Synology's entry-level single-bay DiskStation keeps connectivity deliberately simple: one RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet jack for the network and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports for external backup drives or a UPS. There is no USB-C, no HDMI, and no expansion eSATA — this is a network-only appliance, so the single cable that matters most for everyday use is a Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet lead. The two USB-A ports run at 5 Gbps, fast enough to copy to a portable SSD without the port being the bottleneck.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Synology
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- DS124
- Category
- NAS
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | LAN (rear) | 1GbE network port |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1 front, 1 rear) | 5 Gbps; external drives, UPS |
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Notes & Compatibility
Single 3.5″/2.5″ SATA drive bay (direct-insertion, not a cable port) and an external DC barrel power adapter are not modeled as cable ports. No USB-C, HDMI, or eSATA on this model. The 1GbE port is capped at an MTU of 1500, so jumbo frames are out. Drives on the USB ports can be Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ or exFAT. Wake on LAN is supported.