Synology DS223 DiskStation User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Synology

Table of Contents

Synology DS223 DiskStation
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Before You Start
- System modes and LED indicators
- Hardware Specification
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Synology DS223 DiskStation

Product Information

Specifications

Main unit x 1
AC power cord x 1
AC power adapter x 1
RJ 45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5 drives x 10

Synology DS223 at a glance

No.	Name	Description
1	STATUS Indicator	Displays the status of the system. For more information

see
System modes and LED indicators.
2| LAN Indicator| Displays the status of the network connection. For more
information, see Other LED indicators.
3| Drive Status Indicator| Displays the status of the drive. For more information, see
Other LED indicators.
4| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port| Connect external drives or other USB devices to the Synology
NAS here.
5| Copy Button| Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera,
USB storage device, etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from
the connected USB device to internal drives.
6| Power Button| Press to power on your Synology NAS. To power off your Synology
NAS, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED
starts flashing.
7| Fan| Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan
malfunctions, the Synology NAS will emit a beeping sound.
8| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port| Connect external drives or other USB devices to the Synology
NAS here.
9| RESET Button| Mode 1: Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore
the IP address, DNS server, and password for the admin account to
default.
Mode 2: Press and hold until you hear a beep, release the button
immediately, then press and hold again within 10 seconds to
reinstall DiskStation Manager (DSM). For detailed information on
how to reset your Synology NAS, please refer to this article.
10| LAN Port| Connect network cable here.
11| Power Port| Connect power cord here.
12| Kensington Security Slot| Attach a Kensington security lock here.

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new Synology NAS, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your Synology NAS.

Notes:

All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1
AC power cord x 1
AC power adapter x 1
RJ 45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5 drives x 10

System modes and LED indicators

There are 7 system modes in Synology NAS. The System modes and their definitions are as below:

System mode	Definition
Powering on	Synology NAS is powering on when you press the power button or

restarting when you run operations in DSM. During the boot up
process, the device also performs hardware initialization, such as
hardware reset or BIOS initialization.
Shutting down|
DSM not ready|
DSM is ready for use|
Hibernation|
Application|
Powered off|

FAQ

Q: What should I do if my package is missing any contents?
A: Contact your reseller if your package is missing any of the below contents:

Main unit x 1
AC power cord x 1
AC power adapter x 1
RJ 45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5 drives x 10

Q: How do I reset my Synology NAS?
A : To reset your Synology NAS, follow these steps:

Mode 1: Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a beep sound to restore the IP address, DNS server, and password for the admin account to default.
Mode 2: Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a beep, release the button immediately, then press and hold again within 10 seconds to reinstall DiskStation Manager (DSM). For detailed information on how to reset your Synology NAS, please refer to this article.

DS223 Product Manual

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your newSynology NAS, please check the package contents to verify that you have receivedthe items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoidharming yourself or damaging your Synology NAS.

Notes:

All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from theactual product.

Package contents

Contact your reseller if your package is missing any of the below contents:

Main unit x 1
AC power cord x 1

Synology-DS223-DiskStation-1

Synology DS223 at a glance

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No.	Name	Description

1

| STATUS

Indicator

| Displays the status of the system. For more informatio see “System modes and LED indicators“.

2

| LAN

Indicator

| Displays the status of the network connection. For mo information, see “Other LED indicators“.

3

| Drive Status Indicator| Displays the status of drive. For more information, see “Other LED indicators“.

4

| USB 3.2 Gen

1 Port

| Connect external drives or other USB devices to the Synology NAS here.

5

|

Copy Button

| Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB storage device, etc.). Press the copy but to copy data from the connected USB device to intern drives.

6

|

Power Button

| 1. Press to power on your Synology NAS.

2. To power off your Synology NAS, press and hold un you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts flashing.

7

|

Fan

| Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the f malfunctions, the Synology NAS will emit a beeping so
---|---|---

8

| USB 3.2 Gen

1 Port

| Connect external drives or other USB devices to the Synology NAS here.

9

|

RESET

Button

| 1. Mode 1: Press and hold until you hear a beep sound restore the IP address, DNS server, and password f the admin account to default.

2. Mode 2: Press and hold until you hear a beep, relea the button immediately, then press and hold again within 10 seconds to reinstall DiskStation Manager (DSM).

For detailed information on how to reset your Synology NAS, please refer to this article.

