DiskStation® DS224+
Compact data storage for edge deployments

Consolidate and safeguard
Protect all your data with integrated security features and centralized access.

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

Minimize energy impact
15 watts under full operation keeps operating costs low.
Simply faster
DS224+ is faster at indexing files in Synology Drive and Synology Photos and more capable of running demanding web applications compared to previous-generation systems.1
Store, share, and protect
Manage all your documents, images, and other files, back up applications and devices, and protect your property with professional video surveillance.
Private cloud for data sharing
Multi-layered backup
Smart surveillance management
Btrfs: advanced file system for data protection
The Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system that powers the DS224+ uses the advanced Btrfs file system, which safeguards your data against corruption and allows for the reversal of unintended or malicious changes through the use of snapshot technology. Learn more

Performance backed by Synology drives
Leverage high sustained performance and reliability with well-engineered drives designed specially for Synology systems.4

DiskStation® DS224+


- 1Status Indicator
- 2LAN Indicators
- 3Drive Status Indicators
- 4USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 5Copy Button
- 6Power Button
- 7Fan
- 8Kensington Security Slot
- 9LAN Port
- 10Reset Button
- 11USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 12Power Port
More ways to harness your NAS
Notes:
Compared with its predecessor, the Synology DiskStation DS220+. 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.
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 Synology Account. Learn more
Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.
Storage drives are sold separately. Refer to the compatibility list for compatible devices.
Extended Warranty Plus must be purchased within 90 days of the device purchase date, or if none is available, 180 days of the device manufacturing date. A Synology Account is required for the purchase. The starting date of the Extended Warranty Plus additional coverage is calculated based on the purchase date of your Synology NAS. If you cannot provide proof of purchase, the device manufacturing date applies.
Express shipping is a paid add-on available in select countries only.
Hardware Specifications |
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CPU Model | Intel Celeron J4125 |
CPU Quantity | 1 | |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
CPU Frequency | 4-core 2.0 (base) / 2.7 (burst) GHz | |
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Memory
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System Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
Total Memory Slots | 1 | |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | |
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Storage |
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Storage
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Drive Bays | 2 |
Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) |
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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. | |
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 2 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
USB Copy | ||
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File System |
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File System
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Appearance |
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 165 mm x 108 mm x 232.2 mm |
Weight | 1.30 kg | |
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Others
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System Fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
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Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators | ||
Power Recovery | ||
Noise Level* | 22 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 |
14.69 W (Access) 4.41 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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British Thermal Unit |
50.09 BTU/hr (Access) 15.04 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Temperature |
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Temperature
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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 |
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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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) | |
Environment |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Packaging Content
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Optional Accessories |
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Optional Accessories
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Notes | All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer. |
DSM Specifications |
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Maximum Single Volume Size | 108 TB | |
Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 | |
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Supported RAID Type |
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RAID Migration | Basic to RAID 1 | |
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs |
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Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | Synology Hybrid RAID | |
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File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
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 | ||
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Maximum Local User Accounts | 2,048 | |
Maximum Local Groups | 256 | |
Maximum Shared Folder | 256 | |
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 8 | |
Hybrid Share Folder Number | 10 | |
Data & Folder Backup | ||
Entire System Backup | ||
Notes | Full-system backup requires DSM 7.2 or later. | |
Synology High Availability | ||
Syslog Events per Second | 800 | |
Networking Protocols | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | |
Supported Browsers |
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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 |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial) |
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Antivirus by McAfee (Trial)
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Suggested Concurrent Users | 100 | |
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Document Viewer |
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Document Viewer
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Download Station |
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Download Station
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Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 80 | |
Maximum iSCSI Target Number | 128 | |
Maximum LUN | 256 | |
LUN Clone/Snapshot, Windows ODX | ||
Free Email Accounts | 5 (Additional accounts require purchase of licenses) | |
Suggested Maximum Users | 500 | |
Suggested Concurrent Users | 100 | |
Maximum Server Performance | 1,224,000 emails per day, approx. 37GB | |
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DLNA Compliance | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Object Recognition | ||
Notes | Object recognition requires an upgrade of memory capacity to a minimum of 4 GB. | |
Maximum Snapshots per Shared Folder | 1,024 | |
Maximum of System Snapshots | 65,536 | |
Default Licenses | 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses) | |
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264) |
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Recommended Number of Concurrent Sync Clients | 350 (the number of connections that can be maintained when the recommended number of hosted files was reached) | |
Recommended 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) | |
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Suggested Maximum Users | 1,500 | |
Suggested Concurrent Users | 600 | |
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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. | |
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.