Synology DX517 5-Bay Expansion Unit for DiskStation
Prices in SGD, excluding 9% GST.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Synology DX517 5-Bay Expansion Unit for DiskStation - 3 Years Warranty
Five more bays
Adds five 3.5"/2.5" SATA bays to a compatible DiskStation, or serves as a local backup target.
Online volume expansion
Managed from DSM on the host; volumes grow without interrupting services.
Hot-swappable trays
Screwless trays let you install and replace drives without powering down.
Synology Expansion Unit DX517 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Storage
| Product Name | Synology Expansion Unit DX517 |
| Model | DX517 |
| UPC | 846504002672 |
| Drive Bays | 5 |
| Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
| Host Connection | 1 x eSATA (cable included) |
Power
| Power Supply | 200 W, 100–240 V AC |
| Power Consumption | 29.9 W (access), 2.4 W (HDD hibernation) |
Physical & Environment
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 157 x 248 x 233 mm |
| Weight | 3.91 kg |
| Fans | 2 x 80 mm |
| Noise Level | 21.5 dB(A) |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40 °C |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 years (Synology), extendable to 5 years |
Compatibility & Applications
Compatibility
Volumes across units: DS1823xs+, DS923+, DS723+, DS1522+, DS1821+, DS1621xs+, DS1621+, DS1520+, DS920+, DS720+, DS1819+, DS1019+, DS918+, DS718+ and other eSATA-equipped Plus models listed by Synology.
Typical Use
Adds five bays to an eSATA-equipped DiskStation.
Package Contents & Synology Ordering Information
In the Box
1 x DX517 expansion unit, expansion cable, power cord(s), accessory kit and quick installation guide. Drives not included.
Synology Expansion Units at SourceIT
| Model | Key feature |
| DX517 (this listing) | 5-bay SATA expansion unit |
| DX1222 | 12-bay SATA expansion unit |
| RX426 | 4-bay 1U SATA expansion unit |
| RX1225RP | 12-bay 2U SATA expansion unit with redundant PSU |
| RX1222sas | 12-bay 2U SAS/SATA expansion unit |
| RX1223RP | 12-bay 2U SATA expansion unit with redundant PSU |
| RXD1219sas | 12-bay 2U dual-port SAS expansion unit |
| FX2421 | 24-bay 2U 2.5" SAS/SATA expansion unit |
| RX6025sas | 60-bay 4U SAS expansion unit |
Official Synology Videos
Enhance Your Synology NAS (hardware upgrades) — Synology SPOT (official Synology channel)
Datasheet & Downloads
| Specifications | DX517 on synology.com |
| Compatibility | Synology compatibility list |
| Downloads | DX517 Download Center |
Frequently Asked Questions — Synology Expansion Unit DX517
What does it connect with?
eSATA; the expansion cable is included.
Which drives fit?
3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs (sold separately).
What is the warranty?
3 years Synology warranty, extendable to 5 years.
Do I get a GST invoice?
Yes. Supplied by SourceIT in Singapore with a GST invoice.






