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SYNOLOGY 12 BAY DISKEXPANSION DX1222 (DISKLESS)

Mfg Part Number:  DX1222  
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2025
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Plug-and-Play Storage Expansion for Synology DiskStation

Synology DX1222 expansion units let you add capacity to your Synology DiskStation1 on the fly. Instantly leverage up to 12 additional 2.5 or 3.5 inch drives in the same deployment thanks to a small footprint, quick installation, and Synology DiskStation Manager's (DSM) intuitive volume management options. The unit is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty.

As Easy As Connecting the Cable

DX1222's plug-and-play design and simple volume management in DSM make it easy to accommodate surging storage demands in time. A modest desktop form factor means you need not sacrifice precious office space.

Achieve More With Synology Drives

Synology enterprise-grade drives, developed in tandem with Synology storage systems, provide proven interoperability and high reliability through rigorous validation. Combine them with Synology DiskStation and DX1222 for a highly reliable and integrated storage setup, and receive long-term Synology updates and support.

Backed by Synology's 5-Year Limited Warranty

Get the most out of your DX1222 with comprehensive hardware replacement and premium technical support, both included in Synology's 5-year limited warranty.

Main Specification
General Information
Manufacturer Synology, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number DX1222
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.synology.com
Brand Name Synology
Product Model DX1222
Product Name Expansion Unit DX1222
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Type Drive Enclosure
Technical Information
Number of Hard Drives Supported 12
Number of Hard Drives Installed No
Number of Solid State Drive Supported 12
Number of Solid State Drive Installed No
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Bays 12
Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays 12
Hot Swappable Bays Yes
Network & Communication
Wireless LAN No
Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Drive Interface SATA
Host Interface Mini-SAS HD
Physical Characteristics
Cooling Fan Yes
Form Factor Desktop
Height 10.6"
Width 11.8"
Depth 13.4"
Weight (Approximate) 19.89 lb

Hardware Specifications

Applied Models

Applied Models

Supports creating volumes across different units
  • 22 series:DS3622xs+, DS2422+
  Notes To have better performance, we recommend creating storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or Expansion Unit, rather than creating volumes across your NAS and Expansion Unit.

Storage

Storage

Drive Bays 12
  Compatible Drive Type* 
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
  Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 192 TB (16 TB drive x 12) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
  Hot Swappable Drive  
  RAID Management through Synology DSM  
  Notes It is strongly recommended that you only install drives listed on your device's compatibility list. Storage pool and volume creation processes may fail when using unverified drives. Synology is unable to provide technical support for devices using unsupported components.

External Ports

External Ports

Expansion Port 1

Appearance

Appearance

Size (Height x Width x Depth) 270 mm x 300 mm x 340 mm
  Weight 9.02 kg

Power

Power

Power Recovery Synchronized with the Synology DiskStation
  Power Supply Unit / Adapter 550 W
  AC Input Power Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC
  Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
  Power Consumption* 57.71 W (Access)
16.25 W (HDD Hibernation)
  British Thermal Unit 194.96 BTU/hr (Access)
55.48 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
  Notes Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s).

Temperature

Temperature

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
  Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH

Others

Others

System Fan 120 mm x 120 mm x 2 pcs
  Easy Replacement System Fan  
  Noise Level* 24.6 dB(A)
  Notes Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology expansion unit at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75?C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%.

Certification

Certification

  • UL
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • KC

Warranty

Warranty

5 Years
  Notes The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt.

Environment & Packaging

Environment

Environment

RoHS Compliant

Packaging Content

Packaging Content

  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • Expansion Cable: MiniSAS-HD X 1
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1

Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories

  • 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300
  • 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200
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