Synology Inc.

Refurbished DiskStation DS720+

Streamline your data management

Synology Certified Refurbished

Access Synology solutions in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible way. All certified refurbished products are put through extensive testing, comply with stringent quality standards, and come with a 2-year warranty.

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Scalable NAS with SSD cache acceleration capability

Versatile smart storage that helps you consolidate and store your growing digital data.

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Manage important data

Share, back up, and access files, photos, surveillance video, and more.

Consolidate and share

Flexibly store and organize 126 TB of data, then share with anyone.

Keep your data safe

Hardware and software engineered to protect your data — trusted by millions.

A capable all-around performer

The versatile DS720+ can serve as a central storage device as well as a multimedia hub.

The DS720+ achieves over 226 MB/s read and 224 MB/s write speeds

It features two M.2 NVMe slots for caching and includes two 1GbE LAN ports

Versatile and flexible storage

Make the most of high-performance networking and file access without taking up unnecessary space. DS720+ comes equipped with 2 bays and can scale up to 7 bays with the DX517 expansion unit as your data needs grow.

The DS720+ supports up to 126 TB of raw capacity after expansion when using 18 TB drives

Store, share, and protect

Manage all your documents, photos, and other files, back up applications and devices, and protect your assets with professional video surveillance.

Private cloud storage

Multi-layered backup

Smart surveillance

Private cloud storage

Access files from all your devices and protect them with smart versioning. Manage, share, and sync your data across locations.

Consolidate data management

A private cloud for all your devices

Effortlessly deploy your own personal cloud with Synology’s private cloud solution. Simplify file access and consolidate your data management to benefit from easier file sharing and collaboration.Learn more

Professional photo management

Efficiently back up and organize photos and videos with management tools for novice and professional users alike. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links to share files with family, friends, or clients.Learn more

Collaborate across sites

Sync files and folders between sites

Site-to-site file syncing allows collaborators to sync individual files or folders between Synology devices, whether at home, another office, or across the world. Combine convenient access with 100% data ownership.

Share data with the power of the cloud

Reduce your on-site storage footprint and benefit from data center network speeds with hybrid cloud technology. Set up Hybrid Share Folders to efficiently store cold data in the cloud, while keeping frequently accessed files cached locally on your DS720+ and accessible at LAN speeds.Learn more

Multi-layered backup

Back up files, folders, physical devices, VMs, and SaaS applications with free solutions, and protect your NAS with built-in technologies.

Back up all your devices

Centralize your backup and recovery solution

Consolidate and automate backup tasks for PCs, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more with Active Backup Suite. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in remote backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.Learn more

Protect your Synology system

Perform full Synology system backups

Protect all data, applications, and configurations on your Synology systems with comprehensive scheduled backups to local and remote servers, external drives, or cloud storage destinations including Synology C2 Storage.Learn more

Protect folders and LUNs with snapshots

Configure efficient point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and LUNs at intervals as short as 5 minutes. Allow users to easily restore previous versions of files unassisted, quickly recover VMs, and copy snapshots to another server to benefit from rapid storage failover.Learn more

Smart surveillance

Transform your Synology device into a full-featured video management system for a wide range of compatible IP cameras.

Monitor and protect your business

Synology Surveillance Station

Protecting your business has never been easier with centralized video management, support for over 8,400 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback of footage. Synology’s surveillance management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, alerts, investigation, management, and backup.

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Back up your surveillance footage

Dual recording

C2 Backup for Surveillance allows you to keep access to surveillance footage if your recording server is disabled by recording to your local server as well as C2 cloud. End-to-end encryption protects streams against unauthorized access while low latency recording lets you review the crucial last few seconds before the recording server was lost.

Performance backed by Synology drives

Leverage high sustained performance and reliability with enterprise-grade drives with built-in data protection designed for Synology systems.

HDD

Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA

Plus Series 3.5" SATA

SSD

Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA

Enterprise Series M.2 NVMe

Get more with DiskStation Manager

Take advantage of a host of native productivity, management, and security solutions available in the web-based Synology DSM operating system.

Multimedia

Complete multimedia solution for management, streaming, and playback.

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Hyper Backup

Store multiple backup versions with block-level incremental data backup and cross-version deduplication.

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Desktop Backup

Simplified backup solution for your Mac, PC, and mobile devices.

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Snapshot Replication

Schedulable and instantaneous data protection of shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for quick disaster recovery.

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Surveillance

Protect your home or business with intelligent monitoring and video management tools.

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Synology Drive

Instantly access your NAS files across multiple devices whenever you want, wherever you are.

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Hardware Overview

1Drive tray
2Drive tray lock
3Status indicator

4Drive status indicator
5USB 3.0 port
6Power button and indicator

7System fan
81GbE RJ-45 port
9Reset button

10eSATA 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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Complete endpoint protection

Follow the 3-2-1 backup strategy and keep your data safe with Synology’s backup packages.

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Ransomware prevention and protection

Minimize the threat posed by increasingly sophisticated ransomware and other malware with Synology solutions.

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Notes:Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.Synology SNV3400 series M.2 NVMe SSD drives can be installed through the built-in M.2 slots to enable SSD caching. Drives are sold separately.Expansion units and storage drives are sold separately. Refer to the compatibility list for compatible devices.Storage figure calculated based on a RAID 0 configuration. Total storage capacity may vary depending on hard drives used and RAID configuration.C2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered account.Learn moreSurveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.

