Highlights

• Centralized Data Storage: Consolidate all your data with complete data ownership and multi-platform access.
• Next-Generation File System: Leverage file self-healing, lightning-fast data snapshots, and rapid data cloning.
• Secure Sharing and Syncing: Safely access and share files and media from anywhere, keeping clients, colleagues, and collaborators on the same page.
• Simple Data Protection: Back up your media library or document repository to various destinations.
• Versatile Camera Surveillance: Protect your premises with flexible monitoring tools.

All-in-One File Management and Sharing Hub

The DS223j is an efficient one-stop solution for all your data storage and sharing needs. With two bays of storage and Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) on board, the DS223j allows you to create a private cloud to protect your files, share your data across several devices, store security footage with intelligent video surveillance tools, and more.

Access Your Files Anytime, Anywhere

Organize 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 access and management tools.

• Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS securely from anywhere without configuring complex port forwarding rules.
• Browse and manage your files and media from any browser with Synology Drive, or access data through your default file browser using common network protocols.
• Keep your photos and videos organized using Synology Photos’ smart sorting functions.
• Deploy your Synology NAS as edge storage and fit it easily into existing infrastructure thanks to Windows AD and LDAP integration.

Collaboration and Synchronization Platform

Easily share documents with colleagues 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 data in sync between two Synology systems with Synology Drive.
• Synchronize data to and from popular cloud storage platforms with Synology Cloud Sync.
• Share media with colleagues or collaborators through the privacy-focused sharing options in Synology Photos.

Flexible Data Protection Options

Synology DSM comes with a host of backup and data protection solutions available at no extra cost.

• Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backup 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 off-site on C2 Storage, a dedicated and secure cloud destination powered by Synology C2.
• Create point-in-time snapshots with Snapshot Replication, allowing users to reverse any unplanned or unwanted changes.

Versatile and Private Video Surveillance

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

• 8,300+ 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.

• 1 Status Indicator
• 2 LAN Indicator
• 3 Drive Status Indicators
• 4 Power Button and Indicator
• 5 Fan
• 6 1GbE RJ-45 Port
• 7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
• 8 Reset Button
• 9 Power Port
• 10 Kensington Security Slot

General DSM Specifications

• Networking protocols: SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP).
• File systems:
  • Internal: Btrfs, ext4
  • External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT
• Supported RAID types: Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1.
• Storage management:
  • Max. single volume size: 108 TB
  • Max. number of system snapshots: 4,096
  • Max. number of internal volumes: 64
• File sharing capabilities:
  • Max. number of local user accounts: 1,024
  • Max. number of local groups: 256
  • Max. number of shared folders: 256
  • Max. number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 100
• Privileges: Windows® Access Control List (ACL) and application privileges.
• Directory services: Connects with Windows® AD/LDAP servers enabling domain users to login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station using their existing credentials.
• Security: Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let’s Encrypt support, and HTTPS (customizable cipher suite).
• Supported browsers: Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 14 and later, and Safari (iOS 14.0 and later) on iPad, Chrome (Android™ 11.0 and later) on tablets.
• Interface languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český.

Packages and Applications

• File Server & Synchronization:
  • Drive: File synchronization across platforms.
  • File Station: Virtual drives, remote folders, and file sharing.
  • Cloud Sync: Synchronize data with cloud storage.
  • Universal Search: Search through files and metadata.
  • Migration Assistant: Seamless data migration.
• Surveillance: Surveillance Station.
• Data Protection & Backup Solutions:
  • Hyper Backup: Backup to multiple destinations.
  • Snapshot Replication.
• Multimedia:
  • Synology Photos
  • Video Station
  • Audio Station
  • iTunes® Server
• SAN Storage: SAN Manager.
• Office Productivity:
  • Synology Office
  • Synology Calendar
  • Note Station
• Others:
  • iOS/Android™ applications
  • VPN Server
  • Active Insight
  • Storage Analyzer
  • Antivirus Essential
  • Web Station
  • DNS Server
  • RADIUS Server
  • Log Center

Environment and Packaging

• Environment safety: RoHS compliant
• Package contents:
  • 1 x DS223j main unit
  • 1 x Quick Installation Guide
  • 1 x Accessory pack
  • 1 x AC power cord
  • 1 x AC power adapter
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN cable
• Optional accessories:
  • 3.5″ SATA HDD: Plus Series
  • Surveillance Device License Pack
  • Extended Warranty: Extended Warranty Plus
  • Disk Holder (Type C)