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Synology DS223
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DS223, diskless US version
Important limit: Single 1GbE port caps file transfers around 110 MB/s
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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details
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Realtek RTD1619B
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Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS
DS223, diskless US version
Recorded model: DS223
Specifications checked 2026-11-05.
Raw capacity is before RAID and formatting. The example does not establish drive compatibility.
Capacity reference: Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive (STKP8000400). Capacity: 8TB. Drive manufacturer specification ↗
Drive planning and software explained →Photo credit: manufacturer image source ↗
Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.
Main unit, accessory pack, AC power adapter, AC power cord, RJ-45 LAN cable, quick installation guide
Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS
A two-bay desktop NAS for a home or small office, running Synology DSM on a quad-core Realtek CPU with 2 GB of RAM.
| CPU | Realtek RTD1619B, 4 cores, 4 threads, 1.7 GHz, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Drive bays | 2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port |
| USB | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, with a front USB copy button |
| File system | Btrfs (internal and external), ext4 (internal) |
| Maximum single volume size | 108 TB |
| Max raw capacity (maker) | Up to 40 TB |
| Drives | None included; drives sold separately |
| Size (H x W x D) | 165 x 108 x 232.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.28 kg |
| Fan | 92 mm system fan with Quiet, Cool and Full-Speed modes |
| Noise level | 14.6 dB(A) |
| Power supply | 60 W adapter, 100V to 240V AC |
| Power consumption | 17.343 W (access), 4.08 W (HDD hibernation) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Surveillance | Surveillance Station with 2 camera licenses included (up to 20 IP cameras with licenses) |
| Warranty | 2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus (Europe and North America) |
| In the box | Main unit, accessory pack, AC power adapter, AC power cord, RJ-45 LAN cable, quick installation guide |
From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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