Synology used CES 2023 to launch their latest small NAS, the DS723+. The 2-bay Synology DS723+ more or less takes the DS923+ we just reviewed and shrinks it to a smaller starting footprint.
Synology used CES 2023 to launch their latest small NAS, the DS723+. The 2-bay Synology DS723+ more or less takes the DS923+ we just reviewed and shrinks it to a smaller starting footprint.
The DS723+ supports an optional 5-bay expansion unit, add-on 10GbE, and is the second Synology NAS to support NVMe storage pools, though it’s still limited to Synology SSDs only. The DS723+ uses the AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core (4-thread), processor and comes with 2GB DRAM, expandable to 32GB (DS923+ starts with 4GB).
The DS723+ is powered by the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which provides a flexible all-in-one solution for data management, synchronization, backup, and surveillance. It offers reasonable performance, with sequential read and write speeds of up to 471/225 MB/s. It also comes with two Gigabit RJ-45 ports, which can be bonded using Link Aggregation for automatic network failover and load balancing. As noted, there’s an optional 10GbE slot that uses Synology’s mini card.
In addition, the DS723+ comes with a range of data protection and integrity features, including snapshots, file, and folder-level data restoration, a flexible storage quota system, and file self-healing. It also offers a range of backup solutions, including Active Backup Suite, Snapshot Replication, Hyper Backup, and C2 Storage for Hyper Backup.
Synology DS723+ Specifications
| CPU | AMD RyzenTM R1600 dual-core (4-thread), max. boost clock up to 3.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| Hardware encryption engine | AES-NI |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (expandable up to 32 GB) |
| Compatible drive types | • 2 x 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (drives not included) • 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (drives not included) • Synology only guarantees full functionality, reliability, and performance for Synology drives listed on the compatibility list6 |
| Hot-swappable drives | Yes |
| External ports | • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports • 1 x Expansion port (eSATA) |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Size (HxWxD) | 166 x 106 x 223 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
| LAN ports | 2 x 1GbE RJ-45 |
| Wake on LAN/WAN | Yes |
| Network expansion | Supports E10G22-T1-Mini 10GbE RJ-45 Network Upgrade Module2 |
| Scheduled power on/off | Yes |
| System fans | 1 x (92 x 92 x 25 mm) |
| AC input power voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC |
| Power frequency | 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Operating environment | • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) • Relative humidity: 8% to 80% RH |
Availability
The DS723+ is set to be generally available in early Q1 2023.
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