Synology DiskStation DS223 - Network-attached storage

The Synology DiskStation DS223 is a two-bay desktop NAS designed for home and small office data management. It features a 1.7 GHz quad-core Realtek RTD1619B processor for file indexing and includes 2 GB of DDR4 memory to run the Synology DiskStation Manager operating system. Two drive bays accommodate 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, which are sold separately. Storage can be configured in RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD to balance capacity and redundancy. The device connects to the network via a 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet port.

A 92 mm fan provides active cooling for continuous operation. Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports allow for data transfers from external hardware. Support for the Btrfs file system enables point-in-time recovery through Snapshot Replication. The system is managed via a web interface compatible with browsers such as Chrome and Safari. Typical power consumption is 17.34 W, and the unit supports Wake-on-LAN for remote power control. Features such as Hyper Backup provide tools for automated offsite data protection.

• Support for up to 40 TB of internal capacity using 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives.
• Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor for concurrent data handling.
• Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) for automated volume management across different drive capacities.
• Low-noise operation at 14.6 dB, suitable for home or office environments.
• Integrated iSCSI support for block-level storage access over the local network.
• Permission management for up to 1024 unique users with access control lists.
• Built-in BitTorrent client and FTP server for network file services.