Synology DS220j 2 Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless)
- Offers storage for photos, videos, documents, and personal data with 24/7 service
- Supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs
- Works with any Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® computers or mobile devices
- Integrated media server to support multimedia content streaming
- Built with Status indicator, LAN indicator, Drive status indicator, and Power button indicator
- Engineered with a USB 3.0 port, reset button, power port, 1GbE RJ-45 port
- Equipped with Kensington Security Slot
- Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager DSM
- Supports cross-platform file sharing and data synchronisation
- Provides multi-version backup with Synology Hyper Backup
- Access real-time or scheduled backup via Synology Drive Client
Synology DS220j 2 Bay NAS (Diskless) Description
Designed to offer home users and small office environments a simple and efficient way to store, protect, and share data across a local network, the Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless) is a versatile and secure NAS solution for those looking to get personal or small-office data storage. The Synology DS220j is a versatile 2-bay NAS that offers storage for photos, videos, documents, and personal data with 24/7 service, enabling you to access data on the private cloud on the go. It offers compatibility with a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD drive (optional), enabling you to enjoy significantly faster speeds, and lower latency, while HDDs provide higher storage capacity at a lower cost per gigabyte. This DS220j storage works with any Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® computers or mobile devices, allowing seamless access and sharing of data. An integrated media server helps support multimedia content sharing. It is built with a status indicator, LAN indicator, drive status indicator, and power button indicator, enabling you to know when a function has been activated with ease.
Furthermore, the Synology DS220j is engineered with a USB 3.0 port, reset button, power port, and 1GbE RJ-45 port, enabling reliable and flexible connectivity. Equipped with a Kensington security slot, the device can be protected from theft in a public work environment. It is powered by Synology DiskStation Manager DSM, a web-based operating system that provides private cloud services and is designed to simplify your daily task management. With a simple setup and intuitive interface, this device makes it easy to access data remotely, back up files, share content, and access real-time or scheduled backup via Synology Drive Client. The system supports a wide range of file-sharing protocols, such as SMB, AFP, and NFS, and integrates seamlessly with cloud storage services for off-site backup thanks to its supporting cross-platform file sharing and data synchronisation. It provides multi-version backup with Synology Hyper Backup, optimising storage utilisation and allowing data to be backed up to multiple destinations.
Dual-Bay Storage
Ideal for home users or small offices looking for reliable and secure data storage, the Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless) features two drive bays that allow for flexible storage configurations such as RAID 1 or JBOD. It supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs (diskless, so drives are sold separately), enabling you to enjoy significantly faster speeds, and lower latency, while HDDs provide higher storage capacity at a lower cost per gigabyte that offers flexibility in terms of redundancy and performance.
Efficient Performance with Multimedia Streaming
The DS220j is designed with energy efficiency in mind, consuming minimal power while providing solid performance thanks to its being powered by a Realtek RTD1296 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor. The device operates quietly, making it suitable for home or office environments and comes with 512 MB of RAM, which is enough for file-sharing, media streaming, and light backup tasks. Its Media Server capabilities let you stream multimedia content to devices such as smart TVs, consoles, or media players using DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast, Video Station, Audio Station, and Photo Station for easy management and sharing of multimedia files.
Easy Setup & Management
Designed to work with Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the Synology DS220j provides a user-friendly web interface for easy setup and management. Its QuickConnect feature allows you to access your NAS from anywhere without complicated network settings.
File Sharing & Data Backup
Built to offer seamless file sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices, the DSM supports a variety of file-sharing protocols including SMB, AFP, NFS, and FTP. Synology Drive allows for centralised file synchronisation, sharing, and management, providing seamless access across devices. With the Synology DS220j, you can seamlessly Sync files across various platforms and devices and you can easily access and manage your data remotely, whether you are at home or on the go. It supports VPN and secure HTTPS connections for safe remote access. Offering comprehensive backup solutions, the Synology DS220j includes local, network, and cloud backup options. It features Hyper Backup for flexible and reliable backup options, including cloud storage, external drives, or another NAS.
What's in the Box?
- Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless)
- Quick Installation Guide
- Accessory Pack
- AC Power Adapter
- RJ-45 LAN Cable
Synology DS220j 2-Bay NAS (Diskless) Technical Specs
Hardware
- CPU: Realtek RTD1296 4-core 1.4 GHz
- Hardware encryption engine: Yes
- Memory: 512 MB DDR4
- Compatible drive type: 2 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD2 (drive not included)
- External port: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
- Size (HxWxD): 165 x 100 x 225.5 mm
- Weight: 0.88 kg
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit (RJ-45)
- Wake on LAN/WAN: Yes
- Scheduled power on/off: Yes
- System fan: 1 (92 x 92 x 25 mm)
- AC input power voltage: 100 V to 240 V AC
- Power frequency: 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH
- Maximum operating altitude: 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
General DSM specification
Networking protocol
- SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP)
File system
- Internal: ext4
- External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT3
Supported RAID type
- Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
Storage management
- Maximum single volume size: 108 TB
- Maximum internal volume: 64
File sharing capability
- Maximum local user account: 1024
- Maximum local group: 256
- Maximum shared folder: 256
- Maximum concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connection: 100
Privilege
- Windows Access Control List (ACL), application privilege
Directory service
- Windows® AD integration: Domain users login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station, LDAP integration
Security
- Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, HTTPS (customizable cipher suite)
Supported client
- Windows 7 onwards, Mac OS X® 10.11 onwards
Supported browser
- Chrome®, Firefox®, Edge®, Internet Explorer® 10 onwards, Safari® 10 onwards; Safari (iOS 10 onwards), Chrome (Android™ 6.0 onwards) on tablets
Interface language
- English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český
Packages and Applications
File Server & Synchronisation
Synology Drive
- Provide a universal portal to synchronize your files across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The built-in universal portal allows you to access data anytime and anywhere.
- Maximum number of hosted files: 100,000
- Maximum number of concurrent connections for PC clients: 200
File Station
- Virtual drive, remote folder, Windows ACL editor, compressing/extracting archived files, bandwidth control for specific users or groups, creating sharing links, transferring logs
FTP Server
- Bandwidth control for TCP connections, custom FTP passive port range, anonymous FTP, FTP SSL/TLS and SFTP protocol, boot over the network with TFTP and PXE support, transfer logs
Cloud Sync
- One or two-way synchronization with public cloud storage providers including Alibaba Cloud OSS, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3-compatible storage, Backblaze B2, Baidu Cloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, hubiC, MegaDisk, Microsoft OneDrive, OpenStack Swift-compatible storage, Tencent COS, WebDAV servers, Yandex Disk
Universal Search
- Offer global search into applications and files
iSCSI Storage
iSCSI Manager
- Maximum iSCSI target: 10
- Maximum iSCSI LUN: 10
Data Protection & Backup Solution
Hyper Backup
- Support local backup, network backup, and backup data to public clouds
Backup tools
- DSM configuration backup, macOS Time Machine support, Synology Drive Client desktop application Shared folder sync - maximum task number: 2
Productivity & Collaboration
Collaboration tools
Collaborate with instant message service Synology Chat, online editor Synology Office, and scheduling assistant Synology Calendar
- Chat maximum user: 10
- Office maximum user: 200
- Calendar: support CalDAV and access via mobile devices
Note Station Rich-text note organisation and versioning, encryption, sharing, media embedding, and attachments
Multimedia
Moments
- Support smart AI albums with facial recognition, similar photo-detection, and photo editing and sharing features. Mobile applications are available on iOS and Android devices
Other packages
- Video Station, Photo Station, Audio Station, iTunes® Server
Surveillance
Surveillance Station
- Maximum IP camera: 12 (total of 360 FPS at 720p, H.264) (Including two free camera licenses. Additional cameras require the purchasing of additional licenses)
All-in-One Server
VPN Server
- Maximum connection: 10. Supported VPN protocol: PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP/IPSec
Mail Server
- Supported Mail Server Protocols: POP3, SMTP, IMAP. LDAP/AD account support
Mail Station
- Webmail interface for Mail Server to receive emails from multiple POP3 mailboxes, customisable SMTP server
Web Station
- Virtual host (up to 30 websites), PHP/MariaDB®, third-party applications support
Other packages
- DNS Server, RADIUS Server, Log Center
Others
Storage Analyser
- Volume and quota usage, total size of files, volume usage and trends based on past usage, size of shared folders, large files, most recently modified files, least recently accessed files
Antivirus Essential
- Full system scan, scheduled scan, white list customization, virus definition auto-update
iOS/Android™ applications
- Synology Drive, DS audio, DS photo, DS video, DS cam, DS file, DS finder, DS note, Moments
Other packages
- Additional 3rd-party packages available on the Package Center
Environment and Packaging
Environment safety
- RoHS compliant
Optional accessories
- VisualStation VS360HD, VS960HD
- Surveillance Device License Pack
- 2.5" Disk Holder Type C
Warranty
- 2 years
More Information
| Delivery Option | 12-15 Working Days |
|---|---|
| SKU | DS220j |
| Weight | 3.300000 |
| Brand | Synology |
| Type | Small Business NAS |
| Form Factor | 2-Bay |
| Included Storage Capacity | Diskless System |
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Synology DS220j 2 Bay NAS (Diskless) Description
Designed to offer home users and small office environments a simple and efficient way to store, protect, and share data across a local network, the Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless) is a versatile and secure NAS solution for those looking to get personal or small-office data storage. The Synology DS220j is a versatile 2-bay NAS that offers storage for photos, videos, documents, and personal data with 24/7 service, enabling you to access data on the private cloud on the go. It offers compatibility with a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD drive (optional), enabling you to enjoy significantly faster speeds, and lower latency, while HDDs provide higher storage capacity at a lower cost per gigabyte. This DS220j storage works with any Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® computers or mobile devices, allowing seamless access and sharing of data. An integrated media server helps support multimedia content sharing. It is built with a status indicator, LAN indicator, drive status indicator, and power button indicator, enabling you to know when a function has been activated with ease.
