Designed with both work and leisure in mind, the Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosurefrom Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosurehas all the tools you need to create an intuitive and secure platform to centralize, organize, and share your data. It is equipped with two drive bays that natively support 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. Using its dual drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 1024 user accounts.

The DS218 runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system that helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a Realtek RTD1619B and its 2GB of DDR4 RAM allows frequently used files and applications to be quickly accessed. Also featured are three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports for connecting peripherals, and network connectivity is achieved via the integrated Gigabit Ethernet port.

For those who require RAID support, the DS223 supports RAID 0 and 1, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, 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 DS223 is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it feature a 92mm fan to help keep the system running cool at all times, 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 DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, an AC power adapter, an AC power cord, and an RJ45 LAN cable. It is protected by a limited 2-year warranty.

2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays    Realtek RTD1619B CPU    2GB of DDR4 RAM    1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port    3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports    RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD    Encryption    Synology DiskStation Manager OS

Move away from data scattered across devices. Your Synology NAS can serve as a go-to platform to securely and conveniently store any type of data with comprehensive and intuitive file access and management tools.

• Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS directly from web browsers without configuring complex port forwarding rules.
• Browse and manage your files from any browser with Synology Drive, or access familiarly from the local network using common network protocols.
• Keep your shots and clips organized using Synology Photos' smart sorting functions.
• Deploy your Synology NAS as edge storage by fitting it easily into the existing network infrastructure thanks to Windows AD and LDAP integration.

Make it easy to share documents and digital memories with family and friends, and boost productivity while working in a team or with your clients.

• Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across all platforms, and keep the content of two Synology systems in sync with Synology Drive.
• Maintain a reduced local footprint by streaming data on demand from a central data repository through the cloud with Hybrid Share.
• Synchronize data from and to popular cloud storage platforms with Synology

  Cloud Sync.

• Share media with family, friends, or collaborators through the privacy-focused sharing options in Synology Photo.

Synology DSM comes equipped with a complete host of backup solutions available at no extra cost.

• Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of your PC folders.
• Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices by automatically creating remote copies with Synology Drive or Synology Photos.
• Efficiently back up your entire Synology NAS or select folders to multiple

  destinations using Hyper Backup.

• Store backups on C2 Storage, a dedicated and secure cloud destination powered by Synology C2.
• Take NAS protection to the next level with Snapshot Replication by creating point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other Synology systems and rapidly restored.

Synology Surveillance Station transforms any Synology system into a powerful network video recorder (NVR).

• 8300+ supported camera models.
• ONVIF support for a broader selection of cameras.
• Private, subscription-free storage of recordings.
• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps.
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions.
• Email, SMS, and push notification options.
• Dual recording to the cloud with C2 Surveillance for online access and

  convenient sharing.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the largest Seagate IronWolf Pro drive that Synology accepts for this NAS storage?

A: At the moment, the largest Seagate IronWolf Pro drive Synology lists as compatible with the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure, is the 16TB model, B&H # SEST16000NT1.

Q: 2. Is a NVMe M.2 drive required, what function does it provide?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1621+ 6-Bay NAS Enclosure does not require M.2 drives to operate, however is benefited greatly by them. Adding M.2 drives for high-IOPS system caching allows you to maximize performance and capacity efficiently.

Q: 3. With all bays populated with 7200rpm 16GB+ disks, what temperature do the drives sit at? idle vs load? At loudest fan speeds.

A: Synology has not provided metrics on the amount of heat generated by the DiskStation DS1823xs+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure.

Q: 4. does this support wd 18tb red pro drives?

A: Yes, you can use WD Red Pro drives with the Synology DiskStation DS1621+. There is no practical limit on the capacity of each drive bay, but the maximum size for a single volume is 108 TB.

Q: 5. Hello, is this a suitable solution for 2 to 4 video editing clients ? work flow may include sharing 4k prores files. thx

A: This is a great solution given if you have an appropriate internet speed connection to support it.

Q: 6. Hi, is it necessary to have both drives of the same capacity or is it possible to have one 16TB drive and a 12TB drive?

A: It is possible to use hard drives with different capacities in each bay of the Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure, B&H # SYDS224PLUS. Keep in mind that if you intend to use traditional RAID 0 or 1, you will lose the extra capacity of the larger drive. For example, if you have a 16TB drive and a 12TB drive in a RAID 0 configuration, the total usable capacity will be 12TB.

Q: 7. Can I migrate my current HDS5C4040ALE630 (HGST 4TB Drives) from my old DS1513+ to this DS1522+ device?

A: The HDS5C4040ALE630 HDDs are not listed as compatible with the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure. I order to migrate your data will need to populate the DS1522+ with drives that are compatible, like the WD 4TB WD40EFPX Red Plus SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (B&H # WEDBC9V004H1, MFR #WDBC9V0040HH1-WRSN) then use the Synology Migration Assistant to migrate your DS1513+ to the DS1522+.

Q: 8. Is it possible to use a 2.5gb ethernet usb adapter in one of the usb ports for improved performance over the included 1gb port?

A: No, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure does not support USB network adapters.

Q: 9. Can this device (and its corresponding software) allow copying full folder trees, or is it limited to single folders (or files)?

A: Yes, the DiskStation DS124 1-Bay NAS Enclosure can copy full folders.

Q: 10. I know this is subjective but how much noise to these make? Will it sound like a jet engine sitting on my desktop?

A: Sorry if this was really late, but that will depend what drives you put in. Naturally, HDD NAS like the 1522+ will get louder with more drives so unless you want a very expandable storage solution, you might want to consider a SSD or a SSD based NAS.