Synology DS223 2-Bay Private Cloud NAS

At a Glance

• 2-bay NAS for home and small-office storage
• Realtek quad-core processor
• 2GB DDR4 memory
• Built-in 1GbE networking
• Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• Btrfs and ext4 support
• Synology Hybrid RAID
• 2-Year Synology Hardware Warranty

Important: Storage drives are not included.

Short Description

The Synology DS223 is an easy-to-manage 2-bay NAS designed for homes and small offices that want to bring files, photos and backups together in one secure private storage system.

With two drive bays, 2GB memory, Btrfs support and Synology DSM, it provides a practical platform for private cloud storage, file sharing, backup and surveillance without the complexity of a larger business NAS.

Why Choose This Synology

Bring Your Data Together

Instead of storing important files across multiple computers, portable drives and cloud accounts, the DS223 gives you one central place to organise and protect your data.

Two Bays Give You Redundancy Options

Install two compatible drives and use Synology Hybrid RAID or RAID 1 to protect against a single-drive failure.

Access Files from Multiple Devices

Synology Drive allows supported computers, phones and browsers to access and share data stored on the NAS.

Built-In Data Protection

Btrfs and supported Synology backup tools provide additional options for protecting important files against accidental deletion and other data-loss events.

Simple Enough for Everyday Use

The DS223 is designed around Synology DSM, giving users an intuitive interface for managing storage, users, backups and shared files.

Best For

• Home storage
• Small offices
• Family file storage
• Photos and videos
• Computer backups
• Private cloud storage
• Shared documents
• Surveillance
• Users replacing scattered external drives

Product Description

The Synology DiskStation DS223 is a two-bay NAS designed to make centralised private storage easy to manage.

It is powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor running at 1.7GHz and includes 2GB DDR4 non-ECC memory.

Two drive bays support compatible 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. With two drives installed, users can take advantage of Synology Hybrid RAID or RAID 1 for single-drive redundancy.

A built-in 1GbE network port connects the NAS to your local network, while three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports provide connectivity for compatible external storage and devices.

Synology DSM gives you tools for file sharing, synchronisation, backup, photo management, snapshots and surveillance from one central system.

Storage drives are sold separately.

Key Features

• 2-bay desktop NAS
• Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor
• 2GB DDR4 memory
• 1GbE networking
• Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• Synology Hybrid RAID
• Btrfs and ext4
• Private cloud functionality
• Backup and file sharing
• 2-year hardware warranty

What Do I Need With This NAS?

Required

• One or two compatible storage drives

For drive redundancy, use two compatible drives with SHR or RAID 1.

Optional

• Compatible 2.5-inch SATA SSDs
• Additional Surveillance Station licences

Compatible Storage

Synology officially lists support for:

• HAT5300 Enterprise Series 3.5-inch SATA HDD
• HAT3300 Plus Series 3.5-inch SATA HDD
• SAT5200 Enterprise Series 2.5-inch SATA SSD

Exact compatibility varies by model and firmware.

Compatibility Note: Confirm the exact storage model against Synology's current DS223 Compatibility List before purchase.

Surveillance Station

The DS223 includes 2 Surveillance Station device licences.

It supports up to 20 IP cameras at 1080p under Synology's specified test conditions.

Additional cameras require additional Synology Surveillance Device Licences.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• Synology DS223 Main Unit × 1
• Accessory Pack × 1
• AC Power Adapter × 1
• AC Power Cord × 1
• RJ-45 LAN Cable × 1
• Quick Installation Guide × 1

Warranty

2-Year Synology Hardware Warranty

Sustainability

• RoHS Compliant