Introduction

Bring scattered data under control with
the DS124, a super compact data hub that
empowers effortless data centralization,
organization, and sharing. License-free
solutions in Synology DiskStation Manager
(DSM) allow you to establish a secure private
cloud, conveniently access files from any
device, and collaborate seamlessly with
partners or clients.

Centralized Data Hub with Anytime Access
Securely and conveniently store any type of data with the aid of our
comprehensive and intuitive access and management tools.
• Access your storage securely from anywhere without configuring complex
port forwarding rules by enabling Synology QuickConnect
• Browse and manage your files from any browser or through Windows File
Explorer, Finder on Mac, and more
• Keep photos organized using Synology Photos’ smart sorting functions
• Easily incorporate into existing network infrastructure as edge storage
thanks to Windows AD and LDAP support

Streamlined Sharing, Collaboration, and
Synchronization
Boost team productivity and client engagements by effortlessly sharing and
syncing files, photos, and documents using Synology's integrated solutions.
• Build a private data cloud for easy file management and sharing across all
desktop and mobile devices, and keep data on your Synology systems in
sync with Synology Drive
• Take advantage of the strengths of both public and private clouds by
keeping them in sync with Synology Cloud Sync
• Share visual assets with stakeholders through the privacy-focused sharing
options in Synology Photos

Versatile Backup and Data Protection Options
Synology DSM offers a range of comprehensive and user-friendly backup and
data protection solutions that are included at no additional cost.
• Leverage real-time and scheduled backups of your PC folders with Synology
Drive to protect data against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion
• Safeguard photos and videos taken on mobile devices with automatic
backups to DS124 using Synology Drive or Synology Photos
• Efficiently back up your entire Synology NAS or select folders to a wide
range of destinations, including public clouds such as C2 Storage1, using
Hyper Backup2
• Create point-in-time copies of shared folders that can be replicated to other
Synology systems and rapidly restored with Snapshot Replication

Private Video Surveillance
Synology Surveillance Station transforms any Synology system into a powerful
network video recorder (NVR).
• 8,300+ supported camera models
• ONVIF support for a broader selection of cameras
• Private, subscription-free storage of recordings
• Access through web browsers, desktop clients, and mobile apps
• Event-based rules to trigger specific actions
• Email, SMS, and push notification options
• Simultaneous recording to the cloud with C2 Surveillance for an extra layer of
data protection, online access, and more convenient sharing

Storage

Storage drive interface

Serial ATA

Storage drive size

2.5/3.5"

Maximum supported storage capacity

108 TB

Supported file systems

BTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4

Storage drives installed

N

Number of storage drives supported

1

Installed storage drive type

N

Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD

Processor

Processor manufacturer

Realtek

Processor family

Realtek

Processor model

RTD1619B

Processor frequency

1.7 GHz

Memory

Internal memory type

DDR4

Internal memory

1 GB

Network

Ethernet LAN

Y

Ethernet LAN data rates

1000 Mbit/s

iSCSI support

Y

Wake-on-LAN ready

Y

Supported network protocols

SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, and VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP)

Ports & interfaces

USB port

Y

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

2

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

Design

Chassis type

Desktop

Cooling type

Active

Product colour

Black

Number of fans

1 fan(s)

Fan diameter

6 cm

LED indicators

Y

Performance

Type

NAS

Device class

Small & Medium Business

Backup function

Y

Backup features

iSCSI LUN

Multilingual support

Y

Web-based management

Y

Access Control List (ACL)

Y

Reset button

Y

On/off switch

Y

Browser supported

Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari 14 and later, and Safari (iOS 14.0 and later) on iPad, Chrome

Software

Operating system installed

DiskStation Manager

Power

Power supply location

External

AC input voltage

100 - 240 V

AC input frequency

50 - 60 Hz

Weight & dimensions

Width

71 mm

Depth

224 mm

Height

166 mm

Weight

700 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

9 - 80%

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 °C

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Operating altitude

0 - 5000 m