QNAP, a leading producer of NAS enclosures, has released several new products, all of which feature 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for use in data centers, virtualization environments, AI-oriented big data storage centers, and small- to medium-sized businesses that are looking to embrace technology to fit future data storage requirements. Which of these may be best suited for your needs? Read on to find out.
Designed for businesses that need higher bandwidth for data centers and virtualization, QNAP offers the TS-463XU-RP 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, the TS-863XU 8-Bay NAS Enclosure, with the option of a single 250W power supply or dual redundant 250W power supplies, and the TS-1263XU 12-Bay NAS Enclosure, also with the option of a single 350W power supply or dual redundant 300W power supplies. Built with rackmount form factors, these NAS enclosures feature one 10 Gigabit Ethernet port to deliver high performance with persistent throughput of up to 1057 MB/s, on select models, to accelerate virtualization, high-resolution video editing, and sharing, along with storage scalability, thanks to Qtier auto-tiering technology and SSD caching for storage optimization. There are also four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and all models can accommodate 3.5 and 2.5" SATA III hard drives or SSDs natively, which can be configured as a RAID array, as well as in JBOD and single disk modes. Need more storage for any of these enclosures? Their USB 3.0 and 2.0 Type-A ports allow for expansion with the UX-1200U-RP or UX-800U-RP expansion enclosures. All the non-expansion models are powered by a 2.0 GHz AMD GX-249MC Quad-Core processor and 4GB of DDR3L RAM.
QNAP’s TS-1677X 16-Bay NAS Enclosure is available configured with either a 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Quad-Core processor and 4GB of DDR4 RAM, a 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM, or a 3.0 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Eight-Core processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Built with a desktop form factor, this series provides advanced capabilities to help organizations develop cost-efficient, AI-oriented big data storage solutions. When paired with a high-end graphics card (sold separately), plus SSD caching, and QNAP’s “QuAI” AI developed package, data stored on the TS-1677X can be leveraged to quickly build, train, and optimize AI model-based services.
The TS-1677X provides storage flexibility with its 16 drive bays, 12 of which can house both 3.5 and 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSDs natively and can be configured for RAID, JBOD, or single drive use, plus four 2.5" SATA III drive bays that are dedicated to caching and auto-tiering. To accommodate advanced workloads, there are two 10GbE ports, which can drive sequential transfers up to 2373 MB/s, plus four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C ports for connecting to UX-800P, UX-500P, and REXP-1000 Pro expansion enclosures. It also features three PCIe slots, which can be used to install 40GbE network cards, 10GbE network cards, M.2 SSDs, graphics cards, and wireless network cards.
QNAP created the TS-832X 8-Bay NAS Enclosure with two 10GbE SFP+ ports to fully support 10GbE networks at a more cost-effective price. Available with either 2GB or 8GB DDR4 RAM, the TS-832X is driven by a 1.7 GHz Alpine AL-324 Quad-Core processor and supports Qtier technology for efficient auto-tiered storage. Its PCIe Gen 2 x1 and Gen 2 x2 slots increase its application potential and allow users to install a PCIe wireless network card to create a wireless base station for user-friendly device access to its services and network connectivity. Its 10GbE ports drive transfers up to 2300 MB/s, while its 8 drive bays can be outfitted with 3.5 and 2.5" hard drives and SSDs, which can be configured in JBOD and single disk modes, as well as RAID and hot spare. It can also be connected to two UX-800P or UX-500P expansion enclosures, thanks to three USB 3.0 Type-A ports.
Do you need a hybrid device for a small- to medium-sized office? QNAP’s TS-932X 9-Bay NAS Enclosure is available with either 2GB or 8GB DDR4 RAM and takes up less desktop space than other models in its class, thanks to a unique drive layout. Powered by a 1.7 GHz Alpine Al-324 Quad-Core processor, network connectivity is achieved using two 10GbE SPF+ ports that can drive transfers up to 1966 MB/s. There are also two Gigabit Ethernet ports, while five drive bays can house both 3.5 and 2.5" SATA III hard drives and SSDs in stand-alone, JBOD, or RAID configurations, and its four 2.5" SATA III drive bays are used for SSD caching and auto-tiering. Like the 832X, it can also be connected to two UX-800P or UX-500P expansion enclosures for additional storage.
Built with several QNAP technologies, including Virtual JBOD (VJBOD), Container Station, and Virtualization Station, QNAP’s TS-963X 9-Bay NAS Enclosure comes with 2GB of DDR3L RAM and is powered by a 2.0 GHz AMD GX-420MC Quad-Core processor, both of which allow it to empower a wide range of business applications. It can also be easily expanded to fit future data storage requirements for small- and medium-sized businesses. It features one 10GbE port, which drives transfers up to 779 MB/s, plus one Gigabit Ethernet port. Five drive bays can house both 3.5” and 2.5” SATA III hard drives and SSDs in stand-alone, JBOD,or RAID configurations, and its four 2.5" SATA III drive bays are used for SSD caching and auto-tiering. Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports let the TS-693X connect with other devices, including one UX-800P or UX-500P expansion enclosure.
What do you think of QNAP’s new lineup? Do you use another QNAP NAS, or prefer a NAS for another manufacturer? Feel free to share your comments, below.
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