Storage Management:
RAID support (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD) for data protection and performance.
Hot-swappable drive bays for easy maintenance and expansion.
DiskStation Manager (DSM) software for intuitive storage management.
File Sharing and Synchronization:
Cross-platform file sharing (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Integration with Windows AD (Active Directory) and LDAP for user authentication.
Synology Drive for file synchronization across devices (computers, mobile devices).
Backup Solutions:
Backup to external drives, other Synology NAS devices, or cloud services (Amazon S3, Azure, etc.).
Snapshot Replication for point-in-time recovery.
Hyper Backup for scheduled backups to remote servers or cloud storage providers.
Multimedia Applications:
Media Server for streaming multimedia content (videos, music, photos) to DLNA/UPnP compliant devices.
Video Station and Audio Station for organizing and streaming media files.
Synology Moments for photo organization and sharing.
Virtualization and Container Support:
Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) for running VMs (Virtual Machines) on the NAS.
Docker and Kubernetes support for running containerized applications.
Security and Surveillance:
Surveillance Station for managing IP cameras and recording video footage.
Comprehensive security features including firewall, antivirus, and encryption.
Remote Access and Collaboration:
Synology Office for collaborative document editing (similar to Google Docs).
Synology Chat and Mail for communication and email services.
VPN Server and Client for secure remote access.
Additional Applications:
Package Center for installing additional applications and services.
DNS Server, Proxy Server, and other network services.
Comprehensive logging and monitoring tools.
Hardware Features:
Intel Celeron quad-core processor with hardware encryption engine.
Expandable RAM (up to 8GB).
Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB ports for connectivity and expansion.
These functions make the Synology DS923+ a powerful solution for centralized storage, data backup, multimedia streaming, virtualization, and more, catering to both professional and home user needs.