Designed with both work and leisure in mind, the DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology has all the tools you need to create an intuitive and secure platform to centralize, organize, and share your data. It is equipped with two drive bays that natively support 3.5" SATA hard drives, as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. Using its dual drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files, including videos, music, photos, and documents with up to 1024 user accounts.

The DS218 runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system that helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a Realtek RTD1619B and its 2GB of DDR4 RAM allows frequently used files and applications to be quickly accessed. Also featured are three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports for connecting peripherals, and network connectivity is achieved via the integrated Gigabit Ethernet port.

For those who require RAID support, the DS223 supports RAID 0 and 1, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.

The DS223 is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it feature a 92mm fan to help keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design makes for quiet operation. The server supports numerous scheduled power on / off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.

The Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and includes an accessory pack, an AC power adapter, an AC power cord, and an RJ45 LAN cable. It is protected by a limited 2-year warranty.

8TB Storage Capacity    2 x 4TB 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" NAS HDDs    Realtek RTD1619B CPU    2GB of DDR4 RAM    1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port    3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports    RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD    Encryption    Synology DiskStation Manager OS

Move away from data scattered across devices. Your Synology NAS can serve as a go-to platform to securely and conveniently store any type of data with comprehensive and intuitive file access and management tools.

• Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS directly from web browsers without configuring complex port forwarding rules.
• Browse and manage your files from any browser with Synology Drive, or access familiarly from the local network using common network protocols.
• Keep your shots and clips organized using Synology Photos' smart sorting functions.
• Deploy your Synology NAS as edge storage by fitting it easily into the existing network infrastructure thanks to Windows AD and LDAP integration.

Make it easy to share documents and digital memories with family and friends, and boost productivity while working in a team or with your clients.

• Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across all platforms, and keep the content of two Synology systems in sync with Synology Drive.
• Maintain a reduced local footprint by streaming data on demand from a central data repository through the cloud with Hybrid Share.
• Synchronize data from and to popular cloud storage platforms with Synology

  Cloud Sync.

• Share media with family, friends, or collaborators through the privacy-focused sharing options in Synology Photo.

Synology DSM comes equipped with a complete host of backup solutions available at no extra cost.

• Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of your PC folders.
• Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices by automatically creating remote copies with Synology Drive or Synology Photos.
• Efficiently back up your entire Synology NAS or select folders to multiple

  destinations using Hyper Backup.

• Store backups on C2 Storage, a dedicated and secure cloud destination powered by Synology C2.
• Take NAS protection to the next level with Snapshot Replication by creating point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other Synology systems and rapidly restored.

Synology Surveillance Station transforms any Synology system into a powerful network video recorder (NVR).

• 8300+ supported camera models.
• ONVIF support for a broader selection of cameras.
• Private, subscription-free storage of recordings.
• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps.
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions.
• Email, SMS, and push notification options.
• Dual recording to the cloud with C2 Surveillance for online access and

  convenient sharing.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How easy is it to swap the hard drives for this enclosure? is the hard drive by itself operational without the enclosure ? is there any way to connect it to the electricity ?

A: The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure utilizes built in drive caddy trays to facilitate simple replacement of drives. The bundled 5x Seagate 10TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS drives can be used independently with any self powered, 3.5" SATA drive enclosure.

Q: 2. What is the model number for the Seagate drives?

A: The Synology 32TB DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives (4 x 8TB) BH #SYDS923IW32T (B&H Kit) uses BH #SEST8000VN4.

Q: 3. Can this be used as a regular old RAID drive rather than a NAS? or is there a better solution for a large RAID drive?

A: The Synology 48TB DiskStation DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives (8 x 6TB) can be used as a local raid, but it's limited to USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds as the enclosure is primarily intended as a NAS. For a local RAID, I'd recommend the SanDisk Professional 48TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay RAID Array (8 x 6TB, Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 2) (B&H # SAGRS848TB).

Q: 4. I found it really hard to look for footage inside the nas because it’s slow, what should I do to increase the speed? Already installed two fast nvme.

A: NAS performance can be linked to many factors, such as drive speed, the type of RAID you are using, and the speed of your local network. If you have your DS1522+ configured in RAID 1 or JBOD, consider using a faster configuration such as RAID 0 or 5. If the NAS is connected to a network switch, make sure that it is using a gigabit port. If it is connected directly to your router, make sure that your local network is operating with appropriate speed and bandwidth and that the computer you use for editing is using a wired Ethernet connection instead of WiFi.

Q: 5. Would it work with DS720?

A: The DS 720 is not listed as compatible with the Synology 60TB DX517 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure Kit with Seagate NAS Drives (5 x 12TB) BH #SYDX51760TBI.

Q: 6. Is the Ram upgradeable?

A: No, the Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure's RAM is not upgradeable.

Q: 7. Does this sync natively to Sharepoint Online? This will be a network scan folder synced to SPO Document Library.

A: Users of the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure can backup their files to Sharepoint Online by installing Active Backup for Microsoft 365, a free addon for Synology NAS units.

Q: 8. Even with 10 GBps ethernet, no matter what RAID configuration I setup for this system, the max download speed I get is 180 MBps?

A: There are many factors that affect data rates of a given NAS setup. The Synology 60TB DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure Kit with Seagate IronWolf NAS Drives' (5 x 12TB) data rate will depend on the RAID format you choose, the speed of your network switch, possibly your internet speeds if accessing remotely via the internet, if you add a network card to the switch, the drive's speed, the number of people accessing the NAS at a given time, the added M.2 drives/RAM, and the network connection speed of the computer that you are accessing the NAS from. All parts of the network must be up to speed to support a given data rate.

Q: 9. How quiet is it?

A: Synology has not listed a noise rating for the Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure. Equipped with four hard drives and two 92mm fans, a fair amount of operational noise should be anticipated.

Q: 10. Can I use some extra Samsung NVMe 1TB drives I have instead of the smaller capacity Synology drives recommended?

A: Yes, the M.2 drive slots in the Synology 60TB DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure can accept 1TB drives.