Compact data storage for edge deployments
Consolidate and safeguard
Protect all your data with integrated security features and centralized access.
Manage important data
Share, back up, and access files, photos, surveillance video, and more.
Minimize energy impact
15 watts under full operation keeps operating costs low.
Simply faster
DS224+ is faster at indexing files in Synology Drive and Synology Photos and more capable of running demanding web applications compared to previous-generation systems.1
Store, share, and protect
Manage all your documents, images, and other files, back up applications and devices, and protect your property with professional video surveillance.
Private cloud for data sharing
Hybrid work in the private cloud
Store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work together seamlessly across different platforms, accessing files through mobile apps, desktop clients, or a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of unwanted deletion or modification thanks to smart versioning.
Multi-layered backup
Back up workstations, smartphones, cloud apps, and more
Consolidate and automate backup tasks for workstations, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more with Active Backup Suite. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in remote backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.
Smart surveillance management
Synology Surveillance Station
Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 8,300 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback. Synology’s video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.3
Btrfs: advanced file system for data protection
The Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system that powers the DS224+ uses the advanced Btrfs file system, which safeguards your data against corruption and allows for the reversal of unintended or malicious changes through the use of snapshot technology.
Performance backed by Synology drives
Leverage high sustained performance and reliability with well-engineered drives designed specially for Synology systems.4
| Storage |
|---|
| Supported file systems |
BTRFS, Fat, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4 |
| Hot-swap drive bays |
Yes |
| Online RAID expansion |
Yes |
| Online RAID migration |
Yes |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, JBOD |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Maximum supported storage capacity |
64 TB |
| Storage drive sizes supported |
2.5,3.5" |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
Serial ATA |
| Storage drive interface |
Serial ATA |
| Storage drive capacity |
8 TB |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Installed storage drive type |
HDD |
| Number of storage drives supported |
2 |
| Number of storage drives installed |
2 |
| Total installed storage capacity |
16 TB |
| Storage drives installed |
Yes |
| Processor |
|---|
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® UHD Graphics 600 |
| CPU configuration (max) |
1 |
| Processor cache |
4 MB |
| Processor threads |
4 |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Processor boost frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Processor frequency |
2 GHz |
| Processor model |
J4125 |
| Processor family |
Intel® Celeron® |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
|---|
| Memory slots |
1 |
| ECC |
No |
| Maximum RAM supported |
6 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR4 |
| Internal memory |
2 GB |
| Network |
|---|
| Supported network protocols |
SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized sessions, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| iSCSI support |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Concurrent connections |
500 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| Design |
|---|
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Fan diameter |
9.2 cm |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Cooling type |
Active |
| Chassis type |
Desktop |
| Performance |
|---|
| Security algorithms |
HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS |
| Access Control List (ACL) |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| On/off switch |
Yes |
| Browser supported |
Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari |
| System log |
Yes |
| USB copy function |
Yes |
| Web-based management |
Yes |
| Snapshot |
Yes |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| Noise level |
22 dB |
| Number of users |
2048 user(s) |
| Multilingual support |
Yes |
| Backup features |
Cloud, iSCSI LUN |
| Backup function |
Yes |
| Device class |
Home & Home Office |
| Type |
NAS |
| Software |
|---|
| Operating system installed |
DiskStation Manager |
| Power |
|---|
| AC input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (HDD standby) |
4.41 W |
| Power consumption (typical) |
14.69 W |
| Number of power supply units |
1 |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity |
60 W |
| Power supply location |
External |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Height |
165 mm |
| Depth |
232.2 mm |
| Width |
108 mm |
| General |
|---|
| Product family |
DiskStation |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Power cables quantity |
1 |
| Cables included |
AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| External power adapter |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
|---|
| Sustainability compliance |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 5000 m |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Other features |
|---|
| Compliance certificates |
BSMI, CCC, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RCM, RoHS, UKCA, VCCI |