Furthermore, the Synology DS220j is engineered with a USB 3.0 port, reset button, power port, and 1GbE RJ-45 port, enabling reliable and flexible connectivity. Equipped with a Kensington security slot, the device can be protected from theft in a public work environment. It is powered by Synology DiskStation Manager DSM, a web-based operating system that provides private cloud services and is designed to simplify your daily task management. With a simple setup and intuitive interface, this device makes it easy to access data remotely, back up files, share content, and access real-time or scheduled backup via Synology Drive Client. The system supports a wide range of file-sharing protocols, such as SMB, AFP, and NFS, and integrates seamlessly with cloud storage services for off-site backup thanks to its supporting cross-platform file sharing and data synchronisation. It provides multi-version backup with Synology Hyper Backup, optimising storage utilisation and allowing data to be backed up to multiple destinations.
Dual-Bay Storage
Ideal for home users or small offices looking for reliable and secure data storage, the Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless) features two drive bays that allow for flexible storage configurations such as RAID 1 or JBOD. It supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs (diskless, so drives are sold separately), enabling you to enjoy significantly faster speeds, and lower latency, while HDDs provide higher storage capacity at a lower cost per gigabyte that offers flexibility in terms of redundancy and performance.
Efficient Performance with Multimedia Streaming
The DS220j is designed with energy efficiency in mind, consuming minimal power while providing solid performance thanks to its being powered by a Realtek RTD1296 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor. The device operates quietly, making it suitable for home or office environments and comes with 512 MB of RAM, which is enough for file-sharing, media streaming, and light backup tasks. Its Media Server capabilities let you stream multimedia content to devices such as smart TVs, consoles, or media players using DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast, Video Station, Audio Station, and Photo Station for easy management and sharing of multimedia files.
Easy Setup & Management
Designed to work with Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the Synology DS220j provides a user-friendly web interface for easy setup and management. Its QuickConnect feature allows you to access your NAS from anywhere without complicated network settings.
File Sharing & Data Backup
Built to offer seamless file sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices, the DSM supports a variety of file-sharing protocols including SMB, AFP, NFS, and FTP. Synology Drive allows for centralised file synchronisation, sharing, and management, providing seamless access across devices. With the Synology DS220j, you can seamlessly Sync files across various platforms and devices and you can easily access and manage your data remotely, whether you are at home or on the go. It supports VPN and secure HTTPS connections for safe remote access. Offering comprehensive backup solutions, the Synology DS220j includes local, network, and cloud backup options. It features Hyper Backup for flexible and reliable backup options, including cloud storage, external drives, or another NAS.
What's in the Box?
