Synology DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Storage

Description

Synology DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Storage

The Synology DS224+ is a compact and efficient 2-bay NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution designed to meet the needs of home users and small businesses seeking reliable data storage and management. Powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 processor and equipped with 2GB of DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 6GB), this NAS offers a balance between performance and energy efficiency.

🔧 Key Features

• Processor: Intel Celeron J4125, Quad-Core, 2.0 GHz (burst up to 2.7 GHz)

• Memory: 2GB DDR4 non-ECC (expandable up to 6GB)

• Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5″ SATA HDD or 2.5″ SATA SSD

• Network Connectivity: Dual 1GbE RJ-45 ports with Link Aggregation and Failover support

• USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• File System: Btrfs, EXT4

• Cooling: 92mm fan with multiple speed modes (Full-Speed, Cool, Quiet)

• Power Consumption: Approximately 15W under full operation

• Dimensions: 165mm x 108mm x 232.2mm

• Weight: 1.3 kg

✅ Benefits

• User-Friendly Interface: Synology DS224 DiskStation Manager (DSM) provides an intuitive and feature-rich operating system for seamless data management.

• Data Protection: Built-in Btrfs file system offers advanced data integrity and snapshot capabilities.

• Remote Access: Access your data anytime, anywhere, with Synology’s mobile applications and QuickConnect service.

• Energy Efficient: Low power consumption ensures cost-effective operation.

For more details, visit the official Synology product page: Glantix.

💾 Seagate IronWolf 20TB NAS Hard Drive

The Synology DS224 IronWolf 20TB is a high-capacity NAS hard drive designed for 24/7 operation in multi-bay, multi-user environments. With a 7200 RPM rotational speed and a 256MB cache, it delivers reliable performance for data-intensive applications.

🔧 Key Features

• Capacity: 20TB

• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s

• Form Factor: 3.5″ Internal HDD

• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

• Cache: 256MB

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2.5 million hours

• Workload Rate: Up to 550TB/year

• Power Consumption: 7.7W (Active), 5.5W (Idle), 1.0W (Standby)

• Vibration Protection: Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors for multi-bay systems

• Data Recovery Services: 3-year complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services

• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

✅ Benefits

• High Capacity: Store massive amounts of data with 20TB of storage space.

• Reliability: Designed for continuous operation with high workload ratings.

• RAID Optimization: AgileArray technology enhances RAID performance and reliability.

• Data Protection: IronWolf Health Management provides proactive monitoring and recovery options.

For more information, refer to the product listing: B&H Photo Video.

⚙️ Compatibility and Performance

The Synology DS224+ supports 3.5″ SATA HDDs and 2.5″ SATA SSDs, making it compatible with the Seagate IronWolf 20TB hard drives. This combination offers a powerful NAS solution capable of handling large data volumes and intensive applications.

Performance Highlights

• Data Transfer Speeds: The 7200 RPM speed of the IronWolf drives ensures fast data access and transfer rates.

• RAID Support: The Synology DS224+ supports various RAID configurations, including SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID), RAID 1, and RAID 0, providing flexibility in data redundancy and performance.

• Scalability: With two drive bays, the system can be expanded by adding additional drives or upgrading existing ones.

🛒 Availability in Kenya

The Synology DS224+ is available for purchase locally in Nairobi, Kenya. For instance Radox technology limited.

The Seagate IronWolf 20TB hard drives can be sourced from international retailers such as B&H Photo Video and Newegg. However, availability in local Kenyan stores may vary, and it’s advisable to check with local electronics or computer hardware retailers for stock and pricing.

🔍 Summary

🔗 Internal Links

• Synology DS224+ Product Page

• Seagate IronWolf 20TB Product Listing

• www.radox.co.ke