| Product Description: | Built with a quad-core processor, an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, and Btrfs file system support, the DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure from Synology is a compact NAS designed to bring centralized data management to small organizations and teams. The DS224+ is equipped with two drive bays that are capable of natively supporting 3.5" SATA hard drives as well as 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs. Using its two drive bays, this NAS will allow you to store and share a large number of files with up to 2048 user accounts and 1500 maximum concurrent connections.
The DS224+ runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS, which is a browser-based operating system which helps to simplify managing your Synology NAS. Its CPU is a 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core with a burst frequency of up to 2.7 GHz, and its 2GB of DDR4 RAM, which can be upgraded to 6GB, allows frequently used files and applications to be quickly accessed.
Also featured are two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports for connecting external devices, and network connectivity is achieved via the dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports that support link aggregation and failover, allowing your stored data to be shared with users throughout the network. Data may also be made remotely available through the free iOS and Android applications. For those who require RAID support, the DS224+ supports RAID 0 and 1, as well Synology Hybrid RAID and Basic RAID, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available, allowing each drive bay to be individually utilized.
The DS224+ is engineered to be energy efficient. Not only does it offer a 92 x 92mm fan to help keep the system running cool at all times, its noise dampening design, with a rating of 22 dBA, makes for quiet operations. The server supports numerous scheduled power on/off cycles and hard drive hibernation to further minimize power consumption and operation expenses.
The Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-2 |
| Product SKU: | 1781611 |
| UPC: | 846504005253 |
| AC Input Power: | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH): | 11.3 x 11.2 x 4.8" |
| Built-In Speakers: | No |
| CPU: | Quad-Core:2 to 2.7 GHz |
| Certifications: | FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, CCC, Kcc |
| Color: | Black |
| Compatible Drive Interface: | SATA III |
| Cooling: | 1 x 92 mm Fan |
| Dimensions: | 9.14 x 6.5 x 4.25" / 232.2 x 165 x 108 mm |
| Encryption: | AES-NI (Hardware-Based) |
| Form Factor: | Desktop |
| GPU: | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Hot-Swap Support: | Yes |
| Inputs/Outputs: | 2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 12 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Installed Operating System: | No |
| Link Aggregation and Failover Support: | Yes |
| Max Cameras Supported: | 25 |
| Max Concurrent Connections: | 1500 |
| Max Folders: | 256 |
| Max Groups: | 256 |
| Max Sync Tasks: | 8 |
| Max User Accounts: | 2048 |
| Max Volume Number: | 64 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity: | 6 GB |
| Media Card Slots: | No |
| Mobile App Compatible: | Yes:Android & iOS*As of June, 2023:Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Noise Level: | 22 dBA |
| Number of Bays: | 2 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| Operating Altitude: | 16,404' / 5000 m |
| Operating Humidity: | 5 to 95% |
| Operating Temperature: | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| PSU Wattage: | 1 x 60 W |
| Package Weight: | 4.925 lb |
| Power Consumption: | 14.69 W (Typical)4.41 W (Standby) |
| Power Source: | AC Adapter |
| Processor: | Intel Celeron J4125 |
| RAID: | RAID 0, 1, JBOD, Synology Hybrid |
| Security Features: | Kensington Security Slot |
| Status Monitoring: | LED Indicator |
| Storage Temperature: | -5 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Supported Browsers: | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari |
| Supported File Systems: | Internal:BTRFS, EXT4External:BTRFS, EXT3, EXT4, FAT, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT |
| Supported Languages: | Brazilian PortugueseCzechDanishDutchEnglishFrenchGermanHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSimplified ChineseSpanishSwedishThaiTraditional ChineseTurkish |
| Supported Protocols: | AFPCIFSCalDAVFTPHTTPHTTPSL2TPLDAPNFSOpenVPNPPTPSMBSMB 2.1SMB 3.0SNMPSSHTelnetWebDAViSCSI |
| Total Installed Memory: | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Total Memory Slots: | 1 x SO-DIMM |
| VPN Server Connections: | 40 |
| Wake on LAN: | Yes |
| Weight: | 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg |
| iSCSI LUN: | 256 |
| iSCSI Target: | 128 |
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224+ has Intel cpu and GPU.
Hardware transcoding works great on this box.
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So perhaps someone here could fill in the gaps those people failed to explain to me. What advantages would I gain over using my current setup when it comes to my Plex server and are those advantages worth double the price?
