Name: Synology DiskStation DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure
Brand: Synology
SKU: SYDS1520P
Price: 699.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)

Synology DiskStation DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure

Synology DS1520+

Synology

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Synology DS1520+ 

Top Rated Gear: Synology DiskStation DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure Capacity: 0TB - Enclosure

Streamline your data managementScalable NAS with SSD cache acceleration capabilitySynology DiskStation DS1520+ is an ideal network-attached storage solution suitable for small office and IT enthusiasts. Two built-in M.2 SSD slots and Synology SSD Cache technology allow you to boost system I/O and application performance. The scalable storage design of DS1520+ lets you start small and expand storage capacity with Synology DX517 as your data grows.CPU4-core 2.0 GHz, burst up to 2.7 GHzCache Acceleration2x built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slotsPerformanceAverage 19.8% boost to computing-intensive applicationsScalabilityExpand up to 15 drives with a DX517 expansion unitOptimize performance and capacityDS1520+ provides two built-in M.2 SSD slots so that you can take full advantage of Synology SSD Cache functionality. Add SSD cache for up to 20 times faster I/O response without using front drive bays. You can add 10 more drives with two Synology DX517 to expand storage capacity.Accelerate demanding applicationsA more powerful CPU speeds up computing-intensive applications. The new 4-core processor boosts photo indexing, database response times, and web PHP response efficiency. Easily categorize your photo memories, smoothly manage files across computers and mobile devices, and enjoy blazing fast web applications.Access and sync your files seamlesslySynology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.&#149; Sync files on demand: Save the storage space and network bandwidth of your PC&#149; Go back in time: Easily retrieve previous versions of your shared files&#149; Back up your data: Protect your files with scheduled backups or in real-timeReal-time collaboration on your private cloudSynology Office is a collaboration package combining the convenience and usability of the public cloud with private cloud privacy and security. It enables seamless collaboration on documents and spreadsheets in a protected environment.Virtual Machine ManagerSandbox new software , manage resources using a single interface, and increase deployment flexibility with Synology Virtual Machine Manager. Run Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM instances on your Synology NAS in just a few steps.Snapshots for virtual machinesClone and restore complete virtual machines within seconds.Live migrationSeamlessly migrate virtual machines from one Synology NAS to another.Multi-tenant environmentCreate multiple isolated virtual machines for business units or departments.Engineered for reliability, backed by SynologyDS1520+ is designed to reliably store your data and is backed by Synology's three-year hardware warranty. An optional two-year extended warranty is available in select regions for up to five years of coverage.Powered by Synology DSMMultimediaComplete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.Hyper BackupStore multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.Desktop BackupSimplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.Snapshot ReplicationSchedulable and instantaneous data protection of shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for quick disaster recovery.Surveillance StationComplete surveillance solution for recording, monitoring, and management.Virtual Machine ManagerRun various operating systems in isolated sandboxes. Seamlessly clone, restore and migrate virtual machines.

Great experience with Adorama. NAS exactly as expected, and quick shipping.

Great NAS, great experience with Adorama.

Just got an upgrade to replace the old one, I have never had a better NAS! My old unit is over 10 years old and has been stable since day one. Definite learning curve, but after having set up the first one, the second one was super easy. TONS of options, more than I'll ever use for sure.

Best NAS out there!

Best money spent for precious videos audio photos and documents for many years to come.

Plex/Data NAS

The DS1520+ will not create an SSD cache from an installed SSD.

SSD cache not created

Working great so far. There is a lot to learn. This NAS can do more then I will probably ever need it for. If I  had a 4k TV and 4k media to steam to it I might have gone with a DS1621+

Great software - Good hardware

Synology NAS are generally good. This is powerful NAS and should more than meet your home needs.
There 2 fans for cooling. It is quiet. It runs smoothly. There are 4 LAN port for trunking or connecting to different subnets. I am use it for storage and Docker HomeAssistant.

Great NAS and Quiet

Easy to setup. Has advanced features. Add WD Red Pro deives. Quick transfers on my network. Using to store all my raw photos with lightroom catalog synced between PCs. Works great so far. Solid purchase.

Solid purchase

Great performance, even with spinning drives. From VPN to file server to backup, it's the all-in-one device we needed.

Great performance, even with spinning drives.

I started with a QNAP unit and ran into trouble.  I returned it to Adriana, no problem and purchased this Synology unit.  The user interface is really simple.  It may not have as many knobs and switches, but it works.  It?s a great unit.  The only downside is no 10gbe connection.

Great unit, easy to configure and use

Beautifully packed.  Easy to setup.  Easy to interface to cloud storage.  

One suggestion is to better integrate with a Mac.  Time machine is supported for local but I need to backup remote Mac’s as well.   Would love client software for a Mac that ensures TM works remotely.  

Finally I love the package but the documentation is sparse.   Need to search all over just to determine what a package does.

Easiest NAS to work with but needs more for Mac!

I upgraded from the DS412+. Swapped my hard drives to the new NAS in the exact same order and everything was migrated in less than 30 seconds.

Awesome product... my plex, settings, and all my files are running great.

I love Synology Products

My fifth Synology, and the fastest one yet.  Easy to add cache and drives, painless installation, many additional apps available.