| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware Specifications | |
| CPU | |
| CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B |
| CPU Quantity | 1 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| CPU Threads | 4 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 1.7GHz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | Supported |
| Memory | |
| System Memory | 2GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Memory Note | Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications due to component lifecycle and supply conditions. Revised components are validated for compatibility, stability and performance. |
| Storage | |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD |
| Hot Swappable Drive | Supported |
| External Ports | |
| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 3 |
| USB Copy | Supported |
| Network Note | MTU value of 1GbE LAN port has a limit of 1500. |
| Appearance | |
| Dimensions | 165 × 108 × 232.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.28kg |
| Others | |
| System Fan | 92 × 92 mm, 1 piece |
| Fan Speed Mode | Full-Speed Mode, Cool Mode, Quiet Mode |
| Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | Supported |
| Power Recovery | Supported |
| Noise Level | 14.6 dB(A) |
| Scheduled Power On / Off | Supported |
| Wake on LAN / WAN | Supported |
| Power Supply Unit / Adapter | 60W |
| AC Input Power Voltage | 100V to 240V AC |
| Power Frequency | 50/60Hz, Single Phase |
| Power Consumption | 17.343W access; 4.08W HDD hibernation |
| British Thermal Unit | 59.19 BTU/hr access; 13.92 BTU/hr HDD hibernation |
| Noise Testing Note | Tested fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs in idle state, with microphones 1m away from the front and rear of the device. |
| Temperature | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
| Certification | |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2-Year Hardware Warranty |
| Warranty Note | Warranty period starts from the purchase date stated on the receipt. If valid proof of purchase is not presented, warranty starts from the manufacturing date based on Synology’s internal records. |
| Environment | |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging Content | |
| Box Contents | Main Unit × 1, Accessory Pack × 1, AC Power Adapter × 1, AC Power Cord × 1, RJ-45 LAN Cable × 1, Quick Installation Guide × 1 |
| Optional Accessories | |
| Optional Accessories | Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series; Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series; Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series |
| DSM Specifications | |
| Storage Management | |
| Maximum Single Volume Size | 108TB |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 |
| SSD TRIM | Supported |
| Supported RAID Type | Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
| RAID Migration | Basic to RAID 1 |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs | Synology Hybrid RAID, RAID 1 |
| Storage Management Note | Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes, number of drive bays and RAID configuration. Usable capacity will be lower depending on filesystem and system metadata. |
| File System | |
| Internal Drives | Btrfs, ext4 |
| External Drives | Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT |
| File Services | |
| File Protocol | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, Rsync |
| Maximum SMB Connections | 5 |
| Windows ACL Integration | Supported |
| NFS Kerberos Authentication | Supported |
| File Services Note | Connection value tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports. |
| Account & Shared Folder | |
| Maximum Local User Accounts | 256 |
| Maximum Local Groups | 64 |
| Maximum Shared Folders | 64 |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 2 |
| Hyper Backup | |
| Data & Folder Backup | Supported |
| Log Center | |
| Syslog Events per Second | 400 |
| General Specifications | |
| Supported Protocols | SMB1, SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
| Supported Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
| Supported Languages | English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文 |
| General Note | For the latest supported browser versions, refer to DSM Technical Specifications. |
Product Features
Synology DiskStation DS223 is a 2-bay NAS designed for home and small office users to store, manage, share and protect important data in a private cloud environment. It helps centralize files from PCs, Macs, mobile devices and external storage, making file access and backup easier.
- 2-bay NAS for home and small office data management
- Store and access up to 40TB of data in your own private cloud
- Access files from PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS or web browser
- Share files securely using private links
- Sync files across devices with Synology Drive
- Integrate and sync with public cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive
- Supports Btrfs file system with snapshot technology to help protect against data corruption and accidental or malicious changes
- Suitable for photo and media management with Synology Photos
- Supports automatic backup for photos and videos from mobile devices
- Helps protect PC folders with real-time or scheduled backups
- Supports Synology Surveillance Station with up to 20 IP cameras
- Includes 2 free camera licenses for Surveillance Station
- Supports Hyper Backup for NAS, system settings, applications and folder backups
- Quiet and energy-efficient operation, with 17.3W power consumption during operation
- Compact design suitable for home, office and small business use



