Synology DX517 5-Bay 3.5"/2.5" SATA Expansion Unit
Easily expand your Synology DiskStation with five additional drive bays. Supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, the Synology DX517 is a flexible expansion solution for on-the-fly volume expansion or use as a dedicated local backup destination.
Key Features
5-Bay SATA Expansion
- Adds 5 additional drive bays to compatible Synology DiskStation models
- Supports 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs
Online Volume Expansion
- Managed directly from DiskStation Manager (DSM) on the host NAS
- Additional bays are immediately ready to use once connected
- On-the-fly volume expansion helps ensure host storage and services are not interrupted
Hot-Swappable, Screwless Drive Trays
- Hot-swappable trays allow drive installation and replacement without powering down the system
- Screwless tray design helps reduce setup time
Dedicated Local Backup Solution
- Can be configured as a separate volume
- Serves as a local backup target for the Synology DiskStation’s internal drives in case of system failure
Applied Models
Supports creating volumes across different units
- 23 series:
- DS923+
- 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+, DS716+II
- 15 series:
- DS1815+, DS1515+, DS1515
Supports creating volumes on a single unit only
- 18 series:
- DS218+
- 16 series:
- DS216+, DS216+II, NVR216
- 15 series:
- DS415+
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 5 |
| Compatible Drive Type | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 80 TB (16 TB drive x 5) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| RAID Management | Through Synology DSM |
| eSATA Port | 1 |
| Size (H x W x D) | 157 mm x 248 mm x 233 mm |
| Weight | 3.91 kg |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| System Fan | 80 mm x 80 mm x 2 pcs |
| Noise Level | 21.5 dB(A) |
| Certification | FCC, CE, BSMI |
| Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years with EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
Packaging Contents
- Main Unit x 1
- Accessory Pack x 1
- AC Power Cord x 1
- Expansion Cable: eSATA x 1
