The SS-853-PRO 8-Bay 2.5" SATA 6 Gb/s NAS for SMB from Qnap is a powerful, reliable, secure, and scalable NAS solution designed for mission-critical business applications and to meet fast growing data storage needs. It supports SATA 6 Gb/s drives and delivers high performance with persistent throughput, providing a comprehensive storage solution for SMBs to build a reliable private cloud. You can transcode Full HD videos on-the-fly or offline with QNAP's unique transcoding technology. You can manage, share, and backup business data with Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) and also supports VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V, and advanced virtualization features. You can expand the total raw storage capacity up to 56TB with the cost-effective UX-800P QNAP expansion enclosure*.
It is powered by a cutting-edge 22nm quad-core Intel Celeron 2.0GHz processor with 4GB energy-efficient DDR3L RAM (upgradable to 8GB). With two Gigabit LAN ports and HDMI output, it is a powerful NAS that delivers up to 415 MB/s read and write speeds. It can also automatically increase the processor's clock rate from 2.0GHz to 2.41GHz when needed for CPU-intensive tasks. This server's fast encryption and decryption performance provides transfer speeds of up to 70MB/s with AES-256 bit volume encryption, boosting system performance and security while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in it. When installed with the dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi network card, the server can offer high speeds for transferring large amount of files and streaming bandwidth-consuming multimedia.Note:
UX-800P QNAP expansion enclosure sold separately.
Performance
QTS User Interface
With the intuitive user-interface of QTS, system operations of the server are smooth and handy. Its intelligent desktop allows you to find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency.
SSD Cache Acceleration
The server supports SSD caching which can boost IOPS performance of storage volumes. It is suitable for improving overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization.
QvPC Technology
QNAP's QvPC technology consolidates a number of high-end technologies including VM integration, multimedia transcoding, HDMI output, cloud integration, and NAS connection technologies, allowing users to operate the server as a PC when they plug-in a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. With QvPC Technology, it is transformed into a cost-effective device with PC functionalities for users to directly access stored data, run multiple applications using Windows/Linux/UNIX/Android-based VMs, surf the Web on Google Chrome, enjoy Full HD videos with up to 7.1-channel audio with XBMC, monitor Surveillance Station in real time with local display, and much more.
Run Additional Operating Systems
With the support for Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), the server can operate the Virtualization Station, transforming it into a 2-in-1-box NAS that can function as an all-in-one NAS and a virtualization platform that supports multiple operating systems, fast virtual machine (VM) creation, VM import/export, snapshot, and enables desktop operations on Web browsers. With the easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage all of the VMs created on the server with minimal effort. You can also download VMs on demand from online VM markets and import them to it without any complex procedures.
Cross-Platform File Sharing, Centralized Data Storage
The server supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Data, logs, and ISO images of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored on the server and protected by an integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using an existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or built-in LDAP service. The server supports SAMBA v4 and can act as a Windows domain controller to manage privilege settings.
Well-Rounded Backup Solutions to Secure Data
QNAP NetBak Replicator supports real-time and scheduled data backup on Windows including Outlook email archiving. Apple Time Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with a solution to effortlessly backup data to the server. The USB 3.0 port on the front panel of the server features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly backup data from external drives to the server with just one click, or alternatively to back up data from it to external drives. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis True Image and Symantec Backup Exec are also supported.
Disaster Recovery Solutions
The server offers various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled data backup to a remote Turbo NAS or FTP server and synchronizes files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup efficiency and reduced backup time. It also supports rsync protocol to backup data to another remote server on scheduled basis. Data can also be backed up to and restored from a range of cloud storage services, including Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft Azure, ElephantDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
Comprehensive Security Options
It provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and more. IT administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The server is validated with military-level FIPS 140-2 AES 256-bit encryption, preventing sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard drives or the entire system were stolen.
Storage for Comprehensive Virtualization Applications
The server supports VMware and Citrix, and is compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012, benefiting flexible deployment and management in the virtualization environments. It supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.
Real-Time and Offline HD Video Transcoding
This server delivers enhanced real-time Full HD video transcoding to convert videos to formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices, and Smart TVs. It allows for up to five devices to simultaneously view different videos stored on this server with on-the-fly hardware accelerated transcoding. It allows you to enjoy instant videos on multiple devices, even those that lack computing power or have limited file format support, without the need for complicated and time-consuming file conversion. With the benefit of offline transcoding, if you can only connect to an Internet connection with limited/restricted bandwidth, you can still enjoy smooth videos by selecting a pre-rendered lower resolution to play the videos via File Station, Video Station, or the Qfile mobile app without affecting the server's system performance running other applications. This also allows more people to play videos via streaming. It also allows you to set a dedicated folder for automatic video transcoding.
