QNAP TS-216G NAS/storage server Tower Cortex-A Cortex-A55 4 GB HDD White

SKU
TS-216G
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ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz, Mali-G52, 2x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 165 x 102 x 220.6 mm
  • 2.5GbE-ready!: Experience faster file transfer and backup/restore with the TS-216G
  • High-performance and energy efficient: Powered by an ARM® quad-core processor and 4GB RAM for multitasking with low power consumption
  • Built-in NPU for AI Acceleration: NPU empowers QNAP’s AI Core to boost performance for high-speed face and object recognition
  • Quick USB One -Touch Copy: Easily back up the contents of USB devices to the TS-216G by pressing the “One-Touch-Copy” button
  • Snapshot protection against Ransomware: Protect your files and data from accidental deletion and malware attacks with snapshots
  • Up to 39 TB capacity: Enjoy 38.6 TB storage capacity by using two 22 TB disks; you can set up RAID 1 to protect data with 19.3 TB usable capacity
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Type NAS
Processor Cortex-A
Ethernet ports 2
Storage drives installed Yes
SKU TS-216G
EAN 0885022027415
Manufacturer QNAP
Availability In Stock
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TS-216G
The most affordable 2-bay 2.5GbE QNAP NAS. Your most reliable file management center.

Designed for home and small office users, the 2-bay 2.5GbE NAS TS-216G achieves high performance and smart management as an efficient and reliable file storage. You can not only enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization with multiple devices, but also run productivity tools and multimedia applications to streamline your workflows and data management.

Store, auto-organize, and smartly manage your photos
Backing up mobile photos to the TS-216G is extremely easy with the Auto Upload function of QNAP’s mobile apps (Qfile Pro or QuMagie Mobile) and helps free up your phone capacity! And thanks to the AI-powered QuMagie photo albums that automatically organizes your photos, it is effortless to manage thousands of photos.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x faster face recognition
NPU (Neural-network Processing Unit), designed to speed up AI tasks, not only accelerates image recognition and object detection but also reduces CPU workloads for optimized NAS performance when fulfilling AI-driven requests. When uploading a large number of photos to the TS-216G, you will enjoy high-speed AI performance of photo processing brought by NPU.

64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM
Equipped with ARM® quad-core power and 4GB RAM for multitasking, and built-in GPU for enhanced video conversion and transcoding, the TS-216G satisfies file storage, media streaming, and video surveillance applications demanded from home and small offices.

Less is more
The TS-216G features an elaborate but handy design. The hot-swappable drive bays enable you to easily remove/replace hard drives without interrupting system operations.

Central management of all your files
Access NAS folders as if they are local folders: You can map your TS-216G NAS folders as a network drive on the computer and easily access it just like a local drive.

Connect from anywhere via Internet: Open a browser, connect to your TS-216G, and you can access your NAS files through File Station. You can also mount cloud storage to File Station and manage all your files from a single place.

Comprehensive and high-speed backup
With a complete backup solution and 2.5GbE connectivity in the TS-216G, you can efficiently back up files from your phones and computers and make data loss a thing of the past.

Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-216G. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Protect your data from malware
The TS-216G provides powerful security measures including firewall, VPN, Security Center, and more to help keep your data and NAS system safe and sound.

QuFirewall
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

QVPN Service
Supports creating a VPN client, using TS-216G as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Center
A security portal for the TS-216G that proactively detects NAS status, unusual file activity and potential security threats – offering instant protective measures against vulnerabilities to safeguard your system and data.

Sync across multiple devices
You can access your files uploaded to the TS-216G with all your laptops, tablets and phones, and enjoy the immediate synchronization. It’s also useful to improve productivity of workgroup collaboration!

