--- product_id: 450323739 title: "Synology DS1522+" brand: "synology" price: "€ 102.32" currency: EUR in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/450323739-synology-ds1522 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Up to 796 MB/s read/write speed 4x 1GbE ports + optional 10GbE upgrade Expandable to 15 drives with DX517 units Synology DS1522+ **Brand:** synology **Price:** € 102.32 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your data game with Synology DS1522+ β€” where speed meets scalability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Synology DS1522+ by synology - **How much does it cost?** € 102.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/450323739-synology-ds1522) ## Best For - synology enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted synology brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Blazing Fast Throughput:** Seamlessly handle heavy file operations with up to 796 MB/s read/write speeds, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Data Security:** Built-in RAID support and Synology’s Active Backup for Business protect your critical files like a digital fortress. - β€’ **Scalable Storage Powerhouse:** Start with 5 bays and effortlessly expand to 15 drives, future-proofing your data needs as your projects grow. - β€’ **Enterprise-Grade Connectivity:** Four 1GbE ports with optional 10GbE upgrade ensure smooth integration and lightning-fast network performance. - β€’ **Versatile All-in-One Solution:** From file management to virtualization and surveillance, this NAS adapts to your professional and personal demands. ## Overview The Synology 5-bay DiskStation DS1522+ is a high-performance, expandable NAS designed for professionals and small businesses. Delivering up to 796 MB/s sequential read/write speeds, it features four 1GbE ports with optional 10GbE connectivity and supports up to 15 drives via expansion units. With robust RAID data protection, versatile built-in apps for backup, virtualization, and surveillance, plus a 3-year warranty, it’s a secure, scalable powerhouse for managing and safeguarding your digital assets. ## Description The product is multiple voltage compatible, that voltage arrange is 100-240V Review: Synology NAS: The Secure, Versatile Powerhouse for Your Data Needs - TL;DR: Choose Synology over QNAP for security and ease of use, ideal for consumers and small businesses, feature-rich, great for backups and media storage, surveillance feature adequate but not standout, VPN and private cloud services are bonuses. In the arena of NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions, the battle often boils down to Synology versus QNAP. From my battlefield, Synology emerges as the clear victor. Its software is the Fort Knox of digital security, boasting a robust, feature-rich, and user-friendly experience. QNAP, while a worthy adversary, has stumbled in the past with security breaches – a cardinal sin in the world of data protection. Now, let's talk about this particular Synology model, a contender that punches above its weight in the entry-level business category. It's a champion of data security with its RAID support, turning data recovery and hard drive upgrades into child's play. Picture this – one drive fails, and you're as cool as a cucumber, knowing your data's safe. Upgrading to a new NAS? A walk in the park, especially with RAID in your corner. And let's not forget about the freebie that's a total game-changer – the Active Backup for Business. It's like having an army of backup ninjas protecting your Macs and PCs, potentially saving you a fortune. For the home user, it's like having your personal cloud. Synology C2 online backup? Check. Affordable, simple, and secure. Say goodbye to rummaging through DVDs or Blu-rays – DS Video has got your back, organizing your movie library like a personal Netflix. And that's not all – you can access your cinematic treasure trove from anywhere. Just pack a Chromecast for your travels, and you're set. Surveillance footage storage? It's got you covered, though it's more of a sidekick feature – competent but not the star of the show. The VPN setup is a breeze, adding another layer of security to your digital fortress. Synology Drive is your private Dropbox – a slick way to access and share files remotely. The iOS client is like a loyal butler – always there, always efficient. Cloud Sync client? Yes, it's there too, syncing seamlessly with services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. In summary, if you're looking for a NAS solution that's easy, secure, and versatile, this Synology model is a no-brainer. It's like having a Swiss Army knife for your digital needs – robust, reliable, and ready for anything. Review: A NASty piece of hardware for data hoarders - What can I say, we all know why we consider Synology. They are basically the "Apple" of the NAS space. Positives: -User friendly interface -Robust options for safety nets (notice how I said how it's not a backup) -A large userbase with many helpful resources to guide through some of the few nuances. -Optional NVME SSD expansion for caching -Optional RAM upgrade -Optional 2x 5 Bay enclosure (should only be used as it's own, separate volume) for a total of 15 drives of storage. I love the features of BTRFS and SHR1, which are flexible "safety nets" that help protect you from losing all of your data from either a ransomware/crypto attack (BTRFS Snapshots), or a failed drive (SHR1 