Synology DiskStation DS1520+ 5-bay NAS

1. Introduction2. Synology DiskStation DS1520+ / Packaging & Bundle3. Synology DiskStation DS1520+ / Design4. DSM 5. Usability6. Testing Methodology7. ATTO Disk Benchmark8. Intel NASPT9. IOMETER10. Encryption Performance11. Workload Scenarios12. PCMark 10 Data Drive Benchmark13. Real Life File Testing14. Power15. Closing Thoughts16. View All Pages

The Synology DiskStation DS1520+ arrives in a smallish brown box with a label on the top right-hand corner. The label contains an image of the unit and which of the DiskStation series it is. Under the image is a panel with four icons representing features of the NAS; Quad-core CPU with AES-NI, expandable storage, 4 x LAN with Link Aggregation support and the fact it supports for two M.2 NVMe SSD for caching duties.

Printed directly on the rear of the box is a small list of some of the DS1520+ hardware features and a package content list.

Both side panels carry the same “scalable NAS for business and IT Enthusiasts” marketing message.

The box bundle contains everything you need to get started; PGB EA11011D-120 power adapter (rated at 100W), a pair of Ethernet cables, fixing screws for 2.5in drives, two drive bay keys and a quick install guide.

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