Question 1

2 USB 3.2 ports mean I can connect it directly to my laptop and see/configure disks, correct?

Accepted Answer

Negative, those ports are intended for connecting external storage devices, UPS monitor, etc.  Configuration is done through web interface.

Question 2

So, Having no knowledge what so ever of this. Is this like a cloud storage device that I can use to store my pictures and videos from my phone and info on my computer etc on? Would it have info on how to do such?

Accepted Answer

The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a versatile data hub that can store and manage all your documents, photos, and other files. It is capable of serving as a private cloud, allowing you to store, sync, and access data from any device, wherever you are. You can leverage Synology’s private cloud solution to sync data between different platforms and devices, and access your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface. The device also offers smart versioning to back up important data via desktop and mobile applications.

Question 3

Provided that I also purchase the 10GBe Ethernet card. What are the Read & Write Speeds of this NAS?  I would like to use as my primary drive for video editing. A minimum of 500MB/s for 4k video. Would you recommend this unit for that? Thank You.

Accepted Answer

DS1520+ is not a better option, it has a Celeron processor that is 4 core, but it is slower than the 2 core Ryzen.  The DS1522+ has faster transfer rates.

CPU Model:
DS1520+: Intel Celeron J4125
DS1522+: AMD Ryzen R1600
CPU Architecture:
DS1520+: 64-bit
DS1522+: 64-bit
CPU Frequency:
DS1520+: 4-core 2.0 – 2.7 GHz
DS1522+: 2-core 2.6 – 3.1 GHz
System Memory:
DS1520+: 8GB DDR4 non-ECC SODIMM
DS1522+: 8GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
Memory Expansion:
DS1520+: 1 slot, up to 8GB
DS1522+: 2 slots, up to 32GB
Network Connectivity:
DS1520+: 4x 1GbE LAN
DS1522+: 4x 1GbE LAN, optional 10GbE LAN
USB Ports:
DS1520+: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
DS1522+: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
eSATA Ports:
DS1520+: 2
DS1522+: 2
PCIe Expansion:
DS1520+: No
DS1522+: Yes
Drive Bays:
DS1520+: 5x SATA
DS1522+: 5x SATA
M.2 Drive Slots:
DS1520+: 2 for Read/Write Caching
DS1522+: 2 for Read/Write Caching
Hot Swappable Drive:
DS1520+: Yes
DS1522+: Yes
RAID Support:
DS1520+: JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, SHR
DS1522+: JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, SHR
Performance:
DS1520+: Max tested R/W speed: 451.28MB/s – 451.18MB/s
DS1522+: Max tested R/W speed: 736MB/s – 796MB/s

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