Synology DS423 RED 32TB (4x 8TB) 4-Bay NAS

The Synology DS423 RED is a high-performance 4-bay NAS designed for small and medium businesses, home offices, and creative professionals. Pre-loaded with 32TB of storage (4x 8TB Western Digital Red Plus HDDs), it offers reliable data management, backup, and multimedia streaming. Powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core processor and 2GB DDR4 memory, it delivers fast file transfers and supports up to 500 concurrent connections.

Advantages

Pre-installed with 32TB of WD Red Plus drives for immediate use; supports SHR, RAID 0/1/5/6/10 for flexible data protection; dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with link aggregation for increased throughput; energy-efficient design with low noise (20.6 dB(A)); comprehensive app ecosystem via Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses needing centralized file storage and backup
• Home users requiring media streaming and personal cloud
• Surveillance system recording with Synology Surveillance Station
• Virtualization environments with iSCSI and NFS support

Key specifications

• Processor: Realtek RTD1619B Quad-core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Drive Bays: 4 (3.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
• Pre-installed Storage: 32 TB (4x 8TB Western Digital Red Plus)
• Max Raw Capacity: 72 TB (4x 18TB drives)
• LAN Ports: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• RAID Support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• File System: Btrfs, EXT4
• Power Consumption: 28.30 W (access)
• Noise Level: 20.6 dB(A) (empty)
• Warranty: 2 Years (NAS unit)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Synology's own drives or compatible enterprise-grade HDDs. Pair with a UPS for data integrity. Ideal for users who need a turnkey NAS solution with pre-installed drives and robust data protection features.