The
Synology DiskStation DS723+ – 2-Bay NAS is a high-performance
2-bay NAS built for advanced home users and small to medium businesses that need scalable storage, virtualization, and fast data management. Powered by the
AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor with multi-threading and
2 GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable), the DS723+ offers enterprise-grade features in a compact form factor.
It supports
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Btrfs file system, optional
10GbE networking, and NVMe SSD caching, making it a versatile storage solution for file serving, backup, and business applications.
Processor
- Model: AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
- Architecture: 64-bit dual-core, 4 threads
- Base Clock Speed: 2.6 GHz
- Turbo Boost: Up to 3.1 GHz
Memory
- Installed Memory: 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM
- Maximum Memory: Up to 32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
Storage
- Drive Bays: 2 × 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable)
- M.2 NVMe Slots: 2 × NVMe SSD slots (for caching or storage pool expansion)
- Maximum Internal Capacity: Up to 36–44 TB (2 × 18 TB or 2 × 22 TB, depending on drive support)
- Expansion: Supports 7 drives with DX517 expansion unit
- RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
- File System Support:
- Internal: Btrfs, EXT4
- External: Btrfs, EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT
Networking
- Ethernet Ports: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (Link Aggregation / Failover supported)
- Optional Upgrade: 10GbE via PCIe Gen3 x2 network expansion card
External Ports
- USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- eSATA Port: 1 (for DX517 expansion)
Performance
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 471 MB/s (with 10GbE upgrade)
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 225 MB/s
- AES-NI Hardware Encryption: Supported
- Virtualization Ready: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, OpenStack support
Software & Features
- Operating System: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
- Business Applications: Synology Drive, Active Backup, Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), Synology Photos, Surveillance Station
- Data Protection: Snapshot Replication, encrypted folders, 2-step verification
- Cloud Integration: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, AWS S3, etc.
- Multimedia: DLNA/UPnP media server, Plex (Ryzen CPU allows hardware transcoding for certain formats)
Power & Efficiency
- Power Supply: External 65 W adapter
- Power Consumption:
- 4.6 W (HDD hibernation)
- 15.2 W (access)
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 166 × 106 × 223 mm
- Weight: 1.51 kg (without drives)
- Cooling: 92 mm fan with smart/quiet modes
Environmental Conditions
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% – 95% non-condensing
Warranty & Support
- Warranty: 3 Years (extendable to 5 years in supported regions)
Typical Use Cases
- Business NAS with virtualization and snapshot capabilities
- Centralized backup for multiple endpoints and servers
- Scalable storage with expansion and 10GbE support
- Advanced file sharing and hybrid cloud storage
- Small office media server with Plex and hardware encryption
Key Features
- AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core CPU with up to 3.1 GHz boost
- 2 GB DDR4 ECC RAM, expandable to 32 GB
- 2-bay design with RAID 1 redundancy and NVMe SSD caching
- Dual Gigabit LAN with optional 10GbE upgrade
- Expansion support up to 7 drives with DX517
Meta Description
Synology DiskStation DS723+ – 2-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, 2GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable), dual Gigabit LAN, NVMe SSD caching, and optional 10GbE upgrade. Perfect for business storage, backup, and virtualization.
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