File Servers / NAS

Synology Diskstation DS223J NAS Tower with 2 slots for HDD/SSD

Key features:

  • Processor Realtek RTD1619B
  • Memory RAM 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
  • Compatible disks 3.5" & 2.5" SATA
  • File System Btrfs/EXT4
  • Dimensions 165 x 100 x 225.5 mm
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Description

Description

The Synology DiskStation DS223J is a NAS aimed at small businesses, professionals, and home users who need storage space and file sharing capabilities on a network. It also provides secure remote access to files and data, enhanced security through various forms of assurance and backup storage, as well as other useful features such as synchronization and file sharing applications, data analysis, and media playback.

Multi-Platform File Access

Manage your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device with a browser.

Real-time collaboration

Stay productive while working in a team or with your clients. Collaborate across different platforms using Synology Office.

Synchronization across all locations

Maintaining data synchronization between different locations has never been easier. Synology Drive ShareSync keeps files and folders synchronized across all Synology systems.

Cloud Integration

Synchronize files between your private cloud and public cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Keep local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership.

Your data in safe hands with Btrfs

The advanced Btrfs file system helps protect data from corruption through file self-healing and allows the reversal of accidental or malicious changes through fast snapshot technology.

Photo Management

Manage your photo collection

Organize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically created albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more.

Sharing becomes safer and easier

Share media securely with colleagues or clients, while leveraging privacy-focused options for peace of mind. Collaborate with selected users in a folder-based media library by creating a shared space.

Data Protection

Automated media backups

Automatically upload photos and videos taken with your mobile device to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Protection from cyberattacks

Take advantage of Synology Drive to protect your data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time backups or scheduled backups of your computer folders.

Video Surveillance

Wide compatibility

Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices that are compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your facilities secure.

Universal Access

Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop programs, or mobile apps. Get notified about events and take immediate action.

Add an extra layer of protection

Perform full system backups of your Synology system

Create backups of the entire Synology device, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Transfer all backup data to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.

Keep your data safe with snapshots

Take your data protection to the next level by automatically creating snapshots of shared folders that can be copied off-site and quickly restored using snapshot replication.

DiskStation DS223j

1. Status indicator
2. LAN indicator
3. Drive status indicators
4. Power button and indicator
5. Fan
6. RJ-45 1GbE port
7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
8. Reset button
9. Power port
10. Kensington security slot

The package includes

  • Main unit
  • Accessory package
  • AC power adapter
  • AC power cable
  • RJ-45 LAN cable 
  • Quick installation guide

Manufacturer

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Specifications

Specifications

Main Specifications

Form Factor
Tower

Dimensions

Height
225.5 mm
Width
100 mm
Length
165 mm

Processor

Manufacturer
Realtek
Model
RTD1619B
Cores
Quad Core
Frequency
1.7 GHz

RAM Memory

Size
1 GB

Storage

Hard Drive Slots
2 Bays
Supported Drives
HDD, SSD
Communication Protocol
SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Raid
0, 1, Basic, JBOD
File System
Btrfs, HFS+, NTFS, EXT3, EXT4
Hot Swapping
-

Additional Features

Ethernet Ports
1 Port
Link Aggregation
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

See all specifications

Reviews (58)

Reviews

  1. 53
  2. 3
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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  • Response speed
  • Large number of functions/settings
  • Operational stability
  • Management software
  • Quiet
  • Value for money
  • Durability
  • Easy installation

Reviews by our members

  • Akis_K79
    5
    0 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For its price, it's a real bargain. It lacks in quality as it is made of plastic, but otherwise, it's just fine for its money.

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  • k_giannis
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I use it together with Flex, to watch movies on the TV. Very good for this use only, in terms of speed I would say normal, not super fast. For something more you should look for another one with a better processor and memory, but then the price goes up a lot.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • nikos3501
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For small office work it is perfect and upgrades the quality. You can schedule it to do backups automatically, it has easy installation and application software. I haven't set it up for cloud but it supports it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
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  • Orfeas Sideris
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    VFM solution from Synology. Don't expect anything amazing in terms of speed, but it is not intended for that use; it is mainly for basic and reliable storage, mostly at home

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • tsitourasal
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Great tool. Synology guarantee. I installed it very easily. It has many applications that you can customize to your needs.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Wra_Mhden
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    one of the best purchases I have made, it helps a lot and has many features besides back-up, firewall, ddns, vpn server and many many more

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • georgina.tz
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I've been using it for 2 months now. It's very easy to operate and very fast. A big plus is that it connects by itself and backs up whatever you set it to with different cloud drives like Google Drive

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Yutori Design Ikaria
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very useful! Bit of a learning curve setting it up but I'm using it for Plex on my internal network and it's working brilliantly.

