Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS with 2x 8TB WD Red Plus Drives, 16TB Total, Gigabit Ethernet, 2GB RAM

Managing growing digital data across multiple devices can be chaotic and risky. The Synology DS223 RED 16TB (2x 8TB) solves this by providing a centralized, private cloud storage solution with two pre-installed 8TB WD Red Plus drives, offering 16TB of raw capacity. Ideal for home users and small offices, this NAS simplifies file sharing, backup, and media streaming while protecting your data with RAID 1 mirroring.

Who is it for

This NAS is perfect for households with multiple users, remote workers needing secure file access, and small businesses requiring reliable data protection and sharing. It suits anyone looking to consolidate storage, automate backups, and stream multimedia without relying on third-party cloud services.

Main features

• Includes two 8TB WD Red Plus CMR hard drives pre-installed, providing 16TB total raw capacity and 8TB usable in RAID 1 for data redundancy.
• Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and 2GB DDR4 memory for smooth multitasking and responsive performance.
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), an intuitive operating system with a vast ecosystem of applications for backup, file management, multimedia, and surveillance.
• Supports Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1, offering flexible storage configurations.
• Features one Gigabit Ethernet port for fast network transfers and three USB ports (1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 2.0) for external storage or peripherals.
• Energy-efficient with low power consumption (17.34W access) and quiet operation (14.6 dB(A)), suitable for home or office environments.

Specifications

• Drive Bays: 2 (3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD compatible)
• Included Drives: 2x 8TB WD Red Plus (CMR) 3.5" SATA HDDs
• Total Raw Capacity: 16 TB; Usable Capacity (RAID 1): 8 TB
• Processor: Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Networking: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Power Consumption (Access): 17.34 W
• Noise Level: 14.6 dB(A)
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Warranty: 2-Year Limited (enclosure)

Tips

For optimal data protection, keep the default RAID 1 configuration to mirror your data across both drives. Use Synology's Hyper Backup to schedule automatic backups to external drives or cloud services. Install the Synology Photos and Video Station packages to organize and stream your media collection. Connect the NAS to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to prevent data loss during power outages.