Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay Desktop NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS223 is a 2-bay desktop NAS designed for centralized file storage, backup, media access, surveillance storage, and everyday data management.

With a Realtek RTD1619B 4-core processor, 2GB DDR4 memory, 1 x 1GbE LAN port, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, hot-swappable drive support, and compatibility with 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs, the DS223 is built for reliable home and small office storage.

Product Overview

The Synology DiskStation DS223 is designed for customers who need a reliable 2-bay NAS for centralized file storage, backup, media access, and everyday data protection.

With two drive bays and support for Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1 configurations, the DS223 gives users flexible storage options for personal, home office, and small office environments.

Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B 4-core 1.7GHz processor and 2GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, the DS223 supports Synology DSM features for storage management, file services, backup, media access, surveillance, and supported add-on packages.

Key Features

• 2-bay Synology desktop NAS
• Realtek RTD1619B 4-core processor
• 1.7GHz CPU frequency
• 2GB DDR4 non-ECC system memory
• Hardware encryption engine
• Supports 3.5" SATA HDDs
• Supports 2.5" SATA SSDs
• Hot-swappable drive support
• 1 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• USB Copy support
• Supports Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1
• Supports RAID migration from Basic to RAID 1
• Supports volume expansion with larger HDDs for Synology Hybrid RAID and RAID 1
• Supports SSD TRIM
• Maximum single volume size of 108TB
• Quiet 14.6 dB(A) noise level
• Low power consumption of 17.343W during access and 4.08W during HDD hibernation
• Compact 165mm x 108mm x 232.7mm desktop design
• Backed by a 2-year hardware warranty

Recommended Use Cases

• Personal cloud storage
• Home file sharing
• Small office file storage
• Centralized document backup
• Photo and video storage
• Media library storage
• Surveillance storage
• External drive backup
• Computer backup
• Synology Drive file access
• Lightweight DSM package use
• 2-bay NAS storage deployment
• RAID 1 mirrored storage for added drive redundancy
• USB Copy workflows

Specifications

• Brand: Synology
• Model: DS223
• Product Type: 2-Bay Desktop NAS
• CPU Model: Realtek RTD1619B
• CPU Quantity: 1
• CPU Cores: 4
• CPU Threads: 4
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit
• CPU Frequency: 1.7GHz
• Hardware Encryption Engine: Yes
• System Memory: 2GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Drive Bays: 2
• Compatible Drive Type: 3.5" SATA HDD
• Compatible Drive Type: 2.5" SATA SSD
• Hot Swappable Drive: Yes
• LAN Port: 1 x RJ-45 1GbE
• USB Ports: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB Copy: Yes
• Size: 165mm x 108mm x 232.7mm
• Weight: 1.28kg
• System Fan: 92mm x 92mm x 1
• Fan Speed Modes: Full-Speed Mode, Cool Mode, Quiet Mode
• Adjustable Front LED Indicators: Yes
• Power Recovery: Yes
• Scheduled Power On / Off: Yes
• Wake on LAN / WAN: Yes
• Noise Level: 14.6 dB(A)
• Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 60W
• AC Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Power Frequency: 50/60Hz, Single Phase
• Power Consumption: 17.343W during access
• Power Consumption: 4.08W during HDD hibernation
• 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: FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS
• Environment: RoHS Compliant
• Warranty: 2-Year Hardware Warranty

Performance and Reliability Features

• 2-bay desktop NAS designed for personal, home office, and small office storage
• Realtek RTD1619B 4-core processor for everyday NAS tasks
• 2GB DDR4 memory for supported DSM services and file management
• Hardware encryption engine support
• Supports 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs
• Hot-swappable drive support for easier drive maintenance
• 1GbE LAN connectivity for network file access
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external storage and peripheral connectivity
• USB Copy support for convenient file transfer workflows
• Supports Btrfs and ext4 file systems on internal drives
• Supports Synology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1
• Supports RAID migration from Basic to RAID 1
• Supports volume expansion with larger HDDs for Synology Hybrid RAID and RAID 1
• Supports SSD TRIM with compatible SSDs
• Supports DSM file services including SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and Rsync
• Supports Synology Photos facial recognition
• Includes 2 default Surveillance Station licenses
• Low-noise operation at 14.6 dB(A)
• Low power usage for efficient everyday operation

Compatibility Note

Please check that your selected hard drives or SSDs are compatible with the Synology DS223 before ordering.

This NAS supports 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs. Storage drives are not included unless specifically stated by the seller.

Before ordering, please confirm:

• Your selected drives are compatible with the Synology DS223
• Your required storage capacity matches your intended use
• Your intended RAID, file system, backup, or storage setup
• Your network and device compatibility requirements
• Your intended DSM package and workload requirements
• Whether multiple drives are required for your intended RAID configuration

What’s in the Box

• Synology DS223 main unit x1
• Accessory pack x1
• AC power adapter x1
• AC power cord x1
• RJ-45 LAN cable x1
• Quick installation guide x1