Description, Specifications for Synology DiskStation DS223

Highlights of DS223

• Centralized Data Storage: Consolidate up to 36 TB of data with 100% data ownership and multi-platform access.
• Easy Sharing & Syncing: Share files and media easily, and keep clients and collaborators on the same page.
• Simple Data Protection: Back up your media library or business document repository to various destinations.
• Intelligent Surveillance: Protect what matters by keeping an eye on your home with flexible monitoring tools.

Comprehensive Data Management and Sharing

The DS223 is designed to meet both leisure and professional needs, providing an intuitive and secure platform to centralize, organize, and share your data. Utilize the built-in solutions in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to create your private cloud, access files from any device, and collaborate efficiently on projects.

Features of the DS223

Storage Hub With Anytime, Anywhere Access

Eliminate scattered data across multiple devices with the DS223, which offers comprehensive and intuitive file access and management tools.

Collaboration and Synchronization Platform

• Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS directly from web browsers without complex port forwarding.
• Manage your files from any browser with Synology Drive or access via common network protocols.
• Organize photos and videos using Synology Photos’ smart sorting functions.
• Integrate seamlessly into existing networks with Windows AD and LDAP support.
• Create a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing.
• Stream data on demand from a central repository through Hybrid Share.
• Sync data with popular cloud storage platforms using Synology Cloud Sync.
• Share media securely with privacy-focused options in Synology Photos.

Flexible Data Protection Options

The DS223 offers comprehensive backup solutions at no extra cost, including real-time or scheduled backups, remote copies, and secure cloud storage.

Private Video Surveillance

Transform your DS223 into a powerful network video recorder (NVR) with Synology Surveillance Station, supporting over 8,300 camera models and offering dual recording to the cloud.

• Real-time or scheduled backups to protect data from ransomware or accidental deletion.
• Automatic remote backups of photos and videos taken on mobile devices.
• Efficient NAS or folder backups to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.
• Secure cloud storage with C2 Storage for backups.
• Create point-in-time copies of shared folders with Snapshot Replication.
• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps.
• Event-based rules for specific actions and multiple notification options.

DS223 Hardware Overview

• Status Indicator
• LAN Indicator
• Drive Status Indicators
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
• Copy Button
• Power Button
• Fan
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
• Reset Button
• 1GbE RJ-45 Port
• Power Port
• Kensington Security Slot

Networking Protocols

Supports 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

Supports Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1

Storage Management

• Max. single volume size: 108 TB
• Max. number of system snapshots: 4,096
• Max. number of internal volumes: 64

File Sharing Capabilities

• Max. number of local user accounts: 1,024
• Max. number of local groups: 256
• Max. number of shared folders: 256
• Max. number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 200

Security Features

Includes firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TTLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let’s Encrypt support, and HTTPS (configurable cipher suite).

Supported Browsers

Compatible with Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 14 and later, Safari (iOS 14.0 and later) on iPad, and Chrome (Android™ 11.0 and later) on tablets.

Interface Languages

Supports multiple languages including English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český, ภาษาไทย, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, 简体中文.

General DSM Specifications

File Server & Synchronization

• Drive
• File Station
• Hybrid Share
• Presto File Server
• Cloud Sync
• Universal Search
• Migration Assistant

Surveillance

• Surveillance Station

Data Protection & Backup

• Hyper Backup
• Snapshot Replication

Multimedia

• Synology Photos
• Video Station
• Audio Station
• iTunes® Server

SAN Storage

• SAN Manager

Office Productivity

• Synology Office
• Synology Calendar
• Note Station

Others

• iOS/Android™ applications
• Synology Directory Server
• Central Management System
• VPN Server
• Active Insight
• Storage Analyzer
• Antivirus Essential
• Web Station
• DNS Server
• RADIUS Server
• Log Center

Management & Administration

• Scan the QR code to download the detailed Product Specification sheet.

Environment and Packaging

Environmental Safety

RoHS compliant

Package Contents

• 1 x DS223 main unit
• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x Accessory pack
• 1 x AC power cord
• 1 x AC power adapter
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN cable

Optional Accessories

• 2.5″ SATA SSD: SAT5200 Series
• 3.5″ SATA HDD: HAT5300 Series
• Surveillance Device License Pack
• Extended Warranty: Extended Warranty Plus