Synology DiskStation DS723+ Compact and Capable Storage Owner’s Manual

Synology DiskStation DS723+ Compact and Capable Storage

Introduction

The Synology DS723+ is a 2-bay compact and flexible NAS solution that can be adjusted and expanded as your needs change, with optional support for up to seven drives, faster networking, and NVMe SSDs for caching or additional storage pools. Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it offers a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronization, backup, and surveillance.

Highlights

• Dependable Performance
  Up to 471/225 MB/s sequential read/write throughput makes file operations quick and efficient1

• Versatile Network Storage
  Leverage built-in file and photo management, data protection, virtualization, and surveillance solutions

• Fast and Stable Connectivity
  Two 1GbE ports for simple integration into existing environments with optional 10GbE connectivity2 to tackle more specialized, bandwidth-heavy applications

• Easy Capacity Expansion
  Add 5 extra drive bays with one DX517 expansion unit for a maximum of 7 storage drives3

• Extendable Product Support
  Backed by Synology’s 3-year limited hardware warranty, extendable to 5 years in select markets 4,5

Versatile Storage for Any Purpose

The DS723+ comes out of the box with intuitive and comprehensive file management, media organization, and backup options, making it ideal for IT enthusiasts, creative professionals, and business owners looking for a very compact, but powerful storage system.

• Up to 465 MB/s sequential read and 228 MB/s sequential write performance1 enables fast file sharing, syncing, streaming, and backup for multiple users
• Supports 2 x 3.5” or 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD,6 expandable to 7 drives with one Synology DX517 expansion unit3
• Up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory offers protection against potential crashes and inadvertent changes in data through automatic correction of data errors
• Two Gigabit RJ-45 ports can be bonded using Link Aggregation to provide automatic network failover and load balancing
• Maximize return on investment by upgrading your storage platform as more demanding needs arise with two built-in M.2 NVMe SSD slots 7 and an optional 10GbE RJ-45 Network Upgrade Module 2

Built for Data Protection and Integrity

Safeguard your critical data with the powerful storage management features of Synology DSM, built on the advanced Btrfs file system.

• Advanced snapshot technology provides schedulable and near-instantaneous data protection for shared folders and LUNs
• File and folder-level data restoration enables recovery of specific files or folders
• Flexible storage quota system helps admins manage available space by specifying storage limits for shared folders
• File self-healing detects and recovers corrupted files using mirrored metadata and RAID configurations
• Inline compression minimizes storage consumption and extends the life of drives by compressing data before it is written to the storage pool

Next-Generation File System

Btrfs is a modern file system designed to safeguard data integrity through metadata mirroring, file self healing, and fast snapshot replication.

Complete Data and Device Backup Solutions

Synology DSM comes standard with a complete package of backup solutions available at no extra cost.

• Active Backup Suite consolidates backup tasks and offers rapid restoration of Windows and Linux endpoints, VMs, Synology NAS, and SaaS applications
• Snapshot Replication creates point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs to protect them from accidental modifications or ransomware incidents
• Hyper Backup backs up your NAS data to multiple destinations securely and efficiently with integrity checks and powerful deduplication, compression, and versioning options
• C2 Storage for Hyper Backup offers a dedicated secure public cloud destination for Synology NAS backup data8

Synology Backup Solutions

DSM backup solutions are designed to be low maintenance, with different RPO/RTO targets, storage efficiency, and backup destinations available depending on your requirements.

Powerful Collaboration and Sharing Tools

Synology’s productivity suite provides a private cloud solution for on-site and remote workers to concurrently edit documents, share files, manage emails, send instant messages, and more.

• Synology Drive is a cloud file management solution that supports file sharing, remote data access, cross-device and cross-site synchronization, on-demand file restoration, and backup
• The Synology Office extension lets users collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides in real time, supported by convenient options such as file versioning for easy restoration and password protection
• Synology Photos serves as a media organization hub for enthusiasts and professionals looking to efficiently manage and share their photos and videos through intuitive browsing options and secure sharing methods
• Synology Hybrid Share combines reliable on-premises storage and efficient syncing of shared folders in the cloud to enable seamless cross-site synchronization and local file access at LAN speed8

Synology Productivity Suite

A powerful and secure private cloud solution that lets teams collaborate, sync files, and communicate with others anytime, anywhere.

Private Video Surveillance

Synology Surveillance Station transforms the DS723+ into a powerful Network Video Recorder solution with support for up to 40 IP cameras.9

• 8,300+ supported camera models
• ONVIF support for a broader selection of cameras
• Private, subscription-free storage of recordings
• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions
• Email, SMS, and push notification options

Always On Guard

Protect your premises with Synology’s reliable and intuitive video management system (VMS) solution. Surveillance Station combines intelligent monitoring and robust management features for flexible deployment scenarios.

Virtualization and Certified Storage

Your DS723+ can serve as virtual machine storage, VM backup server, and a lightweight container and VM host. It is fully certified as storage for VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer™, and OpenStack environments.

