Synology DS223 User manual

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DS223 Product Manual
Chapter 1 Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new
Synology NAS, please check the package contents to verify that you have received
the items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid
harming yourself or damaging your Synology NAS.
Notes:
1.1 Package contents
Contact your reseller if your package is missing any of the below contents:
Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1
Knowledge Center > Product Manual
All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the
actual product.
Knowledge Center

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AC power adapter x 1 RJ45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5" drives x 10

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1.2 Synology DS223 at a glance
No. Name Description
1STATUS
Indicator
Displays the status of the system. For more information
see "System modes and LED indicators".
2LAN
Indicator
Displays the status of the network connection. For mor
information, see "Other LED indicators".
3Drive
Status
Indicator
Displays the status of drive. For more information, see
"Other LED indicators".
4USB
3.2 Gen
1 Port
Connect external drives or other USB devices to the
Synology NAS here.
5 Copy Button
Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital
camera, USB storage device, etc.). Press the copy butt
to copy data from the connected USB device to interna
drives.
6Power
Button
 Press to power on your Synology NAS.
 To power off your Synology NAS, press and hold un
you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts
flashing.

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7 Fan Disposes
of excess heat and cools the system. If the fa
malfunctions, the Synology NAS will emit a beeping so
8USB
3.2 Gen
1 Port
Connect external drives or other USB devices to the
Synology NAS here.
9RESET
Button
 Mode 1 Press and hold until you hear a beep sound
restore the IP address, DNS server, and password f
the admin account to default.
 Mode 2 Press and hold until you hear a beep, relea
the button immediately, then press and hold again
within 10 seconds to reinstall DiskStation Manager
DSM.
For detailed information on how to reset your Synology
NAS, please refer to this article.
10 LAN Port Connect network cable here.
11 Power Port Connect power cord here.
12 Kensington
Security Slot Attach
a Kensington security lock here.
1.3 System modes and LED indicators
System modes definitions
There are 7 system modes in Synology NAS. The System modes and their definitions
are as below:
System mode Definition
Powering on
Synology NAS is powering on when you press the pow
button or restarting when you run operations in DSM.
During the boot up process, the device also performs
hardware initialization, such as hardware reset or BIOS
initialization.

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Shutting down Synology
NAS is shutting down as a result of pressing
power button or operation in DSM.
DSM not ready
DSM is not ready for use. This could either be:
DSM is ready for use DSM is fully functioning, and users can sign in.
Hibernation Synology
NAS has been idle for a while and is now in
Hibernation mode.
Application
Certain packages/services (e.g., USB Copy and Find m
service) while in operation will control the actions of th
LED. After the operation is complete, the LED indicator
return to its normal state.
Powered off Synology NAS is powered off.
Identify System Modes
You can identify the system mode through the POWER and STATUS LED indicators.
Please refer to the table below for more details.
System Mode
POWER LED STATUS LED
Blue Green Orange
Powering on Blinking Off Off
Shutting down Blinking Static Off/Static
DSM not ready Static Blinking Off/Blinkin
Synology NAS is powered on, but DSM is not prope
installed.
Synology NAS is currently powering on and initializi
services necessary for DSM to fully function.
The attached UPS device has insufficient power; DS
stops all services to prevent data loss (enters safe
mode).

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DSM is ready for
use Static Static Off/Static
Hibernation Static Off Off/Static
Application Static Switching
Powered off Off Off Off
Notes:
 If the STATUS LED  remains static orange or continuously blinks orange,
this indicates there are system errors such as fan failure, system
overheating, or volume degrade. Please sign in to DSM for detailed
information.
Transitions between System Modes
To better understand the transition between system modes, please refer to the
examples below:
1.4 Other LED definitions
Powered on with no DSM installed:
Powered off  Powering on  DSM not ready
Powered on with DSM installed:
Powered off  Powering on  DSM not ready  DSM is ready for use
Entering hibernation then waking up from hibernation:
DSM is ready for use  In hibernation  DSM is ready for use
Shutdown:
DSM is ready for use  Shutting down  Powered off
Power failure with UPS attached:
DSM is ready for use  DSM not ready (due to power failure, DSM enters safe
mode)  Shutting down  Powered off  Powering on (power has recovered, DSM
will reboot)  DSM not ready  DSM is ready for use

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LED Indicator Color Status Description
Drive status
Green
Static Drive ready and idle
Blinking Accessing drive
Orange
1
Static
Locating drive
Drive deactivated by user
Port disabled
2
Drive health status is Critical
Failing
Removing this drive will caus
system damage; this is the o
drive with DSM installed
Off No internal Drive
LAN
Green
Static Network connected
Blinking Network active
Off No network
USB Copy
Green
Static Device detected
Blinking Copying data
Off No device connected
Notes:
 When the drive LED indicator is orange, we recommend you sign in to DSM
and go to Storage Manager  > HDD/SSD  for more information.
 Please try to restart your Synology NAS or re-insert the drives, then run
the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check the health status of
the drives. If you can sign in to DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test

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to scan the drives. If the problem remains unresolved, please contact
Synology Technical Support for help.
1.5 Hardware Specification
Item DS223
CPU Realtek RTD1619B
RAM DDR4 2 GB
Compatible Drive
Type 3.5"/2.5"
SATA x 2
External Port USB 3.2 Gen 1  3
LAN Port 1GbE RJ45 x 1
Size H x W x D (mm) 165  108  232.7
Weight (kg) 1.28
Agency Certification 
FCC Class B  CE Class B  UKCA  BSMI Class B
 EAC  VCCI  CCC  RCM  KC
HDD Hibernation Yes
Scheduled Power
On/Off Yes
Wake on LAN Yes
Environment
Requirement
 Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
 Frequency: 50 / 60Hz
 Operating Temperature: 32 ˚ F to 104 ˚ F 0 ˚ C to 40 ˚ C
 Storage Temperature: 5 ˚ F to 140 ˚ F 20 ˚ C to 60 ˚ C
 Relative Humidity: 5 % to 95 % RH

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Notes:
1.6 Spare Parts
Refer to Spare Parts  if you need to replace system fans, disk trays, or power supply
units.
Model Name Picture Description
Disk Tray Type D7 3.5"/2.5" Drive Tra
FAN 929225_1 System
Fan 929
mm
Adapter 60W_1 Adapter 60W Lev
Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to
Synology website  for the latest information.

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1.7 Optional Accessories
With Synology accessories, you can customize your Synology NAS to fit different
business environments without worrying about compatibility and stability. Refer to
Synology Products Compatibility List  for more information.
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