Home and workplace surveillance made easy
The TS-216G can perform as a professional surveillance system for your home and office security – simply install the easy-to-use QVR Elite, a subscription-based smart surveillance software, along with its compatible 8,000+ cameras. Then, you can monitor and playback surveillance footage using computers, browsers, and mobile phones, and get instant notifications when an event occurs.
Storage
Storage drives installedYes
Installed storage drive typeHDD
Number of storage drives installed2
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported2
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"
Hot-swap drive baysYes
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor manufacturerARM
Processor architectureARM Cortex-A55
On-board graphics card modelArm Mali-G52
CPU configuration (max)1
Processor frequency2 GHz
Processor familyCortex-A
Processor modelCortex-A55
Processor cores4
Memory
Internal memory4 GB
Maximum RAM supported4 GB
Flash memory4000 MB
ECCNo
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
WLAN adapter supportedYes
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Concurrent connections200
Graphics
On-board graphics card modelArm Mali-G52
Design
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter7 cm
Built-in displayYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Product colourWhite
Number of fans1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
Cable lock slotYes
Technical details
TypeNAS
Device classLarge Enterprise Business
Built-in displayYes
Product colourWhite
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
BuzzerYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Warranty period2 year(s)
Performance
TypeNAS
Device classLarge Enterprise Business
On/off switchYes
Reset buttonYes
BuzzerYes
USB copy functionYes
Cooling
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter7 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Cable lock slotYes
Management features
On/off switchYes
Reset buttonYes
Power
Power supply locationBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity65 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)13.907 W
Power consumption (sleep)4.973 W
Number of power supply units1
Weight & dimensions
Width102 mm
Depth220.6 mm
Height165 mm
Weight1.45 kg
Package weight2.41 kg
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Packaging data
Package weight2.41 kg
Other features
Warranty period2 year(s)

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Description
TS-216G
The most affordable 2-bay 2.5GbE QNAP NAS. Your most reliable file management center.

Designed for home and small office users, the 2-bay 2.5GbE NAS TS-216G achieves high performance and smart management as an efficient and reliable file storage. You can not only enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization with multiple devices, but also run productivity tools and multimedia applications to streamline your workflows and data management.

Store, auto-organize, and smartly manage your photos
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NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x faster face recognition
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64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM
Equipped with ARM® quad-core power and 4GB RAM for multitasking, and built-in GPU for enhanced video conversion and transcoding, the TS-216G satisfies file storage, media streaming, and video surveillance applications demanded from home and small offices.

Less is more
The TS-216G features an elaborate but handy design. The hot-swappable drive bays enable you to easily remove/replace hard drives without interrupting system operations.

Central management of all your files
Access NAS folders as if they are local folders: You can map your TS-216G NAS folders as a network drive on the computer and easily access it just like a local drive.

Connect from anywhere via Internet: Open a browser, connect to your TS-216G, and you can access your NAS files through File Station. You can also mount cloud storage to File Station and manage all your files from a single place.

Comprehensive and high-speed backup
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Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-216G. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Protect your data from malware
The TS-216G provides powerful security measures including firewall, VPN, Security Center, and more to help keep your data and NAS system safe and sound.

QuFirewall
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

QVPN Service
Supports creating a VPN client, using TS-216G as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Center
A security portal for the TS-216G that proactively detects NAS status, unusual file activity and potential security threats – offering instant protective measures against vulnerabilities to safeguard your system and data.

Sync across multiple devices
You can access your files uploaded to the TS-216G with all your laptops, tablets and phones, and enjoy the immediate synchronization. It’s also useful to improve productivity of workgroup collaboration!

Home and workplace surveillance made easy
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Get your data under control
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Private cloud made easy
Quickly and easily import data from PCs, Macs, and external storage devices, and keep all your devices in sync for smoother file management.

Access from any device
Get to your files from PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser. Keep your data private or easily share it using secure links.

Save storage space
Enable on-demand mode to download files onto your Windows PC or Mac only when you access them. Pin the most important ones or the ones you access more frequently for convenient offline accessibility.

Integrate with the cloud
Sync files between your private cloud and public cloud services, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Retain local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership.

