DiskStation DS223

Data management platform for home and small office

Get your data under control

Consolidate files from various sources into your own private cloud. The DS223 keeps the process simple and offers everything you need to keep your data safe and organized.

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Secure private cloudEnable anywhere, anytime access to up to 40 TB of data.

Simple backup hubCreate spare copies of your documents and media for easy recovery.

Efficient operationKeep energy consumption low with just 17.3 W during operation.

Private cloud made easy

Import data from PCs, Macs, and other external storage devices at a 14% faster rate and keep all your devices in sync for smoother file management. Learn more

Access from any device

Get to your files from PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser. Keep your data private or easily share it using secure links.

Save storage space

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.

Integrate with the cloud

Sync files between your private cloud and public cloud services, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Retain local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership. Learn more

Sync across locations

Say goodbye to long waits while downloading or uploading files. Continuously synchronize content between two Synology devices to enable fast local access at any location, no matter the amount of data.

Your data is in safe hands

Not all data storage is created equal. Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the operating system that powers the DS223, leverages the efficient Btrfs file system to protect your data against data corruption and roll back any accidental or malicious changes thanks to the snapshot technology. Learn more

Versatile NAS for the modern home

Configure your DS223 to best suit your needs thanks to a host of complete solutions designed for every scenario.

Photo management

Store and organize photos, albums, and other media with smart and intuitive features. Leverage privacy-focused options to share media securely with friends, family, or colleagues.

DS223 is 30% faster in photo indexing than its predecessor

Data protection

Safeguard digital memories and important projects with intuitive backup tools.

Automatic media backup

Have photos and videos taken on mobile devices automatically uploaded to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Protection against cyberattacks

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

Video surveillance

Protect what matters with intuitive monitoring solutions for your home. Learn more

Wide compatibility

Connect up to 20 IP cameras by choosing from a wide selection of over 8,300 validated models or ONVIF devices.

Universal access

Watch over your property the way your find most convenient. Watch camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.

Protect your data platform

Add an extra layer of protection to your files with one of the built-in, license-free solutions available to back up your DS223.

Flexible backups

Back up your entire NAS, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Secure all backup data to multiple destinations. Learn more

Near-continuous protection

Take NAS protection to the next level by creating point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated elsewhere and rapidly restored. Learn more

Works best with Synology drives

Leverage high sustained performance and reliability with well-engineered drives designed specially for Synology systems.

HDD

Plus Series 3.5" SATA

SSD

Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA

Hardware Overview

1Status indicator
2LAN indicator
3Drive status indicator

4USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
5USB copy button
6Power Button

7Fan
8USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
9Reset button

101GbE RJ-45 port
11Power port
12Kensington Security Slot

More ways to harness your NAS

Storage for content creators

Synology NAS brings speed, simplicity, and security to all your creative projects.

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File management

Store, access, and share files securely and efficiently with the native solutions available in Synology DSM.

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Ransomware prevention and protection

Minimize the threat posed by increasingly sophisticated malware with Synology.

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Notes:Raw capacity. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration.Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.

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	2
	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	1
	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port	3
	USB Copy
	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)	165 mm x 108 mm x 232.7 mm
	Weight	1.28 kg
Others
Others	System Fan	92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs
	Fan Speed Mode	Full-Speed Mode Cool Mode Quiet Mode
	Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
	Power Recovery
	Noise Level*	14.6 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	60 watts
	AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption	17.343 watts (Access) 4.08 watts (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	59.19 BTU/hr (Access) 13.92 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	Notes	For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article. Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA SSDs and in an idle state. Two G.R.A.S. type 40AE microphones were placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. 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 1 Quick Installation Guide X 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
Storage Management	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 Migration	Basic to RAID 1
	Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1
	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.
File System
File System	Internal Drives	Btrfs ext4
	External Drives	Btrfs ext4 ext3 FAT32 NTFS HFS+ exFAT
File Services
File Services	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
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	256
	Maximum Local Groups	64
	Maximum Shared Folder	64
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	2
Hyper Backup
Hyper Backup	Folder and Package Backup
Log Center
Log Center	Syslog Events per Second	400
General Specifications
General Specifications	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.
Add-on Packages view the complete package list
Synology Chat
Synology Chat
Download Station
Download Station	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
SAN Manager
SAN Manager	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	2
	Maximum LUN	4
	LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Media Server
Media Server	DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos
Synology Photos	Facial Recognition
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication	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
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station	Default Licenses	2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
	Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)	1080p: 20 channels, 460 FPS 3M: 20 channels, 300 FPS 5M: 15 channels, 150 FPS 4K: 11 channels, 110 FPS
	Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)	1080p: 20 channels, 500 FPS 3M: 20 channels, 400 FPS 5M: 20 channels, 350 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.
Synology Drive
Synology Drive	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.
Synology Office
Synology Office	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
VPN Server
VPN Server	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.