Synology DiskStation DS1517+

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Solid performance, Intuitive management software, Lots of apps, Multiple RAID options, Expandable, Quiet
PCI Express Expansion Slot adds versatility, Good price/performance
PCIe slot for 10GbE or M.2 SSD cache adapter, Easy RAM expansion, Compatible with Synology Expansion cabinets, Supports SSD caching

Cons:

Expensive, Lacks on-board LCD panel
Single PCIe slot forces users to pick between 10G interconnects or dual m.2 SSD cache

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Last revision on May 14, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Solid performance, Intuitive management software, Lots of apps, Multiple RAID options, Expandable, Quiet
PCI Express Expansion Slot adds versatility, Good price/performance
PCIe slot for 10GbE or M.2 SSD cache adapter, Easy RAM expansion, Compatible with Synology Expansion cabinets, Supports SSD caching

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive, Lacks on-board LCD panel
Single PCIe slot forces users to pick between 10G interconnects or dual m.2 SSD cache
Pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

There's no question that the Synology DS1517+ is a great NAS solution for those who need more storage than the normal person. If you're the type who has hundreds of videos, thousands of high-quality pictures, and wants to take advantage of some...

By Neowin on December 11, 2017

The Synology DS1517+ offers high end performance and expandability, but its price means it'll likely only appeal to users who can put its unique features to...

By TechRadar on August 22, 2017

For a 5-bay NAS, Synology's DiskStation DS1517+ is a pretty compact desktop design due to the vertically mounted drive bays. Powered by an Intel Atom C2538 2.4GHz CPU, the DS1517+ comes in two memory options an entry level 2MB version and the flagship...

By Kitguru.net on August 04, 2017

The Synology DS1517+ 5 Bay NAS as it provides excellent service and offering a ton of features. The 2.4 GHz quad core Atom C2538 also ensures that the NAS can keep up with the user. The 10GBe network adapter is also amazingly fast. Transferring files...

By TheStreamingBlog on July 27, 2017

I like the DS1517+. Synology continues to improve DSM, but you can take it one step further by installing the SynoCommunity third-party repository to get some extra functionality (WordPress, Apache, etc). I am currently running the beta track of the OS...

By Android Police on December 29, 2017

The feature-rich Synology DiskStation DS1517+ is a five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device that is easy to manage, offers multiple RAID configurations, and supports numerous...

By PC Mag on July 10, 2017

The latest 5-bay NAS offering from Synology DS1517+ is certainly worth looking at, with the 2.4 GHz quad-core Atom C2538 that keeps up with system demands, it very easily max's out our 1GbE connections. Speeds can be improved further with link...

By servethehome.com on June 19, 2017

With its scalability and performance, the affordable Synology DS1517+ offers is an effective solution for small growing...

By StorageReview on May 31, 2017

When deciding which of these products best meets your needs, factors other than performance or price may come into play. As we saw with the 10 GbE Ranker performance summary, each had category performance wins, but none of the wins were by a significant...

By SmallNetBuilder on May 17, 2017

100

Nous allons faire court sur cette conclusion puisqu'on connait déjà le produit: Une petite évolutionLe DS1517+ ne révolutionne pas la série, mais la fait légèrement évoluer. On retrouve le même processeur pour animer l'ensemble et deux versions...

By Le comptoir du hardware on November 08, 2017

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