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Synology DS223j 24TB 2-Bay NAS with 2x 12TB IronWolf Drives

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Synology DS223j 24TB 2-Bay NAS with 2x 12TB IronWolf Drives

Name: Synology DS223j 24TB 2-Bay NAS with 2x 12TB IronWolf Drives
Brand: Synology
SKU: DS223j

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1 GB DDR4USB 3.2

A ready-to-go 24TB NAS bundle with Synology's DS223j and two Seagate IronWolf drives for reliable always-on storage.

$1,096.66*

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Overview

The Synology DS223j 24TB bundle takes the guesswork out of building a home or small-office NAS by pairing the 2-bay DS223j enclosure with two 12TB Seagate IronWolf hard drives. The IronWolf series is engineered specifically for NAS environments, featuring AgileArray technology, rotational vibration sensors, and a workload rating suited to always-on, multi-user access. With 24TB of raw capacity, you have ample room to store years of documents, photos, media libraries, and automated backups — or configure the drives in RAID 1 for 12TB of fully redundant, mirror-protected storage.

The DS223j itself runs on a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor with 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, and ships with Synology's DiskStation Manager operating system. DSM provides a polished web interface for managing shared folders, user permissions, scheduled backups via Hyper Backup, private cloud sync through Synology Drive, and photo management with Synology Photos. Connectivity includes a single 1GbE Ethernet port and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for external drive backups. While the hardware is modest — no RAM upgrades, no multi-gig networking, and no 4K transcoding muscle — this bundle delivers a turnkey storage solution that's ready to run as soon as you slide the drives in and follow the setup wizard.

Key Features

Store, share, and protect Configure your DS223j to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.

CPU Model Realtek RTD1619B, System Memory 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC

Safely access and share files and media from anywhere, and keep clients, colleagues and collaborators on the same page

1x RJ-45 1GbE LAN-Port, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

Synology DS223j 2-Bay 24TB Bundle with 2x 12TB Seagate IronWolf

Specifications

Brand

Synology

Model

DS223j

Number of Bays

Included Drives

2x 12TB Seagate IronWolf

Total Raw Capacity

24TB

CPU

Realtek RTD1619B (Quad-Core 1.7 GHz)

System Memory

1 GB DDR4 non-ECC

LAN Ports

1x RJ-45 1GbE

USB Ports

2x USB 3.2 Gen 1

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Drives are pre-matched and guaranteed compatible, eliminating guesswork when buying separately
Seagate IronWolf drives are rated for 24/7 NAS operation with rotational vibration sensors for multi-bay reliability
24TB raw capacity provides substantial room for files, backups, media, and surveillance footage
Runs Synology DSM with access to a full ecosystem of backup, sync, and media applications

👎 Cons

Only 1 GB of non-upgradeable RAM limits the number of DSM packages you can run simultaneously
Single 1GbE LAN port caps network transfer speeds at roughly 113 MB/s
Two-bay design means RAID 1 redundancy cuts usable space in half to 12TB
The ARM-based Realtek CPU cannot handle real-time 4K video transcoding

Frequently Asked Questions

What drives are included in this bundle?

The bundle includes two 12TB Seagate IronWolf hard drives, purpose-built for NAS use with 24/7 operation ratings and rotational vibration sensors.

How much usable storage do I get with both drives?

In RAID 1 (mirrored) you get approximately 12TB of usable space with full redundancy. In JBOD or RAID 0 you get the full 24TB but without drive-failure protection.

Is this the same DS223j NAS sold without drives?

Yes, the NAS hardware is identical to the diskless DS223j. This bundle simply adds two pre-selected, compatible Seagate IronWolf 12TB drives for convenience.

Can I swap or upgrade the included drives later?

Yes, the two bays are standard SATA, so you can replace the IronWolf drives with larger capacity drives in the future and expand your storage through Synology's volume management tools.

Are the drives pre-installed or do I need to install them myself?

You will need to install the drives yourself, but the DS223j's tool-less drive tray design makes installation straightforward with no special tools required.