Brand New Synology DS223 Value Series NAS Released
Hot on the heels of their recent releases in the Synology Plus range, Synology has now revealed a new Value Series 2-Bay NAS ā The Synology DS223 NAS. Powered by a newer generation Realtek ARM v8 processor, this is the first entry into a no doubt soon to expand value range of diskstation devices to replace the (frankly) long overdue refresh of the DS218, DS118, DS418, DS120j and DS220j devices in their portfolio. Arriving with a similar level of hardware across the rest of the device to the 2018-2020 released value/budget devices in most other regards, the most notable change here is the scale up in processor from the RTD1296 to the RTD1619B. Letās discuss the hardware that we know, how that will impact DSM and where it improves upon the older gen.
What Are the Hardware Specifications of the Synology DS223 NAS
So, as mentioned above, the actual hardware across the bulk of the DS223 is largely identical to the DS218 NAS. Synology have pretty much kept everything (the chassis, USB standard, network connection, memory capacity and scalability) identical. That CPU is the only meaninglful change. Then again, they did see huge success with the Realtek product family up to this point and it would make sense for them to continue using this fantastically efficient but capable series. So, letās dig into those specifications a little:
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Processor
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Processor model | Realtek RTD1619B |
| Number of CPUs | 1 | |
| processor architecture | 64-bit | |
| processor clock | 4-core 1.7 GHz | |
| hardware encryption engine | Yes | |
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Memory
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system memory | 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
| Remark | Synology reserves the right to replace memory components with the same or higher frequency depending on the supplierās product availability.Ā Its compatibility and stability have undergone the same rigorous testing and inspection, please feel free to use it. | |
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storage device
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Number of slots | 2 |
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| Disk hot-plug support* | Yes | |
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external port
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN port* | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port* | 3 | |
| USB / SD Copy | No | |
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file system
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Exterior
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Size (HXWXD) | 165mm x 108mm x 232.7mm |
| weight | 1.28 kg | |
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system fan | 92 mm x 92 mm x 1 pcs |
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| Front panel LED indicators with adjustable brightness | Yes | |
| Power Auto Reply | Yes | |
| Noise value* | 14.6 dB(A) | |
| Timer switch | Yes | |
| wake on lan | Yes | |
| Power Supply / Transformer | 60W | |
| AC input voltage | 100V to 240V AC | |
| current frequency | 50/60 Hz, single frequency | |
| power consumption | 17.343 W (access) 4.08 W (disk hibernation) |
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| BTU | 59.19 BTU/hr (access) 13.92 BTU/hr (disk hibernation) |
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warranty
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2-year hardware warranty, you can purchaseĀ Extended Warranty PlusĀ to enjoy up to 4-year product warranty service. | |
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RoHS Compliant | |
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So, this CPU. Synology are not the first brand to start utilizing this processor (Terramaster were the first, with their own Value series that was unveiled at the end of 2022). In the coming weeks, we will be investigating further into the capabilities of this CPU, but there is no doubt that Synology will have thoroughly explored the running and efficiency of DSM 7.1 (7.2 Beta arriving soon) on this processor. The system arrives with 2GB of DDR4 Memory (non-ECC) that cannot be upgraded. This is not a huge surprise (this has been the case for this product family, plus the play and Value series running on ARM processors pretty much since day dot!) and we will almost certainly see scaling in memory in the 1-Bay, 4-Bay and J series alternatives to this NAS as they arrive to popular Synologyās Value tier for 2023/2024. 2GB is more than enough for DSM 7.1. PLUS series features like the inclusion of M.2 NVMe SSD bays are absent, but that is not something I would have expected on this series anyway. Another question some users might have is regarding hard drive and SSD compatibility. Synology in 2022 made some rather strong moves towards prioritizing their own storage media and upgrades in their Plus and above seriesā, still supporting the use of 3rd party hardware in a bunch of areas (relenting at one point and adding WD Red and Seagate Ironwolf on the compatibility lists, where previously they seemed absent).
I am pleased to confirm that the Synology DS223 NAS will definitely arrive with compatibility and support of the 3rd Party HDD/SSD manufacturers (as well as their own HDDs and SSDs of course). The maximum supported capacity is still at 18TB (again, likely in line with their own HAT5300 capping at 18TB at the time of writing), but at least users of this value tier device will not have to be concerned with opting for media outside of their usual brand of choice. Letās discuss DSMās supported features and services on the Synology DS223 NAS.
