Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect 10-Bay NAS Rack Mount

Pre-configured back-up appliance, flexible recovery, ransomware defense. 2U Rack Mount, AMD EPYC 7272, 64GB RAM, 10x 20TB HDD (RAID 6+1), 2x 3840GB SSD (RAID 1), 2x 10GbE (data transfer), 1x 1GbE (management)

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Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect 10-Bay NAS Rack Mount – Enterprise-Grade Backup and Disaster Recovery for NZ Organisations

In today’s data-driven world, protecting critical data is no longer optional—it’s essential. As businesses in New Zealand embrace digital transformation, they generate massive amounts of information that require secure, scalable, and centralised protection.

The Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect 10-Bay NAS Rack Mount is an enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery solution built to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and flexibility for data-intensive workloads. Designed for data centres, corporate offices, and managed service providers, this rack-mounted solution ensures mission-critical data remains safe, accessible, and recoverable—whenever and wherever it’s needed.

H1: Description

The Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect 10-Bay NAS Rack Mount is specifically engineered for large-scale backup and disaster recovery deployments, offering high-capacity storage, enterprise-grade performance, and seamless hybrid cloud integration.

At its core is a high-performance multi-core processor combined with expandable ECC memory, enabling it to handle large data sets, high-volume backup jobs, and rapid restores with ease. Its 10 front-accessible drive bays allow NZ organisations to start with the capacity they need today and expand as their storage requirements grow.

The DP7400 integrates Synology’s ActiveProtect platform, purpose-built to simplify the protection of endpoints, virtual machines, physical servers, SaaS applications, and cloud workloads. Together with the DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it provides a unified platform for scheduling backups, applying retention policies, monitoring system health, and performing instant recoveries.

Equipped with redundant power supplies, high-speed network interfaces (including built-in 10GbE ports), and optional PCIe expansion for 25GbE connectivity, the DP7400 ensures high availability, business continuity, and resilience against hardware failures—critical for enterprise operations in NZ.

H2: Key Points

• Enterprise-Grade Performance: Powered by a high-performance multi-core CPU and ECC memory for stability and speed.
  
• 10 Rack-Mounted Drive Bays: Supports massive capacity with flexible RAID options (RAID 0/1/5/6/10/Basic/JBOD).
  
• Purpose-Built for Backup and Recovery: Optimised to protect endpoints, servers, virtual machines, and cloud data.
  
• Hybrid Cloud Integration: Seamlessly connects to Synology C2 Cloud and third-party services for off-site backups.
  
• Redundant Power Supplies: Ensures uninterrupted operation and resilience in the event of hardware failure.
  
• High-Speed Connectivity: Features dual 10GbE ports with link aggregation and optional 25GbE PCIe expansion.
  
• Advanced Security: Provides AES-256 encryption, ransomware protection, two-factor authentication, and role-based access controls.
  
• Efficient Storage Utilisation: Deduplication and compression reduce storage costs while improving backup efficiency.
  
• Scalable Architecture: Supports Synology expansion units for long-term storage growth.
  
• User-Friendly Management: Centralised monitoring and policy management through the DSM and ActiveProtect interface.
  

H2: Benefits

1. Centralised Protection for Mission-Critical Data

The DP7400 acts as a centralised backup hub for large organisations and service providers in NZ, consolidating backups from endpoints, virtual machines, servers, and SaaS platforms into one secure system. This simplifies administration and improves data governance.

2. Enterprise-Level Performance and Availability

Equipped with a powerful CPU, ECC memory, redundant power supplies, and high-speed 10GbE networking, the DP7400 is built for uninterrupted service and high-performance backup and restore operations—essential for organisations that cannot afford downtime.

3. Scalable for Long-Term Growth

With 10 bays available in a compact rack-mount design, the DP7400 offers significant storage capacity from the outset. As data volumes expand, NZ organisations can scale easily by adding Synology expansion units or upgrading to faster networking via PCIe slots, ensuring future-proof investment.

4. Reliable Data Protection

The DP7400 provides enterprise-grade resilience with support for advanced RAID configurations, snapshot replication, and hybrid cloud backups. By integrating with Synology C2 Cloud, data is safeguarded against both local disasters and cyber threats.

5. Rapid Recovery and Business Continuity

When disaster strikes, the DP7400 enables instant restore and minimal downtime. Its advanced deduplication and compression technology streamline recovery processes, ensuring organisations in NZ can get back to normal operations quickly and efficiently.

6. Comprehensive Security

Cybersecurity threats such as ransomware demand robust defences. The DP7400 incorporates AES-256 encryption, two-factor authentication, ransomware protection tools, and strict role-based access controls, safeguarding sensitive backups against unauthorised access.

7. Hybrid Cloud Resilience

The DP7400 integrates seamlessly with Synology C2 Cloud or third-party cloud platforms, providing a hybrid approach to backup and disaster recovery. This ensures both fast local access and secure off-site storage, giving NZ organisations peace of mind during natural disasters or unexpected system failures.

8. Efficient Resource Utilisation

With global deduplication and compression, the DP7400 significantly reduces storage requirements, optimising resources and cutting down on operational costs—an important advantage for enterprises managing petabytes of data.

9. User-Friendly Management

Despite its enterprise-grade capabilities, the DP7400 remains easy to deploy and manage. Through the ActiveProtect interface and DSM, IT administrators in NZ can configure policies, automate backup jobs, monitor performance, and generate reports from a single pane of glass.

10. Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the DP7400 helps organisations lower power consumption and operational expenses while supporting their sustainability initiatives.

H2: Why You Should Choose the Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect 10-Bay NAS Rack Mount

When selecting an enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery solution, NZ organisations prioritise scalability, reliability, security, and ease of management. The Synology DP7400 ActiveProtect delivers all these and more.

For large enterprises and data centres, it offers a robust and resilient platform capable of consolidating and protecting massive volumes of data across multiple locations, workloads, and cloud environments.

For managed service providers, the DP7400 enables them to deliver secure and efficient backup services to clients, while keeping management simple and centralised.

Backed by Synology’s strong reputation for reliable hardware, continuous software updates, proactive security enhancements, and global support, the DP7400 represents a long-term, future-proof investment for NZ organisations determined to safeguard their data assets.