Product Description

File Management Hub for Compact Teams and Organizations

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is a compact 2-bay NAS solution designed to bring centralized data management to small organizations and teams. Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) supports creating a private cloud to make working together better for everyone, with tools to manage, share, and protect files and photos, back up devices and data, and manage surveillance recordings.

Highlights

Centralized Data Storage

Consolidate all your data for complete data ownership and multi-platform access

Sharing and Syncing Across Systems

Access, share, and sync data across different systems and devices using intuitive controls

Powerful Backup and Restoration

Back up and restore critical devices and data using a host of intuitive backup tools

Built-in Data Management Tools

Leverage built-in file and photo management, data protection, and video surveillance solutions

Access Your Data Anytime, Anywhere

Securely and conveniently store any type of data with the aid of our comprehensive and intuitive access and management tools.

• Access your storage securely from anywhere without configuring complex port forwarding rules by enabling Synology QuickConnect
• Browse and manage your files from any browser or through file managers including Windows File Explorer and Finder on Mac
• Keep your photos and videos organized using Synology Photos' smart sorting functions
• Container Manager support provides access to a wide range of media management applications available as containers
• Easily incorporate into existing network infrastructure as edge storage thanks to Windows AD, LDAP, and SSO integration

Share, Sync, and Work Together

Whether sharing photos and videos or working on spreadsheets and pitches with people around the globe, Synology solutions make sharing, collaboration, and synchronization a reality.

• Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across all desktop and mobile devices, and keep data on your Synology systems in sync with Synology Drive
• Synchronize data from and to popular cloud storage platforms with Synology Cloud Sync
• Securely share photos and videos with family, friends, or business clients using Synology Photos
• Keep multiple deployments in sync by leveraging the power of C2 cloud servers with Synology Hybrid Share. Reduce local storage and bandwidth usage by downloading files from the cloud only when needed

Flexible Data Protection Options

Synology DSM comes with a host of backup solutions for different scenarios available at no extra cost.

• Centrally set up and manage backups of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix Files, NetApp ONTAP, Synology DSM, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace with Active Backup
• Leverage real-time and scheduled backups of your PC folders with Synology Drive to protect data against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion
• Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices with automatic backups to Synology Drive or Synology Photos
• Efficiently back up your entire Synology system or individual folders to a wide variety of destinations using Hyper Backup
• Store backups to C2 Storage, a dedicated and secure cloud destination powered by Synology C2
• Create point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other Synology systems and rapidly restored with Snapshot Replication
• Comply with data retention policies and safeguard files against unauthorized changes with immutable snapshots and WriteOnce immutable storage folders

Private Video Surveillance

Synoloqy Surveillance Station transforms any Synology system into a powerful network video recorder (NVR).

• 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, and mobile apps
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions
• Email, SMS, and push notification options
• Simultaneous cloud recording with C2 Surveillance for extra data protection and convenient sharing

Hardware Overview

1. Status Indicator
2. LAN Indicators
3. Drive Status Indicators
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
5. Copy Button
6. Power Button
7. Fan
8. Kensington Security Slot
9. IGbE RJ-45 Ports
10. Reset Button
11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
12. Power Port

Seamless Integration With Your Mobile Devices Quick and secure access to your data wherever you are.
Centralized Backup Solution Protects your digital assets on computers and mobile phones against malicious attack.
Easy File Access with QuickConnect Access files on your Synology NAS over the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules.

Packages and Applications

File Server & Synchronization

• Drive
• File Station
• Hybrid Share
• Presto File Server
• Cloud Sync
• Universal Search
• Migration Assistant

Multimedia

• Svnology Photos
• Video Station
• Audio Station
• iTunes® Server

SAN Storage

• SAN Manager
• Virtual Machine Manager

Surveillance

• Surveillance Station

Data Protection & Backup Solutions

• Hyper Backup
• Snapshot Replication
• Synology High Availability
• Active Backup for Business
• Active Backup for Google Workspace
• Active Backup for Microsoft 365

Office Productivity

• Synoloqy Office
• Synology Calendar
• Note Station

Management & Administration

• Svnoloqy Directory Server
• Central Management System
• VPN Server
• Active Insight
• Storage Analyzer
• Antivirus Essential
• Web Station
• DNS Server
• RADIUS Server
• Log Center

Others

• iOS/Android'" applications

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