Full HD Videos Local Display with HD Station via HDMI
Qnap HD Station integrates the powerful XBMC v12 media player and Web browser. With HDMI 1.4a connectivity, you can connect the server to an HDTV to enjoy your multimedia on the big screen. The splendid user-interface and support for 7.1-surround sound pass-through* brings smooth playback of Full HD 1080p videos**. You can even watch YouTube videos, surf the Web, and manage the Turbo NAS using Google Chrome Web browser with the HD Station. It's convenient and easy to control the HD Station. Turn your mobile devices into remote controls by installing the Qremote app, or use the QNAP RM-IR002 remote control and MCE remote controls via the built-in IR receiver of the server. The HD station also supports YouTube pairing, allowing you to select a YouTube video on your smartphone, tablet, or computer and play it on HDTV via this server.
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*A receiver with HDMI support is required for decoding multi-channel surround sound.**The quality of video and music delivery can vary according to hardware and network environments.
Optimize IT Assets Management with the IT Management Station
The IT management station, powered by Mandriva pulse, provides a flexible service for managing multi-OS and multi-site IT assets for business of all sizes. By installing the IT management station on this server, you can centrally manage multiple IT resources with numerous business applications including comprehensive inventory, centralized software deployment and updates, imaging, remote management and support, backup and restore, and more tasks with enhanced flexibility and productivity.
File Synchronization across Multiple Devices
The Qsync utility turns your server into a safe data center for file synchronization with a large storage capacity. Any file uploaded to the server will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops, or mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers to manage files and always have the most updated files on different devices. It provides multiple ways of file synchronization and group file sharing, enhancing the flexibility of collaboration.
Comprehensive Surveillance Solution providing 24/7 Security
Surveillance Station is professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 2,700 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video and audio recording, and playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the VMobile mobile app on your iOS or Android devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere to safeguard your office environment, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your server. It offers 2 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 24 channels by purchasing additional licenses.
Signage Station
With the Signage Station, it is easy to create content for a wide range of materials such as menu boards, advertisements, posters, and business profiles. The Signage Station is a tool to invigorate your advertisements or animated materials for promoting your services, and to update contents in a timely manner. The iArtist Lite application, with intuitive editing tools, helps you create these signs with simple drag-and-drop tools. Your creativity can now travel around the world with a few simple steps to instantly get published, revised, and shared.
Access, Use, Sync and Enjoy with Tablets and Smartphones
The server is your private cloud storage that virtually enlarges the capacity of your mobile devices. Qfile allows you to access, upload, download, manage, and share stored files easily as if you are carrying multiple of files in your pocket. If Qfile is installed on an iOS device, you can also browse videos and photos stored on the server and play via the Apple TV. Qmanager lets you monitor and manage the server remotely and efficiently without turning on a PC, while Qmusic allows you to listen to your music on it anytime and anywhere, and download to enjoy offline.
Install-on-Demand Apps to Extend NAS Functionality
It has a built-in app center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and much more. It is also a centralized location for managing and updating installed apps. In addition, QNAP's development platform embraces the open-source spirit to enable developers to create their own apps, adding potentially limitless potential for the server.
Storage Expansion with Scale-Up Solution
The server offers a high performance yet cost-effective storage solution to fulfill the needs of business in archiving rapidly growing data and large files. It supports capacity expansion by connecting a QNAP expansion enclosure. With the QNAP scale-up solution, the raw storage capacity can be expanded on demand, making the server a suitable file center with a large storage capacity for business data. When connecting the server Pro to a UX-series expansion enclosure you will have to create a separate volume and the total usable storage capacity is the volume on it, plus the volume on the UX-series expansion enclosure.
Energy Saving
The server Pro utilizes a 22nm CPU and DDR3L RAM which feature low voltage requirements and low power consumption whilst maintaining high performance in system operations. Other eco-friendly designs include S3 sleep mode, scheduled power on/off, hard disk standby mode, and Wake on LAN.
Additional SMB-Ready Features
FTP Server
The Turbo NAS supports FTP server to share large files, with user-defined settings including bandwidth limitation, number of connections, and write-only permissions.
