Synology launches DS223 NAS with Realtek CPU and two SATA bays

Synology has announced the availability of the 2-bay DiskStation DS223, the latest addition to its lineup of entry-level storage servers for home and small office/home office (SOHO) use.

It offers up to 36TB of storage, a quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM. Pricing starts at €290.

Powered by the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the DS223 offers a comprehensive set of data management tools for home users. As the amount of data we create continues to grow, the DS223 aims to help users manage it intelligently in one central location.

Private cloud for easy data organization and sharing: The DS223 lets users consolidate data from multiple sources in their own private cloud, making it accessible and manageable from any device. With up to 36 TB of raw storage capacity, it provides plenty of room for documents, media files and other important data.

The DS223 also includes Synology Photos, a multimedia management tool that automatically organizes files and supports secure sharing with family and friends. RAW file support also caters to professional creative workflows. Integration with popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive lets users synchronize data across devices while retaining centralized control.

Reliable backup hub for data protection: The DS223 serves as a destination for real-time or scheduled backups of computer folders, helping protect data against ransomware and accidental deletion. Mobile users can also configure Synology Photos to automatically upload photos and videos to their private cloud for ongoing protection.

The Btrfs file system helps protect stored data and allows users to restore earlier versions after accidental or malicious changes. Built-in backup tools provide additional protection, allowing users to back up the entire system or selected shared folders to a range of destinations. Snapshots that can be replicated and quickly restored offer further protection.

Intuitive surveillance for safer environments: Synology Surveillance Station turns the DS223 into a complete video management system, with local footage storage for greater privacy. ONVIF support and compatibility with over 8,300 validated IP cameras simplify deployment and allow the setup to be tailored to each location’s needs.

Windows and Mac clients, along with mobile apps, provide access across platforms. Users receive timely alerts about potentially dangerous situations so they can respond quickly.

Highlights of the new entry-level NAS include:

• Centralized data storage
  Consolidate up to 36 TB of data1 with 100% data
  ownership and cross-platform access
• Easy sharing & syncing
  Share files and media with ease, and keep clients and
  collaborators on the same page
• Simple data protection
  Back up your media library or business document
  repository to a range of destinations
• Intelligent surveillance
  Protect what matters by keeping an eye on your home
  with flexible monitoring tools

General DSM specifications:

• Networking protocols: SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP and VPN (PPTP,
  OpenVPN™, L2TP)
• File systems
  • Internal: Btrfs, ext4
  • External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT
• Supported RAID types: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
  Storage management
  • Maximum single volume size: 108 TB
  • Maximum number of system snapshots: 4,0965
  • Maximum number of internal volumes: 64
• File sharing capabilities
  • Maximum number of local user accounts: 1,024
  • Maximum number of local groups: 256
  • Maximum number of shared folders: 256
  • Maximum number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 200
• Privileges: Windows® Access Control List (ACL) and application privileges
• Directory services: Connects to Windows® AD/LDAP servers, allowing domain users to log in via SMB/NFS/
  AFP/FTP/File Station using their existing credentials
• Security: Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over
  SSH, automatic login blocking, Let’s Encrypt support and HTTPS (configurable cipher suite)
• Supported browsers: Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 14 and later, and Safari (iOS 14.0 and
  later) on iPad, Chrome (Android™ 11.0 and later) on tablets
• Interface languages
  English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian,
  Polish, Hungarian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Thai, Japanese,
  Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

The product homepage can be found here. The DS223 datasheet is available here.