Synology
Synology DX517
Expand your Synology DiskStation's storage capacity with the DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure. Designed for seamless on-the-fly volume expansion, it adds five 3.5"/2.5" SATA drive bays without interrupting services. This unit also functions as a dedicated local backup solution, safeguarding your data. Featuring hot-swappable and screwless drive trays, installation and management are simplified. Managed directly from your host NAS via DiskStation Manager, the DX517 offers a durable, user-friendly, and high-performance storage upgrade, ensuring your growing data needs are met with Synology's renowned reliability.
$589.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
273
/ 561
#273 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
+491%
Above average
Number of Bays
5
Who it's for
- Seamless Volume Expansion
- Quick and Easy Integration
- Hot-Swappable Drive Bays
Who should skip it
- High Cost Per Bay
- eSATA Connection Limitation
- Limited Host Compatibility
Key Specs
Number of Bays
5
Drive Bays
5x 2.5"/3.5" SATA III
Maximum Capacity Support
60TB
Internal Drive Interface
SATA I/II/III
Drive Type Compatibility
HDD and SSD
Drive Form Factor Compatibility
2.5 inch, 3.5 inch
Host Interface Type
eSATA
Expansion Interface
1x eSATA
Features
- Adds five drive bays to compatible Synology NAS
- Supports on-the-fly volume expansion
- Hot-swappable and screwless drive trays
- Functions as a dedicated local backup solution
- Accommodates 3.5" and 2.5" SATA drives
- Managed directly from DiskStation Manager
- Simplifies system setup and drive replacement
- Ensures uninterrupted services during expansion
What customers say
Users deeply integrated into the Synology ecosystem overwhelmingly praise the DX517 for its seamless integration and ease of use. The unit offers effortless storage expansion, as DiskStation Manager intuitively recognizes and manages added drives for straightforward volume management. Reliability and robust build quality are consistently highlighted, reinforcing Synology's reputation for durable hardware. While the initial cost is noted, customers find the value justified by the flawless integration and convenience provided. This expansion unit is viewed as an essential, highly effective solution for existing Synology NAS owners needing reliable and efficient capacity scaling.
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