Sync across locations
Say goodbye to long waits while downloading or uploading files. Continuously synchronize content between two Synology devices to enable fast local access at any location, no matter the amount of data.

Your data is in safe hands
Not all data storage is created equal. Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the operating system that powers the DS223, leverages the efficient Btrfs file system to protect your data against data corruption and roll back any accidental or malicious changes thanks to the snapshot technology.

Versatile NAS for the modern home
Configure your DS223 to best suit your needs thanks to a host of complete solutions designed for every scenarios.

Data protection
Safeguard digital memories and important projects with intuitive backup tools.

Automatic media backup
Have photos and videos taken on mobile devices automatically uploaded to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Protection against cyberattacks
Leverage Synology Drive to protect data against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of your computer folders.

Wide compatibility
Connect up to 20 IP cameras by choosing from a wide selection of over 8,300 validated models or ONVIF devices.2

Universal access
Watch over your property the way your find most convenient. Watch camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.

Protect your data platform
Add an extra layer of protection to your files with one of the built-in, license-free solutions available to back up your DS223.

Flexible backups
Back up your entire NAS, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Secure all backup data to multiple destinations.

Near-continuous protection
Take NAS protection to the next level by creating point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated elsewhere and rapidly restored.
Simplify your data management

Secure cloud storage
Flexibly store up to 72 TB of data1 with 100% ownership and enjoy multi-platform access from anywhere.

Data sharing made easy
Safely share files and media over your private cloud for easier collaboration and better productivity.

Versatile video surveillance
Leverage intuitive surveillance tools to protect your premises and store footage from up to 30 IP cameras.2

Create a private cloud hub for your data
Import and sync data scattered across PCs, Macs, phones, and external storage devices to implement well-organized file management for your business.

Multi-device access
Browse, access, edit, and share files securely and conveniently via desktop, mobile, or web browser platforms. Use intuitive admin tools to track and set file permissions and control access to documents, files, and other data.

On-demand sync
Save space on your personal devices by only synchronizing the files you need from your Synology system. Pin frequently accessed files for convenient offline accessibility.

Cloud integration
Sync your private storage servers with public cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. Retain local copies of your cloud data for centralized management and data ownership.

Cross-platform sharing
Build a private data cloud that syncs and shares files swiftly between multiple storage servers, letting everyone access the same set of data at their convenience.

Safeguard your data
Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS423 utilizes Btrfs, a next-generation file system, to secure data against corruption and allows users to roll back any accidental or malicious changes with instantaneous snapshots.

Versatile storage solution for essential needs
Manage and organize photos efficiently, back up and secure your digital data, and safeguard your physical premises with the DS423.

Smart and secure photo management
Store and organize photos, albums, and other media with smart and intuitive features. Back up your memories with the mobile app, and leverage privacy-focused options to share media securely with friends, family, or colleagues.

30%
faster photo indexing

Protect all your data
Safeguard your digital world and back up all your documents, files, photos, and more with license-free backup solutions.

Automatically back up memories and files
Safeguard mobile media such as photos and videos by automatically storing remote copies onto Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Survive cyberattacks and prevent data leaks
Protect your data against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of computer folders with Synology Drive.

Intuitive video surveillance
Secure your home or business with a powerful solution to monitor, archive, and analyze footage centrally.

Wide device compatibility
Connect up to 30 IP cameras by selecting from a wide variety of over 8,300 validated models or ONVIF devices.2

Access from anywhere
Monitor video streams in real time via web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps to protect your premises 24/7. Set up alerts and triggers to get notified of suspicious activity.

Intuitive video surveillance
Multi-layered backup solutions
Leverage Synology solutions to back up all data stored on your DS423 onto a secondary server, external storage device, or the cloud.

Flexible off-site backups
Back up your Synology device, including system settings, applications, and shared folders, save space with data deduplication, and store copies to multiple destinations.

