Designed for environments where no dedicated server rack or data center is available, the Synology DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosurefrom Synology DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosurecan be deployed to provide central data storage and sharing, endpoint and server backup, VM storage, surveillance management, and other business applications. Powered by Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS1823xs+ can be expanded with 10 additional drive bays, or use the PCIe 3.0 x8/x4 slot to install a 1/10/25GbE networking card or Fiber Channel expansion card.

The DS1823xs+ is equipped with a 3.35 GHz AMD Ryzen V1780B Quad-Core processor and 8GB of DDR4 ECC memory that can be expanded up to 32GB, while also delivering read speeds of 3100 MB/s and write speeds of 2600 MB/s. This NAS is equipped with 8 drive bays that natively support 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs for data storage.

The DS1823xs+ runs on the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system that helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Also featured are three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports for peripherals and accessories, plus two eSATA expansion ports for two DX517 expansion units. Network connectivity is achieved via the one 10 Gigabit Ethernet port or three Gigabit Ethernet ports. For those who require RAID support, the DS1823xs+ supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, as well Synology F1 and Basic, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.

The DS1823xs+ is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer two 120 x 120 x 25mm fans to help keep the system running cool, its noise-dampening design makes for quiet operation. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.

The Synology DiskStation DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, an AC power cord, and two RJ45 LAN cables. Protection is provided by a limited 5-year warranty.

8 x 3.5" / 2.5" SATA Drive Bays    2 x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD Slots    3.35 GHz AMD Ryzen V1780B 4-Core CPU    8GB DDR4 ECC RAM    1 x 10GbE Port | 3 x 1GbE Ports    3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports    2 x eSATA Expansion Ports    RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, F1, Basic, and JBOD    PCIe 3.0 x8/x4 Expansion Slot    Synology DSM Operating System

The DS1823xs+ is a compact server designed for users ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to creative studios and IT enthusiasts maintaining home labs. Built-in data protection solutions and easy hardware expandability make it an excellent option for all scenarios requiring high-performance, dependable, and cost-efficient data storage.

• Sequential reads of over 3100 MB/s and sequential writes of over 2600 MB/s support large data transfer volumes and enable fast file sharing, syncing, and backup for multiple users
• Support for all-flash and hybrid storage arrays allows combining the I/O performance of SSDs and efficiency of HDDs, by designating M.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs as storage volumes or as read/write cache to speed up HDD volumes
• Built-in 10GbE connectivity is supplemented by a PCIe 3.0 expansion slot to boost bandwidth through optional 1/10/25GbE and Fiber Channel expansion cards
• Simple capacity expansion is available whenever needed with two Synology DX517 Expansion Units

Maximize system and service uptime with hardware and software features that are designed with availability in mind.

• Hot-swappable drive trays ensure easy replacement in the event of drive malfunctions, while fanless CPU heat sinks with passive cooling technology reduce possible points of failure
• Comprehensive web-based storage management includes remote and automatic drive replacement through Synology DiskStation Manager, cloud-based system health and security monitoring with Active Insight, and a dedicated out-of-band (OOB) management port that allows remote reboot, reset, and troubleshooting, even when the system is turned off
• Synology High Availability minimizes service downtime in case of planned maintenance, updates, or unforeseen disaster by providing fast failover between two identical units configured in an active-passive cluster

Synology DSM comes standard with a complete package of backup solutions available at no extra cost.

• Active Backup Suite consolidates backup tasks and offers rapid restoration of Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints, VMs, Synology systems, and SaaS applications
• Snapshot Replication creates point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs to protect them from accidental modifications or ransomware incidents
• Hyper Backup backs up your Synology system data to multiple destinations securely and efficiently with integrity checks and powerful deduplication, compression, and versioning options
• C2 Storage for Hyper Backup offers a dedicated secure public cloud destination for Synology NAS backup data

Synology's collaboration suite provides a private cloud solution for on-site and remote workers to concurrently edit documents, share files, manage emails, send instant messages, and more.

• Synology Drive supports file sharing, remote data access, cross-device and cross-site synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup
• The Synology Office extension lets users collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides in real time, supported by convenient options such as file versioning for easy restoration and password protection
• Synology Chat brings teams together with one-on-one chats, group chats, and encrypted private channels over multiple platforms
• Synology MailPlus provides a secure, reliable, and private email server
• Synology Calendar helps teams keep track of priorities with convenient calendar sharing and scheduling
• Synology Hybrid Share combines reliable on-premises storage and efficient syncing of shared folders in the cloud to enable seamless cross-site synchronization and local file access at LAN speeds

Leverage your Synology system as virtual machine storage, VM backup server, and alternative container or VM host, with full certification for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack environments.

• Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows platforms lets you manage VM storage components directly from your hypervisor. VMware VAAI integration and Windows ODX help offload storage operations and speed up data transfers
• Host lightweight containers and VMs for testing, sandboxing, and emergency recovery purposes with Docker and Synology Virtual Machine Manager, a native hypervisor that supports Windows, Linux, and virtual versions of DSM

Maximize your return on investment with the comprehensive hardware replacement and premium technical support services offered under Synology's limited 5-year hardware warranty

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a compatible 10gb upgrade with 2 Ethernet ports?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure, (B&H # SYDS1522P), does not have an option for a 2 port 10GbE network card. You could use the Synology E10G22-T1-Mini RJ45 10G Ethernet Module, (B&H # SYE10G22T1M), along with a 10GbE Ethernet Switch like the QNAP QSW-2104-2T 6-Port 10GbE/2.5GbE Unmanaged Switch, (B&H # QNSW21042TAU).

Q: 2. Can I use a "Samsung 4TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD" with this device?

A: Yes, you can use a Samsung 4TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD" with this Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure.

Q: 3. Does the Diskstation 1821+ need a UPS that has a sine wave output? or will a cheaper one work?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure can work with a wide variety of sine wave and non-sine wave UPS devices.

Q: 4. Can this be expanded via Synology E10M20-T1 to support 4 NVME drives as storage pool/raid?

A: Yes, the Synology DiskStation DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure has 1 PCIe expansion slot for this purpose.

Q: 5. If I add 10gbe adapter to it , can I edit 4k footage through it ?

A: Yes, the Synology E10G22-T1-MINI is compatible with the DS1522+ and the increase in speed will be beneficial for 4K editing.

Q: 6. How large can the NVME drives be and how much ram is needed to use the nvmes as cache based on the size?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure can use up to two 800GB NVME SSDs in it's two NVME slots as cache.

Q: 7. Can this device be used as a media server (i.e., serving up video content to a network-connected smart television)?

A: Yes, this Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure can be used as a media server for a network-connected smart television.

Q: 8. I have a pair of DX513 expansion chassis current connected to my DS1815+ Can I use my existing DX513 units with the DS1823xs+?

A: Synology does not list the two devices as compatible.

Q: 9. Can I install 2 "Samsung 8TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSDs" out of the box (no DSM upgrade needed)?

A: Yes, you can use the Samsung 8TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD in the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure out of the box.

Q: 10. Can I back up another NAS I already own (DS1621+) to this NAS from a different physical location?

A: Yes, as long as the Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure is loaded with enough drive capacity to cover everything in the NAS you already own, it could work as a backup in a different physical location.