providing parity data). The advantage of SHR1 vs other RAID configurations is that you are not bound to replacing ALL drives in order to acquire more space. You can simply replace 2 drives with larger capacity drives, to start progressing into more space. These swaps into higher capacity must be done one at a time if using SHR1. Look into Synology RAID calculator if you need more info on how SHR works. Many of the integrations the Synology DSM software brings to the user are also nice (but could be improved on still, such as their Cloud sync application). Negatives: -I wish it had natively faster than 1gb ethernet connections, but it has the option for a 10gb expansion NIC. -If you are looking for a Plex server, this isn't the one you want, because there isn't integrated graphics. I believe the best one right now from Synology is the DS920+ but I have no intention of going this route so I did limited research on it. Do I recommend Synology? Absolutely Do I recommend this unit? If it suits your needs, absolutely. There are many options, which cater to different users/needs, so take your time and do your homework. I honestly couldn't be happier so far. If you want to learn more about this unit, I recommend a couple of channels on YT, which I watched for a couple of months leading up to my purchase. SpaceRex and NAScompares Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just to elaborate on some of the features I am using as it pertains to my specific use case, this is not really part of the review, but more so for people interested in knowing how I use my Synology and why. System specs: i9-9900k 5ghz OC 32GB DDR4 3200 RAM RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB 1x M.2 NVME 2TB 2x SSD 2TB DS1522+ with 5x 8TB HGST Ultrastar He8, using BTRFS and a LUN (2TB allocated) I am using it to sync my Photography company's Dropbox files, create Lr catalog files from the files, and then store our active (not yet approved) client files. The Cloud Sync isn't as flexible as the Dropbox application in terms of visibility of "Only online" files. Your files can only be syncd as "Available offline" or in other words, stored locally. You do have 3 options of syncing, one way sync (either way) and two way sync. I didn't like being unable to view my "Only online" files and then choosing to sync them through my windows file explorer like I would have liked. This made me instead create a LUN through DSM, which created a drive that appears as local on my windows file explorer, so that I could set it as a target location for the Dropbox desktop application. My workflow is as follows: -Once dropbox is placed on a LUN, I syncd our entire photography file system to the LUN in Online Only mode. This took a while, since there were about 1.6 million files for just our photos. -I select which clients I want to sync that need to be built into a catalog, and download the files to the Synology LUN -Once they are downloaded, I copy these locally stored files to my M.2 NVME local storage (May not be necessary once I upgrade the Synology to have the 10Gb NIC), import the images to my master catalog file on Lightroom Classic, and build them into a seperate Catalog with Smart Previews. -I assign the catalog + smart previews to an editor by simply copying the zipped smart previews and catalog to the Dropbox folder assigned to the editor. -The editor then begins their edits to the catalog directly from their folder which syncs to me, and if they are not currently working on it with Lightroom running (which I know when they are clocked in or not), I can open the catalog and see their progress or make corrections if they are needing to be made, the next time they clock in, they see the changes I made to it. -Once the catalog is done I pull it from the syncd folder, open my master catalog file, import from another catalog (the one that was just turned in), and then export as JPEG. -Once this is done, I then move all of the RAW image files, off my M.2 NVME drive, to a home folder (accessible on Windows explorer using SMB share) on the Synology, then set the Dropbox files that they originated from, back to Online Only status. -In my master catalog file, I relocate the missing folder that was just moved from my local storage, to the Synology home folder (which is still viewable from Lr), and now I have access to all those RAW files in Lr still, without the need to keep them on my M.2 NVME local drive. -If during review from one of my admins, certain images are needing to be replaced due to a poor cull, I can still pull up the catalog, make the necessary changes, and export as a JPEG while the RAW exist on the Synology SMB Share folder. That is where I am at now. This is where I want go next in due time, and it highlights just a couple features that the Synology offers to improve my workflow efficiency, and save money. Once I upgrade the Synology with the Expansion slot for 10Gb ethernet, and add a PCI NIC for at least 5Gb (maybe I'll also go 10Gb there too), I may not even need to move anything onto my local NVME, since I will be able to access everything from the Synology at a fast enough speed that I'll be bottle necked by my CPU rather than the disk read/write. This will need to be tested once I acquire those 2 pieces of hardware. Another improvement I can make, is instead of syncing my editors catalog files and smart previews through Dropbox, I could do it through Synology Drive, which is their version of Dropbox. What's