The Synology DS224+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core CPU, 2GB of DDR4 (expandable to 6GB), and support for SHR/RAID 0/1/JBOD across a pair of 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. Networking uses dual Gigabit Ethernet with link aggregation and failover, while two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports — one front, one rear — handle printers, UPS units, and external backups. Power comes from an external 60W DC brick, so the chassis itself has no IEC inlet.
Synology’s 2-bay Plus NAS with Intel Celeron J4125, dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.5″/2.5″ drive bays.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Synology
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- DS224+
- Category
- NAS
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 2 | LAN 1 / LAN 2 (rear) | Dual 1 GbE ports supporting link aggregation and failover. |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (front) | Front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) with one-touch USB Copy button. |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (rear) | Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) for printers, UPS signal, or additional storage. |
| Kensington Security Slot | 1 | K-Slot (rear) | Kensington lock slot for physical theft protection. |
Notes & Compatibility
Release year corrected from queue's 2024 — Synology announced and shipped the DS224+ in July/August 2023. Powered by an external 60W DC brick (proprietary power jack on the unit, not in Cablebabe connector database; flagged for manual review). No HDMI, eSATA, or M.2 — all expansion is via the two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Both LAN ports support link aggregation.