Near-instantaneous protection
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Store everything here, access anywhere
Keep all of your files and photos in one place for access whenever and wherever you need them.

Cloud-like experience...
With a built-in hard drive and everything preconfigured, BeeStation is ready to replace your current cloud storage services right out of the box.

Your memories at your fingertips
Back up your camera roll to relive life's moments no matter where you are, freeing up phone space while you're at it.

Take the work out of photo organization
Find people, pets, and more
Let built-in AI and keyword search help you find photos of loved ones and precious moments.

Rediscover places you've been
Navigate the world map to revisit destinations through photos taken on your travels.

Explore points in time
Scroll through the timeline to explore and recall memories and milestones in your life.

Share and collect photos
Share vacation albums and let your family and friends add to them with a single link.

Privacy by design with built-in AI
BeeStation's built-in AI performs photo recognition without sending any data to the cloud. The integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) helps boost AI processing speeds, so that other applications can continue to operate smoothly.

Your school and work files on any device
Upload, organize, and access files from any desktop browser, phone, or tablet. Never forget to bring important presentations or documents again!

Pick up where you left off
Whether you're a designer, a photographer, or an office worker, you can open and edit BeeStation files from any desktop, expanding on your computer space while continuing your work.

Personal spaces for family
Grant your family members their own exclusive storage space, providing personalized data storage that's as unique as they are. These spaces are entirely separate to ensure privacy and control.

Gather your scattered files
Protect your cloud service, BeeDrive, and external drive data through backups, providing peace of mind against unforeseen data loss situations like cloud account suspension or termination, or external drive misplacement.

Layered data protection
Schedule regular backups of your BeeStation data to Synology C2 Storage or external drives to protect your device against natural disasters or device theft.

Designed by Synology with you in mind
Established in 2000, Synology stands as a leader with over 11 million systems shipped to date, consistently improving and innovating to provide the finest data management solutions.
Our latest creation, BeeStation, brings our users a fresh storage experience where everything is preconfigured and ready to use.
TS-233
Build a personal private cloud & home multimedia center with a built-in NPU to boost AI-powered face recognition

TS-233
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandable

Minimalist design
The compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and essential design, and perfectly blends into your home or office. The design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without needing a screwdriver.

Effective cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-233 is small in size and remains high-performance, cool, and quiet with an effective cooling fan.

64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU NAS for everyday use and collaboration
Powered by a ARM® Cortex-A55 quad-core 2 GHz processor, built-in 2 GB RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, and supports two SATA 6Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 provides dependable read/write performance for running various home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x Faster face recognition.
With a built-in NPU (Neural network Processing Unit) processor, the TS-233 boosts QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) performance for high-speed face and object recognition.

QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!
The TS-233 comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard, providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.

Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.
When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.

Get started with the notice board
When performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.

Smooth and reactive user interface
Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.

An easy-to-use, all-in-one backup solution
The TS-233 can do many things, but at its heart is a complete backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device content, you can make data loss a thing of the past.

Back up Windows®/Mac® files
For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.

Back up photos on mobile devices
Install Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.

Back up USB drives & external hard drives
Simply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.

Back up Google Drive™
Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.

Back up NAS files to the cloud
Hybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage.

Back up NAS files to remote sites
With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily backup or sync files and data from the TS-233 to a remote QNAP NAS or server for multiplied data protection.

Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Centrally store and protect your huge multimedia collection
The TS-233 is your private personal cloud for your movies, videos, photos, and files that are securely at your fingertips anywhere and anytime.

Storage for music collections
Use Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.

Store high-resolution videos
Centrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.

Enhanced multimedia experience
The TS-233 supports ARM NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a greater entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA® devices and TVs using common media streaming devices including Roku®, Apple TV® (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV®.

Tips for a more productive workday
With a wide range of awesome apps, you can easily access files from various devices, instantly synchronize files with friends’ or colleague’s devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. You can also map the TS-233’s shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing NAS files easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.

