TECH SPECIAL..... A smart storage solution that's feature-rich and future-proof

A smart storage solution that's feature-rich and future-proof





The five-bay NAS comes with room for customisation and expansion for SMBs   

These days, a network just isn't complete without a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. And the Synology DS1517+ promises to add loads of high-end functionality to that. Sure, it can handle all the tasks, from backups to running applications. But it is a step further, bridging the gap into server territory. This is thanks to an included PCIe slot, which can handle the addition of a 10GbE network card for fast data access.

By providing the expansion slot, Synology allows end-users to upgrade the DS1517+ and add features that best suit their particular network. This makes the device future-proof.

Made for creativity

The Synology DS1517+ will be too much for most home users.  It's aimed at creative professionals, and flexible enough to support a wide range of creatives, ranging from those who work from home offices right up to smallor medi um-sized businesses. However, you should consider your needs carefully (and any potential need for future upgrades) to decide whether the NAS is a worthy addition to your home-office or SMB network.

Powerful core specs

To ensure high-end performance (even with multiple users), the DS1517+ includes some beefy hardware. The RAM is dual channel, upgradeable to 16GB.The Intel Atom C2538 quad-core CPU buzzes along at 2.4GHz, and has plenty of spare power for running your server. The NAS also has hardware encryption built in, to help satisfy business security concerns. The NAS is also geared towards expandability beyond the PCIe slot, with the ability to handle up to 150TB of .storage using two DX517, five bay expansion units

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