SYNOLOGY

Synology DS223j 2-Bay NAS Storage Tower 1GB RAM USB 3.0

Processor manufacturerRealtek
Internal memory1 GB
Storage drive size2.5/3.5
AC input voltage100 – 240 V
Noise level18.2 dB
Operating system installedDiskStation Manager

The Synology DS223j is a compact 2-bay NAS storage tower built for small teams that need a reliable, centrally managed place to store, sync, and share files across multiple devices and platforms. Powered by a Realtek CPU and 1 GB of RAM , it handles everyday file sharing and collaborative workflows without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware.

Description

Centralised File Sharing Without the Hassle

2-bay diskless design — choose your own drives to match your capacity and budget needs
Realtek CPU with 1 GB RAM for smooth multi-user access and background tasks
1 x Gigabit LAN port for stable wired network connectivity
USB 3.0 port for fast local backups or direct drive connections
White tower form factor — compact enough for a desk or small office shelf

The DS223j suits home offices, small businesses, and creative teams looking for an affordable personal cloud NAS that keeps documents, photos, and project files accessible from any device.

Specifications

General

Brand	SYNOLOGY
Model name	DS223J
Product colour	White
ECC	No
Type	NAS
Snapshot	Yes
Chassis type	Desktop
Device class	Home & Home Office
Fan diameter	92
Number of fans	1
Backup function	Yes
Number of users	1024
Operating altitude	0 - 5000
Web-based management	Yes
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80
EAN	4711174724765

Display

Built-in display	No

Processor

Processor manufacturer	Realtek
Processor family	Realtek
Processor model	RTD1619B
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	1.7 GHz
Number of processors supported	1

Memory

Internal memory	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4

Storage

Storage drive size	2.5/3.5
Hot-swap drive bays	No
Storage drive capacity	0
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA
Storage drives installed	No
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60
Installed storage drive type	No
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5/3.5
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95
Total installed storage capacity	0
Number of storage drives supported	2

Audio

Built-in speaker(s)	No

Ports

Card reader integrated	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB port	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	1000 Mbit/s
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes

Connectivity

Supported network protocols	SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN)

Software & security

Operating system installed	DiskStation Manager

Keyboard & controls

On/off switch	Yes
Reset button	Yes

Battery & power

AC input voltage	100 – 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60
Power cables quantity	1
Power supply location	External
External power adapter	Yes

Performance & capacities

Noise level	18.2 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 – 40 °C
RAID levels	0/1/JBOD
Cooling type	Active

Features

Cables included	AC
RAID support	Yes
Browser supported	Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari
Multilingual support	Yes
Supported file systems	BTRFS/exFAT/ext3/ext4/FAT32/HFS+/NTFS