DiskStation DS223j
Compact, quiet, and energy-efficient storage
All-in-one platform to organize your data
Secure private cloud
Anywhere, anytime secure access to all your data.
Easy sharing and syncing
Safely access and share files and media from anywhere.
Comprehensive data protection
Hardware and software engineered to protect your data — trusted by millions.
Built for sharing
DS223j is designed for small teams to share, sync, and collaborate more efficiently.
Multi-platform file access
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.
Real-time collaboration
Stay productive while working in a team or with your clients. Work together across different platforms using Synology Office.
Sync across sites
Keeping data synced between different sites has never been easier. Synology Drive ShareSync keeps files and folders synchronized across Synology systems.
Seamless synchronization to clouds
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.
Your data in safe hands with Btrfs[1]
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.
Store, share, and protect
Configure your DS223j to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.
Photo management
Manage your photo collection
Organize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically generated albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more.
Sharing made safer and easier
Securely share media with colleagues or clients while leveraging privacy-focused options for your peace of mind. Collaborate with selected users on a folder-based media library by creating a Shared Space.
Data protection
Automated media backup
Automatically upload photos and videos taken on your mobile device to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.
Protection against cyberattacks
Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backup of your PC folders.
Video surveillance
Wide compatibility
Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your premises secure.[2]
Universal access
Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.
Add an extra layer of protection
Perform full Synology system backups
Back up your entire Synology device, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Transfer all backup data to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.[3]
Keep your data safe with snapshots
Take your data protection to the next level by creating automatic point-in-time snapshots of shared folders that can be copied off-site and rapidly restored using Snapshot Replication.[1]
DiskStation DS223j
1 - Status Indicator
2 - LAN Indicator
3 - Drive Status Indicators
4 - Power Button and Indicator
5 - Fan
6 - 1GbE RJ-45 Port
7 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
8 - Reset Button
9 - Power Port
10 - Kensington Security Slot
Notes:
1. Feature available from DSM 7.2.
2. Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses.
3. C2 Storage for Hyper Backup requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered Synology Account. Learn more
Hardware Specs
CPU
CPU Model
Realtek RTD1619B
CPU Quantity
1
CPU Architecture
64-bit
CPU Frequency
4-core 1.7 GHz
Hardware Encryption Engine
Yes
Memory
System Memory
1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
Notes
Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance.
Storage
Drive Bays
2
Compatible Drive Type*
3.5" SATA HDD
2.5" SATA SSD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)
Hot Swappable Drive*
-
Notes
"Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay.
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port*
2
Notes
This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.
File System
Internal Drives
Btrfs
EXT4
External Drives
Btrfs
EXT4
EXT3
FAT
NTFS
HFS+
exFAT
Notes
Btrfs file system is available from DSM 7.2-64570.
Appearance
Size (Height x Width x Depth)
165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
Weight
0.88 kg
Others
System Fan
92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode
Full-Speed Mode
Cool Mode
Quiet Mode
Low-power Mode
Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators
Yes
Power Recovery
Yes
Noise Level*
18.2 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On / Off
Yes
Wake on LAN / WAN
Yes
Power Supply Unit / Adapter
60 W
AC Input Power Voltage
100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency
50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption
16.31 W (Access)
4 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit
55.62 BTU/hr (Access)
13.64 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Notes
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)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH
Other
Certification
FCC
CE
BSMI
VCCI
RCM
UKCA
EAC
CCC
KC
Environment
RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content
Main Unit X 1
Accessory Pack X 1
AC Power Adapter X 1
AC Power Cord X 1
RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
Quick Installation Guide X 1
Software Specs
Storage Management
Maximum Single Volume Size
108 TB
Maximum Internal Volume Number
64
Supported RAID Type
Synology Hybrid RAID
Basic
JBOD
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID Migration
Basic to RAID 1
Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs
Synology Hybrid RAID
RAID 1
Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD
Synology Hybrid RAID
Notes
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.
Actual maximum storage pool and volume sizes depend on drive sizes used, the number of drive bays available, and the RAID configuration.
File Services
File Protocol
SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV
Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP Connections
100
Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration
Yes
NFS Kerberos Authentication
Yes
Notes
The testing standard was based on the maximum number of concurrent connections supported by this model. During the testing, 25% of the connections were used to transfer files concurrently. The transfer process guaranteed that the connections were not interrupted; the minimum transfer speed was not guaranteed.
Account & Shared Folder
Maximum Local User Accounts
1,024
Maximum Local Groups
256
Maximum Shared Folder
256
Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks
4
Hyper Backup
Folder and Package Backup
Yes
Log Center
Syslog Events per Second
200
General Specifications
Networking Protocols
SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV
Supported Browsers
Google Chrome
Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Safari
Supported Language
English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, ???????, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Ceský, ???????, ???, ???, ????, ????
Notes
For an updated list of supported browser versions, check the DSM Technical Specifications from Synology website.
As an international traveller you are entitled to bring a certain amount/value of goods that are free of Customs duty and exempt Goods and Services tax (GST) into New Zealand. This is called your duty free allowance and personal goods concession. It is important to review these for any purchases you make on The Mall.
Your duty free allowance entitles you to bring into New Zealand the following quantities of alcohol products free of customs duty and GST provided you are over 17 years of age. You do need to be 18 years or over to purchase.
- Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry or
- Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
- And three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages
Goods other than alcohol and tobacco, whether purchased overseas or purchased duty free in New Zealand, that have a combined total value not exceeding NZ$700 may also be brought as part of your personal goods concession.
When travelling overseas there are legal limits on the amount of duty free alcohol and other goods you can take with you. These amounts will vary depending on the country you are flying into. We always recommend you check the latest limits and exemptions.
Your order can be picked up at an Auckland Airport Collection Point. There is one in departures and one at arrivals in the international terminal. Alternatively, if you are arriving between 11pm and 6am you will be able to collect your order from our lockers. See map
Please bring your order confirmation email and your passport. If you are collecting from lockers you will have been sent an email with your access code, be sure to have this on you in order to collect your order.
If you’re departing Auckland Airport, we recommend that you come to the Auckland Airport Collection Point at least 60 minutes before your flight. If you miss your pickup time or your flight details have changed please let us know as soon as possible.
When you collect your order you will have the opportunity to inspect the items and sign for them.
If you need to return an item, our Collection Point team are there to help you. If you are collecting after hours please return the item to your locker and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. You may also like to view our Returns & refunds which provides information on how this works and outlines the individual retailer's returns and refunds policies.
After Hours Collections
If your order needs to be collected after the Auckland Airport Collection Point desk is closed, your order will be placed in the lockers next to the desk. All the details you will need to collect your order will be provided in your Order Confirmation and Ready to Collect Email.