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author: Sam White
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date: 2015-11-30 23:43:23+00:00
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slug: data-storage-synology-dx513
title: Data Storage - Synology DX513
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  - 2015
  - Computer Servicing
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  - owl
  - server
  - Synology
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Running a bit low on storage on Owl (Synology DS1812+) and we will be receiving a ton of data in the next few months, so we purchased a Synology DX513. It's an expansion unit designed specifically for seamlessly expanding our existing storage volume on Owl.

Installed 5 x 8TB Seagate HDDs and connected to Owl with the supplied eSATA cable.

Now, we just need to wait (possibly days) for the full expansion to be completed.

![](https://eagle.fish.washington.edu/Arabidopsis/20151130_synology_expansion_owl.jpg)(http://eagle.fish.washington.edu/Arabidopsis/20151130_synology_expansion_owl.jpg)