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Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless)

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Amazon has Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless) on sale for $161.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless) on sale for $161.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays
  • 1.7 GHz Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core
  • 1GB of DDR4 RAM
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD

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Amazon has Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless) on sale for $161.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS223j (Diskless) on sale for $161.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members SirJohnDoe & daldriver for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays
  • 1.7 GHz Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core
  • 1GB of DDR4 RAM
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD

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CheaperMoFo
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This Synology is not a good choice for Plex or Emby/Jellyfin. Old hardware, old model. It is fine for the NAS requirement, but even there a 2 bay model limits the RAID options for your backups.

That Terramaster is just barely ok for Plex these days; it also has older hardware and can't decode/transcode 4K on the fly; but it is a better choice than the Synology. With 4 bays it will have better RAID support, but it won't have quite as slick a software interface as the Synology does.

I would suggest looking at a N95/N100 CPU for a NAS to run a Plex/Emby/Jellyfin server. If you drop the media server requirement--say by picking up a $100-$150 Beelink or similar minipc to do that--it comes down to software and 2 bay with better software vs having 4 bays for more robust RAID backups.

Personally, I prefer separating the two components because the NAS world is pretty stable while media servers--particularly the CPU support for hardware de/transcoding--changes much faster.

In the 25 years I have been running a HTPC/media server, I've upgraded my CPU/major hardware 4 or 5 times, but I am still using the same positively ancient NAS (though I had to turn off the cloud access features for security reasons; I now run a VPN to get into my home network instead).
kickdeals
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Synology basically doesn't have any deals this year. Sooo cheap of them
micahman33
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I prefer the synology because of their robust app-store style add ons and ease of remote access. I've been using the 2016 version of this model for 7 years now and it's been pretty bulletproof. I use a $50 Mac mini that I got from Facebook marketplace to run plex since this can't do it that well, but that would be my vote

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Nov 28, 2024 07:43 PM
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smacky00Nov 28, 2024 07:43 PM
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Can I wirelessly do Time Machine backups from my 2 Macs using this?
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Nov 29, 2024 04:15 AM
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B&H has matched this price and they have it in stock as of now. Free 2-day shipping. Amazon showing 2-3 week delivery for me.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...osure.html
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oric4000Nov 29, 2024 09:07 AM
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Quote from smacky00 :
Can I wirelessly do Time Machine backups from my 2 Macs using this?
Yes it works
Nov 29, 2024 11:17 AM
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kickdealsNov 29, 2024 11:17 AM
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Synology basically doesn't have any deals this year. Sooo cheap of them
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Chris2pherNov 29, 2024 11:22 AM
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This or the TERRAMASTER F4-212 4 Bay NAS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFPDZG8 for $225 after $75 coupon? I have 3 unused 2TB HDDs that I want for basic photo storage and if I can get a Plex server going with it that's a plus but not 100% necessary.
Last edited by BoopSnoot November 29, 2024 at 12:49 PM.
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Quote from Chris2pher :
This or the TERRAMASTER F4-212 4 Bay NAS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFPDZG8 for $225 after $75 coupon? I have 3 unused 2TB HDDs that I want for basic photo storage and if I can get a Plex server going with it that's a plus but not 100% necessary.

I prefer the synology because of their robust app-store style add ons and ease of remote access. I've been using the 2016 version of this model for 7 years now and it's been pretty bulletproof. I use a $50 Mac mini that I got from Facebook marketplace to run plex since this can't do it that well, but that would be my vote
Last edited by BoopSnoot November 29, 2024 at 12:49 PM.
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LsitekNov 29, 2024 12:08 PM
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Newegg has this same price and you can get 4TB herd drives for 85 each.
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xwedgeNov 29, 2024 01:14 PM
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Amazon has the 6tb red for $99
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Nov 29, 2024 01:21 PM
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nitlsuNov 29, 2024 01:21 PM
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Quote from micahman33 :
I prefer the synology because of their robust app-store style add ons and ease of remote access. I've been using the 2016 version of this model for 7 years now and it's been pretty bulletproof. I use a $50 Mac mini that I got from Facebook marketplace to run plex since this can't do it that well, but that would be my vote
I had the same question and when I asked the Synology subreddit, almost everyone recommended going with a 4 bay solution since you will quickly outgrow 2 bays and have less fault tolerance options. Wish the more expensive Synology were on BF sale
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memory not upgradable on this model if anyone cares.
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drachen9d8Nov 29, 2024 01:46 PM
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Honestly, even the higher models seem pretty mediocre for the price in terms of hardware. I get that they have an edge on software but there needs to be better competition.
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sunilkausikNov 29, 2024 01:53 PM
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Quote from nitlsu :
I had the same question and when I asked the Synology subreddit, almost everyone recommended going with a 4 bay solution since you will quickly outgrow 2 bays and have less fault tolerance options. Wish the more expensive Synology were on BF sale
The 1821+ is on sale at 900 at Walmart. IT was 850 at its lowest, you can use cb sites plus chase 5% to bring it down further.
If you want it... don't let 50 bucks get in the way

https://www.walmart.com/ip/881702...059677e303
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sunilkausikNov 29, 2024 01:57 PM
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Quote from drachen9d8 :
Honestly, even the higher models seem pretty mediocre for the price in terms of hardware. I get that they have an edge on software but there needs to be better competition.
I also feel the same. But given the choice of building or tinkering once a month vs buy it and forget it...pulled the trigger on the synology.
Its like a porsche vs a home grown souped up honda....
Both get the job done but the honda will require you going under the hood every now and then. If you like doing it and are passionate , go for it... if you just wana enjoy the drive and not spend time figuring out how the engine works, the porche is the apt albeit expensive solution.
Last edited by sunilkausik November 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM.
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drachen9d8Nov 29, 2024 02:24 PM
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I think its more like paying Porsche prices for Toyota level performance. It functions as "reliably" intended, just like a Camry, but isn't anywhere near Porsche-level cutting edge. That being said, I definitely agree with you a set and forget scheme. You'd kind of expect the prices to at least match past sales if the hardware is almost 2+ yrs old.

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Quote from Chris2pher :
This or the TERRAMASTER F4-212 4 Bay NAS - https://a.co/d/beQFkzf for $225 after $75 coupon? I have 3 unused 2TB HDDs that I want for basic photo storage and if I can get a Plex server going with it that's a plus but not 100% necessary.
This Synology is not a good choice for Plex or Emby/Jellyfin. Old hardware, old model. It is fine for the NAS requirement, but even there a 2 bay model limits the RAID options for your backups.

That Terramaster is just barely ok for Plex these days; it also has older hardware and can't decode/transcode 4K on the fly; but it is a better choice than the Synology. With 4 bays it will have better RAID support, but it won't have quite as slick a software interface as the Synology does.

I would suggest looking at a N95/N100 CPU for a NAS to run a Plex/Emby/Jellyfin server. If you drop the media server requirement--say by picking up a $100-$150 Beelink or similar minipc to do that--it comes down to software and 2 bay with better software vs having 4 bays for more robust RAID backups.

Personally, I prefer separating the two components because the NAS world is pretty stable while media servers--particularly the CPU support for hardware de/transcoding--changes much faster.

In the 25 years I have been running a HTPC/media server, I've upgraded my CPU/major hardware 4 or 5 times, but I am still using the same positively ancient NAS (though I had to turn off the cloud access features for security reasons; I now run a VPN to get into my home network instead).
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