Managed from DiskStation Manager on the host NAS, the additional bays in the DX517 are immediately ready to be used once connected. On-the-fly volume expansion ensures that storage and services on the host are not interrupted during volume expansion.
The hot-swappable drive trays of DX517 allow easy drive installation and replacement without powering down the system. Screwless drive tray design reduces the time needed for system setup.
Synology DX517 can be used as a dedicated local backup solution for the Synology DiskStation. When created as a separate volume, the DX517 provides a great backup solution to its local hard disks in case of system failure.
Applied Models:
1. Supports creating volumes across different units
-23 series:DS1823xs+, DS923+, DS723+
-22 series:DS1522+
-21 series:DS1821+, DS1621xs+, DS1621+, DVA3221
-20 series:DS1520+, DS920+, DS720+
-19 series:DS1819+, DS1019+, DVA3219
-18 series:DS1618+, DS918+, DS718+, NVR1218
-17 series:DS1817+, DS1817, DS1517+, DS1517
-16 series:DS916+, DS716+II, DS716+
-15 series:DS1815+, DS1515+, DS1515
2. Supports creating volumes on a single unit only
-18 series:DS218+
-16 series:DS216+II, DS216+, NVR216
-15 series:DS415+
Notes
For more information on the compatibility of each expansion unit, please refer to this article.
Please upgrade to DSM 6.2.1-23824-5 or later version before using it with 15 and 16 series models (excluding DS1515, DS716+, and DS716+II).
To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit.
Storage
Drive Bays - 5
Compatible Drive Type - 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD.
Hot Swappable Drive - Yes
RAID Management through Synology DSM - Yes
External Ports
eSATA Port - 1
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) - 157 mm x 248 mm x 233 mm
Weight - 3.91 kg
Power
Power Recovery - Synchronized with the Synology DiskStation
Power Supply Unit / Adapter - 200 W
AC Input Power Voltage - 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency - 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption - 29.9 W (Access), 2.4 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit - 102.02 BTU/hr (Access), 8.19 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes - Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).
Temperature
Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Others
System Fan - 80 mm x 80 mm x 2 pcs
Easy Replacement System Fan - Yes
Noise Level - 21.5 dB(A)
Notes
Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS 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%
Certification
-FCC
-CE
-BSMI
Warranty
-3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus
Notes
Availability varies by region. Before purchasing, please visit the official web pages of EW201/202 and Extended Warranty Plus for a list of eligible regions.
The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt.
Environment & Packaging
Environment - RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content - Main Unit X 1, Accessory Pack X 1, AC Power Cord X 1, Expansion Cable: eSATA X 1, Quick Installation Guide X 1.
Optional Accessories
-3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300/HAT3300
-2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5210
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