What Are the Software Specifications of the Synology DS223 NAS
The Synology DS223 NAS will arrive with the latest version of DSM 7 available, as well as the support of Synology Hybrid RAID too. As this is an ARM v8 processor, there is going to be the odd compromise here o there (although 4K handling is possible, 4K transcoding and general video encoding/conversion to a meaningful degree is going to be something of a pipe dream! Synology has managed to include the bulk of DSM 7ās features and serives with the DS223 hardware here, though the depth of support of 3rd party applications and services is still TBC till I have one in the office for review. Things like Virtual Machines are DEFINITELY NOT going to be possible here and the performance/scale of surveillance on this NAS with Synologyās Surveillance Station application re ging to be a little lighter than on a PLUS model, but again that is something we would expect for a value series device. Letās go through those services and features of DSM that are supported, as well as the extent to which they run:
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storage space management
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Maximum single volume capacity* | 108TB |
| Maximum number of storage spaces | 64 | |
| SSD TRIM | Yes | |
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| RAID Configuration Migration | Basic to RAID 1 | |
| Larger hard drives can be used to expand storage space |
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| Add new hard disk to expand storage space | Synology Hybrid RAID | |
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file agreement | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/WebDAV |
| Maximum simultaneous SMB/AFP/FTP connections | 200 | |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | Yes | |
| NFS Kerberos authentication | Yes | |
| Remark | The test standard is based on the maximum number of simultaneous connections supported by this model.Ā During testing, 25% of the connections were concurrently transferring files.Ā The transmission process only ensures that the connection is not interrupted, and cannot guarantee the minimum transmission speed. | |
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Accounts and Shared Folders
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Maximum number of local user accounts | 1,024 |
| Maximum number of local groups | 256 | |
| Maximum number of shared folders | 256 | |
| Maximum Shared Folder Sync Tasks | 4 | |
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Hybrid Share
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Maximum number of Hybrid Share folders | 5 |
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log center
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Number of logs received per second | 400 |
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General Specifications
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Internet protocol | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
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| supported language | English, Deutsch, FranƧais, Italiano, EspaƱol, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Š ŃŃŃŠŗŠøŠ¹, Polski, Magyar, PortuguĆŖs do Brasil, PortuguĆŖs Europeu, TĆ¼rkƧe, ÄeskĆ½, ąø ąø©ąø©ą¹ąøąø¢, Traditional Chinese, Simplified | |
| Remark | For details of supported browser versions, please refer toĀ DSM Technical SpecificationsĀ . | |
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Additional KitsĀ View Full Kit List
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download station
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Maximum number of download tasks | 80 |
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SAN Manager
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Maximum number of iSCSI Targets | 10 |
| Maximum number of LUNs | 10 | |
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Media Server
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Snapshot Replication
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The maximum number of snapshots supported by a single shared folder | 256 |
| Maximum number of system snapshots | 4,096 | |
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Surveillance Station
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The maximum number of cameras supportedĀ (camera authorization is required) | 20 (including 2 sets of free licenses)Ā (see compatible IP cameras) |
| Frames per second (FPS) (H.264) | 600 FPS @ 720p (1280Ć720) 460 FPS @ 1080p (1920Ć1080) 300 FPS @ 3M (2048Ć1536) 150 FPS @ 5M (2591Ć1944) 110 FPS @ 4K (3840Ć2160) |
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| Frames per second (FPS) (H.265) | 600 FPS @ 720p (1280Ć720) 500 FPS @ 1080p (1920Ć1080) 400 FPS @ 3M (2048Ć1536) 350 FPS @ 5M (2591Ć1944) 250 FPS @ 4K (3840Ć2160) |
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Recommended number of clients that can sync simultaneously | 200 (the number of devices that can be connected at the same time when the recommended number of stored files is reached) |
| Recommended number of files to store | 500,000 (applicable to files indexed or belonging toĀ Synology DriveĀ , files accessed through other protocols, please refer to the file service in the above field) | |
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Synology Office
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Maximum number of users | 200 |
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Video Station
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VPN Server
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Maximum number of connections | 20 |
If you are interested in the full range of services and applications (of which the Synology DS223 will likely run around 80% or so of which, just not the higher-end process/graphically demanding ones), you can watch my full Synology DSM 7.1 Review below. It covers pretty much everything and you can use the chapters at the bottom to fast-forward to the appropriate app/service/function that you are most interested in.
