Conclusion
...offers huge storage potential in a simple, easy-to-use box that can handle everything from client backups to office surveillance.The DS1515 is the Synology NAS that many businesses will have been waiting for. Offering five bays, an array of SMB features and ample expandability, it offers huge storage potential in a simple, easy-to-use box that can handle everything from client backups to office surveillance.
The use of a quad-core ARM-based processor has lowered the cost of entry compared to the existing Intel equivalent, yet performance remains solid and is backed by a hardware encryption engine, floating point unit and four Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation.
Bottom line: ready to centralise your small business storage? Synology's DS1515 is a very safe bet.
The Good The Bad Solid performance
Energy efficient hardware
Class-leading DSM software
SMB features and expandability
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports
Tool-free drive bays Memory not upgradeable
Synology DS1515
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