Synology has announced the availability of the DiskStation DS1520+. DS1520+ is a 5-bay storage system which is made for home and small office environments. The DS1520+ is ideal for data backup and organizing multimedia libraries. Major feature is its scalability so users can create a personal cloud which can easily grow.
In it’s core, the Synology DS1520+ is powered by an 4-core Intel Celeron Processor J4125 (it runs at 2.0 GHz but it can burst up to 2.7 GHz). It is equipped with dual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD cache slots and four 1GbE network ports. It has five bays and they support both HDDs and SSDs of up to 16TB, and you can choose 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch drives. You can expand the total capacity easily. When you purchase Synology extension units you can expect a maximum raw capacity of 240TB.
Synology DS1520+ is faster compared to predecessor. In fact, it’s faster 13.8% in Drive Indexing, 25.9% in photo indexing, and 126% in PHP response.
The DS1520+ supports Synology’s cross-office file syncing and sharing solution. That technology allows users to seamlessly synchronize data across individual sites. Meaning that large and most-frequently-accessed files can be available on local networks. Users can easily set sharing permissions so that only the necessary files are available to specific users. The new DiskStation supports Synology DSM – DiskStationManager, which can replicate snapshots, manage multimedia, backup virtual and physical devices, secures home and offices with the surveillance station, and even install virtual machines with virtual machine manager.
| CPU | CPU Model | Intel Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
| CPU Frequency | 4-core 2.0 (base) / 2.7 (burst) GHz | |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | ||
| Memory | System Memory | 8 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 8 GB (4 GB + 4 GB) | |
| Total Memory Slots | 1 | |
| Notes | Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier’s product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. | |
| Storage | Drive Bays | 5 |
| Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 15 (DX517 x 2) | |
| M.2 Drive Slots | 2 (NVMe) | |
| Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) | 3.5″ SATA HDD2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSDM.2 2280 NVMe SSD | |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 80 TB (16 TB drive x 5) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | |
| Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units | 240 TB (80 TB + 16 TB drive x 10) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | |
| Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
| Hot Swappable Drive | ||
| Notes | “Compatible drive type” indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.The maximum raw capacity is not limited by the maximum single volume size. Synology NAS models may utilize capacities over the maximum single volume size as long as each volume created is below the limit. (Learn more) Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB. | |
| External Ports | RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| USB 3.0 Port | 2 | |
| eSATA Port | 2 | |
| File System | Internal Drives | BtrfsEXT4 |
| External Drives | BtrfsEXT4EXT3FATNTFSHFS+exFAT* | |
| Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. | |
| Appearance | Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.62 kg | |
| Others | System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 2 pcs |
| Fan Speed Mode | Full-Speed ModeCool ModeQuiet Mode | |
| Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | ||
| Power Recovery | ||
| Noise Level* | 20.8 dB(A) | |
| Scheduled Power On / Off | ||
| Wake on LAN / WAN | ||
| 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* | 36.67 W (Access) 15.51 W (HDD Hibernation) | |
| British Thermal Unit | 125.21 BTU/hr (Access) 52.96 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) | |
| Notes | Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8% | |
| 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 | EACVCCICCCRCMKCFCCCEBSMI | |
| Warranty | 3 Years | |
| Notes | The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) | |
| Environment | RoHS Compliant | |
| Packaging Content | Main Unit X 1Accessory Pack X 1AC Power Adapter X 1AC Power Cord X 1RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2Quick Installation Guide X 1 | |
| Optional Accessories | Expansion Units: DX5172.5″ SATA SSD: SAT5200M.2 2280 NVMe SSD: SNV3400VisualStation: VS960HD/VS360HDSurveillance Device License Pack |
DS1520+ is available today, and is from the latest generation of their 20-series. MSRP is $699.99. More information – Synology DS1520+
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