Synology® DX513 delivers an effortless solution for volume expansion and data backup for
selected Synology DiskStation models. The DX513 seamlessly scales up the storage capacity of
the DiskStation by additional 5 hard drives on-the-fly when connected directly to an expansion
cable.
Volume Expansion & Backup
When running out of hard drive capacity on the Synology DiskStation, Synology DX513
provides an easy way to immediately scale capacity by an additional 5 hard drives. The RAID
volume on the Synology DiskStation can be expanded directly without having to reformat
the existing hard drives, ensuring the Synology DiskStation can seamlessly expand capacity
without any downtime.
Synology DX513 can be used as a dedicated local backup solution for the Synology
DiskStation. When created as a separate volume, the Synology DX513 provides a great backup
solution to its local hard disks in case of system failure.
Reliable Plug-n-use Design
The Synology DX513 is connected to the Synology DiskStation using an expansion cable with
custom-designed connectors on both ends, ensuring a reliable connection. The convenient
hot-swappable design ensures simple and quick hard drive installation and recovery in the
event of failure or when additional drives are to be installed.
Green & Easy to Manage
Deep Sleep can be manually configured to take effect automatically when the system has
been inactive for a period of time. This not only saves energy but also extends the lifespan of
the hard disk. The DX513 will also smartly power on/off with the attached DiskStation, so no
user intervention is needed to keep this system running smartly and efficiently.