5 Things to Know About the Synology DS1522+ Expansion
Regarding the Synology: 1. Five internal bays The DS1522+ starts with five drive bays, one more than typical 4-bay NAS models, giving you extra capacity from the start.
Expandable to 15 bays You can add two DX517 expansion units, each with five bays, for a total of 15 drives without replacing the main chassis.
Ideal for growing businesses This setup suits businesses that need RAID 6 with decent capacity now and a clear upgrade path later.
No chassis retirement Expansion keeps the original unit in use, avoiding the cost and hassle of swapping hardware as storage needs grow.
Sweet spot for capacity Five bays provide a practical balance between initial investment and future scalability for most small to medium workloads.