Hardware Specs

Software Specs

Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU	CPU Model	Intel Celeron J4125
	CPU Quantity	1
	CPU Cores	4
	CPU Threads	4
	CPU Architecture	64-bit
	CPU Frequency	2.0 (base) / 2.7 (turbo) GHz
	Hardware Encryption Engine
Memory
Memory	System Memory	2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
	Total Memory Slots	1
	Maximum Memory Capacity	6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)
	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. Please select Synology memory modules for optimum compatibility and reliability. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used for memory expansion.
Storage
Storage	Drive Bays	2
	Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	7 (DX517 x 1)
	M.2 Drive Slots	2 (NVMe)
	Drive Type (See all supported drives)	3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
	Hot Swappable Drive*
	Notes	The hot swappable drive feature is not supported by M.2 SSD slots.
External Ports
External Ports	RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	2
	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port	2
	Expansion Port	1
	Expansion Port Type	eSATA
Appearance
Appearance	Size (Height x Width x Depth)	166 mm x 106 mm x 223 mm
	Weight	1.51 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*	18.4 dB(A)
	Scheduled Power On / Off
	Wake on LAN / WAN
	Power Supply Unit / Adapter	65 watts
	AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
	Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
	Power Consumption	16.44 watts (Access) 6.19 watts (HDD Hibernation)
	British Thermal Unit	56.1 BTU/hr (Access) 21.12 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
	Notes	Power consumption is measured when it is fully loaded with Western Digital 1TB WD10EFRX hard drive(s). 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 EAC CCC KC BIS VCCI RCM
Warranty
Warranty	2 Years
	Notes	The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
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	Expansion Units: DX517 Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series Enterprise Series M.2 2280 NVMe SSD: SNV3400 & SNV5400 Series
	Notes	All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer.

DSM Specifications
Storage Management
Storage Management	Maximum Single Volume Size	108 TB
	Maximum Internal Volume Number	64
	SSD Read/Write Cache (Determining cache size)
	SSD TRIM
	Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
	RAID Migration	Basic to RAID 1 Basic to RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 1 to RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 to RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
	Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs	Synology Hybrid RAID RAID 1 RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
	Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD	Synology Hybrid RAID (with Expansion Unit) JBOD (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit)
	Global Hot Spare Supported RAID Type	Synology Hybrid RAID (with Expansion Unit) RAID 1 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 5 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 6 (with Expansion Unit) RAID 10 (with Expansion Unit)
	Notes	Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB. 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 Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections	500
	Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections (with RAM expansion)	1,500
	Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
	NFS Kerberos Authentication
	Notes	Regarding data concerning tests with RAM expansion, all memory slots are installed with the maximum capacity of supported RAM. 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.
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder	Maximum Local User Accounts	2,048
	Maximum Local Groups	256
	Maximum Shared Folder	512
	Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks	8
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share	Maximum Hybrid Share Folders	10
Hyper Backup
Hyper Backup	Folder and Package Backup
	Entire System Backup
	Notes	Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later.
High Availability
High Availability	Synology High Availability
Log Center
Log Center	Syslog Events per Second	800
Virtualization
Virtualization	VMware vSphere	ESXi 8.0 U2, ESXi 8.0 U1, ESXi 8.0, ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 7.0 U2, ESXi 7.0 U1, ESXi 7.0, ESXi 6.7 U3, ESXi 6.7 U2, ESXi 6.7 U1, ESXi 6.7, ESXi 6.5 U3, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5
	Microsoft Hyper-V	Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
	Citrix XenServer	XenServer 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 LTSR CU1
	OpenStack	Cinder
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
Central Management System
Central Management System
Synology Chat
Synology Chat	Maximum Number of Users	100
	Notes	Measured with simulated users, each with an average record of 20,000 messages, emojis, or stickers. The required server response time is below ten seconds. Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
Download Station
Download Station	Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks	80
SAN Manager
SAN Manager	Maximum iSCSI Target Number	128
	Maximum LUN	256
	LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server
Synology MailPlus / MailPlus Server	Free Email Accounts	5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses)
	Suggested Maximum Users	100
	Notes	The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users with a 20,000 item mailbox randomly performing actions and receiving 240 emails per day, and 80% of users receiving 20 emails per day. Learn more Models with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume. Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Learn more about memory requirements. Operating in high-availability mode will incur additional overhead. Features enabled during evaluation: anti-spam, anti-virus, DNSBL, greylist, content scanning, and full-text search (English).
Media Server
Media Server	DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos
Synology Photos	Facial Recognition
	Object Recognition
	Notes	Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB.
Snapshot Replication
Snapshot Replication	Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder	512
	Maximum Snapshots per LUN	128
	Maximum Snapshots per System	65,536
	Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders	64
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station	Default Licenses	2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
	Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)	1080p: 40 channels, 800 FPS 3M: 35 channels, 350 FPS 5M: 28 channels, 280 FPS 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
	Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)	1080p: 40 channels, 1200 FPS 3M: 40 channels, 600 FPS 5M: 40 channels, 480 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	Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients	350
	Maximum Number of Hosted Files	5,000,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
	Notes	Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. 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	1,200
	Notes	Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed. Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine Manager	Recommended Virtual Machine Instances	2 (Learn more)
	Recommended Virtual DSM Number (Licenses required)	2 (including 1 Free License)
	Notes	The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size.
VPN Server
VPN Server	Maximum Connections	40

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.