The Synology network storage systems They are products that solve a thousand different problems. Those technology enthusiasts will be able to bring thousands of different projects to life, in addition to being able to organize their entire digital life. Well, the brand has just presented a new unit that comes to be positioned as one of the most advanced models for home (home office) and small businesses.
Up to 72TB of storage
With a 4 independent bay design, the new DS423+ arrives to offer storage total of 72TB. With a very compact and functional design, the chassis has two slots for NVMe SSD memories with which to continue expanding the storage or use it as an instant cache. You will be able to connect HDD, SSD and NVMe M.2 drives, so the possibilities are quite wide when it comes to expanding the NAS system.
main features
- CPU: Intel Celeron J4125
- Frequency: 4-core 2.0 GHz (2.7 GHz turbo)
- Architecture: 64-bit
- Memory: 2GB of DDR4 RAM (6GB Maximum)
- Receptacles: 4
- grooves M.2: 2
- Supported drives: 3.5” SATA HDD, 2.5” SATA SSD and M.2 2280 NVMe
- ports RJ-45 1GbE: 2
- USB ports: 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
- File System: Btrfs, EXT4
- Measures: 166 x 199 x 223 mm
- Weight: 2.18 kg
What kind of user does this NAS need?
We are talking about an advanced unit that offers great potential in terms of storage and management. Its processor will be in charge of carrying out the tasks with enough ease, at the same time that the 4 bays will allow you to store a large number of files.
Taking into account its characteristics, the content creators Those who require large amounts of disk space to save their projects will find in the DS423+ a very useful tool to have everything stored. The small companies They will also be able to manage their resources by creating shared folders with different users and privileges to keep the data safe.
We could even set up an auxiliary surveillance service with IP cameras to store all the recordings thanks to the software integrated into the DSM operating system.
How much does it cost?
The launch price of the Synology DS423+ will be around 650 euros depending on the dealer, although it will be possible to find it cheaper. We are talking about a unit with a lot of potential, so this is usually the price of this type of high-performance model. Of course, to all that you must add the cost of the discs, which, being four units, will also represent a good sum to take into account (although you can start with a single unit, of course).