SynologyNetwork Upgrade Module adds 1x 10GbE RJ-45 (E10G22-T1-Mini)

TL;DR: Speedy, simple to install, perfect for 1522+, early arrival, pricey, missed initial setup timing, dazzled by 10gbe speeds.Like a knight in shining armor, this gadget swooped in, delivering just the boost my 1522+ needed. Installation was a breeze – it's like this piece of tech was just waiting to click into place, no fuss, no muss. And the speed? It's like jumping from a bicycle to a sports car. The 10gbe speeds are nothing short of exhilarating.But let's address the elephant in the room – the price tag. It's like paying for a gourmet meal when you're used to fast food prices. Yes, it's worth it, but your wallet might need a moment to recover.Adding a twist to the tale, it played hard to get, arriving fashionably late and missing the grand debut at the initial setup. It's like having the perfect dance partner show up after the first few songs.Despite the late entry and the dent in my finances, this upgrade is a game-changer. It's the kind of tech leap that makes you wonder how you ever managed without it. For anyone looking to turbocharge their 1522+, this is your golden ticket – just brace yourself for the price and maybe a bit of a wait.

This upgrade is good value for the money and works out of the box. It was easy to install! Basically, two screws. My transfers are much faster now using Unifi 5 port 10gbe switch for both Mac and PC. Very pleased with this upgrade!

Works as advertised

Yeah, they have you as a captive audience once you have your Synology NAS. If you want something faster than the gigabit NICs in your NAS (923+ in my case), then this is it. My entire network hasn't been upgraded to 2.5Gbps yet, but it's about half done, and when doing transfers between assets in that upgraded part of the network, I'm definitely hitting consistent speeds over 2Gbps.Install is simple, remove the blank plate that is held on with two screws, then put the new NIC in there and use those two screws to fasten it down. Done! In the NAS software, if you plan on keeping at least one other NIC connected in addition to the new one, go into your network settings and make sure you select the new one as your primary.

The Synology Network Upgrade Module (E10G22-T1-Mini) is an excellent addition for those looking to enhance their network's performance, providing a seamless and robust 10GbE connectivity. Its compact and efficient design makes it an ideal choice for upgrading Synology systems without the hassle of extensive modifications. It took about 15 minutes to install.

Temper your expectations depending on your NAS. I put this in a 1522+ and now get about 600 megabytes per second transfer, which is the maximum speed of the bus / processor. I knew this by reading the white sheet about the NAS to begin with, so no real surprise. With proper bonding and packet management, you could get similar performance from the 4 built in gigabit ports. Note this card fits several other NAS units that may get better benefit.The install is simple once you find a screwdriver that fits the small head, shallow groves, and wide spread. I think I ended up using a #2 Phillips. Power down the NAS, remove the cover plate, install the mini card, replace the screws, turn the NAS back on and resolve the port changes. The whole process took about 30 minutes mostly fixing the port errors in the DSM and upgrading my security certificates.Would I purchase this again? Yes, I don't want to spend a ton of time researching proper channel bonding and packet management. I already own a 5 port 10GbE switch, so one card, one Cat 6a cable, nearly instant good performance.

I already had a 10gbe card on my computer and a 10 gbe switch, my NAS(DS1522+) being the bottle neck from the speed due to its 1gbe connection. This upgrade was a bit pricey, but well worth the investment as I can now see a slight boost even without my SSD cache. Once I added the SSD cache, I could now move large files with ease between the two devices. My main internet speed is still only 1gbps, so it did not increase my external download speed. But it greatly increase my local speed when sending files from my workstation to my NAS.

Works awesome. Took forever to arrive. Not sure why these things are so hard to get but it was worth the wait. My files are flying to and from my NAS now faster than most directly connected USB 3 hard drives. Highly recommend.