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Product Overview

Manufacturer product information

Compact, quiet, and energy-efficient storage DS223j is designed for small teams to share, sync, and collaborate more efficiently. Manage your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser. Stay productive while working in a team or with your clients. Work together across different platforms using Synology Office. Keeping data synced between different sites has never been easier. Synology Drive ShareSync keeps files and folders synchronized across Synology systems. Sync files between your private cloud and public cloud storage platforms, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and more with Synology Cloud Sync. Retain local copies of your cloud data to centralize management and achieve data ownership. The advanced Btrfs file system helps safeguard data against corruption through file self-healing and allows for the reversal of unintentional or malicious changes through fast snapshot technology. Learn more Configure your DS223j to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.

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Technical Specifications

Structured product specifications

CPU > CPU Model Realtek RTD1619B
CPU Quantity 1
CPU Cores 4
CPU Threads 4
CPU Architecture 64-bit
CPU Frequency 1.7 GHz
Memory > System Memory 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
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.
Storage > Drive Bays (See all supported drives) .bx{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}.it{display:flex;}.it::before{content:'• ';white-space:pre;}.it:only-child::before{display:none;}2 × 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD
Hot Swappable Drive* -
Notes #2 To install 2.5" drives, optional drive holder (Type C) must be purchased separately. Learn more
External Ports > RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2
Notes #3 This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
Appearance > Size (Height × Width × Depth) 165 mm × 100 mm × 225.5 mm
Weight 0.88 kg
Others > System Fan 92 mm × 92 mm × 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode Full-Speed ModeCool ModeQuiet ModeLow-power Mode
Noise Level 18.2 dB(A)
Power Supply Unit / Adapter 60 watts
AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption 16.31 watts (Access)4 watts (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit 55.62 BTU/hr (Access)13.64 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes #4 For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 2TB ST2000VN000 hard drive(s) in the idle state. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up 1 meter away from the Synology NAS at the front and rear. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
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 FCCCEBSMIVCCIRCMUKCAEACCCCKCBIS
Warranty 2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus
Notes #5 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. EW201/EW202 is only available in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. For exact availability information please visit their respective websites.
Environment RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content Main Unit × 1Accessory Pack × 1AC Power Adapter × 1AC Power Cord × 1RJ-45 LAN Cable × 1Quick Installation Guide × 1
Optional Accessories Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 SeriesDisk Holder: Type C
Storage Management > Maximum Single Volume Size 108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number 64
Supported RAID Type Synology Hybrid RAIDBasicJBODRAID 0RAID 1
RAID Migration Basic to RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs Synology Hybrid RAIDRAID 1
Notes #6 Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes 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 > Internal Drives Btrfsext4
External Drives Btrfsext4ext3FAT32NTFSHFS+exFAT
Notes #7 Btrfs file system is available from DSM 7.2-64570.
File Services > File Protocol SMBAFPNFSFTPWebDAVRsync
Maximum Number of SMB Connections (FSCT-Based) 5
Notes #8 Connection value of this model is tested with Synology SATA HDD fully populated and all onboard network portsSMB 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 > Maximum Local User Accounts 256
Maximum Local Groups 64
Maximum Shared Folder 64
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks 2
Hyper Backup Folder and Package Backup
Log Center > Syslog Events per Second 200
General Specifications > Supported Protocols SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers ChromeFirefoxEdgeSafari
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 #9 For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications.
Download Station > Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks 80
SAN Manager > Maximum iSCSI Target Number 2
Maximum LUN 4
Media Server DLNA Compliance
Synology Photos Facial Recognition
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
Notes #10 Snapshot Replication is available from DSM 7.2-64570.
Surveillance Station > Default Licenses 2 (Additional cameras require purchase of licenses)
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.264) 1080p: 12 channels, 360 FPS3M: 12 channels, 300 FPS5M: 12 channels, 150 FPS4K: 11 channels, 110 FPS
Maximum IP Cameras and Total FPS (H.265) 1080p: 12 channels, 360 FPS3M: 12 channels, 360 FPS5M: 12 channels, 350 FPS4K: 12 channels, 200 FPS
Notes #11 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.The values above are based on testing with RTSP streaming. If SRTP is enabled for all cameras, overall performance will decrease to 70% of the stated figures.
Synology Drive > Maximum Number of Users 5
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 #12 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 moreModels with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.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 > Maximum Number of Users 5
Notes #13 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 moreModels with SSD support are tested with a single SSD volume.Client performance may affect maximum simultaneous editing users. Client PCs used for testing: Intel Core i3-3220 / 8GB RAM
VPN Server > Maximum Connections 2