Balenie SYNOLOGY DS223 + 2x SEAGATE ST6000VN006

Running out of space for your growing data? The Synology DS223 12TB bundle solves that by combining a compact 2-bay NAS with two 6TB Seagate IronWolf drives, giving you 12TB of ready-to-use, reliable storage for backups, file sharing, and media streaming. Perfect for home offices and small teams, this bundle simplifies data management with Synology's intuitive DiskStation Manager (DSM) software.

Who is it for

This bundle is ideal for home users, freelancers, and small businesses that need a centralized, always-on storage solution. If you want to protect important documents, share files across devices, or build a personal cloud without monthly fees, the DS223 with IronWolf drives is a cost-effective and dependable choice.

Main features

• 12TB total capacity with two pre-installed 6TB Seagate IronWolf NAS hard drives, optimized for 24/7 operation.
• 2-bay desktop NAS powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and 2GB DDR4 memory for smooth multitasking.
• Versatile RAID options including Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Basic for data protection or performance.
• Gigabit Ethernet port delivers fast file transfers, with support for up to 200 concurrent connections.
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external storage expansion or peripheral connectivity.
• Runs Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), offering a wide range of apps for backup, sync, surveillance, and multimedia.
• Energy-efficient design with low power consumption, helping reduce operating costs.

Specifications

• Brand: Synology
• Model: DS223
• MPN: DS223/12T/2X6T STX
• Drive Bays: 2 (3.5" SATA, 2.5" compatible with adapter)
• Included Drives: 2x Seagate IronWolf 6TB (ST6000VN006), 5400 RPM, 256MB cache
• Total Storage: 12TB (expandable up to 40TB with larger drives)
• Processor: Realtek RTD1619B Quad-core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 2GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Network: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Power Consumption: Approx. 16.31W (access, NAS only)
• Form Factor: Desktop

Tips

To maximize data protection, configure the two drives in Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) for one-drive fault tolerance. Use Synology's Hyper Backup to schedule automatic backups to an external USB drive or cloud service. For remote access, enable QuickConnect in DSM to securely reach your files from anywhere.