NAS storage server SYNOLOGY DP320 Desktop R1600, 8 GB RAM, 16 TB, 2-bay, HDD support, RAID, Black

The Synology ActiveProtect appliance DP320 is a desktop NAS data protection appliance preconfigured to run ActiveProtect Manager, an operating system built for backup, recovery and centralized management. Designed for small and medium endpoints, the DP320 performs backups, restores, deduplication, replication and policy-based management across multiple sites and workloads while providing immutability, air-gapped options and access controls to protect against ransomware.

Advantages

Deployment is streamlined with automatic disk partitioning and RAID setup so the appliance is ready for immediate use. The DP320 supports a broad range of workloads — including virtual machines, physical servers, and cloud services — and applies policy-driven protection to meet SLA requirements. Built-in features such as source-side deduplication, Btrfs checksums with self-healing, and hardware/software integration improve storage efficiency and data integrity. Security mechanisms including immutability (WORM), encryption, air-gap isolation and least-privilege access controls reduce the risk of unauthorized modification and ransomware compromise.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business endpoints and branch offices
• Consolidated backup for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Protection of Windows, macOS and Linux servers and workstations
• Backup of Microsoft 365 services, Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server
• Remote-site or offsite backup with air-gapped or immutable copies

Key specifications

• Chassis type: Desktop appliance
• Processor model: R1600
• Internal memory: 8 GB RAM
• Total installed storage capacity: 16 TB (2 drives installed, supports HDD)
• Supported RAID configurations and self-healing with Btrfs checksum
• Network: Ethernet LAN connectivity
• Cooling: Active cooling
• Colour: Black; weight: 2.9 kg

How to use

Connect the DP320 to your network via the Ethernet interface, power it on and follow the initial setup wizard to complete automatic disk partitioning and RAID configuration. Use ActiveProtect Manager to discover existing and future workloads, create and assign protection policies for virtual and physical machines, and configure backup schedules, retention and replication targets. For recovery, perform full machine restores, file-level recovery or conversions such as P2V/V2V according to your Recovery Time Objectives. Regularly run disaster recovery drills in the sandboxed environment to verify recoverability without impacting production systems.

Recommendations

Integrate with your directory services (Active Directory, LDAP or SAML 2.0) for centralized authentication and role-based access; enable encryption for remote targets and use immutability or air-gapped copies for critical data. Schedule regular backup verification and disaster recovery drills, and restrict management access to designated network ranges and times to minimize security exposure.