Desktop ActiveProtect backup appliance
Synology DP320 ActiveProtect Appliance
The Synology DP320 is a compact desktop backup appliance with an AMD Ryzen R1600 processor, 8 GB memory and two 8 TB hard drives in RAID 1 for small-site and branch data protection.
- Backup source
- Suggested 5 TB
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen R1600
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Networking
- 2 × 1GbE RJ-45
Focused backup and recovery for smaller sites
The Synology DP320 brings ActiveProtect Manager to a compact desktop platform. It centralises backup plans and recovery tasks while using predefined mirrored storage, separate management and data ports, and cyber-resilience controls for small offices, branches and edge locations.
Unified protection
Coordinate backup plans, tasks and appliance status through ActiveProtect Manager.
Mirrored storage
Two included 8 TB hard drives are configured in RAID 1.
Separate network roles
Dedicated 1GbE ports are specified for management and data transfer.
Recovery support
The platform lists one suggested built-in restored virtual machine.
Cyber-resilient design
Immutability, air-gapping and controlled access support protected backup copies.
Cluster participation
The DP320 can run individually or operate as a managed server in a larger cluster.
Who is the Synology DP320 best for?
A strong choice for
- Small-office and branch backup
- Compact desktop deployments
- Endpoint and server protection policies
- Sites with 1GbE network infrastructure
- Organisations standardising on ActiveProtect
- Local recovery with central oversight
Consider another model if you need
- You need 10GbE data transfer
- Your suggested backup source is above 5 TB
- You need more than one concurrent built-in restored VM
- You need general-purpose file services rather than a backup appliance
Key specifications
- Form factor
- Desktop
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen R1600, 2 cores
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 2 × 8 TB 3.5-inch HDD
- RAID
- RAID 1
- Management network
- 1 × 1GbE RJ-45
- Data network
- 1 × 1GbE RJ-45
- Dimensions
- 166 × 106 × 223 mm
- Weight
- 2.9 kg
- Warranty
- 3 years
Full technical specifications
Protection platform and hardware
| Suggested backup source | 5 TB |
|---|---|
| Suggested built-in restored VMs | 1 |
| Cluster management capability | Up to 10 servers or 500 workloads |
| Cluster role | Individual server or managed server in a cluster |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen R1600, 2 cores |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage configuration | 2 × 8 TB 3.5-inch HDD, RAID 1 |
Network and physical specifications
| Management network | 1 × 1GbE RJ-45 |
|---|---|
| Data-transfer network | 1 × 1GbE RJ-45 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 166 × 106 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
Power and environment
| AC input | 100 V to 240 V AC |
|---|---|
| Power frequency | 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Power consumption — access | 21.07 W |
| British thermal unit — access | 71.85 BTU/hr |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Operating humidity | 8% to 80% RH |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) |
| Storage humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
Warranty, compliance and package contents
| Warranty | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Environmental compliance | RoHS compliant |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, UKCA, BSMI, RCM, NCC, VCCI, KC, BIS and EAC |
| Package contents | DP320 main unit × 1, 3.5-inch SATA HDD × 2, adapter × 1, AC power cord × 1, RJ-45 LAN cable × 2, accessory pack × 1 and Quick Installation Guide × 1 |
Frequently asked questions about the Synology DP320
What is the Synology DP320?
It is a compact desktop ActiveProtect backup appliance for small-site data protection and recovery.
Which processor does the DP320 use?
The DP320 uses a two-core AMD Ryzen R1600 processor.
How much memory is installed in the DP320?
It includes 8 GB of memory.
What storage is included in the DP320?
It includes two 8 TB 3.5-inch hard drives configured in RAID 1.
What backup-source size is suggested for the DP320?
Synology lists a suggested backup source of 5 TB.
How many workloads can the DP320 manage?
The current specification supports up to 10 servers or 500 workloads.
Can the DP320 join an ActiveProtect cluster?
Yes. It can run individually or as a managed server in a cluster.
What network ports are built into the DP320?
It has one 1GbE management port and one 1GbE data-transfer port.
What are the DP320 dimensions?
It measures 166 × 106 × 223 mm and weighs 2.9 kg.
What warranty applies to the DP320?
Synology specifies a three-year warranty.
- Suggested source size and restored-VM figures are planning guidance and vary by workload.
- The included drives use RAID 1; usable capacity is lower than the combined raw capacity.
- Confirm retention, recovery and cluster requirements before deployment.
- This appliance runs ActiveProtect Manager and is not a general-purpose DSM NAS.
