DiskStation DS223j Compact, quiet, and energy-efficient storage
All-in-one platform to organize your data Secure private cloudAnywhere, anytime secure access to all your data. Easy sharing and syncingSafely access and share files and media from anywhere. Comprehensive data protectionHardware 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 collectionOrganize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically generated albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more. Sharing made safer and easierSecurely 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 backupAutomatically upload photos and videos taken on your mobile device to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive. Protection against cyberattacksLeverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backup of your PC folders.
Video surveillance Wide compatibilityChoose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your premises secure.[2] Universal accessWatch 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 backupsBack 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 snapshotsTake 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 Indicator2 - LAN Indicator3 - Drive Status Indicators4 - Power Button and Indicator5 - Fan6 - 1GbE RJ-45 Port7 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports8 - Reset Button9 - Power Port10 - 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
- CPU Model
- Realtek RTD1619B
- CPU Quantity
- 1
- CPU Architecture
- 64-bit
- CPU Frequency
- 4-core 1.7 GHz
- Hardware Encryption Engine
- Yes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Internal Drives
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- External Drives
- Btrfs
- EXT4
- EXT3
- FAT
- NTFS
- HFS+
- exFAT
- Notes
- Btrfs file system is available from DSM 7.2-64570.
- Size (Height x Width x Depth)
- 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
- Weight
- 0.88 kg
- 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%
- 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
- 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
- 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 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.
- Maximum Local User Accounts
- 1,024
- Maximum Local Groups
- 256
- Maximum Shared Folder
- 256
- Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks
- 4
- Folder and Package Backup
- Yes
- Syslog Events per Second
- 200
- 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.