    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Gnorymos
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    With 2*toshiba 20tb mamr since the day it was installed, it works perfectly, synology software is excellent. network streaming everywhere without interruptions. setup super easy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Calimancil_Xelidon
    5
    15 out of 15 members found this review helpful

    I put it in to have both my local and remote movies. It plays Plex perfectly, considering that on any device I put it on, it is new and plays the files natively, so it doesn't do any transcoding, which it can't do anyway due to its low power. However, if you don't have devices that are 10 years old, it's great because it doesn't need to do transcoding. It's not worth it if you're on the go with data because a 1080P movie is 2-2.5GB. I share my movies with friends in Greece and abroad without any issues, up to 4-5 devices simultaneously, locally and outside the network. For me, who only wants these features, it's definitely worth it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Poser
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good machine.
    Its software is years ahead

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • kkontos
    5
    16 out of 19 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For a small business, I had my doubts about whether to get the J or the Blacks.
    In the end, I did my job just fine, using it as a file server for 2 backups (along with an internal second hard drive and an external one).
    The installation is generally easy, if you understand a little, or watch a video on YouTube for help, it will be helpful.
    It is quiet because it is in a remote area. Based on what I read, I preferred Seagate instead of Western Digital.
    I still have a lot to learn, it has many capabilities and functions. Okay, I could live without it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Moderate difficulty installation
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ALEX MARSHAL
    5
    18 out of 18 members found this review helpful

    It can hold 2 3.5'' disks.
    It has Raid (Ideal for Raid 1).
    Excellent build quality.
    Its software is an incredible environment with many customizations.

    I have no negative (yet) experience.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    It works flawlessly, a very good and useful purchase.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 5
    Store representative

    Verified purchase

    Quite easy to set up. Many options for 3rd party applications.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Simple to install and easy to configure

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Very good and simple. Functional.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
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  • Verified purchase

    Great NAS, perfect for my music and backup. I have two SSD drives in.

    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    very good machine, somewhat large

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    excellent value for money

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  • Old model, tested model, very good model!!!

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  • 5
    3 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Good, I would like it to have an easier backup application. The wake on lan doesn't work

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • For its price, it's a real bargain. It lacks in quality as it is made of plastic, but otherwise, it's just fine for its money.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I use it together with Flex, to watch movies on the TV. Very good for this use only, in terms of speed I would say normal, not super fast. For something more you should look for another one with a better processor and memory, but then the price goes up a lot.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • For small office work it is perfect and upgrades the quality. You can schedule it to do backups automatically, it has easy installation and application software. I haven't set it up for cloud but it supports it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • VFM solution from Synology. Don't expect anything amazing in terms of speed, but it is not intended for that use; it is mainly for basic and reliable storage, mostly at home

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Great tool. Synology guarantee. I installed it very easily. It has many applications that you can customize to your needs.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
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Description & Specifications

The Synology DiskStation DS223J is a NAS aimed at small businesses, professionals, and home users who need storage space and file sharing capabilities on a network. It also provides secure remote access to files and data, enhanced security through various forms of assurance and backup storage, as well as other useful features such as synchronization and file sharing applications, data analysis, and media playback.

Multi-Platform File Access

Manage your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device with a browser.

Real-time collaboration

Stay productive while working in a team or with your clients. Collaborate across different platforms using Synology Office.

Synchronization across all locations

Maintaining data synchronization between different locations has never been easier. Synology Drive ShareSync keeps files and folders synchronized across all Synology systems.

Cloud Integration

Synchronize files between your private cloud and public cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Keep local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership.

Your data in safe hands with Btrfs

The advanced Btrfs file system helps protect data from corruption through file self-healing and allows the reversal of accidental or malicious changes through fast snapshot technology.

Photo Management

Manage your photo collection

Organize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically created albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more.

Sharing becomes safer and easier

Share media securely with colleagues or clients, while leveraging privacy-focused options for peace of mind. Collaborate with selected users in a folder-based media library by creating a shared space.

Data Protection

Automated media backups

Automatically upload photos and videos taken with your mobile device to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Protection from cyberattacks

Take advantage of Synology Drive to protect your data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time backups or scheduled backups of your computer folders.

Video Surveillance

Wide compatibility

Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices that are compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your facilities secure.

Universal Access

Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop programs, or mobile apps. Get notified about events and take immediate action.

Add an extra layer of protection

Perform full system backups of your Synology system

Create backups of the entire Synology device, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Transfer all backup data to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.

Keep your data safe with snapshots

Take your data protection to the next level by automatically creating snapshots of shared folders that can be copied off-site and quickly restored using snapshot replication.

