Synology Strengthens Enterprise Data Resiliency with ActiveProtect Manager 1.2
Synology announced the release of ActiveProtect Manager (APM) 1.2, the latest software update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliance series. This update significantly enhances centralized management capabilities and expands platform support. Organizations can further strengthen data resiliency across diverse IT environments. The centralized management capacity for DP7400 and DP7200 has been doubled, and support for macOS 26, major Linux distributions, and Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025 has been added.
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**TOKYO, Japan — April 6, 2026** — Synology today announced the release of ActiveProtect Manager (APM) 1.2, the latest software update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliance series. This update introduces significant enhancements to centralized management capabilities and expanded platform support, enabling organizations to further strengthen data resilience across diverse IT environments.
"ActiveProtect has received a strong response from the market since its launch," said JiaYu Liu, Executive Vice President of the Data Protection Group at Synology. "Organizations today are looking for modern alternatives to traditional backup software, prioritizing reliability, simplicity, scalability, and cost-efficiency. With APM 1.2, we have expanded platform support to provide even greater deployment flexibility and meet evolving data protection needs."
### Enhanced Large-Scale Management
APM 1.2 doubles the centralized management capacity for the DP7400 and DP7200, allowing organizations to manage and monitor up to 300,000 workloads from a single pane of glass. Additionally, this update enables the DP320 and DP340 to serve as management servers, providing enterprises and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with greater flexibility for various deployment scenarios.
### Expanded Platform Support
To keep pace with the evolving technology landscape, APM 1.2 expands support for the latest platforms and operating systems. This update adds backup capabilities for macOS 26 and major Linux distributions, and enhances compatibility with Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025, improving protection for critical database environments.
### Strengthening 3-2-1-1-0 Data Protection
APM 1.2 further bolsters data protection by enhancing backup copy workflows. Features such as enabling retroactive copies and extending retention periods help ensure that backup protection remains aligned with organizational SLAs, even as deployment environments and protection policies change. Furthermore, real-time progress tracking provides clear visibility into the status of backup copies, allowing teams to quickly identify and address potential issues as needed.
### Availability
ActiveProtect appliances are available worldwide through authorized Synology resellers and partners. The ActiveProtect Manager 1.2 update is now available for existing users.
For more information, please visit [https://sy.to/apm12](https://sy.to/apm12).
"ActiveProtect has received a strong response from the market since its launch," said JiaYu Liu, Executive Vice President of the Data Protection Group at Synology. "Organizations today are looking for modern alternatives to traditional backup software, prioritizing reliability, simplicity, scalability, and cost-efficiency. With APM 1.2, we have expanded platform support to provide even greater deployment flexibility and meet evolving data protection needs."
### Enhanced Large-Scale Management
APM 1.2 doubles the centralized management capacity for the DP7400 and DP7200, allowing organizations to manage and monitor up to 300,000 workloads from a single pane of glass. Additionally, this update enables the DP320 and DP340 to serve as management servers, providing enterprises and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with greater flexibility for various deployment scenarios.
### Expanded Platform Support
To keep pace with the evolving technology landscape, APM 1.2 expands support for the latest platforms and operating systems. This update adds backup capabilities for macOS 26 and major Linux distributions, and enhances compatibility with Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025, improving protection for critical database environments.
### Strengthening 3-2-1-1-0 Data Protection
APM 1.2 further bolsters data protection by enhancing backup copy workflows. Features such as enabling retroactive copies and extending retention periods help ensure that backup protection remains aligned with organizational SLAs, even as deployment environments and protection policies change. Furthermore, real-time progress tracking provides clear visibility into the status of backup copies, allowing teams to quickly identify and address potential issues as needed.
### Availability
ActiveProtect appliances are available worldwide through authorized Synology resellers and partners. The ActiveProtect Manager 1.2 update is now available for existing users.
For more information, please visit [https://sy.to/apm12](https://sy.to/apm12).