I appreciate the efficacy the tool provides when replacing a failed drive, plug & press - so to speak. It also entirely offloads all computing / indexing / raid-type (i.e. SHR) processing to the NAS, where the AMD chip in the 923+ does well (and of course fails at hardware transcoding).
Lastly, modularity & avoiding interdependence - my plex server can connect to additional NAS drives, heck I could also add a bunch of drives locally as well. I can entirely replace the plex server with anything else, including a replacement mini PC - and no NAS functions are affected, your library is still safely chugging along.
So perhaps someone here could fill in the gaps those people failed to explain to me. What advantages would I gain over using my current setup when it comes to my Plex server and are those advantages worth double the price?
The Synology apps are great at automatically syncing your stuff.
Now the cons vs cloud is, all your stuff is in one location, so God forbid a fire or break-in happens and your NAS is damaged or taken then you just lost everything.
Personally to combat this because I am paranoid, I ended up buying a second NAS that I have running at a family house that syncs and backs up the important documents and the family photos and videos (I won't be broken if I lost my movies and shows since I can get those back). So in essence I created my own cloud situation by having the backups in different locations.
I hope that gave you a rough idea, it might seem like a lot when you start but once you set it up, it is very smooth sailing with Synology.
Now other question, is it worth the cost? With google drive I am getting 100 GB/$20/Year. This costs around $250-$270 with a 4 TB HDD. Could you let me know?
Also, Synology DiskStation DS120j 1-Bay NAS Enclosure this costs around $100 and additional for HDD. Let me know.
Now other question, is it worth the cost? With google drive I am getting 100 GB/$20/Year. This costs around $250-$270 with a 4 TB HDD. Could you let me know?
Also, Synology DiskStation DS120j 1-Bay NAS Enclosure this costs around $100 and additional for HDD. Let me know.
Some people do the single bay and still keep Google as their secondary backup, just in case the hard drive fails.
So recap, cost is more expensive than online cloud (since you are creating your own cloud). And if you decide to do it, don't cheap out with short cuts because you don't want to end up losing stuff you can't replace.
I appreciate the efficacy the tool provides when replacing a failed drive, plug & press - so to speak. It also entirely offloads all computing / indexing / raid-type (i.e. SHR) processing to the NAS, where the AMD chip in the 923+ does well (and of course fails at hardware transcoding).
Lastly, modularity & avoiding interdependence - my plex server can connect to additional NAS drives, heck I could also add a bunch of drives locally as well. I can entirely replace the plex server with anything else, including a replacement mini PC - and no NAS functions are affected, your library is still safely chugging along.
I think buying off the shelf would actually take some of that fun away in addition to higher cost (outsourced software support to Synology).
This is Slickdeals so cheap and solved the backup needs is gonna win Everytime. As far as fun factor associated with building servers/plugins integrations, the joy and learning is priceless in and of itself.
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I have a DS216+ that failed twice causing both HDs to crash. I had to rebuild off backups which defeats the point of the redundant drives.
All I used it for was photo and video backup and viewing photos on our TVs.
Not sure if I should give Synology another chance or go with QNAP this time. Suggestions?
I have a DS216+ that failed twice causing both HDs to crash. I had to rebuild off backups which defeats the point of the redundant drives.
All I used it for was photo and video backup and viewing photos on our TVs.
Not sure if I should give Synology another chance or go with QNAP this time. Suggestions?
Hardware crashes, surges, malware, ransomware, theft, corruption etc., can happen at any time, where RAID can only help with redundancy based on the level and number of drives that get whacked.
Systems like the DS216+ and DS224+ with only 2 drives, provides minimal RAID failover.
In the end, regardless of what system you have, protect important data using The Computer Backup Rule of Three [hanselman.com].
As you found out, your backup saved you
Thanks much for sharing this info.
Now other question, is it worth the cost? With google drive I am getting 100 GB/$20/Year. This costs around $250-$270 with a 4 TB HDD. Could you let me know?
Also, Synology DiskStation DS120j 1-Bay NAS Enclosure this costs around $100 and additional for HDD. Let me know.
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So recap, cost is more expensive than online cloud (since you are creating your own cloud). And if you decide to do it, don't cheap out with short cuts because you don't want to end up losing stuff you can't replace.
Cloud of course has its own benefits. Someone else maintains it, it's off-site, it probably has some redundancy built in, etc. But if you need large amounts of storage, a home NAS would probably end up being cheaper.
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