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
Source: manufacturer product page · Last updated: · How we verify port data →
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | 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. |
This device is not in the Cable Finder yet. Browse cables by the ports it has:
Other Synology NAS models with the same ports
Notes & Compatibility
Synology announced and shipped the DS224+ in July/August 2023. Powered by an external 60W DC brick on a proprietary jack (not listed in the port table). No HDMI, eSATA, or M.2 — all expansion is via the two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Both LAN ports support link aggregation. Memory: 2GB onboard plus one SO-DIMM slot, 6GB maximum (2 + 4GB); Synology recommends its own modules. There’s no M.2, PCIe slot or 2.5GbE, so about 110 MB/s per client is the ceiling: link aggregation adds capacity across several clients, not speed to a single copy.
