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Synology DiskStation DS223j
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DS223j, diskless US version
Important limit: 1 GB of non-expandable RAM limits simultaneous app use and photo libraries
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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details
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Realtek RTD1619B
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Synology DiskStation DS223j 2-Bay NAS
DS223j, diskless US version
Recorded model: DiskStation DS223j
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 DS223j 2-Bay NAS
Synology's entry-level two-bay desktop NAS, running the full DSM software on a quad-core Realtek CPU with 1 GB of RAM.
| CPU | Realtek RTD1619B, 4 cores, 4 threads, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Memory | 1 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 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
| File system | Btrfs (internal and external), ext4 (internal) |
| Drives | None included; drives sold separately |
| Size (H x W x D) | 165 x 100 x 225.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Noise level | 18.2 dB(A) |
| Power supply | 60 W adapter, 100V to 240V AC |
| Power consumption | 16.31 W (access), 4 W (HDD hibernation) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| 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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