the advantage? My editors will not require a Dropbox account to be able to use the Dropbox application sync feature. I could save some of them a monthly subscription (or save ourselves that money for the veteran editors on our team), by just using my NAS as the cloud provider for the editors. I have not gone this route yet because I have not yet had the time to research the best way to open my Synology up to the internet in that way. This is one of the few things that (from my understanding) Synology seems to be doing the best with in comparison to other NAS solutions, but it's a risk that I am not willing to take without educating myself fully on the best approach. Who knows what other optimizations I will discover as I use the Synology more. ## Features - Up to 736/796 MB/s sequential read/write throughput makes file operations quick and efficient - Leverage built-in file and photo management, data protection, virtualization, and surveillance solutions - Four 1GbE ports for simple integration into existing environments with optional 10GbE connectivity to tackle more specialized, bandwidth-heavy applications - Add up to 10 extra drive bays with 2 DX517 expansion units for a maximum of 15 storage drives - 3-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0B4DFBRZV | | Best Sellers Rank | #14 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Enclosures | | Brand | Synology | | Built-In Media | 1 x DS1522+ main unit; 1 x Quick Installation Guide; 1 x Accessory pack; 1 x AC power adapter; 1 x AC power cord; 2 x RJ-45 LAN cables | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Android, Desktop, Laptop, Server, iphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 508 Reviews | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.17"D x 9.06"W x 6.54"H | | Item Type Name | Synology NAS | | Item Weight | 4190 Grams | | Manufacturer | Synology | | Mfr Part Number | DS1522+ | | Model Number | DS1522+ | | Mounting Type | surface mount | | Product Dimensions | 9.17"D x 9.06"W x 6.54"H | | Size | DS1522+ | | UPC | 846504004461 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 3 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Synology - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Android, Desktop, Laptop, Server, iphone - **Product Dimensions:** 9.17"D x 9.06"W x 6.54"H - **Size:** DS1522+ ## Images ![Synology DS1522+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611PAuATrnL.jpg) ![Synology DS1522+ - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710VtuholdL.jpg) ![Synology DS1522+ - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TdX6UrELL.jpg) ![Synology DS1522+ - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yXTQqUr+L.jpg) ![Synology DS1522+ - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mHtwwmCEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How secure is this against malicious attacks? Does it have a firewall and anti-virus software?** A: The DSM software come with a number of features to prevent malicious attacks. One of my units was hit with a ransomware attack. Nothing import on the unit as it was used for security camera video storage. I believe I was hit with what is called man in the middle hack. My credentials were taken when I periodically logged in to view the camera images. I was not taking the security seriously. Now I have turned on HTTPS and 2FA (two factor authentication). Point is that the features are there to secure you NAS but you have to make use of them. Hope this helps. **Q: would this unit support a NVME cache module?** A: Yes the Synology DS1522+ supports 2 of the NVMe M.2's in mirror (RAID1) for write-back cache, or just 1 of them for read-only cache. (You cannot force it to use 1 of them for read-write). Starting with the year 2022 models, as of date of this review October 2022, Synology no longer lists as compatible any drive except their own brand (vendor-lock). However, if you look at the prior version of this unit Synology 1520+, you'll see other options that DO work like certain Seagate m.2 Ironwolf (but not all of them).. Unfortunately, the Synology DSM 7.1 in these newer 2022 models will currently show a warning anything except their own brand of drives may not support all features and compatibility is not guaranteed either. Customers are not happy about this vendor-lock situation, hopefully Synology will cave in and certify other drives in the future. **Q: Can you install a 10gb nic in here?** A: No, this model does not have the slot for the 10gb nic. You can see this by the absence of a square cutout such as the one on the back of the ds1522+. **Q: How often is the os/firmware patched? i'd like to verify that this nas stays as secure as possible.** A: As needed. I've had a few updates (3 or 4) since I purchased my DS220+ last fall. Your NAS should be behind your router/firewall, and I don't allow access to mine outside of my network/home. Personally, I have no need to access it from the Internet, aside from update downloads. