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Compact and high performance NAS solution

Synology DS220+ is a compact network-attached storage solution designed to streamline your data and multimedia management. It features smooth data sharing, video streaming, and photo indexing, as well as well-rounded data protection and recovery options.

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CPU

2-core 2.0 GHz, burst up to 2.9 GHz

Performance

Average 15% boost to computing-intensive applications

Network

2 × 1GbE LAN ports

Safe storage

RAID 1 setup protects against sudden drive failure

Accelerate demanding applications

A more powerful CPU speeds up computing-intensive applications. The new 2-core processor boosts photo indexing, database response times, and web PHP response efficiency. Easily categorize your photo memories, smoothly manage files across computers and mobile devices, and enjoy blazing fast web applications.

The DS220+ features 17.2% faster file indexing compared to its predecessor

DS220+

Predecessor

17.2%

faster in file indexing
The DS220+ features 19.6% faster photo indexing compared to its predecessor

DS220+

Predecessor

19.6%

faster in photo indexing
The DS220+ delivers 9.7% faster PHP response times compared to predecessor

DS220+

Predecessor

97%

faster PHP response
Your personal entertainment and multimedia hubAccess multimedia content anytime, anywhere through an intuitive web-based interface.Audio StationAudio Station is your personal music center, designed to intelligently sort and organize your audio files, and stream to Google Cast enabled devices. Audio Station supports lossless formats to ensure pristine audio quality.Synology PhotosStore 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. Learn moreVideo StationVideo Station lets you easily manage and organize movies, TV shows, and home videos, and stream content to computers, smartphones, and media players.
Seamless integration with your mobile devicesSynology mobile applications are designed to allow quick and secure access to your data wherever you are.
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Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency

The Btrfs file system introduces cutting-edge storage technologies and optimized snapshots to prevent data corruption and reduce maintenance overhead. While ensuring high-level data integrity, it also offers flexible, efficient data protection and recovery tools. Learn more

  • Flexible Shared Folder/User Quota System provides comprehensive quota control on all user accounts and shared folders
  • Snapshot Replication provides schedulable and storage capacity-saving data protection with 1,024 shared folder backups and 65,000 system-wide snapshots
  • File or folder level data restoration makes data recovery fast and flexible
  • Automatic file self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files without user intervention
Btrfs: Next generation storage efficiency
Synology

Access and sync your files seamlessly

Synology Drive provides a built-in universal portal to access your data anytime and anywhere, and synchronize all your files across platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Learn more

  • Sync files on demand: Save the storage space and network bandwidth of your PC.
  • Go back in time: Easily retrieve previous versions of your shared files.
  • Back up your data: Protect your files as scheduled or in real-time.
Access and sync your files seamlessly

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
Plus Series 3.5" SATAEnterprise Series 2.5" SATA

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Desktop Backup

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

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DSM UI

Award-winning operating system with an intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities.

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Snapshot Replication

Schedulable and instantaneous data protection for shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for disaster prevention.

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Synology Drive

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

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File Server/Management

Powerful built-in file management and sharing services.

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Security

Secure data with comprehensive built-in security tools to protect your devices against evolving threats.

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Hardware Overview

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  • 1Status indicator
  • 2LAN indicator
  • 3Drive status indicator
  • 4USB 3.0 port
  • 5USB copy button
  • 6Power button and indicator
  • 7System fan
  • 81GbE RJ-45 port
  • 9Reset button
  • 10Power port
  • 11Kensington Security Slot
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Notes:Performance figures are based on the average percentage improvement of DS220+ and its predecessor tested in Synology labs. Testing items consist of file indexing in Synology Drive and photo indexing in Moments.
Hardware Specs Software Specs
Hardware Specifications
CPU
CPU
CPU Model Intel Celeron J4025
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Cores 2
CPU Threads 2
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 2.0 (base) / 2.9 (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
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" SATA HDD
  • 2.5" 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
USB Copy
Appearance
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth) 165 mm x 108 mm x 232.2 mm
Weight 1.30 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* 19.3 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 14.69 watts (Access)
4.41 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 50.12 BTU/hr (Access)
15.05 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
  • Enterprise Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series
  • Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series
  • Enterprise Series 2.5" SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series
Notes All memory modules will operate at the maximum frequency specified by the CPU manufacturer.
Compatibility Synology Compatibility List
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 Migration
  • Basic to RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
  • Synology Hybrid RAID
  • RAID 1
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 256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 8
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share Folder Number 10
Hyper Backup
Hyper Backup
Data & Folder 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
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.
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Central Management System
Central Management System
Synology Chat
Synology Chat
Maximum Number of Users 50
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)
Maximum Number of Users 250
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: 25 channels, 700 FPS
  • 3M: 25 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 24 channels, 240 FPS
  • 4K: 12 channels, 120 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 25 channels, 750 FPS
  • 3M: 25 channels, 500 FPS
  • 5M: 25 channels, 250 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 600
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.
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