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In this review, we are going to take a close look at the Synology DiskStation DS223j – its latest 2-bay NAS system, and find out how well it performs!
Synology J Series NAS Systems
The Synology J Series are its entry-level NAS systems – offering an affordable way to get networked storage for backup, or personal storage. They also have a more consumer look, with a white chassis.
The Synology J series comes in below the Value series, and lacks hot-swappable drives, and front USB ports. However, it has most of its key features, including support for the Btrfs file system.
Synology currently has two J series models – the 2-bay DS223j, and the single-bay DS120j.
Synology DiskStation DS223j Price
As its entry-level 2-bay NAS system, the Synology DiskStation DS223J comes at an affordable price point.
It has a suggested retail price of US$189.99 (diskless), but you can get some pretty good deals online, with or without bundled drives:
- MY : Shopee | Lazada
- US : Diskless | 8TB Bundle | 12TB Bundle | 16 TB Bundle
- UK : Diskless | 8TB Bundle
- AU : Diskless | 8TB Bundle
Synology DiskStation DS223j Specifications
Here are the key specifications of the Synology DiskStation DS223j 2-bay NAS system:
| Specifications | Synology DiskStation DS223j |
| CPU | Realtek RTD1619B 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.7 GHz Hardware Encryption Engine |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR4 (non-ECC) |
| Drive Bays | 2 |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA 2.5-inch SATA (with optional adaptor) |
| Hot Swappable | No |
| Internal File System | Btrfs / EXT4 |
| NAS Features | Power Recovery Scheduled Power On/Off Wake on LAN / WAN |
| Front Ports | None |
| Rear Ports | 1 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
| Internal Fan | Yes, 92 mm |
| Noise Level | 18.2 dB(A) |
| Thermal Output | 55.62 BTU/hour (active access) 13.64 BTU/hour (HDD hibernation) |
| Power Consumption | 16.31 W (active access) 4 W (HDD hibernation) |
| Power Supply | 60 W power adaptor |
| Power Input | 100 V to 240 V DC power input 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Size | 165 mm high 100 mm wide 225.5 mm deep |
| Weight | 0.88 grams |
| Warranty | 2 Year Hardware Warranty |
Synology DiskStation DS223j Box Contents
The Synology DiskStation DS223j comes in a large cardboard box, with a label to let you know exactly what’s inside the box. On opening the box, you will find the following items:
- Synology DiskStation DS223j NAS system
- 3.5-inch drive bay bracket
- Pack of 10 drive screws
- Pack of 3 chassis screws
- Pack of 3 bracket screws
- 60 watt power adaptor
- AC power cord
- RJ-45 LAN cable
- Quick installation guide
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