- Synology DS220j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (Diskless)
- Quick Installation Guide
- Accessory Pack
- AC Power Adapter
- RJ-45 LAN Cable
Synology DS220j 2-Bay NAS (Diskless) Technical Specs
Hardware
- CPU: Realtek RTD1296 4-core 1.4 GHz
- Hardware encryption engine: Yes
- Memory: 512 MB DDR4
- Compatible drive type: 2 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD2 (drive not included)
- External port: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
- Size (HxWxD): 165 x 100 x 225.5 mm
- Weight: 0.88 kg
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit (RJ-45)
- Wake on LAN/WAN: Yes
- Scheduled power on/off: Yes
- System fan: 1 (92 x 92 x 25 mm)
- AC input power voltage: 100 V to 240 V AC
- Power frequency: 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH
- Maximum operating altitude: 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
General DSM specification
Networking protocol
- SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP)
File system
- Internal: ext4
- External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT3
Supported RAID type
- Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
Storage management
- Maximum single volume size: 108 TB
- Maximum internal volume: 64
File sharing capability
- Maximum local user account: 1024
- Maximum local group: 256
- Maximum shared folder: 256
- Maximum concurrent SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP connection: 100
Privilege
- Windows Access Control List (ACL), application privilege
Directory service
- Windows® AD integration: Domain users login via SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/File Station, LDAP integration
Security
- Firewall, shared folder encryption, SMB encryption, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, rsync over SSH, login auto block, Let's Encrypt support, HTTPS (customizable cipher suite)
Supported client
- Windows 7 onwards, Mac OS X® 10.11 onwards
Supported browser
- Chrome®, Firefox®, Edge®, Internet Explorer® 10 onwards, Safari® 10 onwards; Safari (iOS 10 onwards), Chrome (Android™ 6.0 onwards) on tablets
Interface language
- English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český
Packages and Applications
File Server & Synchronisation
Synology Drive
- Provide a universal portal to synchronize your files across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The built-in universal portal allows you to access data anytime and anywhere.
- Maximum number of hosted files: 100,000
- Maximum number of concurrent connections for PC clients: 200
File Station
- Virtual drive, remote folder, Windows ACL editor, compressing/extracting archived files, bandwidth control for specific users or groups, creating sharing links, transferring logs
FTP Server
- Bandwidth control for TCP connections, custom FTP passive port range, anonymous FTP, FTP SSL/TLS and SFTP protocol, boot over the network with TFTP and PXE support, transfer logs
Cloud Sync
- One or two-way synchronization with public cloud storage providers including Alibaba Cloud OSS, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3-compatible storage, Backblaze B2, Baidu Cloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, hubiC, MegaDisk, Microsoft OneDrive, OpenStack Swift-compatible storage, Tencent COS, WebDAV servers, Yandex Disk
Universal Search
- Offer global search into applications and files
iSCSI Storage
iSCSI Manager
- Maximum iSCSI target: 10
- Maximum iSCSI LUN: 10
Data Protection & Backup Solution
Hyper Backup
- Support local backup, network backup, and backup data to public clouds
Backup tools
- DSM configuration backup, macOS Time Machine support, Synology Drive Client desktop application Shared folder sync - maximum task number: 2
Productivity & Collaboration
Collaboration tools
Collaborate with instant message service Synology Chat, online editor Synology Office, and scheduling assistant Synology Calendar
- Chat maximum user: 10
- Office maximum user: 200
- Calendar: support CalDAV and access via mobile devices
Note Station Rich-text note organisation and versioning, encryption, sharing, media embedding, and attachments
Multimedia
Moments
- Support smart AI albums with facial recognition, similar photo-detection, and photo editing and sharing features. Mobile applications are available on iOS and Android devices
Other packages
- Video Station, Photo Station, Audio Station, iTunes® Server
Surveillance
Surveillance Station
- Maximum IP camera: 12 (total of 360 FPS at 720p, H.264) (Including two free camera licenses. Additional cameras require the purchasing of additional licenses)
All-in-One Server
VPN Server
- Maximum connection: 10. Supported VPN protocol: PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP/IPSec
Mail Server
- Supported Mail Server Protocols: POP3, SMTP, IMAP. LDAP/AD account support
Mail Station
- Webmail interface for Mail Server to receive emails from multiple POP3 mailboxes, customisable SMTP server
Web Station
- Virtual host (up to 30 websites), PHP/MariaDB®, third-party applications support
Other packages
- DNS Server, RADIUS Server, Log Center
Others
Storage Analyser
- Volume and quota usage, total size of files, volume usage and trends based on past usage, size of shared folders, large files, most recently modified files, least recently accessed files
Antivirus Essential
- Full system scan, scheduled scan, white list customization, virus definition auto-update
iOS/Android™ applications
- Synology Drive, DS audio, DS photo, DS video, DS cam, DS file, DS finder, DS note, Moments
Other packages
- Additional 3rd-party packages available on the Package Center
Environment and Packaging
Environment safety
- RoHS compliant
Optional accessories
- VisualStation VS360HD, VS960HD
- Surveillance Device License Pack
- 2.5" Disk Holder Type C
Warranty
- 2 years
| Delivery Option | 12-15 Working Days |
|---|---|
| SKU | DS220j |
| Weight | 3.300000 |
| Brand | Synology |
| Type | Small Business NAS |
| Form Factor | 2-Bay |
| Included Storage Capacity | Diskless System |
