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Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS Enclosure (2GB RAM) - £251.20 @ Ballicom
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Seems a good price compared to the 2020 models
Synology DS223 2-Bay Network Attached Storage EnclosureThe Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS device has all the tools you need to create an intuitive and secure platform to centralise, organise, and share your data. Leverage the licence-free, built-in solutions available in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to create your own private cloud, access files from any device, and work efficiently on business projects with clients and collaborators.
Key Features
Synology DS223 2-Bay Network Attached Storage EnclosureThe Synology DS223 2-Bay NAS device has all the tools you need to create an intuitive and secure platform to centralise, organise, and share your data. Leverage the licence-free, built-in solutions available in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to create your own private cloud, access files from any device, and work efficiently on business projects with clients and collaborators.
Key Features
- NAS Enclosure
Un-populated two (2) bay network attached NAS storage device with 2GB RAM. - Secure Private Cloud
Consolidate up to 36TB of data (drives not included*) with 100% data ownership and multi-platform access. - Easy Sharing & Syncing
Share files and media in a breeze, and keep clients and collaborators on the same page. - Simple Data Protection
Back up your media library or business document repository to a variety of destinations. - Intelligent Surveillance
Protect what matters by keeping an eye on your home with flexible monitoring tools.
- Enable QuickConnect to access your NAS directly from web browsers without configuring complex port forwarding rules.
- Browse and manage your files from any browser with Synology Drive, or access familiarly from the local network using common network protocols.
- Keep your shots and clips organised using Synology Photos’ smart sorting functions.
- Deploy your Synology NAS as edge storage by fitting it easily into the existing network infrastructure thanks to Windows AD and LDAP integration.
- Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across all platforms, and keep the content of two Synology systems in sync with Synology Drive.
- Maintain a reduced local footprint by streaming data on demand from a central data repository through the cloud with Hybrid Share.
- Synchronise data from and to popular cloud storage platforms with Synology Cloud Sync.
- Share media with family, friends, or collaborators through the privacy focused sharing options in Synology Photos.
- Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backups of your PC folders.
- Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices by automatically creating remote copies with Synology Drive or Synology Photos.
- Efficiently back up your entire Synology NAS or select folders to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.
- Store backups on C2 Storage, a dedicated and secure cloud destination powered by Synology C2.
- Take NAS protection to the next level with Snapshot Replication by creating point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other Synology systems and rapidly restored.
- 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.
- Dual recording to the cloud with C2 Surveillance for online access and convenient sharing.
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sorted byI ended up getting a new ds920 instead of the newer model. So if you can get the 220 new at a cheaper price, id go with it. And I'd def get it over the 723 to be honest.
Synology are also starting to offer refurbished units with a warranty . (edited)
The only thing I don't like about the gen8 is that the power usage, with 5 HDDs is around 70w - and electricity is stupidly expensive at the moment. (edited)
Obviously I know many prefer the second drive but it's of no use to me so I guess I'm still waiting for a new single bay model after 7 or 8 years.
Routers are just as bad. Asus do XT8's and XT9's which is a £250 router that comes with 1 x 2.5Gb and then 4 x 1 Gb. It's insane, at £250 all 5 ports should be 2.5 Gb. Or 1 x 10Gb and 4 x 2.5Gb
Far better than these things and very energy efficient, I added in a couple of hard drives and has been running unRAID flawlessly since. (edited)
Can anyone explain "Keep your shots and clips organised using Synology Photos’ smart sorting functions"
Most of the data between the laptop and phone are duplicates so it was backed up elsewhere. Will the NAS know that when importing files or will I have to manually remove all the duplicates?
Sat 22 Apr 1535 hrs.
Now showing as £252.40
with 29 available
I have just spotted a ds420+ with 4 x 10tb Toshiba N300 (40tb) new for £884.
Comparing the price of the drives alone, it means the box is free.
Yet the 24tb is priced at over £1100.
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So it seems too good to be true. Is it?
I won't be using it for anything more intensive than local and mobile streaming, with Plex and others, and photo/music storage (edited)
Just want basic features enabled such as auto backup of mobile photos/videos and then remote access IF it is secure.
Not sure what specs i'd need and i already have 2 spare 6-8gb WD reds ready to be used.