10| LAN Port| Connect network cable here.
11| Power Port| Connect power cord here.

12

| Kensington Security Slot|

Attach a Kensington security lock here.

System modes and LED indicators

System modes definitions
There are 7 system modes in Synology NAS. The System modes and their definitions are as below:

System mode	Definition

Powering on

| Synology NAS is powering on when you press the pow button or restarting when you run operations in DSM. During the boot up process, the device also performs hardware initialization, such as hardware reset or BIOS initialization.

Shutting down

| Synology NAS is shutting down as a result of pressing power button or operation in DSM.
---|---

DSM not ready

| DSM is not ready for use. This could either be: Synology NAS is powered on, but DSM is not prope installed.

Synology NAS is currently powering on and initializi services necessary for DSM to fully function.

The attached UPS device has insufficient power; D stops all services to prevent data loss (enters safe mode).

DSM is ready for use| DSM is fully functioning, and users can sign in.

Hibernation

| Synology NAS has been idle for a while and is now in Hibernation mode.

Application

| Certain packages/services (e.g., USB Copy and Find m service) while in operation will control the actions of th LED. After the operation is complete, the LED indicator return to its normal state.
Powered off| Synology NAS is powered off.

Identify System Modes
You can identify the system mode through the POWER and STATUS LED indicators. Please refer to the table below for more details.

System Mode

| POWER LED| STATUS LED
---|---|---
Blue| Green| Orange
Powering on| Blinking| Off| Off
Shutting down| Blinking| Static| Off/Stati
DSM not ready| Static| Blinking| Off/Blinkin
DSM is ready for use|

Static

|

Static

|

Off/Stati

---|---|---|---
Hibernation| Static| Off| Off/Stati
Application| Static| Switching
Powered off| Off| Off| Off

Notes:

If the STATUS LED remains static orange or continuously blinks orange,this indicates there are system errors such as fan failure, system overheating, or volume degrade. Please sign in to DSM for detailed information.

Transitions between System Modes
To better understand the transition between system modes, please refer to the examples below:

Powered on with no DSM installed:
Powered off Powering on DSM not ready
Powered on with DSM installed:
Powered off Powering on DSM not ready DSM is ready for use
Entering hibernation then waking up from hibernation:
DSM is ready for use In hibernation DSM is ready for use
Shutdown:
DSM is ready for use Shutting down Powered off
Power failure with UPS attached:
DSM is ready for use DSM not ready (due to power failure, DSM enters safe mode) Shutting down Powered off Powering on (power has recovered, DSM will reboot) DSM not ready DSM is ready for use

Other LED definitions

LED Indicator	Color	Status	Description
Drive status

Green

Failing

Removing this drive will cau system damage; this is the o

drive with DSM installed

Notes:

When the drive LED indicator is orange, we recommend you sign in to DSM and go to Storage Manager > HDD/SSD for more information.
Please try to restart your Synology NAS or re-insert the drives, then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer’s diagnostic tool to check the health status of the drives. If you can sign in to DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drives. If the problem remains unresolved, please contact Synology Technical Support for help.

Hardware Specification

Item	DS223
CPU	Realtek RTD1619B
RAM	DDR4 2 GB
Compatible Drive Type	3.5″/2.5″ SATA x 2
External Port	USB 3.2 Gen 1 X 3
LAN Port	1GbE (RJ-45) x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm)	165 X 108 X 232.7
Weight (kg)	1.28

Agency Certification

| • FCC Class B • CE Class B • UKCA • BSMI Class

• EAC • VCCI • CCC • RCM • KC

HDD Hibernation| Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off|

Yes

Wake on LAN| Yes
Environment Requirement| • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50 / 60Hz

• Operating Temperature: 32˚F to 104˚F (0˚C to 40˚

• Storage Temperature: -5˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Notes:

Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to Synology website for the latest information.

Spare Parts
Refer to Spare Parts if you need to replace system fans, disk trays, or power supply units.

Model Name	Picture	Description
Disk Tray (Type D7)		3.5″/2.5″ Drive Tr
FAN 92 92 25_1		System Fan 92 9 mm
Adapter 60W_1		Adapter 60W Lev

Optional Accessories
With Synology accessories, you can customize your Synology NAS to fit different business environments without worrying about compatibility and stability. Refer to Synology Products Compatibility List for more information.