DiskStation® DS223j
Compact, quiet, and energy-efficient storage

Secure private cloud
Anywhere, anytime secure access to all your data.

Easy sharing and syncing
Safely access and share files and media from anywhere.

Comprehensive data protection
Hardware and software engineered to protect your data — trusted by millions.
Built for sharing
DS223j is designed for small teams to share, sync, and collaborate more efficiently.
Multi-platform file access
Manage your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser.

Real-time collaboration
Stay productive while working in a team or with your clients. Work together across different platforms using Synology Office.

Sync across sites
Keeping data synced between different sites has never been easier. Synology Drive ShareSync keeps files and folders synchronized across Synology systems.

Seamless synchronization to clouds
Sync files between your private cloud and public cloud storage platforms, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and more with Synology Cloud Sync. Retain local copies of your cloud data to centralize management and achieve data ownership.

Your data in safe hands with Btrfs1
The advanced Btrfs file system helps safeguard data against corruption through file self-healing and allows for the reversal of unintentional or malicious changes through fast snapshot technology. Learn more

Store, share, and protect
Configure your DS223j to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.
Photo management
Data protection
Video surveillance
Add an extra layer of protection
DiskStation® DS223j


- 1Status Indicator
- 2LAN Indicator
- 3Drive Status Indicators
- 4Power Button and Indicator
- 5Fan
- 61GbE RJ-45 Port
- 7USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 8Reset Button
- 9Power Port
- 10Kensington Security Slot
More ways to harness your NAS
Notes:
Feature available from DSM 7.2.
Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.
C2 Storage for Hyper Backup requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered Synology Account. Learn more
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
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CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Quantity | 1 | |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit | |
CPU Frequency | 4-core 1.7 GHz | |
Hardware Encryption Engine | ||
Memory |
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Memory
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System Memory | 1 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 |
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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. | |
External Ports |
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External Ports
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* | 2 | |
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File System |
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File System
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Internal Drives |
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External Drives |
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Notes | Btrfs file system is available from DSM 7.2-64570. | |
Appearance |
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) | 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm |
Weight | 0.88 kg | |
Others |
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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* | 18.2 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 |
16.31 W (Access) 4 W (HDD Hibernation) |
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British Thermal Unit |
55.62 BTU/hr (Access) 13.64 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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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 | |
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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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DSM Specifications |
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Maximum Single Volume Size* | 108 TB | |
Maximum Internal Volume Number | 64 | |
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 | |
Notes |
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File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV | |
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections | 100 | |
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 | |
Folder and Package Backup | ||
Syslog Events per Second | 200 | |
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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Download Station |
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Download Station
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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 | |
Notes | Snapshot Replication is available from DSM 7.2-64570. | |
Maximum IP cam (Licenses required) | 12 (including 2 Free License) (see all supported IP cameras) | |
Total FPS (H.264) |
360 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 360 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 300 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 150 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 110 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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Total FPS (H.265) |
360 FPS @ 720p (1280x720) 360 FPS @ 1080p (1920x1080) 360 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 350 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) 200 FPS @ 4K (3840x2160) |
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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) | |
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Maximum Users | 200 | |
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Maximum Connections | 10 |
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.