Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
Description
The Synology DiskStation DS223 is a compact two-bay desktop NAS designed for home and small office use. It consolidates files from PCs, Macs, external drives, and public clouds into a secure private-cloud with up to 40 TB accessible storage, while keeping energy consumption low at 17.3 W during operation. Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU and 2 GB DDR4 memory, it delivers responsive performance for file serving, backups, and multimedia tasks.
Hardware Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD |
| CPU | Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Network Interface | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| USB Ports | 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| Power Consumption | 17.3 W (access) |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop chassis |
Software & Core Features
- Secure private cloud with anywhere, anytime access to up to 40 TB of data
- Simple backup hub: create spare copies of documents and media for easy recovery
- Private cloud made easy: import data from PCs, Macs, and external storage 14% faster, keep all devices in sync
- Multi-device access: PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS or any browser
- Selective sync to save local storage; pin files for offline use
- Cloud Sync integration for Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive with local copies
- Drive ShareSync for continuous folder synchronization between two Synology NAS units
Advanced Data Protection
- Btrfs file system with built-in file self-healing and fast snapshot technology for point-in-time recovery
Multimedia & Surveillance
- Smart photo management: automatic indexing with tags, geolocation, facial recognition, and 30% faster photo indexing than its predecessor
- Surveillance Station support for live view, recording, and event notifications with up to two free camera licenses
Ideal Use Cases
- Home offices and small businesses centralizing document and media storage without complex IT
- Hybrid workflows requiring multi-site sync and public-cloud integration
- Families and photo enthusiasts needing automated mobile backup and AI-powered organization
- Entry-level video surveillance deployments for home monitoring
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