DiskStation

DS223

Data Management and Highlights

Sharing Platform for Home • Centralized Data Storage

Consolidate up to 36 TB of data1 with 100% data

and SOHO
ownership and multi-platform access

• Easy Sharing & Syncing

Share files and media in a breeze, and keep clients and
Designed with both leisure and work in mind, collaborators on the same page
the entry-level 2-bay DS223 has all the tools
• Simple Data Protection
you need to create an intuitive and secure Back up your media library or business document
platform to centralize, organize, and share repository to a variety of destinations

your data. Leverage the license-free, built-in • Intelligent Surveillance

solutions available in Synology DiskStation Protect what matters by keeping an eye on your home
with flexible monitoring tools
Manager (DSM) to create your own private
cloud, access files from any device, and work
efficiently on business projects with clients and
collaborators.

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Storage Hub With Anytime, Anywhere Access
Move away from data scattered across devices. Your Synology NAS can serve
as a go-to platform to securely and conveniently store any type of data with
comprehensive and intuitive file access and management tools.

• Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS directly from web browsers

without configuring complex port forwarding rules

• Browse and manage your files from any browser with Synology Drive, or
access familiarly from the local network using common network protocols

• Keep your shots and clips organized using Synology Photos’ smart sorting
functions

• Deploy your Synology NAS as edge storage by fitting it easily into the
existing network infrastructure thanks to Windows AD and LDAP integration

Collaboration and Synchronization Platform

Make it easy to share documents and digital memories with family and friends,
and boost productivity while working in a team or with your clients.

• Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across
all platforms, and keep the content of two Synology systems in sync with
Synology Drive

• Maintain a reduced local footprint by streaming data on demand from a

central data repository through the cloud with Hybrid Share2

• Synchronize data from and to popular cloud storage platforms with Synology
Cloud Sync

• Share media with family, friends, or collaborators through the privacy-

focused sharing options in Synology Photos

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Flexible Data Protection Options
Synology DSM comes equipped with a complete host of backup solutions
available at no extra cost.

• Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or

accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of your PC folders

• Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices by automatically

creating remote copies with Synology Drive or Synology Photos

• Efficiently back up your entire Synology NAS or select folders to multiple

destinations using Hyper Backup

• Store backups on C2 Storage,2 a dedicated and secure cloud destination

powered by Synology C2

• Take NAS protection to the next level with Snapshot Replication by creating
point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other
Synology systems and rapidly restored

Private Video Surveillance

Synology Surveillance Station transforms any Synology system into a powerful
network video recorder (NVR).

• 8,300+ supported camera models

• ONVIF support for a broader selection of cameras

• Private, subscription-free storage of recordings

• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps

• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions

• Email, SMS, and push notification options

• Dual recording to the cloud with C2 Surveillance for online access and
convenient sharing3

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Hardware Overview
DS223 (Front) DS223 (Rear)

1 Status Indicator 2 LAN Indicator 3 Drive Status Indicators 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

5 Copy Button 6 Power Button 7 Fan 8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports

9 Reset Button 10 1GbE RJ-45 Port 11 Power Port 12 Kensington Security Slot

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Technical Specifications
Hardware

CPU Realtek RTD1619B

Memory 2 GB DDR4

• 2 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD (drives not included)

• Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology
Compatible drive types
drives listed on the compatibility list. The use of non-validated components may limit
certain functionalities and result in data loss and system instability4

Hot swappable drives Yes

External ports 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Form factor Desktop

Size (HxWxD) 165 x 108 x 232.7 mm

Weight 1.28 kg

LAN ports 1 x 1GbE RJ-45

Wake on LAN/WAN Yes

Scheduled power on/off Yes

System fans 1 x (92 x 92 x 25 mm)

AC input power voltage 100 V to 240 V AC

Power frequency 50/60 Hz, single phase

• Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating environment
• Relative humidity: 8% to 80% RH

• Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)

Storage environment
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Maximum operating altitude 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

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General DSM Specifications

SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP,
Networking protocols
OpenVPN™, L2TP)

• Internal: Btrfs, ext4

File systems
• External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

Supported RAID types Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1

• Max. single volume size: 108 TB

Storage management • Max. number of system snapshots: 4,0965
• Max. number of internal volumes: 64

• Max. number of local user accounts: 1,024

• Max. number of local groups: 256
File sharing capabilities
• Max. number of shared folders: 256
• Max. number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 200

Privileges Windows® Access Control List (ACL) and application privileges

Connects with Windows® AD/LDAP servers enabling domain users to login via SMB/NFS/
Directory services
AFP/FTP/File Station using their existing credentials

Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over
Security
SSH, login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, and HTTPS (configurable cipher suite)

Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 14 and later, and Safari (iOS 14.0 and
Supported browsers
later) on iPad, Chrome (Android™ 11.0 and later) on tablets

English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский,
Interface languages Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語,
한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文

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Packages and Applications
File Server & Synchronization Multimedia SAN Storage
Drive Synology Photos SAN Manager
File Station Video Station
Hybrid Share3 Audio Station
Presto File Server6 iTunes® Server
Cloud Sync
Universal Search
Migration Assistant

Surveillance Data Protection & Backup Office Productivity

Surveillance Station7 Hyper Backup Synology Office
Snapshot Replication Synology Calendar
Note Station

Management & Administration Others

Synology Directory Server Antivirus Essential iOS/Android™ applications
Central Management System Web Station
VPN Server DNS Server
Active Insight8 RADIUS Server
Storage Analyzer Log Center

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the detailed Product Specification sheet
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Environment and Packaging
Environmental safety RoHS compliant

• 1 x DS223 main unit

• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x Accessory pack
Package contents
• 1 x AC power cord
• 1 x AC power adapter
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN cable

• 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series

• 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series
Optional accessories9
• Surveillance Device License Pack7
• Extended Warranty: Extended Warranty Plus10

Warranty 2 years10,11

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the model’s specifications page for the most up to date information.

1. Raw capacity. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives 7. Surveillance Station includes two free licenses. Connecting more
used and RAID configuration. cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more

2. C2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an 8. Certain advanced features require purchase of an eligible annual
eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each subscription. A free trial is available.
newly registered device.
9. Please refer to our compatibility list for the latest optional accessories
3. C2 Surveillance requires purchase of an eligible annual subscription. list.
Each additional channel requires a separate subscription. A free trial is
10. The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on
available.
your purchase receipt. Visit https://www.synology.com/company/legal/
4. Check our compatibility list for supported drives. warranty for more information.

5. System snapshots include snapshots taken by SAN Manager and 11. Up to 5 years of warranty are available as an additional bundle with
Snapshot Replication. Extended Warranty Plus, a 2-year extended warranty service add-on
available in select regions. Check availability for Extended Warranty Plus.
6. Presto File Server license can be purchased separately through the
application.

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