About this item
- 1-bay business NAS with max 18 TB raw capacity , suitable for Data Backup and File Sharing
- Synology Drive: Free File Server Solution
- Synology Photos: Mobile Photos Backup & Photo Sharing solution
- Surveillance Station: NVR solution
Take command of your most important data
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Secure private cloud
Anywhere, anytime secure access to all your data.
Data sharing made easy
Streamline teamwork and access to shared files.
Hassle-free backups
Effortlessly protect files using intuitive tools.
Productivity in the private cloud
DS124 is designed for professionals to share, sync, and work together more efficiently.
Anytime, anywhere access
Access, manage, and share your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser.
Anytime, Anywhere access
Intelligent backup and syncing
Safeguard against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled folder backups. Reduce local storage use with on-demand sync, only downloading files as needed.
Intelligent Backup and syncing
Seamless cloud syncing
Synchronize files between your DS124 and public cloud services using Synology Cloud Sync. Retain local backup copies of data stored on Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and more, and ensure data ownership.
Seamless cloud Syncing
Sync up with teams, even at the edge
Automatically keep data synchronized between Synology systems in different locations with Synology Drive ShareSync to improve cross-site workflows.
Sync up with teams, even at the edge
Store, share, and protect
Use your DS124 to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.
Photo management
Manage your photo collection
Organize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically generated albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more.
Sharing made safer and easier
Securely share media with others while leveraging enhanced privacy features for greater peace of mind. Create a Shared Space to work together with invitees using a folder-based media library.
Manage your photo collection | Sharing made Safer and easier
Video surveillance
Wide compatibility
Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your premises secure.1
Universal access
Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.
Wide Compatibility | Universal Access
Add an extra layer of protection
Perform full Synology system backups
Back up your entire Synology device, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Transfer all backup data to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.2
Keep your data safe with snapshots
Take your data protection to the next level by creating automatic point-in-time snapshots of shared folders that can be copied off-site and rapidly restored using Snapshot Replication.
Perform Full Synology system backups | Keep your data safe with snapshots
Works best with Synology drives
Engineered to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, Synology drives consistently deliver top-grade performance.
HDD
Plus Series 3.5" SATA
Plus Series 3.5" SATA
Hardware Overview


- 1Status Indicator
- 2LAN Indicator
- 3Drive Status Indicator
- 4Power Button
- 5Fan
- 6LAN Port
- 7USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 8Kensington Security Slot
- 9Reset Button






Notes:
Hardware Specifications
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CPU
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CPU Model |
Realtek RTD1619B |
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CPU Quantity |
1 |
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CPU Core |
4 |
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CPU Architecture |
64-bit |
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CPU Frequency |
1.7 GHz |
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Hardware Encryption Engine |
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Memory
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System Memory |
1 GB DDR4 non-ECC |
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Notes |
Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier's product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. |
Storage
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Drive Bays |
1 |
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Compatible Drive Type* (See all supported drives) |
- 3.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA SSD (with optional 2.5" Disk Holder)
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Hot Swappable Drive* |
- |
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Notes |
"Compatible drive type" indicates drives that have been tested to be compatible with Synology products. This term does not indicate the maximum connection speed of each drive bay. |
External Ports
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RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port |
1 |
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port* |
2 |
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Notes |
- This device's 1GbE LAN ports have a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1,500 bytes.
- The USB 3.0 standard was renamed to USB 3.2 Gen 1 by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2019.
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Appearance
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Size (Height x Width x Depth) |
166 mm x 71 mm x 224 mm |
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Weight |
0.7 kg |
Others
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System Fan |
60 mm x 60 mm x 1 pcs |
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Fan Speed Mode |
- Full-Speed Mode
- Cool Mode
- Quiet Mode
- Low-power Mode
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Brightness Adjustable Front LED Indicators |
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Power Recovery |
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Noise Level* |
19.0 dB(A) |
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Scheduled Power On / Off |
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Wake on LAN / WAN |
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Power Supply Unit / Adapter |
36 watts |
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AC Input Power Voltage |
100V to 240V AC |
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Power Frequency |
50/60 Hz, Single Phase |
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Power Consumption |
10.69 watts (Access)
3.44 watts (HDD Hibernation) |
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British Thermal Unit |
36.50 BTU/hr (Access)
11.75 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation) |
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Notes |
- For more information on how power consumption is measured, refer to this article.
- Noise testing was conducted with the Synology system fully installed with Synology SATA HDDs and in an idle stae. Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones are placed at a 1 m distance from the front and rear of the device. Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75°C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
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Temperature
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Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
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Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% RH |
Certification
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- FCC
- CE
- BSMI
- VCCI
- RCM
- UKCA
- EAC
- CCC
- KC
- BIS
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Warranty
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2-year hardware warranty |
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Notes |
- The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more)
- In the event that a valid receipt of purchase of Product or Product invoice is not presented, or is apparently erroneous or falsified, the Warranty Period for the presented Product shall commence from the manufacturing date in accordance with Synology's internal records.
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant |
Packaging Content
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- Main Unit X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
- Quick Installation Guide X 1
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Optional Accessories
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Plus Series 3.5" SATA HDD: HAT3300 Series |
- Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
- The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.