DiskStation DS223

Data management platform for home and small office

DS223
DS223
Secure private cloud

Secure private cloud

Enable anywhere, anytime access to up to 36 TB of data.1

Simple backup hub

Simple backup hub

Create spare copies of your documents and media for easy recovery.

Efficient operation

Efficient operation

Keep 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.

Access from any device

Save storage space

Enable on-demand mode to download files onto your Windows PC or Mac only when you access them. Pin the most important ones or the ones you access more frequently for convenient offline accessibility.

Save storage space

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

Integrate with the cloud

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.

Sync across locations

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

Your data is in safe hands

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.

30% faster photo indexing

Photo management

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.

Data protection

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.2

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.

Video surveillance

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

Protect your data platform

Works best with Synology drives

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

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DiskStation DS223

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  • 1Status indicator
  • 2LAN indicator
  • 3Drive status indicator
  • 4USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
  • 5USB copy button
  • 6Power Button
  • 7Fan
  • 8USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
  • 9Reset button
  • 101GbE RJ-45 port
  • 11Power port
  • 12Kensington Security Slot

More ways to harness your NAS

Notes:

  1. Raw capacity. Usable storage capacity may vary depending on drives used and RAID configuration.

  2. Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU
CPU Model Realtek RTD1619B
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 4-core 1.7 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory
System Memory 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
Notes Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.
Storage
Storage
Drive Bays 2
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive*
Notes "Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
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.
  • The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.
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 W
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 17.343 W (Access)
4.08 W (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)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • EAC
  • CCC
  • KC
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
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 Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
Notes
  • 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.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
Internal Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
External Drives
  • Btrfs
  • ext4
  • ext3
  • FAT
  • NTFS
  • HFS+
  • exFAT
File Protocol
  • SMB
  • AFP
  • NFS
  • FTP
  • WebDAV
  • Rsync
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections 200
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed.
Maximum Local User Accounts 1,024
Maximum Local Groups 256
Maximum Shared Folder 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 4
Maximum Hybrid Share Folders 5
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 10
Maximum LUN 10
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
DLNA Compliance
Facial Recognition
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder 256
Maximum of System Snapshots 4,096
Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 720p: 20 channels, 600 FPS
  • 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)
  • 720p: 20 channels, 600 FPS
  • 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 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.
Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients 200 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached)
Recommended Number of Hosted Files 500,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • 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.
Suggested Maximum Users 500
Suggested Concurrent Users 200
Notes
  • Multiple files were opened for testing and each file was edited by 30 users simultaneously.
  • Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Maximum Connections 20

Notes:

  1. Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  2. 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.
  3. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
  4. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.