The new NAS models use Synology's DiskStation Manager operating system and support Synology Drive private cloud storage.

The devices can be used to back up workstations, laptops, and mobile devices, and folders, system settings, and software packages stored on the Synology NAS can be backed up to the cloud, to secondary Synology systems, and to external devices.

Point-in-time snapshots of the NAS's data can be stored locally or remotely to allow for rapid restoration.

The Synology Surveillance Station video management system allows the DS224+ and DS124 to be used as a surveillance management and recording system that supports more than 8,300 validated IP cameras and ONVIF devices

Optional dual recording to Synology C2 Surveillance provides improved remote access as well as serving as a backup. End-to-end encryption guards against unauthorised access and low-latency recording ensures footage is recorded up to the last seconds before a camera stream becomes unavailable, perhaps because the DiskStation has been stolen or destroyed by intruders..

The single-bay DS124 provides backup for PCs (file and folder), mobile devices (photos, videos and music), and for the NAS itself (folders and configuration).

It can be used to offload currently locally-stored data, minimising the need for storage upgrades for laptops and workstations.

Synology product manager Julien Chen, said "The DS124's small desktop form factor and low power consumption make it especially well-suited for entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelance creative professionals, who can get more done with less overhead after streamlining their workflows with the DS124."

The DS224+ is a dual-bay model, and also supports backup of servers, VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and bare-metal recovery of the NAS itself.

"The DS224+ is ideal for teams and branch offices looking to sync up with their central office," said Synology product manager Michael Wang. "The range of synchronisation features it supports right out of the box makes it ready to slot in to just about any existing deployment."