Synology DS224+
Best 2-bay NAS for home office backup and storage
What is Synology DS224+?
The Synology DS224+ is a 2-bay NAS (Network Attached Storage) that provides reliable, automated backup for your entire home office. With Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it's far more than just storage - it's a complete data management solution. Powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 processor with 2GB RAM (expandable to 6GB), the DS224+ handles multiple backup streams, file sync, and even lightweight Docker containers. Synology Drive provides Dropbox-like file sync with your own hardware, keeping your code and documents accessible everywhere. For developers, the DS224+ offers Time Machine support for Macs, Active Backup for Windows and Linux, and Hyper Backup for versioned backups. With two drive bays in RAID 1 configuration, your data survives a drive failure. The 3-year warranty and legendary Synology reliability make this the gold standard for home NAS.
Pros
- Excellent DSM software
- Time Machine support
- Synology Drive included
- Docker support
- Active Backup for PCs
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- Drives sold separately
- Learning curve for setup
- Needs UPS for protection
Synology DS224+ Pricing
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