Synology DiskStation DS1522+ – 5-Bay NAS

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.

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