Synology Disk Station DS1515 is the first 5-bay value series model with a quad-core CPU, hardware encryption engine, four built-in Gigabit LAN ports & the scalability of up to 15 drives, providing the most cost-effective storage solution for growing businesses to efficiently manage, protect, & share data. Optimal Price/ Performance Ratio With its generous hardware specifications, Synology DS1515 is the first value Series model equipped with an all-new quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, & four Gigabit LAN Ports. The combination of hard drives & read/write-optimized SSD cache support on DS1515 boosts throughput efficiently while minimizing cost per gigabyte. With link aggregation, Synology DS1515 can deliver read & write speeds of up to 403.77 MB/s & 421.85 MB/s respectively under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows environment. Powered with hardware encryption engine, DS1515 delivers fast encrypted data transmission speeds of up to 296.54 MB/s reading & 150.04 MB/s writing. Cross Platform File Sharing Synology DS1515 offers comprehensive network protocol support, ensuring seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, & Linux platforms. Internet file access is simplified by using the web-based file explorer, Synology File Station. HTTPS, firewall, encrypted FTP server, & IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level. For users who are always on the move, Synology provides the convenient app DS file for popular mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android devices, & Windows Phone. Files stored on Synology DS1515 can then be accessed remotely using DS file. Unparalleled Flexibility As your data storage needs grow, Synology’s DS1515 can grow with you. DS1515 can be connected to dedicated expansion units for additional storage on the fly, growing capacity with minimal effort. When paired with two DX513 expansion units through specially designed e SATA connectors, raw capacity can be as high as 120 TB. 24/7 Security Solution Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to manage IP cameras deployed in your office or home, allowing users traveling miles away to safeguard the environment by watching live views, recording events, & taking snapshots with a computer or mobile device. In addition to its intuitive setup & hassle-free interface, Surveillance Station features an optimized live view experience with on-screen operations, smart analytics tools like motion detection, & an alert system that sends instant notification through SMS, e-mail, & DS cam. Resilient & Reliable In addition to its superior performance, DS1515 is built for reliability. Four Gigabit LAN ports provide redundancy in the event of unexpected hardware failure while hot swappable drives also help to minimize system downtime during drive replacement. Uninterrupted availability is a critical goal for all businesses; however, many businesses worldwide still remain unprepared for disaster. Synology High Availability (SHA) can ensure a seamless transition between clustered servers in the event of server failure with minimal impact to applications, thus decreasing the risk of unexpected interruptions & costly downtime. Easy Backup Solutions To protect your valuable data, DS1515 can become a centralized backup destination for consolidating fragmented & unstructured information across your network through a range of options. Advanced backup privilege management makes network backup tasks safer & more efficient. Cloud Station with selective sync & ACL control provides real-time data backup & synchronization among multiple computers & mobile devices. Complete backup solutions including Scheduled LUN Snapshot, LUN clone & Backup & Replication minimize the impact of disasters. Energy Efficient Design Synology DS1515 is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Equipped with two 80 x 80 mm fans & a smart airflow design to keep the system running cool 24/7, while its noise dampening design makes it much quieter than PC counterparts. Hard drive hibernation further reduces power consumption & operation costs.