- Is the DP320 a NAS or a backup appliance?
- It is a backup appliance built on Synology's ActiveProtect platform. It stores and manages backups rather than running the full range of NAS apps.
- How much usable storage do I get?
- Two 8TB drives in RAID 1 give 8TB of usable capacity with one-drive redundancy. If one drive fails, the mirror keeps your data intact.
- Can I add more drives or upgrade the RAM?
- The DP320 ships as a fixed configuration with two 3.5-inch drives and 8GB of RAM. Plan capacity around the 8TB usable figure rather than expecting later expansion.
- What can it back up?
- It is designed to protect PCs, servers and Synology systems through the ActiveProtect management console. Check the supported agent list for your operating systems before buying.
- Does it replace a general-purpose NAS?
- No. It lacks the app ecosystem and media features of a DS-series NAS. Buy it as a dedicated backup target, not as your only server.
- Where is the Synology Activeprotect Appliance DP320 2x 8TB HDD Raid1 cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,851.46, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Synology Activeprotect Appliance DP320 2x 8TB HDD Raid1?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.