[Review] Synology DS1515+ NAS

Got myself a new DS1515+ NAS... stay tuned for updates :)

 You could refer to my previous review on Synology DS1512+ NAS on 13 Aug 2012

 Brief Introduction

Featuring a quad-core processor, hardware encryption engine, and flawless software integration, DS1515+ is a powerful, expandable 5-bay NAS server that delivers outstanding speed and accelerated data encryption. Easily scalable, the DS1515+ can be equipped with up to 6GB of DDR3 RAM and host up to 90TB of raw capacity with two Synology DX513 units.

Taken from Synology Site 
Taken from Synology Site

Taken from Synology Site 
Taken from Synology Site 
Taken from Synology Site

Taken from Synology Site



Specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Atom C2538 Quad Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2slots - 2GB DDR3 1600MHz (preinstalled on 1 slot)
  • Internal HDD: 3.5" or 2.5" SATA x 5 slots
  • Max Internal Capacity: 30TB (5 x 6TB HDD)
  • Hot Swappable HDD
  • External Interface: USB 3.0 x 4, eSATA x 2
  • LAN: Gigabit (1000Mbps) x 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
  • System Fan: 80mm x 80mm x 2
  • Size (HxWxD): 157 x 248 x 233mm
  • Weight: 4.17kg
  • Supports: Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN/WAN
  • Warranty: 3 years
  • Noise Level: 22.3 dB
  • Power Frequency: 50/60Hz, Single Phase
  • Power Consumption: 38.39W (Access), 21.63W (HDD Hibernation)
  • Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) 
  • Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (15°F to 155°F) 
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH 
  • Maximum Operating Altitude: 6,500 feet
Speed Test:
The hardware configuration of our Synology DiskStation DS1515+ consisted of the following configurations:

NAS DSM: DSM 5.1-5004 Update 2
RAID: SHR (with 2 Disk Failure [RAID 6])
HDD: 4 x 3TB (Toshiba - DT01ACA300) + 1 x 3TB (WD RED - WD30EFRX-68EUZN0)
GbE: 1 x port
Router: ASUS RT N-56U
Cable: CAT 6
Synology DS1515+ (Jumbo 1500)

Synology DS1515+ (Jumbo 9000)

Synology DS1512+ (Jumbo 9000)



Conclusion:
The DS1515+ its easy to set up, use. Faster than its predecessors.

Pros:
Ability to insert hard drives without using any screws (only applicable for 3.5" Disks)
Ability to expand from 1 Disk to 2, or more with a simple disk expansion.
Extremely easy configuration
Strong application and firmware support from Synology
Strong GbE performance
Link Aggregation / Failover ability
SFTP out of the box ready

Cons:
Lack of HDMI/VGA connectivity output for direct video output from the NAS
Slow technical support from Synology for Singapore Region when issue arises. Expect to wait up to 5 days for responses.
Single Phase power available with no redundancies
















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