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Synology NAS: The Secure, Versatile Powerhouse for Your Data Needs *by C***N on January 20, 2024* TL;DR: Choose Synology over QNAP for security and ease of use, ideal for consumers and small businesses, feature-rich, great for backups and media storage, surveillance feature adequate but not standout, VPN and private cloud services are bonuses. In the arena of NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions, the battle often boils down to Synology versus QNAP. From my battlefield, Synology emerges as the clear victor. Its software is the Fort Knox of digital security, boasting a robust, feature-rich, and user-friendly experience. QNAP, while a worthy adversary, has stumbled in the past with security breaches – a cardinal sin in the world of data protection. Now, let's talk about this particular Synology model, a contender that punches above its weight in the entry-level business category. It's a champion of data security with its RAID support, turning data recovery and hard drive upgrades into child's play. Picture this – one drive fails, and you're as cool as a cucumber, knowing your data's safe. Upgrading to a new NAS? A walk in the park, especially with RAID in your corner. And let's not forget about the freebie that's a total game-changer – the Active Backup for Business. It's like having an army of backup ninjas protecting your Macs and PCs, potentially saving you a fortune. For the home user, it's like having your personal cloud. Synology C2 online backup? Check. Affordable, simple, and secure. Say goodbye to rummaging through DVDs or Blu-rays – DS Video has got your back, organizing your movie library like a personal Netflix. And that's not all – you can access your cinematic treasure trove from anywhere. Just pack a Chromecast for your travels, and you're set. Surveillance footage storage? It's got you covered, though it's more of a sidekick feature – competent but not the star of the show. The VPN setup is a breeze, adding another layer of security to your digital fortress. Synology Drive is your private Dropbox – a slick way to access and share files remotely. The iOS client is like a loyal butler – always there, always efficient. Cloud Sync client? Yes, it's there too, syncing seamlessly with services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. In summary, if you're looking for a NAS solution that's easy, secure, and versatile, this Synology model is a no-brainer. It's like having a Swiss Army knife for your digital needs – robust, reliable, and ready for anything. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A NASty piece of hardware for data hoarders *by B***H on November 4, 2022* What can I say, we all know why we consider Synology. They are basically the "Apple" of the NAS space. Positives: -User friendly interface -Robust options for safety nets (notice how I said how it's not a backup) -A large userbase with many helpful resources to guide through some of the few nuances. -Optional NVME SSD expansion for caching -Optional RAM upgrade -Optional 2x 5 Bay enclosure (should only be used as it's own, separate volume) for a total of 15 drives of storage. I love the features of BTRFS and SHR1, which are flexible "safety nets" that help protect you from losing all of your data from either a ransomware/crypto attack (BTRFS Snapshots), or a failed drive (SHR1 providing parity data). The advantage of SHR1 vs other RAID configurations is that you are not bound to replacing ALL drives in order to acquire more space. You can simply replace 2 drives with larger capacity drives, to start progressing into more space. These swaps into higher capacity must be done one at a time if using SHR1. Look into Synology RAID calculator if you need more info on how SHR works. Many of the integrations the Synology DSM software brings to the user are also nice (but could be improved on still, such as their Cloud sync application). Negatives: -I wish it had natively faster than 1gb ethernet connections, but it has the option for a 10gb expansion NIC. -If you are looking for a Plex server, this isn't the one you want, because there isn't integrated graphics. I believe the best one right now from Synology is the DS920+ but I have no intention of going this route so I did limited research on it. Do I recommend Synology? Absolutely Do I recommend this unit? If it suits your needs, absolutely. There are many options, which cater to different users/needs, so take your time and do your homework. I honestly couldn't be happier so far. If you want to learn more about this unit, I recommend a couple of channels on YT, which I watched for a couple of months leading up to my purchase. SpaceRex and NAScompares Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just to elaborate on some of the features I am using as it pertains to my specific use case, this is not really part of the review, but more so for people interested in knowing how I use my Synology and why. System specs: i9-9900k 5ghz OC 32GB DDR4 3200 RAM RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB 1x M.2 NVME 2TB 2x SSD 2TB DS1522+ with 5x 8TB HGST Ultrastar He8, using BTRFS and a LUN (2TB allocated) I am using it to sync my Photography company's Dropbox files, create Lr catalog files from the files, and then store our active (not yet approved) client files. The Cloud Sync isn't as flexible as the Dropbox application in terms of visibility of "Only online" files. Your files can only be syncd as "Available offline" or in other words, stored locally. You do have 3 options of syncing, one way sync (either way) and two way sync. I didn't like being unable to view my "Only online" files and then choosing to sync them through my windows file explorer like I would have liked. This made me instead create a LUN through DSM, which created a drive that appears as local on my windows file explorer, so that I could set it as a target location for the