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...
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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
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Scalable 5-bay NAS, supports up to 15 drives
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Over 752 MB/s read, 777 MB/s write sequential throughput
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Four 1GbE ports, easy 10GbE upgrade option
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NVMe SSD slots for caching or storage pools
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8 GB DDR4 ECC memory, expandable to 32 GB
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Powered by award-winning Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
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PCMag Readers’ & Business Choice 2024 NAS winner
Key Features
Performance & Scalability
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Drive Bays: 5 native, expandable to 15 with 2 DX517 units
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Storage Capacity: Up to 80 TB (5 × 16 TB), up to 240 TB with expansion
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Sequential Throughput: Over 752 MB/s read, 777 MB/s write
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Memory: 8 GB DDR4 ECC, up to 32 GB
Connectivity
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Network: Four 1GbE RJ45 (Link Aggregation/Failover), optional 10GbE port
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M.2 NVMe: Two slots for SSD cache or storage pools
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USB Ports: Expand external connectivity (check model spec for count)
Data Protection & Backup
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Multi-layered backup: Files, devices, VMs, SaaS apps
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Snapshot technology for up to 5-min point-in-time restore
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Hybrid cloud sync and backup with Synology Hybrid Share
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Active Backup Suite for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
File & User Management
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File server: SMB/NFS/WebDAV/FTP, private cloud with smart versioning
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Centralized management for file sharing, sorting, and secure access
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Sync folders and files between multiple Synology NAS or the cloud
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Mobile, desktop, and web access for seamless workflow
Surveillance & Security
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Smart surveillance: Up to 40 IP cameras, ONVIF support, AES-256 encryption
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Video analytics: Motion, idle zone, foreign object, anomaly detection
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24/7 live and recorded footage with multi-location alert maps
Software & Integration
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OS: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) with productivity, security, and fleet management tools
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Apps: Drive, Photos, Surveillance Station, High Availability, CMS
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Warranty: 3 years standard, extendable to 5 with Extended Warranty Plus
Environmental
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
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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.
Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Hardware Specifications | |
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen R1600 |
CPU Quantity | 1 |
CPU Core | 2 |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
CPU Frequency | 2.6 GHz (base), 3.1 GHz (turbo) |
Hardware Encryption Engine | Yes |
Memory | |
System Memory | 8 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM |
Memory Module Pre-installed | 8 GB (8 GB x 1) |
Total Memory Slots | 2 |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
Storage | |
Drive Bays | 5 |
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 15 (with 2 × DX517) |
M.2 Drive Slots | 2 (NVMe) |
Supported Drive Types | • 3.5" SATA HDD • 2.5" SATA SSD • M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
Hot Swappable Drive | Yes (except M.2 SSD slots) |
External Ports | |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 2 |
Expansion Port (eSATA) | 2 |
PCIe | |
PCIe Expansion | 1 × Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot |
Appearance | |
Size (H × W × D) | 166 × 230 × 223 mm (6.5 × 9.1 × 8.8 in) |
Weight | 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) |
Others | |
System Fan | 2 × 92 mm |
Fan Speed Modes | • Full-Speed Mode • Cool Mode • Quiet Mode |
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | Yes |
Power Recovery | Yes |
Noise Level | 22.90 dB(A) |
Scheduled Power On / Off | Yes |
Wake on LAN / WAN | Yes |
Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 120 W |
AC Input Power Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC |
Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
Power Consumption | • 52.06 W (Access) • 16.71 W (HDD Hibernation) |
British Thermal Unit | • 177.64 BTU/hr (Access) • 57.02 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
Temperature | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
Certification | FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS |
Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty (extendable to 5 years with Extended Warranty Plus) |
Environment | RoHS Compliant |
Packaging Content | • Main Unit × 1 • Accessory Pack × 1 • AC Power Adapter × 1 • AC Power Cord × 1 • RJ-45 LAN Cable × 2 • Quick Installation Guide × 1 |
Optional Accessories | • DDR4 ECC SODIMM: D4ES02-8G, D4ES01-16G • Expansion Units: DX517 • Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series • Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series • Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series • Enterprise Series M.2 2280 NVMe SSD: SNV3400, SNV5400 Series • 10GbE Network Upgrade Module: E10G22-T1-Mini |
DSM Specifications | |
Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB |
Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 |
M.2 SSD Storage Pool Support | Yes |
SSD Read/Write Cache | Yes |
SSD TRIM | Yes |
Supported RAID Types | • Synology Hybrid RAID • Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 |
RAID Migration | • Basic to RAID 1 • Basic to RAID 5 • RAID 1 to RAID 5 • RAID 5 to RAID 6 |
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs | • Synology Hybrid RAID • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 |
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | • Synology Hybrid RAID • JBOD • RAID 5 • RAID 6 |
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Types | • Synology Hybrid RAID • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 |
Surveillance Station | |
Default Licenses | 2 |
Suggested Max IP Cameras (H.264) | • 1080p: 40 channels, 1050 FPS • 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS • 5M: 30 channels, 360 FPS • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS |
Suggested Max IP Cameras (H.265) | • 1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS • 3M: 40 channels, 1000 FPS • 5M: 40 channels, 600 FPS • 4K: 30 channels, 300 FPS |
