Seagate DX517 5-Bay Expansion Unit with 5x IronWolf 12TB SATA III 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal NAS Hard Drive

The Seagate DX517 5-Bay Expansion Unit, paired with 5x IronWolf 12TB SATA III 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal NAS Hard Drives, offers seamless capacity expansion for Synology DiskStation solutions. This versatile 5-bay expansion unit supports both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, allowing users to effortlessly add five additional drive bays to their existing Synology DiskStation setup. With its capability for on-the-fly volume expansion, the DX517 ensures that storage and services on the host NAS remain uninterrupted during the expansion process.

Managed through the intuitive DiskStation Manager on the host NAS, the additional drive bays in the DX517 are immediately ready for use upon connection. The hot-swappable drive tray design facilitates easy drive installation and replacement without the need to power down the system, enhancing efficiency and minimizing downtime. The screwless drive tray design further simplifies system setup, reducing the time required for installation.

Moreover, the Synology DX517 serves as a dedicated local backup solution for the Synology DiskStation. By creating a separate volume, it provides a reliable backup destination for local hard disks, safeguarding data in the event of a system failure. This expansion unit, equipped with high-performance IronWolf drives, is an ideal choice for users seeking to enhance their storage capacity and ensure data protection with ease and reliability.