Best RAM for the UGREEN NASync DH2300
By Devin Chua · Data checked by Owen Nakamura · Updated The UGREEN NASync DH2300's 4 GB (LPDDR4X, soldered) is fixed to the board and cannot be upgraded, so you choose this once at purchase. The Rockchip RK3576, ARM 8-core (Cortex-A72 and A53) is an ARM file-server chip that would not use much more anyway: for file storage and backups the 4 GB is enough, and if you need headroom for containers or VMs, a model with memory slots is the answer.
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What sets the DH2300 apart
The cheapest NASync model and deliberately lean: 1-gigabit networking, 4 GB of soldered RAM, no Docker. Watch out for reviews that quote RK3588C, 8 GB and 2.5GbE: those are the DH4300 Plus specs, not the DH2300.
The UGREEN drive policy on the DH2300
unrestrictedOpen. UGREEN mandates no drive brand. The compatibility list is a recommendation, not a lock.
The DH2300 at a glance
| Bays | 2 × 3.5-inch SATA |
|---|---|
| Maximum raw capacity | 64 TB 2 × 32 TB hard drives, per the manufacturer |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3576, ARM 8-core (Cortex-A72 and A53) |
| Memory | 4 GB, LPDDR4X, soldered Soldered, not upgradeable |
| M.2 NVMe | none No M.2 slots |
| Network | 1 × 1GbE |
| Operating system | UGOS Pro |
| RAID types | Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Keep calculating
To see how much capacity is left after parity, the DH2300 capacity calculator is preset to its 2 bays and RAID types. For the DH2300, the wider basics of choosing a drive are in the buying guides, where we also explain why CMR rather than SMR is mandatory in any RAID array.
Frequently asked questions
What memory does the DH2300 use?
LPDDR4X, soldered, starting from 4 GB. Soldered, not upgradeable It uses standard non-ECC modules.
Can the DH2300's memory be upgraded?
No. The 4 GB is soldered to the DH2300's board and cannot be changed — a decision you make once, at purchase.
Is more RAM worth it in the DH2300?
Rarely. The DH2300's Rockchip RK3576, ARM 8-core (Cortex-A72 and A53) does light file-server work; the stock 4 GB covers file storage and backups, and the chip would not make much of more.
Can the DH2300 run Plex with hardware transcoding?
Only in software. The DH2300's Rockchip RK3576, ARM 8-core (Cortex-A72 and A53) has no Quick Sync, so Plex transcodes on the CPU — enough for direct play, not for heavy 4K transcoding.
Devin Chua works out which drives, RAM and NVMe cache fit which NAS model at nasdrives.ca, and what the RAID choice means for usable capacity, checked against what is in stock on Amazon.ca.
Data checked by Owen Nakamura, Technical editor (data checking)