Synology DS423 RED 16TB (4x 4TB) 4-bay desktop-NAS

The Synology DS423 RED 16TB is a high-performance 4-bay desktop NAS designed for small and medium businesses, creative professionals, and home users who demand reliable data storage and sharing. Pre-installed with 4x 4TB WD Red Plus drives (CMR), this system offers a total raw capacity of 16TB, providing ample space for backups, media streaming, and file synchronization. Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, the DS423 delivers smooth multitasking and efficient data handling.

Advantages

With hot-swappable drive bays, hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption, and support for Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) and multiple RAID levels, the DS423 ensures data integrity and flexibility. Its dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable link aggregation for increased throughput or failover for network reliability. The included DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system offers a user-friendly interface and a rich ecosystem of applications for file management, multimedia, and surveillance.

Suitable for

• Small and medium businesses needing centralized file storage and backup
• Creative professionals requiring fast access to large media files
• Home users looking for a reliable media server or personal cloud
• IT administrators seeking a cost-effective virtualization or surveillance solution

Key specifications

• CPU: Realtek RTD1619B, 64-bit quad-core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Drive Bays: 4 (3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
• Pre-installed Drives: 4x 4TB WD Red Plus (CMR) – total 16TB raw
• LAN: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6/10
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Power Supply: 90W
• Noise Level: 20.6 dB(A)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Synology's own drives or compatible enterprise-grade HDDs. Regularly update DSM to the latest version to benefit from security patches and new features. Consider setting up a RAID 5 or SHR configuration for a balance of capacity and redundancy.