Synology DiskStation DS223J Network Attached Storage Drive (White)

Synology DiskStation DS223J Network Attached Storage Drive (White)

Q: Is the memory upgradable?

No it can't. DS220J memory is fixed at 512 MB. Current software upgrade requires a minimum of 1 GB according to Synology's own notes. Avoid this model/brand.

Q: what physical size harddrives can be used?

The hard drive "size" is not the physical size of the drive itself but the diameter of the platter inside the drive. A standard desktop HDD is 5.75" x 4" but has a 3.5" platter inside. Hence the name 3.5" drive even though it is physically much bigger. A notebook HDD measures 4" x 2.75" and referred to as a 2.5" drive.

Q: If single drive is installed initially, then 2nd drive is added later. does raid 1 get configured? or does both drive need to be installed together?

I installed one drive initially, and then added a second drive later. The second drive was automatically added as a Raid 1 drive.

Q: Can it be used as a datastore for esxi or backup VMs?

Technically you can but not recommended. You will likely get terrible performance because the CPU and memory is not designed for this use case. 512MB RAM is very low for a datastore. This model is really geared towards traditional file sharing and media streaming. You want something with higher CPU and read/wrtie caching like the DS218/DS218+.

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Brand
Synology
Colour
White
Product dimensions
16.5D x 10W x
Size
6.5 inches x x
Compatible devices
Android Phone

💾2-bay storage, up to 32TB raw capacity

📸Mobile photo backup & sharing via Synology Photos

🔗Seamless file sharing & backup with Synology Drive

Frequently Bought Together

Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless)

Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5400 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage Rescue Services (ST4000VNZ06/006)

Description

💼 Elevate your data game — storage that works as hard as you do!

COMPACT STYLISH DESIGN - Sleek white form factor fits perfectly in any modern office or home setup.
MOBILE READY PHOTO MANAGEMENT - Automatically back up and share your photos on the go with Synology Photos.
MASSIVE 32 TB STORAGE POTENTIAL - Scale your data effortlessly with dual bays supporting up to 32TB raw capacity.
INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE STATION - Turn your NAS into a powerful NVR solution for business-grade security monitoring.
EFFORTLESS FILE SHARING BACKUP - Leverage Synology Drive for a free, secure, and collaborative file server experience.

The Synology DiskStation DS223J is a compact 2-bay NAS device designed for professionals seeking reliable data backup, seamless file sharing, and mobile photo management. Supporting up to 32TB raw storage, it integrates Synology Drive and Photos for versatile data solutions, plus a Surveillance Station for security needs—all wrapped in a sleek white chassis.

Specifications

Brand	Synology
Product Dimensions	16.51 x 10.01 x 22.61 cm; 870 g
Item model number	DS223j
Manufacturer	Synology
Series	J
Color	White
Form Factor	AT
Hard Disk Description	Disk-less
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	870 g

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Is the memory upgradable?

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If single drive is installed initially, then 2nd drive is added later. does raid 1 get configured? or does both drive need to be installed together?

Can it be used as a datastore for esxi or backup VMs?

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