Synology DiskStation DS223 | 2-Bay NAS | Surveillance Station | up to 2 × 108TB | USB 3.2 | Black

Synology DiskStation DS223 — 2-bay NAS for home and small business use

The Synology DiskStation DS223 is a compact and reliable 2-bay NAS for centralizing, sharing, and protecting data at home or in small offices. With support for two hard drives (RAID 0/1 or JBOD), Synology DSM, and Surveillance Station, the DS223 is a versatile platform for both storage and video surveillance.

Key features

• 2-bay NAS — Supports 2 hard drives or SSDs, up to 2 × 108TB (drives not included)
• RAID 0/1 and JBOD — Choose maximum storage capacity or data redundancy
• Synology Surveillance Station — Free license for 2 IP cameras, expandable with additional licenses
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 — Fast external storage or backup via USB
• Synology DSM — Powerful operating system with apps for backup, media, personal cloud, and security
• Gigabit Ethernet — Stable wired network connection
• Energy-efficient — Low power consumption, suitable for 24/7 use
• 2-year warranty

Surveillance Station

With Synology Surveillance Station, you can easily use the DS223 as a local NVR. The free license supports 2 IP cameras; additional cameras can be added with paid licenses. Surveillance Station supports ONVIF-compatible cameras and offers motion detection, timelines, and mobile access via the Synology app.

Applications

• Local file storage and backup for homes or small offices
• NVR storage for IP camera surveillance via Surveillance Station
• Personal cloud for files, photos, and videos
• Cloud backup via Synology C2 or other services

Note: hard drives are not included. Compatible drives include the Synology HAT series, WD Red, and Seagate IronWolf.