DiskStation DS223j

1. Status indicator
2. LAN indicator
3. Drive status indicators
4. Power button and indicator
5. Fan
6. RJ-45 1GbE port
7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
8. Reset button
9. Power port
10. Kensington security slot

The package includes

  • Main unit
  • Accessory package
  • AC power adapter
  • AC power cable
  • RJ-45 LAN cable 
  • Quick installation guide

Manufacturer

Main Specifications

Form Factor
Tower

Dimensions

Height
225.5 mm
Width
100 mm
Length
165 mm

Processor

Manufacturer
Realtek
Model
RTD1619B
Cores
Quad Core
Frequency
1.7 GHz

RAM Memory

Size
1 GB

Storage

Hard Drive Slots
2 Bays
Supported Drives
HDD, SSD
Communication Protocol
SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Raid
0, 1, Basic, JBOD
File System
Btrfs, HFS+, NTFS, EXT3, EXT4
Hot Swapping
-

Additional Features

Ethernet Ports
1 Port
Link Aggregation
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (58)

  1. 53
  2. 3
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
Review this product
  • Response speed
  • Large number of functions/settings
  • Operational stability
  • Management software
  • Quiet
  • Value for money
  • Durability
  • Easy installation

Reviews by our members

  • Akis_K79
    5
    0 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For its price, it's a real bargain. It lacks in quality as it is made of plastic, but otherwise, it's just fine for its money.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • k_giannis
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I use it together with Flex, to watch movies on the TV. Very good for this use only, in terms of speed I would say normal, not super fast. For something more you should look for another one with a better processor and memory, but then the price goes up a lot.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikos3501
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For small office work it is perfect and upgrades the quality. You can schedule it to do backups automatically, it has easy installation and application software. I haven't set it up for cloud but it supports it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Orfeas Sideris
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    VFM solution from Synology. Don't expect anything amazing in terms of speed, but it is not intended for that use; it is mainly for basic and reliable storage, mostly at home

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • tsitourasal
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Great tool. Synology guarantee. I installed it very easily. It has many applications that you can customize to your needs.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Wra_Mhden
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    one of the best purchases I have made, it helps a lot and has many features besides back-up, firewall, ddns, vpn server and many many more

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • georgina.tz
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I've been using it for 2 months now. It's very easy to operate and very fast. A big plus is that it connects by itself and backs up whatever you set it to with different cloud drives like Google Drive

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Yutori Design Ikaria
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very useful! Bit of a learning curve setting it up but I'm using it for Plex on my internal network and it's working brilliantly.

    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Gnorymos
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    With 2*toshiba 20tb mamr since the day it was installed, it works perfectly, synology software is excellent. network streaming everywhere without interruptions. setup super easy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Calimancil_Xelidon
    5
    15 out of 15 members found this review helpful

    I put it in to have both my local and remote movies. It plays Plex perfectly, considering that on any device I put it on, it is new and plays the files natively, so it doesn't do any transcoding, which it can't do anyway due to its low power. However, if you don't have devices that are 10 years old, it's great because it doesn't need to do transcoding. It's not worth it if you're on the go with data because a 1080P movie is 2-2.5GB. I share my movies with friends in Greece and abroad without any issues, up to 4-5 devices simultaneously, locally and outside the network. For me, who only wants these features, it's definitely worth it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Poser
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good machine.
    Its software is years ahead

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • kkontos
    5
    16 out of 19 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For a small business, I had my doubts about whether to get the J or the Blacks.
    In the end, I did my job just fine, using it as a file server for 2 backups (along with an internal second hard drive and an external one).
    The installation is generally easy, if you understand a little, or watch a video on YouTube for help, it will be helpful.
    It is quiet because it is in a remote area. Based on what I read, I preferred Seagate instead of Western Digital.
    I still have a lot to learn, it has many capabilities and functions. Okay, I could live without it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Moderate difficulty installation
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ALEX MARSHAL
    5
    18 out of 18 members found this review helpful

    It can hold 2 3.5'' disks.
    It has Raid (Ideal for Raid 1).
    Excellent build quality.
    Its software is an incredible environment with many customizations.

    I have no negative (yet) experience.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    It works flawlessly, a very good and useful purchase.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    Store representative

    Verified purchase

    Quite easy to set up. Many options for 3rd party applications.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Simple to install and easy to configure

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Very good and simple. Functional.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Great NAS, perfect for my music and backup. I have two SSD drives in.

    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    very good machine, somewhat large

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    excellent value for money

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Old model, tested model, very good model!!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    3 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Good, I would like it to have an easier backup application. The wake on lan doesn't work

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy installation
    • Large number of functions/settings
    • Quiet
    • Response speed
    • Durability
    • Operational stability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • For its price, it's a real bargain. It lacks in quality as it is made of plastic, but otherwise, it's just fine for its money.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I use it together with Flex, to watch movies on the TV. Very good for this use only, in terms of speed I would say normal, not super fast. For something more you should look for another one with a better processor and memory, but then the price goes up a lot.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • For small office work it is perfect and upgrades the quality. You can schedule it to do backups automatically, it has easy installation and application software. I haven't set it up for cloud but it supports it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • VFM solution from Synology. Don't expect anything amazing in terms of speed, but it is not intended for that use; it is mainly for basic and reliable storage, mostly at home

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Great tool. Synology guarantee. I installed it very easily. It has many applications that you can customize to your needs.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • See all
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