Introducing Synology® DS223: A Two-Bay DiskStation® for Streamlined File Management

Synology's 2-bay DiskStation DS223 offers a comprehensive platform for managing and organizing data, with private cloud functionality, support for popular cloud storage services, advanced data protection, and a range of features for multimedia and surveillance applications.

Private cloud functionality
Up to 36TB of raw storage capacity
Integration with popular cloud storage services

Synology, a leading provider of storage solutions, has announced the release of its latest product, the 2-bay DiskStation DS223. Designed for home and small office use, the DS223 offers a comprehensive platform for managing and organizing data.

With the increasing amount of data generated on a daily basis, effective file management has become more important than ever. The DS223 aims to address this need by providing users with intuitive data management solutions. Powered by the versatile Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the DS223 offers a centralized platform that goes beyond basic storage capabilities.

One of the key features of the DS223 is its private cloud functionality. Users can consolidate files from various sources on their own private cloud, making their data easily accessible and simple to manage from any device. With up to 36TB of raw storage capacity, users have plenty of space to store their documents, media, and other files in one secure location.

The DS223 also includes Synology Photos, a feature designed specifically for multimedia files. This feature simplifies organization with automatic sorting capabilities and offers secure sharing options for enjoying digital memories with family and friends. Additionally, support for RAW file formats makes it suitable for professional creative work.

In addition to its private cloud capabilities, the DS223 can also be integrated with popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. This allows users to sync files to and from the cloud, providing true data centralization and ownership.

Data protection is another important aspect of the DS223. It can serve as a backup hub for real-time or scheduled backups of computer folders, protecting them against ransomware or accidental deletion. Users can also configure Synology Photos to automatically upload photos and videos from their mobile devices to their private cloud for continuous protection.

The DS223 utilizes the Btrfs file system, which provides advanced data protection technologies to prevent data corruption. It also allows users to restore files to a previous version in case of accidental or malicious changes. Built-in backup solutions for the DS223 itself offer further protection, with the option to back up the entire system or specific shared folders to a variety of destinations.

For users looking to enhance their security measures, the DS223 includes Synology Surveillance Station. This feature turns the DS223 into a full-fledged video management system, storing footage locally for maximum privacy. With support for over 8,300 validated IP cameras and flexible ONVIF support, deployment is simple and easily tailored to each location’s requirements.

The DS223 is available starting today at a price of $249.99 through Synology partners and resellers. For more information about the product, please visit the product page on Synology’s website.

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