5 Things to Know About the DS1522+ Expansion Options
- The DS1522+ supports up to 10 additional bays using two DX517 expansion units, each adding 5 bays over eSATA.
- The PCIe Gen 3 x4 slot can accept a 10GbE NIC for faster network speeds.
- You can also install an M.2 SSD cache adapter in the same slot for improved storage performance.
- The expansion units and PCIe card cannot be used simultaneously if the slot is occupied.
- eSATA connections limit expansion to Synology’s own DX517 units, not third-party enclosures.