Description
Expand your ioSafe NAS system with the ioSafe x517 Drive Expansion Enclosure, designed for unmatched data protection and flexibility. Offering five additional drive bays, the x517 supports both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, allowing seamless on-the-fly volume expansion or use as a local backup destination.
Engineered to safeguard your critical data from fire and flood disasters, this rugged enclosure withstands temperatures up to 1550°F for 30 minutes and full water submersion up to 10 feet for 72 hours. Combined with ioSafe’s optional Data Recovery Service (DRS), your data is always recoverable—even under extreme conditions.
The x517 works effortlessly with the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, enabling you to install productivity, collaboration, or media management applications with ease. Hot-swappable drive bays make replacements simple, while dual-chassis expansion options let you scale your storage up to triple capacity—without compromising security or uptime.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ioSafe x517 |
| SKU | NFX1205-5 |
| Drive Bays | 5 Bays |
| Drive Compatibility | 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Expansion Compatibility | For use with ioSafe 1517 NAS (up to 2 expansion units supported) |
| Operating System | Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) |
| Design | Hot-swappable drive bays |
| Fire Protection | Withstands 1550°F (843°C) for 30 minutes |
| Flood Protection | Fully submerged up to 10 ft (3 m) for 72 hours |
| Data Recovery Service | Optional ioSafe DRS available |
| Use Case | Backup, disaster recovery, volume expansion |
| Construction | Heavy-duty fireproof and waterproof enclosure |
| Warranty | 2-Year Standard (upgradeable with DRS) |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely, and we do not store credit card details or access your credit card information.
Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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