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Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure - 5 x 3.5 or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, 2 x M.2 NVMe SSD Slots, 32GB DDR4 RAM, AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core up to 3.1 GHz, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
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Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure

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Bottom line: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the nas & home servers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

CPUCPU Model:AMD Ryzen R1600CPU Frequency:2-core 2.6 (base) / 3.1 (turbo) GHzHardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI):YesMemorySystem Memory:32GB DDR4 ECCStorageDrive Bays:5M.2 Drive Slots:2 (NVMe)Compatible Drive Type:3.5" SATA HDD2.5" SATA SSDM.2 2280 NVMe SSDHot Swappable Drive:YesExternal PortsRJ-45 1GbE LAN Port:4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port:2eSATA Port:1PCIePCIe Expansion:1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slotInternal Drives:BtrfsEXT4External Drives:BtrfsEXT4EXT3FATNTFSHFS+exFATAppearanceSize (Height x Width x Depth):166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mmWeight:2.7…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the nas & home servers category. Synology's nas & home servers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for nas & home servers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • The DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology is a capable solution that can be adjusted and expanded as your needs change, with faster networking, and two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD slots for caching or additional storage pools. The DS1522+ is equipped with five drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5" SATA III hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA III hard drives and SSDs.
  • Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it offers a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronization, backup, and surveillance. The DS1522+ runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system that helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core with a burst frequency of up to 3.1 GHz.
  • 32GB RAM DDR4 SDRAM. This NAS is capable of sequential read speeds up to 736 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 796 MB/s.
  • Also featured are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two eSATA ports, and network connectivity is achieved via the four Gigabit Ethernet ports that support Link Aggregation and Failover, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure keeps cool using dual 92mm fans and operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz.
  • In the Box: Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure, Accessory Pack X 1, AC Power Cord X 1, RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2, Quick Installation Guide X 1.

Full Specifications

Size166 mm x 230 mm x 223 mm
BrandSynology
ColorBlack
MaterialMetal
In the BoxSynology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure, Accessory Pack X 1, AC Power Cord X 1, RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2, Quick Installation Guide X 1.
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberDS1522+
Mounting TypeFloor Mount
Built-In MediaNo
Mfr Part NumberDS1522+
Compatible DevicesCPU
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Warranty Description1 year manufacturer
Full listing titleSynology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure - 5 x 3.5 or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, 2 x M.2 NVMe SSD Slots, 32GB DDR4 RAM, AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Core up to 3.1 GHz, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports

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