Synology DS223j RED 8TB (2x 4TB) NAS Desktop

The Synology DS223j RED is a compact and energy-efficient 2-bay NAS designed for home and small office users. Pre-configured with 2 x 4TB WD Red Plus NAS HDDs (CMR), it offers a total raw capacity of 8TB and a usable capacity of 4TB in RAID 1/SHR. Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor and 1GB DDR4 memory, it delivers reliable performance for file sharing, data backup, and multimedia streaming.

Advantages

Easy to set up and manage with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). Low power consumption (16.31W access, 4.08W HDD hibernation) and quiet operation (18.2 dB(A)). Includes 2 free IP camera licenses for Surveillance Station.

Suitable for

• Home users needing centralized data storage and backup
• Small offices requiring file sharing and collaboration
• Surveillance recording with up to 12 IP cameras

Key specifications

• Processor: Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Drive Bays: 2 (3.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
• Included Drives: 2 x 4TB WD Red Plus (CMR) NAS HDDs
• Total Raw Capacity: 8 TB
• Networking: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
• Form Factor: Desktop

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with a Gigabit network and configure RAID 1 for data redundancy. Ideal for backing up PCs, Macs, and mobile devices.