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Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation

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B&H Photo Video has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg Inc via Walmart has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members PatrickK5807 and molecularlakerology for finding this deal.

B&H Photo also has Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure for $509.99. Shipping is free.

Features (2-Bay):
  • 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays
  • 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core
  • 2GB DDR4 RAM
  • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD
  • AES-NI Hardware Encryption Engine
  • 92mm Cooling Fan
  • Synology DiskStation Manager OS

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $45 lower (15% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 90 customer reviews.

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B&H Photo Video has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg Inc via Walmart has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg has Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Diskless DiskStation for $254.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members PatrickK5807 and molecularlakerology for finding this deal.

B&H Photo also has Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure for $509.99. Shipping is free.

Features (2-Bay):
  • 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays
  • 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core
  • 2GB DDR4 RAM
  • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD
  • AES-NI Hardware Encryption Engine
  • 92mm Cooling Fan
  • Synology DiskStation Manager OS

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $45 lower (15% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 90 customer reviews.

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Top Comments

JimboLodisC
Check out the NAScompares channel on YouTube, he's likely done a deep drive on that model with transcoding tests in Plex, and you can also learn what's new on the incoming 2025 models (basically just 2.5GbE)
grumpybob
I have this exact NAS and it works great for my Plex server and as a photo backup replacement instead of paying Google. I recommend it, but I've already outgrown the 2 bays in a little over a year, FYI
molecularlakerology
DS923+ is also on sale at BH. Waiting for the 1522+ to go on sale 😬

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Mar 31, 2025
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eekster
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Mar 31, 2025
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Quote from ZippoChicken :
I have this model. It's a metal case and works perfectly for Plex.

Additionally, while Synology says the max ram is 4gb. it's actually 18gb (2gb onboard + 16gb SODIMM).
Oh didn't know that, I figured the whole line up was plastic. Hardware is still out dated for the price
Mar 31, 2025
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psunami
Mar 31, 2025
829 Posts
I've had the 224+ for a year now and it's been perfect in my home. No issues with using it as a NAS (w/Dual WD Red 8TB drives, and a 16GB memory upgrade) for Audio and Video on my network.
Mar 31, 2025
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headenvelopedbysound
Mar 31, 2025
116 Posts
Quote from krstffr :
Would this be good for a Plex server?
It's ok. I stuck another stick of ram in mine, was really cheap. I use it like another responder said, back up my photos and run my Plex server on it. It does really well for that purpose. I at two 8TB drives that I put it in and I've got it as a redundent backup. Synology does a good job of updating their stuff. I think I'd get it again but I think I paid less than this about 2 or 3 years ago.
Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
ZippoChicken
Mar 31, 2025
108 Posts
Quote from eekster :
Oh didn't know that, I figured the whole line up was plastic. Hardware is still out dated for the price

That is true. It's been out for a long time.
Mar 31, 2025
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eric_cartman
Mar 31, 2025
1,217 Posts
Quote from SteelyDamned :
Just when you think two bays is enough you realize that you need four bays. Just get the 4-bay.
Of course, if you have the money. Double the price for the drives and considerably more for the NAS.
Mar 31, 2025
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trdr01
Mar 31, 2025
713 Posts
How does this compare to the UGreen NAS?
Mar 31, 2025
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Thyking
Mar 31, 2025
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Quote from krstffr :
Would this be good for a Plex server?

Check this out:

https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...c/htmlview

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Mar 31, 2025
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D1PolarBear
Mar 31, 2025
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Quote from krstffr :
Would this be good for a Plex server?

No... if you a true Plex user. Probably ok for a user on LAN.
Mar 31, 2025
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dtanuwid
Mar 31, 2025
369 Posts
Amazon also have the same drive for the same price
Mar 31, 2025
107 Posts
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Mar 31, 2025
dh22r
Mar 31, 2025
107 Posts
Quote from eric_cartman :
Of course, if you have the money. Double the price for the drives and considerably more for the NAS.
get the 4-bay version now (if you have the money). you can start with just 2 drives.
expansion to more (or larger) drives are easier with 4-bays.
Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
Thyking
Mar 31, 2025
103 Posts
Quote from D1PolarBear :
No... if you a true Plex user. Probably ok for a user on LAN.

So what should I buy? What model and where to get it. I'm a newbie.
Mar 31, 2025
320 Posts
Joined Aug 2012
Mar 31, 2025
tripknotix
Mar 31, 2025
320 Posts
Did they add nvme storage option to any of these or are they all still on nvme for cache only. Because I remember an option available for business users to use it. Also any idea if they fixed plex real time 4k transcoding on any of these devices. I remember there being an issue or license or configuration issue with h265
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eekster
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Quote from trdr01 :
How does this compare to the UGreen NAS?
Ugreen hardware blows Synology out of the water. The OS is not as polished but seems to be improving, you can run just about anything in docker so no big deal, Also if you don't like the stock OS you can run whatever one you want on it unlike Synology.
Mar 31, 2025
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5thgen
Mar 31, 2025
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So you need to buy synology's inflated nvme drives to get the full cache and volume features? Is it better to upgrade ram instead if on a limited budget? For the Ds923+

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MadPup
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Quote from eekster :
Ugreen hardware blows Synology out of the water. The OS is not as polished but seems to be improving, you can run just about anything in docker so no big deal, Also if you don't like the stock OS you can run whatever one you want on it unlike Synology.
Most people don't want to be assed messing with their NAS O/S. And for most people, the Synology O/S is more than enough to meet their needs. I would not recommend the Ugreen NAS to anyone because the people that it would suit would be able to decide for themselves. You know, the type of people who can tell you what Docker is.
Last edited by MadPup March 31, 2025 at 02:03 PM.

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