• Synology Storage Console for VMware or Windows platforms lets you manage VM storage components directly from your hypervisor. VMware VAAI integration and Windows ODX help offload storage operations and speed up data transfer
• Host light containers and VMs for testing, sandboxing, and emergency recovery purposes with Docker and Synology Virtual Machine Manager, a native hypervisor that supports Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM10

Flexible Virtualization

Whether providing VM storage through iSCSI and NFS or running VMs directly on the DS723+ using Virtual Machine Manager, Synology DSM provides comprehensive tools to protect your VMs.

Hardware Overview

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1| Drive Trays| 2| Drive Tray Locks| 3| Status Indicator| 4| Drive Status Indicators
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5| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port| 6| Power Button and Indicator| 7| Fan| 8| 1GbE RJ-45 Ports
9| Reset Button| 10| Expansion Port| 11| Power Port| 12| Kensington Security Slot
13| Network Upgrade Slot| 14| M.2 NVMe SSD Slots| | | |

Technical Specifications

Hardware

CPU| AMD Ryzen™ R1600 dual-core (4-thread), max. boost clock up to 3.1 GHz
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Hardware encryption engine| AES-NI
Memory| 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable up to 32 GB)
Compatible drive types|

• 2 x 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (drives not included)
• 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (drives not included)
• Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list6

Hot swappable drives| Yes
External ports|

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 1 x Expansion port (eSATA)

Form factor| Desktop
Size (HxWxD)| 166 x 106 x 223 mm
Weight| 1.51 kg
LAN ports| 2 x 1GbE RJ-45
Wake on LAN/WAN| Yes
Network expansion| Supports E10G22-T1-Mini 10GbE RJ-45 Network Upgrade Module2
Scheduled power on/off| Yes
System fans| 1 x (92 x 92 x 25 mm)
AC input power voltage| 100 V to 240 V AC
Power frequency| 50/60 Hz, single phase
Operating environment|

• Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Relative humidity: 8% to 80% RH

Storage environment|

• Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Maximum operating altitude| 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

General DSM Specifications

Networking protocols| SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP)
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File systems|

• Internal: Btrfs, ext4
• External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT

Supported RAID types| Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1
Storage management|

• Max. single volume size: 108 TB
• Max. number of system snapshots: 65,53611
• Max. number of internal volumes: 64

SSD cache|

• Read/write cache support
• M.2 NVMe and 2.5″ SATA SSD support

File sharing capabilities|

• Max. number of local user accounts: 2,048
• Max. number of local groups: 256
• Max. number of shared folders: 512
• Max. number of concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connections: 50012

Privileges| Windows® Access Control List (ACL) and application privileges
Directory services| Connects with Windows® AD/LDAP servers enabling domain users to login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station using their existing credentials
Virtualization| VMware vSphere®, Microsoft Hyper-V®, Citrix®, OpenStack, and Kubernetes
Security| Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let’s Encrypt support, and HTTPS (customizable cipher suite)
Supported browsers| Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge®, Safari® 13 and later, and Safari (iOS 13.0 and later) on iPad, Chrome (Android™ 11.0 and later) on tablets
Interface languages| English, Deutsch,

Packages and Applications

File Server & Synchronization

Drive| Synchronizes files across Windows®, macOS®, Linux®, Android™, and iOS. The built-in cross-platform portal allows access to data anytime and anywhere

• Max. number of hosted files: 5,000,000
• Max. number of concurrent connections for PC clients: 350

File Station| Provides virtual drives, remote folders, Windows® ACL editor, compression/extraction of archived files, bandwidth control for specific users/groups, creation of sharing links, and transfer logs
Hybrid Share8| Efficiently synchronizes files across sites by keeping shared data on Synology C2 Storage and streaming files to Synology NAS worldwide on request. Frequently requested files are cached at each site for low-latency access
FTP Server| Supports bandwidth control for TCP connections, custom FTP passive port ranges, anonymous FTP, FTP over TLS/SSL and SFTP protocols, network booting with TFTP and PXE support, and transfer logs
Presto File Server 13| Enables high-speed data transfer over WAN between Synology NAS and desktop platforms through the exclusive SITA technology
Cloud Sync| Offers one or two-way synchronization with public cloud storage providers including Alibaba Cloud OSS, Backblaze B2, Baidu Cloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, hubiC, MegaDisk, Microsoft OneDrive, OpenStack Swift-compatible storage, Tencent COS, WebDAV servers and Yandex Disk
Universal Search| Search through files, metadata, and more on your NAS. Integration with Windows Search and macOS Spotlight makes it easy to find files
Migration Assistant| Migrates data, system setting, and applications seamlessly from one Synology NAS to another to ensure maximum service availability
SAN Storage & Virtualization
SAN Manager|

• Max. number of iSCSI targets: 128
• Max. number of LUNs: 256
• LUN clone/snapshot support

