DiskStation® DS224+

DiskStation® DS224+

Compact data storage for edge deployments

Product Image DS224plus
Product Image DS224plus
Keep your data on-siteDownload Datasheet Consolidate and safeguardProtect all your data with integrated security features and centralized access.Manage important dataShare, back up, and access files, photos, surveillance video, and more.Minimize energy impact15 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.

DS224 features 62% more responses per second in web applications compared to its predecessor
It also delivers 52% faster file indexing in Synology Drive
And 28% faster image indexing in Synology Photos

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 sharingHybrid work in the private cloudStore, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work together seamlessly across different platforms, accessing files through mobile apps, desktop clients, or a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of unwanted deletion or modification thanks to smart versioning. Learn moreKeep your photos organizedEffortlessly back up and organize photos, videos, and other visual assets using intuitive management tools. Automatically organize your content into albums and create secure share links for stakeholders and teammates. Learn moreSynchronize data between sitesWork together with minimal slowdown using site-to-site file syncing, which can be configured to automatically synchronize individual files or folders between Synology devices, allowing seamless file access from local devices.Manage data with the power of the cloudReduce your on-site storage footprint and benefit from data center network speeds with hybrid cloud technology. Synology Hybrid Share adds automatic cloud tiering, keeping the bulk of data in the cloud, while caching frequently accessed files cached locally on your DS224+ for fast access at LAN speeds.Learn more
Multi-layered backupBack up workstations, smartphones, cloud apps, and moreConsolidate and automate backup tasks for workstations, 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 morePerform full Synology system backupsProtect 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 moreProtect folders and LUNs with snapshotsConfigure efficient point-in-time snapshots of shared folders and LUNs at intervals as short as 5 minutes. Let users easily restore previous versions of files unassisted, quickly recover VMs, and copy snapshots to another server to benefit from rapid storage failover. Further safeguard data integrity with immutable snapshots. Learn more
Smart surveillance managementSynology Surveillance StationProtecting your business has never been easier with centralized management and support for over 17,000 IP camera models, remote monitoring, and playback. Synology’s video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.Learn moreDual recording to the cloudC2 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 the 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.
Btrfs: advanced file system for data protectionThe 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.

HDD
Plus Series 3.5" SATA
Extra protection with Extended Warranty PlusExtend the standard 2-year hardware warranty of your DS224+ with 2 more years of Synology-certified support and premium services to help you recover faster in the event of disaster. Learn more
Hardware Overview
  • 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
  • First Product Image
  • Second Product Image
  • Third Product Image
  • Fourth Product Image
  • Fifth Product Image
  • Sixth Product Image
More ways to harness your NASAnywhere file accessData stored on your Synology system can be kept at your fingertips, even while you are on the go.Learn moreRansomware prevention and protectionMinimize the threat posed by increasingly sophisticated ransomware and other malware with Synology solutions.Learn moreFile transferMove files quickly and securely with file transfer solutions designed for teams, studios, and businesses.Learn moreNotes: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 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
Drive Type (See all supported drives)
  • 3.5" 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
Notes MTU value of 1GbE LAN port has a limit of 1500.
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* 22 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 50.09 BTU/hr (Access)
15.04 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 HDDs and in an idle state. Two GRAS 40AE microphones are 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)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH
Certification
Certification
  • FCC
  • CE
  • BSMI
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • CCC
  • KC
  • BIS
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. Refer to the Extended Warranty Plus website for details on supported countries/regions. (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
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 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
Notes
  • Each internal volume (may consist of multiple drives) is expandable up to 108TB.
  • Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes vary depending on drives 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 Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 5
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Notes
  • Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network ports
  • Models with expandable memory are tested with the maximum supported quantity installed.
  • SMB performance was evaluated using Microsoft File Server Capacity Tool (FSCT) version 1.3, with the following configuration:
    • Test workload: HomeFolder scenario provided by the FSCT tool
    • Test duration: 600 seconds
    • Domain controller & FSCT controller: Windows Server 2022
    • FSCT clients: 8 × Windows 10 machines
    • SMB feature: Directory leasing enabled
Account & Shared Folder
Account & Shared Folder
 Maximum Local User Accounts 512
Maximum Local Groups 128
Maximum Shared Folder 128
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 4
Hybrid Share
Hybrid Share
 Hybrid Share Folder Number 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
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 AI Console
Synology AI Console
 Third-Party AI Model Integration
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 2
Maximum LUN 4
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 20
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 128
Maximum Snapshots per LUN 32
Maximum Snapshots per System 1,024
Maximum Replication Tasks for Shared Folders 16
Maximum Replication Tasks for LUNs 8
Maximum Replication Tasks per System 16
Surveillance Station
Surveillance Station
 Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264)
  • 1080p: 25 channels, 750 FPS
  • 3M: 25 channels, 350 FPS
  • 5M: 25 channels, 280 FPS
  • 4K: 17 channels, 170 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265)
  • 1080p: 25 channels, 750 FPS
  • 3M: 25 channels, 600 FPS
  • 5M: 25 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
 Maximum Number of Users 10
Maximum Number of Hosted Files 100,000 (applies to files indexed or hosted by Synology Drive. For file access through other standard protocols, refer to the File Services section above)
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users randomly perform file operations (upload, download, move, and delete), and 80% of users are logged in but idle. 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.
  • 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 10
Notes
  • The suggested maximum number of users is based on the following workload: 20% of users are executing random actions at an average of 30-second intervals, and 80% of users are logged in and viewing a file. 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.
  • 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 4
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.