Next, letās discuss how much improvement/difference we have in the DS223 against the DS218 NAS that it is seemingly refreshing for 2023.
How Does the Synology DS223 compare with the DS218 NAS?
The Synology DS223 NAS is not going to be an enormous jump in terms of ability over the DS218. Yes, this new CPU will bring improvements in power (aka clock speed) which means more āumpfā under the bonnet to get things done, but also it will be more efficient, as it will benefit from the further developments by Realtek in getting the most out of these more economical of processors. The RTD1619b and RTD1296 are both quad-core, but the newer gen DS223 CPU is 1.7Gh in clock speed, so that means more resources to get your tasks done and (thanks to that R&D) less being used per task ā so win-win. Below is a breakdown of how the DS223 and DS218 compare:
When Will the Synology DS223 NAS Drive Be Released and what is the Price?
Right now, Synology is taking its time on rolling the information out on this device globally, but we will likely see the full release of the Synology DS223 NAS globally before the end of Jan 2023. Regarding pricing, Synology will be keen to maintain the price point of their other value series NAS devices, so expect to see the DS223 arriving at around $270 / Ā£230 / ā¬260 (be sure to factor in your local tax and shipping of course). We can almost certainly expect the arrival of a 4-Bay DS423 and DS223j and/or DS423j NAS too soon.
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How this doesn’t have more likes is unjust. He covers so much and shows great examples. He also has time marks for reference. Great resource! Keep up the good work, would give you more likes if I could.
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One thing I wish sonology would do especially further backup program is allow you to back up to a networked windows pool drive aka the NAS sync with networked multipooled Windows drive giving you to a form of backup even if you cannot see the data on the Windows pool that be fine if it was just an encrypted image or better yet allow the damn system to read Windows pool drives…. You’re plugging a USB hub with all your USB drives the nas makes its own virtual pool out of those drives and then it backs up just in case there’s nobody has a single 60 terabyte drive …. The fact that most people are coming from multiple hard drives externally to Nas and can’t use those multiple drives as a single pool backup is annoying especially when there’s hard drive crashes or or anything like that at least you’d have a personal backup I didn’t even pay 10-15 dollars per drive one time fee to make a pool for image backup
I literally had to Jerry rig using always-sync to back up the entire NAS drive on a 9 hard drive pool on the Windows side
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Insert the biggest thing I hate about Synology outside of their “hard drive requirements” (if the damn hard drive says Nas supported then it should just work you shouldn’t need a specific hard drive) is them telling you where to put your media or files for specific programs they own you should be able to tell the programs just like in Plex where the files are where you wanting to put the files and have one way think as an option with no deletion
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I personally find it difficult still for a novice user especially for making user accounts … Aka having public and private folders for individuals in a group setting (you can’t have both) we’re in the group setting everyone has the rules AKA right and no delete for public folder and the ability for only individual users in that group to only see their private folder and not everyone else’s
Aka private “Jon” public “all” private “Sarah”
John can still see Sarah’s folder
Because I haven’t nested in an outside folder public and an outside folder private where all their names are in the private folder so it’s nice and organized
But everyone can still see everyone’s folder I’d love to have it so that you can easily isolate nested folders
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One application they should make is a network photo slideshow screen saver picture frame app with dslp and outside network
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The one and only thing I don’t like about Synology multimedia apps or drive apps…. Is they TELL you where to put your media AND GENERALLY HAVE TWO-WAY SINK AS DEFAULT
Most users are going to have a plexa library that they’ve probably customized and should customize in one bulk “media folder” and then break it down within…. If you do stuff like that for all your multimedia they’re native apps don’t work you have to have it where they want it…. Same with sync you have to have it where they want it and it’s only sync … Me personally I want one-way sink data goes on the NAS … You can delete it off the phone or computer and that won’t transfer over…. They have improved the drive application but I still have to improve video photo and the other ones to be one way and for us to control the locations multiple or single nested location I don’t want to be told or you got to have it in the ” home /user /names/ photo/ to have the photo application work
NO I want to have it in plex media / photos/ cell phone 01/
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why do I need raid 1 on the ssd cache? It doesn’t matter if the data is gone on the cache if one ssd fails. The data is stored on the HDD after a Data is altered in the read/write cache. or is written again from the HDD when a new SSD is added. So that makes no sense. Raid 0 would be better in this case.
