Synology DS923+ 4 Bay NAS enclosure

Great product and a trusted brand for our storage requirements

Silently does the job, easy to manage and good software

You really can’t go wrong with a synology NAS. Functional, quiet, easy to insert drives and of course DSM is great. This is the 2nd unit that I have bought as I want the ability to use a hot spare as my storage needs have increased. The 1st unit has been in operation for over years and I haven’t looked at it since installation, I expect this to do the same

A good piece of kit

In short this is a great NAS and far more powerful than many will need, for Home or Small Office use. the number of Apps available are mind boggling and the Operating System is nice to use. Its a shame they didn't include a Multi-Gig port as standard, but if you need up to 10Gb LAN then you can fork out another £170 for an add-in module. The flexibility of 4 drive bays, plus NVMe ports is great, and if you need more, you can buy an expansion case for more disks. The CPU doesn't have a built in graphics processor like previous Celeron based models. I've heard a lot of talk about this affecting transcoding of video for applications such as Plex. From my experience, I haven't experienced any performance issues in this respect, but I've only be viewing in 1080P. Those wanting to transcode at 4K (or higher?!) may want to look at other reviews before taking the plunge. If transcoding video is not a concern for you, then this CPU packs a lot of punch in all other areas. On the downside, the Synology compatibility list for disks is extremely limiting. It doesn't seem to have been updated recently either (other than to include all of their own brand disks). So you may find it difficult to even buy a drive that isn't Synology badged if you want to go with their compatibility requirements. Oh, and if you want a RAM upgrade (for running VM's or multiple Apps etc), it supports up to 32GB officially (although I've heard 64GB works if you pick the right RAM chips carefully). However, they only SUPPORT their own brand of RAM. They do not support any other brand of memory. And their Memory chips are really expensive. More than double the cost of any other brand of ECC memory of the same capacity. And a word of caution about their own Hybrid Raid (SHR). I've recently lost 2 drives, which I believe is at least partly due to an issue with the Synology Hybrid RAID. Nothing to prove it, but its highly suspicious that two drives in RAID 1 would suffer the same fault at exactly the same time. Plus, I have heard from other Synology users who have experienced similar issues and they all were using SHR. If you have a standard RAID setup, I'd recommend sticking to standard RAID formats such as RAID 1, 5, or 10. Thats said, I do like my Synology NAS, it's fast, straightforward and well supported with Apps.

It's not cheap, and it's taken me a while to make the jump from direct linked raids to NAS, but this thing is amazing, I still have to fully explore all of the Snology's features but to this point I'm very impressed.

Synology software is still way ahead of everything else out there. This was a breeze to setup

It arrived with only 3 of 4 disk drives installed. On initialising it wasn't able to find any disks. Which is when I discovered one of the drives was missing. The socket the fourth drive was askew so whoever put the three other drives in just gave up? I seem to have return it and re-order it.

très très bon mais un peu cher toutefois car si on rajoute 32 GO de RAM , la carte 10 GB/s , 2 ssd nvme de 1 TO chacun en cache (lecture + écriture ) des dd 3.5 pouces de 18TO chacun l'addition devient très salée. mais dsm 7.2 reste une référence dans l'os des nas installé et paramétrer rapidement en 15 minutes .... il ne chauffe quasi pas réglage sur "frais" les dd sont à 35° C en grosse charge et très silencieux (malgré les 2 ventilos) je recommande chaudement un seul point très négatif la liste du matériel compatible est de plus en plus restreinte pour ma part j'utilise des dd 3.5 pouces de chez toshiba entreprises pour serveurs la série MG résultat message de dsm lors de l'installation alors que les disques 3.5 pouces de synology sont fabriqués par toshiba ( chercher l'erreur !!!!!!! ) politique de synology à revoir .... forcer le client n'est jamais payant sur le moyen et long terme débit de 285Mo/s en lecture comme en écriture avec des gros fichiers ( réseau 2.5Gbits ) donc c'est le max en 2.5 j'aimerais passer en 10Gbits/s mais c'est un sacré budget pour voir quels seraient les débits du 923+

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The Synology DiskStation DS923+ is a powerful and highly regarded NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit, particularly popular among small businesses and tech enthusiasts. Here’s a detailed review based on its features: Design and Build Form Factor: It comes in a tower form factor, which is compact but offers room for expanding storage. The matte black chassis gives it a professional and sleek look. Size: It’s fairly compact for a NAS, and can be placed on a desk or tucked away in a server rack. It offers 4 drive bays, supporting both 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" SSDs. Performance Processor: Powered by an AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core CPU, this NAS delivers excellent performance for most tasks, whether you’re managing files, media streaming, or even running virtual machines. The CPU ensures smooth multitasking and quick file access. RAM: The DS923+ comes with 4GB of DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 32GB). This helps with handling demanding applications or multiple users accessing the server simultaneously. Network: Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports ensure fast network speeds, with Link Aggregation support to boost transfer rates further. There’s also an option to add a 10GbE network card for even faster speeds (useful for large data transfers or demanding workloads). Storage Capacity and Expandability Drive Bays: The 4-bay configuration offers substantial storage, especially with the ability to add larger HDDs or SSDs. Synology also offers an expansion unit (DX517) if you need more storage in the future. RAID Support: RAID support for various configurations (RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, etc.) provides options for redundancy and data protection. Software Features DSM (DiskStation Manager): Synology’s DSM software is one of the standout features of their NAS units. It’s intuitive, user-friendly, and packed with useful apps. You can manage your files, schedule backups, and even run Docker containers or virtual machines through Virtual Machine Manager. Backup Solutions: The DS923+ offers seamless integration with Synology’s backup solutions, including Hyper Backup for cloud storage, Time Backup, and Synology Drive for file sync across devices. Media and Streaming: Great for media management, this NAS supports Plex and other media server applications, allowing you to stream movies, TV shows, and music seamlessly. Security: Synology includes advanced security features such as firewall protection, two-factor authentication, and intrusion detection. Conclusion The Synology DS923+ is a highly capable and versatile NAS, offering great performance for home users, small businesses, and tech enthusiasts. Its powerful Ryzen processor, expandability, and robust software make it ideal for anyone needing reliable storage and file-sharing capabilities. If you need high-performance storage with the potential for future growth, this NAS is a solid choice.

Beruflich habe ich mit mehreren Herstellern zu tun (und teils zu kämpfen). Wenn ich persönlich die Wahl habe, entscheide ich mich immer für die Diskstation von Synology. Das Betriebssystem bringt neben der regulären NAS Funktion auch zahlreiche Extras wie Kamera-Station, Docker-Container oder einen Mailserver. Beim DS923+ gefällt mir, dass zusätzlich zur Bestückung mit SSD auch noch ein Flash-Cache ergänzt werden kann. Zusammen mit dem 10 GBit/s Interface wird das NAS somit zum superschnellen Büro-Server.

The price on the device was great, I started the setup process haven't yet completed but so far everything went well and I am not expecting any problems. Quality of the device is great, Functionality appears to be on point. Judging by the connectivity very easy, Speed not yet tested. Storage not yet utilize.