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Synology DS224+

CPU:
Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, 64-bit, hardware encryption engine
Memory:
2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, 1 SODIMM slot, expandable to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB); Synology advises Synology modules (D4NS01-4G) for warranty and support
Drive bays:
2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable

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Model: DS224+

Standard US model

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Main unit, accessory pack, AC power adapter, AC power cord, 2 x RJ-45 LAN cable, quick installation guide

Important limit: Still 1GbE networking; no 2.5GbE option on this generation

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

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Synology DS224+: 2 SATA bays.ENCLOSURE / SATA DRIVE PLANSATABaySATABay2 SATA bays
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Synology DS224+

Intel Celeron J4125

✓ NAS enclosure
SATA bays
2
Installed RAM
2 GB
Fastest Ethernet
1 Gbps

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Synology DS224+ 2-Bay DiskStation NAS

Standard US model

Recorded model: DS224+

Specifications checked 2026-11-05.

Memory
2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, 1 SODIMM slot, expandable to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB); Synology advises Synology modules (D4NS01-4G) for warranty and support
Drive bays
2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable

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 ↗

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Size and package

Size and placement

Size and weight
165 x 108 x 232.2 mm, 1.30 kg

In the box

Main unit, accessory pack, AC power adapter, AC power cord, 2 x RJ-45 LAN cable, quick installation guide

Manufacturer specifications

Synology DS224+ 2-Bay DiskStation NAS

A two-bay Plus-series DiskStation NAS with an Intel Celeron J4125 CPU, expandable memory and hardware encryption, for photo libraries and DSM backup workflows.

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Recorded product: Standard US model.

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  • Standard US model

    The base configuration as sold in the US.

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Why people pick it

  • Hardware encryption engine and Btrfs snapshots in a two-bay NAS
  • Memory expandable to 6 GB with a Synology 4 GB DDR4 SODIMM, improving photo and index workloads
  • Two 1GbE ports allow failover or link aggregation on a plus-series budget unit
  • Hyper Backup full-system backup and SSD TRIM support

Know before you buy

  • Still 1GbE networking; no 2.5GbE option on this generation
  • Base 2 GB memory is modest for containers or heavy photo recognition until upgraded
  • CPU is a 2019-era Celeron; transcoding and virtualization are limited on paper

Full specifications

CPUIntel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, 64-bit, hardware encryption engine
Memory2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, 1 SODIMM slot, expandable to 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB); Synology advises Synology modules (D4NS01-4G) for warranty and support
Drive bays2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable
Ethernet2 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports (MTU limit 1500)
USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with USB Copy
File system (internal)Btrfs and ext4, with SSD TRIM
RAIDSynology Hybrid RAID, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1; migration and expansion with larger HDDs
Max single volume108 TB (DSM limit); each internal volume expandable to 108 TB
Storage efficiencyDeduplication and compression available (feature requirements per Synology documentation)
BackupsHyper Backup folder, package and entire-system backup (DSM 7.2+); 4 shared-folder sync tasks; Hybrid Share (10 folders)
LogsLog Center up to 800 syslog events per second
Noise level22 dB(A)
Power14.69 W access / 4.41 W HDD hibernation; 60 W external adapter, 100-240V AC
Size and weight165 x 108 x 232.2 mm, 1.30 kg
CoolingOne 92 mm fan with full-speed, cool and quiet modes
CertificationsFCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, CCC, KC, BIS
Warranty2-year hardware warranty, extendable to 4 years with Extended Warranty Plus
In the boxMain unit, accessory pack, AC power adapter, AC power cord, 2 x RJ-45 LAN cable, quick installation guide

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