Synology DiskStation DS223-24T-10-2 - Network Attached Storage, Black

The Synology DiskStation DS223-24T-10-2 2-Bay NAS (2 × 12 TB HDDs) is designed for data management in homes and small offices. The unit comes with two 12 TB SATA hard drives pre-installed, providing a total storage capacity of 24 TB. A 1.7 GHz quad-core Realtek RTD1619B processor powers the system, supported by 2 GB of DDR4 memory. Users can choose from several RAID configurations, including Synology Hybrid RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Administrative tools support up to 1,024 user accounts and 200 concurrent connections. Snapshot functionality is included for point-in-time file recovery.

Connectivity includes a gigabit Ethernet port and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external drives. The mini-tower chassis uses a 92 mm fan for active cooling, with an operational noise level of 14.6 dB. Hot-swappable drive bays allow for disk replacement without powering down the unit. Power is provided by an external 60 W adapter, with the unit typically consuming 17.343 W during operation. The DiskStation Manager operating system provides a web-based interface for managing file services, such as SMB, AFP, and NFS. For specialized requirements, the unit supports iSCSI for block-level storage and features a built-in FTP server.

• 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive compatibility: supports both SSD and HDD media.
• Btrfs and ext4 support: offers options for data protection and file system flexibility.
• VPN protocol integration: supports PPTP, OpenVPN, and L2TP for secure remote connections.
• Security encryption: uses HTTPS, SSH, and SSL/TLS to protect data integrity during transmission.
• External power design: uses a 60 W adapter to reduce heat generation within the main unit.
• Physical security: features a Kensington lock slot for anchoring the device in open environments.
• Access Control List (ACL): allows for granular permission management for files and folders.