ & Business Choice 2024 NAS winner

Key Features

Performance & Scalability

• Drive Bays: 5 native, expandable to 15 with 2 DX517 units

• Storage Capacity: Up to 80 TB (5 × 16 TB), up to 240 TB with expansion

• Sequential Throughput: Over 752 MB/s read, 777 MB/s write

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 ECC, up to 32 GB

Connectivity

• Network: Four 1GbE RJ45 (Link Aggregation/Failover), optional 10GbE port

• M.2 NVMe: Two slots for SSD cache or storage pools

• USB Ports: Expand external connectivity (check model spec for count)

Data Protection & Backup

• Multi-layered backup: Files, devices, VMs, SaaS apps

• Snapshot technology for up to 5-min point-in-time restore

• Hybrid cloud sync and backup with Synology Hybrid Share

• Active Backup Suite for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

File & User Management

• File server: SMB/NFS/WebDAV/FTP, private cloud with smart versioning

• Centralized management for file sharing, sorting, and secure access

• Sync folders and files between multiple Synology NAS or the cloud

• Mobile, desktop, and web access for seamless workflow

Surveillance & Security

• Smart surveillance: Up to 40 IP cameras, ONVIF support, AES-256 encryption

• Video analytics: Motion, idle zone, foreign object, anomaly detection

• 24/7 live and recorded footage with multi-location alert maps

Software & Integration

• OS: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) with productivity, security, and fleet management tools

• Apps: Drive, Photos, Surveillance Station, High Availability, CMS

• Warranty: 3 years standard, extendable to 5 with Extended Warranty Plus

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F

• Certifications: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, EAC, UKCA

Summary

The Synology DS1522+ delivers exceptional performance, robust data protection, and seamless scalability for growing homes and businesses. Enjoy blazing speeds, effortless expansion up to 15 bays, 10GbE-ready networking, and advanced hybrid cloud, backup, and surveillance solutions—all managed through Synology’s award-winning DSM.

Synology DS1522+ DiskStation 5-Bay Tower NAS

The Synology DS1522+ is a powerful 5-bay tower NAS built for scalability, high performance, and business reliability. Engineered for data management, backup, and seamless surveillance, it’s a robust solution for creative, business, and IT environments.

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