Dropbox desktop application. My workflow is as follows: -Once dropbox is placed on a LUN, I syncd our entire photography file system to the LUN in Online Only mode. This took a while, since there were about 1.6 million files for just our photos. -I select which clients I want to sync that need to be built into a catalog, and download the files to the Synology LUN -Once they are downloaded, I copy these locally stored files to my M.2 NVME local storage (May not be necessary once I upgrade the Synology to have the 10Gb NIC), import the images to my master catalog file on Lightroom Classic, and build them into a seperate Catalog with Smart Previews. -I assign the catalog + smart previews to an editor by simply copying the zipped smart previews and catalog to the Dropbox folder assigned to the editor. -The editor then begins their edits to the catalog directly from their folder which syncs to me, and if they are not currently working on it with Lightroom running (which I know when they are clocked in or not), I can open the catalog and see their progress or make corrections if they are needing to be made, the next time they clock in, they see the changes I made to it. -Once the catalog is done I pull it from the syncd folder, open my master catalog file, import from another catalog (the one that was just turned in), and then export as JPEG. -Once this is done, I then move all of the RAW image files, off my M.2 NVME drive, to a home folder (accessible on Windows explorer using SMB share) on the Synology, then set the Dropbox files that they originated from, back to Online Only status. -In my master catalog file, I relocate the missing folder that was just moved from my local storage, to the Synology home folder (which is still viewable from Lr), and now I have access to all those RAW files in Lr still, without the need to keep them on my M.2 NVME local drive. -If during review from one of my admins, certain images are needing to be replaced due to a poor cull, I can still pull up the catalog, make the necessary changes, and export as a JPEG while the RAW exist on the Synology SMB Share folder. That is where I am at now. This is where I want go next in due time, and it highlights just a couple features that the Synology offers to improve my workflow efficiency, and save money. Once I upgrade the Synology with the Expansion slot for 10Gb ethernet, and add a PCI NIC for at least 5Gb (maybe I'll also go 10Gb there too), I may not even need to move anything onto my local NVME, since I will be able to access everything from the Synology at a fast enough speed that I'll be bottle necked by my CPU rather than the disk read/write. This will need to be tested once I acquire those 2 pieces of hardware. Another improvement I can make, is instead of syncing my editors catalog files and smart previews through Dropbox, I could do it through Synology Drive, which is their version of Dropbox. What's the advantage? My editors will not require a Dropbox account to be able to use the Dropbox application sync feature. I could save some of them a monthly subscription (or save ourselves that money for the veteran editors on our team), by just using my NAS as the cloud provider for the editors. I have not gone this route yet because I have not yet had the time to research the best way to open my Synology up to the internet in that way. This is one of the few things that (from my understanding) Synology seems to be doing the best with in comparison to other NAS solutions, but it's a risk that I am not willing to take without educating myself fully on the best approach. Who knows what other optimizations I will discover as I use the Synology more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy set up, dual network connection handy, proprietary network upgrade expensive *by C***D on December 10, 2022* Installed 5 x Ironwolf PRO NAS 18TB HDD on arrival, connected up external power supply, two Ethernet connections and used Synology device locator… easy install and configured for RAID 5 array for 62.8 TB storage. Immediately backed up over 7 TB at over 100 Mbps. Flawless and background optimised. Synology GUI is intuitive and familiar after owning the 1520+ and running DSM 7. The 10 gigabit Ethernet would be handy but it is not cheap - have not added the NVME cache as yet. I had used Samsung NVME in the previous 1520 but will review compatibility as Synology changed recommended media with the 1522 (again). To me, external power supply is a plus as replacing internal is a PITA. Multiple Ethernet ports handy too. Do I care about the change to Ryzen in the 1522 vs the Celeron in the 1520? More cores in the Ryzen and marginally faster - but the Celeron has Intel UHD built in if you run Plex Media Server or Video Server native on the NAS. I don’t so I’m happy with the Ryzen on the 1522. My 1520 is in another geographic location so once I upgrade the HDDs - I’ll be backing up the 1522 regularly to the 1520 for a super robust backup (two full NAS in RAID5 on different continents). ## Frequently Bought Together - Synology 5-bay DiskStation DS1522+ (Diskless),Black - Synology Network Upgrade Module adds 1x 10GbE RJ-45 (E10G22-T1-Mini) - Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage – Frustration Free Packaging (ST8000VNZ04/N004) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/450323739-synology-ds1522](https://www.desertcart.at/products/450323739-synology-ds1522) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*