File Station
Easily manage files stored in your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The Qfile companion mobile app also puts all your files at your fingertips, providing a complete personal cloud service that is accessible from anywhere!

Qsync
Qsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox®, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.

Qfiling
Save time organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.

Access your NAS from anywhere
The myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-233, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.

Protect your data with higher security
The TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings but is easy to set up and use. Besides IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are more apps that help ensure an optimal level of NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.

2-step verification
When activated, anyone who logs in to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after their username and password.

Advanced folder permissions
Easily manage folder permissions, specifying read, read/write, and deny access of individual users to each folder and subfolder.

QuFirewall protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-233 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.

Host container applications
If you are curious about Docker or are a hobbyist developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker® lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run all kinds of self-contained applications. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully-configured applications, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.

Besides Container Station, more apps (including tools for backup/sync, content management, communications, download, and entertainment) are available from the App Center. Simply click and install on-demand to further extend the functionality of your TS-233.

Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-233, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-233 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your files and multimedia collections.

More productivity-boosting applications
The TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QmailAgent
Centralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.

Qcontactz
Centrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.

Qmiix
An Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that enables you to connect apps and devices with QNAP NAS for automating daily tasks for greater productivity.
DiskStation DS224+
Compact data storage for edge deployments

Consolidate and safeguard
Protect all your data with integrated security features and centralized access.

Manage important data
Share, back up, and access files, photos, surveillance video, and more.

Minimize energy impact
15 watts under full operation keeps operating costs low.

Simply faster
DS224+ is faster at indexing files in Synology Drive and Synology Photos and more capable of running demanding web applications compared to previous-generation systems.1

Store, share, and protect
Manage all your documents, images, and other files, back up applications and devices, and protect your property with professional video surveillance.

Private cloud for data sharing
Hybrid work in the private cloud
Store, sync, access, and share data from any device, wherever you are. Work together seamlessly across different platforms, accessing files through mobile apps, desktop clients, or a browser-based interface. Quickly and easily roll back files in case of unwanted deletion or modification thanks to smart versioning.

Multi-layered backup
Back up workstations, smartphones, cloud apps, and more
Consolidate and automate backup tasks for workstations, file servers, VMs, SaaS applications, and more with Active Backup Suite. Administer device backups remotely through a centralized portal and quickly restore specific files or entire devices to keep your business up and running. Take advantage of built-in remote backup solutions designed to protect your data with seamless 3-2-1 backup configurations.

Smart surveillance management
Synology Surveillance Station
Protecting your business has never been easier, with centralized management, support for over 8,300 IP camera models, and remote monitoring and playback. Synology’s video management system provides all the tools you need for live monitoring, investigation, management, and backup.3

Btrfs: advanced file system for data protection
The Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system that powers the DS224+ uses the advanced Btrfs file system, which safeguards your data against corruption and allows for the reversal of unintended or malicious changes through the use of snapshot technology.

Performance backed by Synology drives
Leverage high sustained performance and reliability with well-engineered drives designed specially for Synology systems.4
Short Description
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz, Mali-G52, 2x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 165 x 102 x 220.6 mm
Realtek RTD1619B, 2 GB DDR4, Drive Bays x 2, RJ-45 1GbE, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, 165 mm x 108 mm x 232.7 mm, 1.28 kg
4 x 3.5” /2.5” SATA SSD/HDD, Intel Celeron J4125, 2 GB DDR4 SODIMM
4 TB, 1 GB DDR4, 1 x 1GbE RJ-45, 148.0 x 62.6 x 196.3mm, 820g, 36 W
2 x 3.5", ARM 4-core Cortex-A55, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB Flash, LAN, 65 W, 100-240 V, 188.64 x 90.18 x 156.26 mm, 1.11 kg + 2x ST2000VN003
DiskStation DS224+, Intel Celeron J4125, 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, 1.30 kg
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QNAP
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