Virtual Machine Manager 10| Supports running Windows®, Linux®, and Virtual DSM-based virtual machines on Synology NAS
Data Protection & Backup Solutions
Hyper Backup| Supports local backup, network backup, and data backup to Synology servers, other devices, and public clouds including C2 Storage 8
Backup tools|

• DSM configuration backup, macOS® Time Machine® support, Synology Drive Client desktop application
• Shared folder sync supports a maximum of 32 tasks

Snapshot Replication|

• Max. number of snapshots for shared folders: 1,024
• Max. number of replications: 32

Synology High Availability| Reduces service downtime by combining two identical NAS into a high-availability cluster
Active Backup for Business| An all-in-one backup solution designed for heterogeneous business IT environments. It enables IT admins to remotely manage and protect PCs, servers, Synology systems, and VMs from one centralized console
Active Backup for Google Workspace| Supports backup and restoration of Google Workspace My Drive, Team Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar
Active Backup for Microsoft 365| Supports backup and restoration of Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Business, Outlook, Contacts, and Calendar
Productivity & Collaboration
Collaboration tools| Collaborate with instant messaging service Synology Chat, online documents editor Synology Office, and scheduling assistant Synology Calendar

• Max. number of concurrent users for Chat: 100
• Max. number of users for Office: 1,200
• Calendar supports CalDAV and access via mobile devices

Note Station| A note taking platform that supports rich text, note organization and versioning, encryption, sharing, media embedding, and attachments
Synology MailPlus Server14| A secure, reliable, and private mail solution featuring high-availability, load balancing, security, and filtering options
Synology MailPlus| An intuitive webmail interface for Synology MailPlus Server with configurable mail labels, filters, and user interface
Multimedia
Synology Photos| An efficient photo management solution for professional and amateur photographers. Automated tools allow users to group, filter, organize, and share content while keeping their photos safe and secure
Other packages| Video Station, Audio Station, and iTunes® Server
Surveillance
Surveillance Station 9| Max. number of IP cameras: 40, for a total of 1200 FPS at 720p (H.264)
Management & Administration
Synology Directory Server| Provides a flexible and cost-effective domain controller solution
Central Management System| Provides a single interface to manage and monitor multiple Synology NAS
VPN Server|

• Max. number of connections: 40
• Supported VPN protocols: PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2DTP/IPSec

Active Insight15| Monitor health statistics, login activity, and backup statuses for your Synology servers worldwide, and receive notifications and advice from our centralized cloud-hosted management platform
Storage Analyzer| Displays volume and quota usage, total size of files, volume usage and trends based on past usage, size of shared folders, large files, most recently modified files, and least recently accessed files
Antivirus Essential| Provides full system scans, scheduled scans, white list customization, and auto-update of virus definitions
Web Station| Enables hosting for up to 30 websites with support for PHP/MariaDB® and 3rd-party applications
Other packages| DNS Server, RADIUS Server, and Log Center
Others
iOS/Android™ applications| Synology Drive, Synology MailPlus, Synology Secure Sign In, Synology Chat, Synology LiveCam, Synology Active Insight, DS cam, DS file, DS finder, and DS note
Other packages| Additional 3rd-party packages are available in the Package Center

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the model’s specifications page for the most up to date information.

1. Performance figures obtained through internal testing by Synology. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. See performance charts for more information.
2. One 10GbE Rj-45 port can be added to the DS723+ with Synology E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module.
3. DS723+ supports up to 7 drives with the Synology DX517 expansion unit, sold separately.
4. The warranty period starts from the date of purchase as stated on your purchase receipt. Learn more about our limited product warranty policy.
5. Up to 5 years of warranty are available as an additional bundle with Extended Warranty Plus or Extended Warranty, both 2 year extended warranty service addons available in select regions. Check availability for Extended Warranty EW201 or Extended Warranty Plus.
6. Check our compatibility list for supported drives.
7. Synology SNV3400/3410 series M.2 NVMe SSD drives can be installed through the built-in M.2 slots to enable SSD caching or create SSD storage pools. Drives are sold separately.
8. C2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an annual or monthly subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered device.
9. Surveillance Station includes two free licenses. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Learn more
10. Certain advanced features require Virtual Machine Manager Pro. One Virtual DSM license is included. Additional Virtual DSM instances require the purchase of Virtual DSM Licenses.
11. System snapshots include snapshots taken by SAN Manager, Snapshot Replication, and Virtual Machine Manager.
12. Maximum concurrent connections can be increased to 2,000 by installing at least 8 GB of RAM memory.
13. Presto File Server license can be purchased separately through the application.
14. Five MailPlus email accounts are included. Additional email accounts can be added with the purchase of Synology MailPlus License Packs. Learn more
15. Synology Active Insight is currently in Beta with all features available for evaluation. Certain functionalities may require a subscription upon official release.
16. Please refer to our compatibility list for the latest optional accessories list.

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