NAS Expansion Units

Synology DX517

Why choose it

Expand a Synology DS1817+ or DS1517+ with five extra drive bays over eSATA; the DX517 accepts 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives and carries a three-year hardware warranty.¹²

Before you buy

Check your NAS model and eSATA connection against the supported-host list before buying.¹

Explore NAS Expansion Units Explore specifications

Compatible NAS models: Synology DiskStation Servers: DS1817+ DS1517+¹
Drive bays: 5 bays¹
Host connection: Sata expansion cable¹

The details

Specifications

Core specifications4

Synology DX517: core specifications
Drive bays	5 bays¹
Host connection	Sata expansion cable¹
Hot-swap bays	Yes²
Warranty	3 years²

Fit and compatibility2

Synology DX517: fit and compatibility
Compatible NAS models	Synology DiskStation Servers: DS1817+ DS1517+¹
Form factor	Desktop tower³

More specifications2

Synology DX517: more specifications
Drive sizes supported	3.5"/2.5"²
Chassis depth	233 mm²

Specifications not documented (7)

Expands existing volume, Built-in RAID, Redundant power supply, Idle power-down, Attaches to, Drive interface, Individual drive mode.

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