DiskStation DS423

DiskStation DS423

Versatile data management platform for work and more

Product Image DS423
Product Image DS423
Simplify your data managementDownload Datasheet Secure cloud storageFlexibly store up to 80 TB of data with 100% ownership and enjoy multi-platform access from anywhere.Data sharing made easySafely share files and media over your private cloud for easier collaboration and better productivity.Versatile video surveillanceLeverage intuitive surveillance tools to protect your premises and store footage from up to 30 IP cameras.

Create a private cloud hub for your data

Import and sync data scattered across PCs, Macs, phones, and external storage devices to implement well-organized file management for your business. Learn more

Multi-device access

Browse, access, edit, and share files securely and conveniently via desktop, mobile, or web browser platforms. Use intuitive admin tools to track and set file permissions and control access to documents, files, and other data.

Multi-device access

On-demand sync

Save space on your personal devices by only synchronizing the files you need from your Synology system. Pin frequently accessed files for convenient offline accessibility.

On-demand sync

Cloud integration

Sync your private storage servers with public cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Retain local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership. Learn more

Cloud integration

Cross-platform sharing

Build a private data cloud that syncs and shares files swiftly between multiple storage servers, letting everyone access the same set of data at their convenience.

Cross-platform sharing

Safeguard your data

Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS423 utilizes Btrfs, a next-generation file system, to secure data against corruption and allows users to roll back any accidental or malicious changes with instantaneous snapshots. Learn more

Safeguard your data

Versatile storage solution for essential needs

Manage and organize photos efficiently, back up and secure your digital data, and safeguard your physical premises with the DS423.


Smart and secure photo management

Store and organize photos, albums, and other media with smart and intuitive features. Back up your memories with the mobile app, and leverage privacy-focused options to share media securely with friends, family, or colleagues. Learn more

The DS423 is 30% faster in photo indexing compared to its predecessor
Smart and secure photo management

Protect all your data

Safeguard your digital world and back up all your documents, files, photos, and more with license-free backup solutions.

Automatically back up memories and files

Safeguard mobile media such as photos and videos by automatically storing remote copies onto Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Survive cyberattacks and prevent data leaks

Protect your data against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of computer folders with Synology Drive.

Protect all your data

Intuitive video surveillance

Secure your home or business with a powerful solution to monitor, archive, and analyze footage centrally. Learn more

Wide device compatibility

Connect up to 30 IP cameras by selecting from a wide variety of over 8,300 validated models or ONVIF devices.

Access from anywhere

Monitor video streams in real time via web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps to protect your premises 24/7. Set up alerts and triggers to get notified of suspicious activity.

Intuitive video surveillance

Multi-layered backup solutions

Leverage Synology solutions to back up all data stored on your DS423 onto a secondary server, external storage device, or the cloud.

Flexible off-site backups

Back up your Synology device, including system settings, applications, and shared folders, save space with data deduplication, and store copies to multiple destinations. Learn more

Near-instantaneous protection

Create point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and LUNs for added protection of your data. Snapshot Replication enables an RPO as low as 5 minutes and recovery within seconds. Learn more

Multi-layered backup solutions
Hardware Overview
  • 1Status Indicator
  • 2LAN Indicators
  • 3Power Button
  • 4Drive Status Indicators
  • 5Fans
  • 6Power Port
  • 71GbE RJ-45 Ports
  • 8USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 9Reset Button
  • 10Kensington Security Slot

More ways to harness your NAS

Notes:Raw capacity. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration. Supports up to 30 IP cameras on a single Synology server with Synology Surveillance Station. Up to 10,000 cameras can be managed per deployment by adding more recording servers with Surveillance Station CMS. Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more
Hardware Specs Software Specs
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU
CPU Model Realtek RTD1619B
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Cores 4
CPU Threads 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 1.7 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory
System Memory 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
Notes Synology may revise pre-installed memory module specifications in response to component lifecycle and supply conditions. All revised components undergo the same rigorous validation to ensure equivalent compatibility, stability, and performance.
Storage
Storage
Drive Bays 4
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
External Ports
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2
Notes This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
Appearance
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 184 mm x 168 mm x 230 mm
Weight 2.21 kg
Others
Others
System Fan 80 mm x 80 mm x 2 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
  • Full-Speed Mode
  • Cool Mode
  • Quiet Mode
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
Power Recovery
Noise Level* 20.6 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Wake on LAN / WAN
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 90 watts
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 32.41 watts (Access)
4.97 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 110.52 BTU/hr (Access)
16.95 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
  • For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
  • Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
Temperature
Temperature
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
Warranty
Warranty
2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus
Notes
  • The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
  • Extended Warranty Plus is only available in Europe and North America. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
Environment
Environment
RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Packaging Content
  • Main Unit X 1
  • Accessory Pack X 1
  • AC Power Adapter X 1
  • AC Power Cord X 1
  • RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
  • Quick Installation Guide X 1
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
DSM Specifications
Maximum Single Volume Size 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 64
SSD TRIM
Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • Basic
  • JBOD
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
RAID Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
  • Basic to RAID 5
  • RAID 1 to RAID 5
  • RAID 5 to RAID 6
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • JBOD
  • RAID 5
Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
Notes
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
  • Usable capacity for each volume will be lower than the maximum volume size and is dependent on the filesystem and the amount of system metadata stored.
Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT32
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 5
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Maximum Local User Accounts 256
Maximum Local Groups 64
Maximum Shared Folder 64
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 2
Folder and Package Backup
Syslog Events per Second 400
Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari
Supported Language 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
Notes For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Download Station
Download Station
Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80
Maximum iSCSI Target Number 2
Maximum LUN 4
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
DLNA Compliance
Facial Recognition
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 128
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 32
Maximum Snapshots per System 1,024
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 16
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 8
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 16
Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 30 channels, 600 FPS
  • 3M: 30 channels, 300 FPS
  • 5M: 20 channels, 200 FPS
  • 4K: 15 channels, 150 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 30 channels, 800 FPS
  • 3M: 30 channels, 500 FPS
  • 5M: 30 channels, 450 FPS
  • 4K: 20 channels, 200 FPS
Notes
  • Performance figures are obtained from testing conducted with the device fully populated with drives, with their default memory configuration, and under a continuous recording setup. Actual system capabilities may vary based on configuration, drive performance, enabled features, and the presence of additional workloads.
  • Use NVR Selector to quickly find a suitable model based on your requirements.
  • The number of video channels that can be viewed simultaneously is double the maximum number of cameras for the same codec and resolution.
Maximum Number of Users 5
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 100,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Exceeding the recommended numbers above will not block application operations, but may result in longer response time.
  • Btrfs file system and non-encrypted shared folders were used during the aforementioned testing.
Maximum Number of Users 5
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. Learn more
  • Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Maximum Connections 2
Notes: Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.