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Is the DS223+ still going to be released any time soon?
I think we can expect a refresh across all models that are released before 2020+ including ds223+. Q1
Thank you for this Video!
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Funny how that Security Advisor isn’t barking at you for having the standard 5000 and 5001 ports in use. Mine’s been yelling at me 24/7 about it.
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That really is an in-depth and thorough review. Iāve had the DS1621+ for about a year and youāve helped explain what some of the apps actually do. Thank you.
As a photographer using Lightroom to manage my my photos, I still cannot understand why I need Synology Photos or S Video to manage them?
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Thank you for the detailed review. I am interestedin buying a new Synology Nas (920+) and i own an old XP 32 bit PC do you think there will be any issues about compatibility from Win XP 32 bit to the DSM 7.1 Synology NAs, in that case does any workaround exist?
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I’m the one who watched the whole thing! And some bits twice. Very helpful in trying to decide between a Synology DS923+ and Qnap TS464. Synology seems to have the upper hand software-wise which I suspect carries more weight for a home user than the superior hardware of the Qnap? Thank you for providing this extensive review!
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Awsome information. Now please a similar video on Qnap. I cant make up my mind as I need both photo management and video surveillance. It seems like Qnap and Synology takes 1 point each.
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Jellyfin?!!! Most channels that review media server software, either only deep-dive their preferred offering, or only give an overview compression of the field. If someone like you, who can give the same enthusiasm creating two videos deep-diving two NASs that only differ by a drive bay, puts that into a spin-off series on a topic that is close to a large chunk of your demographic, that would be a real treat.
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Thks & I just watched it again & most excellent;
I’m a retired physicist & have no real problem understanding the infinite details.
However my problem is how to keep it simple & stupid (ex: high tier levels of simplicity, brevity, encapsulation, etc).
Oh with my goal is to sociably knit-together all my family, relatives, friends, etc on my synology NAS.
Unfortunately Iām going to be Mr Tech support for them. Sooooo I gots-tos keep-it-simple is an understatement & I will be abused (I says anything for family/friends though ;).
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Iām also only seeing 360. Canāt make out any screen. text
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You’re a DSM PhD;
I never hear so dense of a presentation of great DSM info & my head is still spinning, thks.
Next-time, you think about having something good to drink every-once in a-while.
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47:05 Where, When
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Still only 360p for me
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Still just in 360p
Hope it will fix soon.
Thx for all the effort!
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Watched you video from begin to end! Loved the deep dive into DSM, since I am looking into buying a new Synology. Keep up your amazing videos!
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Nice video. Does anyone know why my USB printer doesn’t work anymore on my Nas Synology ?
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Thanks for a great video. Really explains what everything is. Recently got my NAS and been already updating hard drives in it. It will mainly be used as a PLEX Server but already considering what i will do when i start upgrading the smaller drives in it. May consider another NAS and use it as strict data back up and maybe a synology Drive / synology Calendar and Email setup. Move my calendar off Google’s stuff. We will see If i do that at some point. Great job again
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Thank you for all the work you put into this. Very helpful.
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My English man!!! What a video! Greetings from Greece! I really appreciate your hard work and that content. I have a DS 1520 + and I am not regretting getting it although the new 1522 is out. You have my admiration. Keep up the professional and good work.
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Why only 360p is showing ????
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Would it be too much to expect something similar for QTS?
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Why 360p? Can’t see it clearly.
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Wow ! What an episode – a full tutorial for everything ! A one stop shop – Thanx Robbie ‘ol mate !
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Yes was wondering why its. 360p till saw the comments
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*Note* – Regarding picture quality, this is a BIG video (so many features to cover in a single video) and YouTue can sometimes be a little slow to process HD and 4K uploads, so if this video is in low-quality for you, maybe come back in an hour or so, as YouTube should have finished processing it and have the 4K, 1080p and 720p versions done. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the review of Synology DSM 7.1, featuring the DS923+ NAS.
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