Synology DS923+ 4 Bay NAS
Overview of Synology DS923+
The Synology DiskStation DS923+ is a robust and versatile 4-bay NAS solution designed to meet the needs of both home users and small businesses.
Key Highlights
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Dependable Performance: Achieve up to 625/559 MB/s sequential read/write throughput for efficient file operations.
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Versatile Network Storage: Utilize built-in solutions for file and photo management, data protection, virtualization, and surveillance.
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Fast and Stable Connectivity: Integrate easily with two 1GbE ports, with an optional 10GbE upgrade for specialized applications.
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Easy Capacity Expansion: Expand storage capacity by adding up to 5 additional drive bays using the DX517 expansion unit.
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Extendable Product Support: Comes with a 3-year limited hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years in select markets.
Flexible File Sharing and Storage Solutions
Versatile Storage for Any Purpose
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Performance: Up to 625 MB/s sequential read and 559 MB/s sequential write speeds for fast file sharing, syncing, and backup.
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Expandable Storage: Supports 4 x 3.5” or 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD, expandable to 9 drives with DX517.
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Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory for data protection through automatic error correction.
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Network Connectivity: Two Gigabit RJ-45 ports with Link Aggregation for network failover and load balancing.
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Upgradeable: Two built-in M.2 NVMe SSD slots and an optional 10GbE network upgrade module.
Built for Data Protection and Integrity
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Snapshot Technology: Advanced, schedulable, near-instantaneous data protection.
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Data Restoration: File and folder-level restoration capabilities.
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Storage Quota System: Flexible management of available space with storage limits for shared folders.
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File Self-Healing: Detects and recovers corrupted files using mirrored metadata and RAID configurations.
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Inline Compression: Reduces storage consumption and extends drive life by compressing data before writing.
Next-Generation File System
Btrfs File System: Ensures data integrity with metadata mirroring, file self-healing, and fast snapshot replication.
Comprehensive Backup Solutions
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Active Backup Suite: Consolidates backup tasks with rapid restoration options for Windows, Linux, VMs, Synology NAS, and SaaS applications.
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Snapshot Replication: Creates point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs to protect against accidental changes or ransomware.
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Hyper Backup: Secures NAS data to multiple destinations with integrity checks, deduplication, and compression.
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C2 Storage: Provides a secure public cloud destination for Hyper Backup data.
Powerful Collaboration and Sharing Tools
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Synology Drive: Offers cloud file management, remote data access, cross-device synchronization, and backup.
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Synology Office: Enables real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with file versioning and password protection.
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Synology Photos: Serves as a media organization hub for efficient photo and video management and sharing.
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Synology Hybrid Share: Combines on-premises storage with cloud syncing for seamless cross-site synchronization and local access at LAN speed.
Private Video Surveillance
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Surveillance Station: Transforms the DS923+ into a Network Video Recorder with support for up to 40 IP cameras.
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Supported Cameras: Over 8,300 models supported, including ONVIF for broader compatibility.
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Storage: Private, subscription-free storage of recordings with access via web, desktop, or mobile apps.
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Event-Based Rules: Triggers specific actions based on events.
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Notifications: Supports email, SMS, and push notifications.
Virtualization and Certified Storage
Virtual Machine Storage: Certified for VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer™, and OpenStack environments.
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Management Tools: Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows, with integration for VAAI and Windows ODX.
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VM Hosting: Supports light containers and VMs for testing, sandboxing, and recovery with Docker and Synology Virtual Machine Manager.
Technical Specifications
Hardware
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CPU: AMD Ryzen™ R1600 dual-core (4-thread), up to 3.1 GHz.
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Memory: 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable to 32 GB).
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Drive Compatibility: Supports 4 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, and 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.
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External Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x Expansion port (eSATA).
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Form Factor: Desktop, 166 x 199 x 223 mm, 2.24 kg.
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Network Ports: 2 x 1GbE RJ-45, supports 10GbE network upgrade.
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Power Supply: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C, 8% to 80% RH.
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Storage Environment: -20°C to 60°C, 5% to 95% RH.
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Maximum Altitude: 5,000 m.
DSM Specifications
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Networking Protocols: SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN.
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File Systems: Internal - Btrfs, ext4; External - Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT.
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RAID Types: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10.
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Storage Management: Max. volume size 108 TB, 65,536 snapshots, 64 internal volumes.
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File Sharing: 2,048 local user accounts, 256 local groups, 512 shared folders, 1,000 concurrent connections.
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Security: Firewall, folder encryption, SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync, auto-block, Let's Encrypt, HTTPS.
Applications
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File Server & Synchronization: Drive, File Station, Hybrid Share, FTP Server, Presto File Server, Cloud Sync, Universal Search, Migration Assistant.
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SAN Storage & Virtualization: SAN Manager, Virtual Machine Manager.
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Data Protection: Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication, High Availability, Active Backup for Business, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.
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Collaboration: Synology Chat, Office, Calendar, Note Station, MailPlus Server, MailPlus, Photos.
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Surveillance: Supports up to 40 IP cameras.
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Management: Directory Server, Central Management System, VPN Server, Active Insight, Storage Analyzer, Antivirus Essential, Web Station.
FAQ Section
What is the maximum storage capacity of the Synology DS923+?
The DS923+ supports up to 9 drives with the DX517 expansion unit. So the base unit of 4 bay can have a maximum capacity of 80TB RAW ( with 20TB hard drive x 4) and can be expanded to 180TB RAW. If you use 30TB for example then the max capacity increases to 270TB
Can the DS923+ support 10GbE connectivity?
Yes, the DS923+ can be upgraded to support 10GbE connectivity with the E10G22-T1-Mini network upgrade module, making it suitable for bandwidth-heavy applications. Further the multiple NAS ports can be teamed together for a higher throughput
Is the Synology DS923+ compatible with third-party hard drives?
Yes, the DS923+ is compatible with drives from other vendors such as Seagate, WD, and Toshiba. Be sure to select a drive that is included in the Synology Compatibility List. Additionally, Synology offers its own HAT5300 enterprise drives and HAT3300 Plus drives, which provide enhanced functionality, reliability, and performance specifically for Synology systems.
What backup solutions does the DS923+ offer?
The DS923+ provides comprehensive backup solutions including Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication, and Active Backup Suite, all of which are free to use. You can back up your PC, server, virtual machines, and even Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Synology also offers C2 Cloud, a public cloud service where you can purchase storage space at a lower cost compared to other major brands.
How many IP cameras can the DS923+ support for surveillance?
The DS923+ supports up to 40 IP cameras, making it a powerful Network Video Recorder solution for surveillance needs.
Does the DS923+ support virtual machine hosting?
Yes, the DS923+ can host virtual machines using Synology's Virtual Machine Manager, supporting Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM-based VMs. There are 2 versions of VMM - the free version and the advanced VMM pro