Web Server
The Turbo NAS supports Web server which allows numerous websites to be built on the same server. Administrators can manage up to 32 websites on one Turbo NAS with a reduced IT cost.
RADIUS Server
The Turbo NAS supports RADIUS server, which provides centralized authorization management for computers to connect and use a network service.
VPN Server
The Turbo NAS supports VPN server, which provides an easy way for IT administrators, to build up a secure private network and allows the staff to log on from outside the office and access business resources securely such as files and Internet connections.
Printer Server
The Turbo NAS supports Printer server to send remote printing request over the Internet (maximum 3 USB printers), and supports IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), Samba, print job management, and Bonjour printing for Mac OS X.
Surveillance Station
The Turbo NAS supports Surveillance Station to connect and manage multiple IP cameras remotely, including real-time monitoring, video recording, playback, and event notifications.
Utilities
Qfinder
Qfinder is a utility, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, to quickly find and access the Turbo NAS over the LAN. You can install the Finder on your computer, open it, double click your Turbo NAS name, and the login page is ready for you. Windows version of the Qfinder provides a convenient way to connect to the Turbo NAS and map a network drive or a virtual disk. By creating a shared folder on the Turbo NAS and mapping it as a network drive, you can use it as an additional drive and store files on it as it is a local drive of the computer.
myQNAPcloud Connect
myQNAPcloud Connect helps you access the published services of the Turbo NAS quickly and securely on the Internet. This application is designed for Windows PC users. By installing the myQNAPcloud Connect, you will be able to connect to the Turbo NAS and easily manage files by drag-and-drop within the Windows Explorer.
Qsync
Qsync is a useful tool to synchronize files in multiple computers. It creates a specific "Qsync folder" in your devices that you can simply drop files in, and synchronizes the files to all your devices linked to the Turbo NAS.
Full Sync
Whenever you add, edit, delete or rename a file on one computer, the change applies to all others linked with the Turbo NAS, so you have exactly identical contents on all your devices.
Smart Sync
It allows you to remove files on one computer, without affecting the copies stored on others that are linked with the Turbo NAS. However, when someone updates the files you deleted from another computer, you can still retrieve them in the Qsync folder.
Advanced Selective Sync
With Full Sync or Smart Sync options, you can choose to only sync specific sub-folders within the Qsync folder, useful if your computers have limited storage.
Share Files and Folders Easily
You can create download links to share files with people, even if they don't have an account on the Turbo NAS. This reduces the time required in creating user account and password for users.
Share Folders for Collaboration
You can create sub-folders within the Qsync folder, and share each with different groups of Turbo NAS users as a file exchange center. Everyone in the same sub-folder is always kept up-to-date with the latest version of the files.
QNAP NetBak Replicator
The QNAP NetBak Replicator, provided with any Turbo NAS unit free of charge, helps you easily backup files from Windows PC, entire disk drives, documents, pictures, music, videos, fonts, emails, and more to the Turbo NAS. The operation is very simple. You can do the backup task in just a few clicks using NetBak Replicator by the setting of real-time synchronization, scheduled backup, and auto-backup from multiple PCs to the Turbo NAS. The NetBak Replicator also supports backing up to a remote server via FTP and WebDAV through the Internet. Even you are away from home, the convenient backup supports your memories.
QGet
QGet is a utility for download management. The software is available for Windows and Mac computers, allowing the management of BT, HTTP, and FTP download tasks of download station on multiple Turbo NAS servers. QGet enables you to add, remove, or watch your BT download jobs from LAN or WAN. You can manage your download tasks in school or at work. QGet supports intuitive drag and drop of torrent files, HTTP or FTP URL to the software interface for convenient adding of download tasks.
vSphere Client Plug-In
The Turbo NAS supports vSphere Client Plug-in that allows managing VMware datastores on the Turbo NAS directly from the vSphere client console. In a large-scale server virtualization environment, management is centralized and straightforward. Administrators can easily control the status of the Turbo NAS and datastores and create additional datastores to multiple ESXi hosts in just a few clicks.
Qsnap
Qsnap is a handy utility assisting you to quickly capture screenshots on your PC, and easily edit, save, and share, enabling quick note-taking or productive communication in your work and life. Hot-key capturing takes PC screenshots without complicated mouse operations. Easy editing adds emphasis or removes unnecessary elements with a range of editing tools. Simply drag-and-drop the screenshots to instant messengers and emails as attachments to share.