QNAP TS-431KX-2G NAS storage server Tower Ethernet LAN Black Alpine AL-214

The QNAP TS-431KX is a budget-friendly quad-core NAS (Network Attached Storage) designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and startup offices.

Specifications

• Quad-core AnnapurnaLabs AL-214 processor at 1.7 GHz.
• 2 GB DDR3L RAM (expandable to 8 GB).
• Four drive bays for high-capacity storage.
• Built-in 10GbE SFP+ port for high-speed data transmission.
• Two Gigabit ports for additional connectivity.

Overview

• High-Speed 10GbE Network: The 10GbE SFP+ port, coupled with QNAP QSW series network switch, allows for affordable upgrading to a high-speed 10GbE network environment, providing ten times the bandwidth of 1GbE.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Supports comprehensive local, off-site, and cloud backup. Snapshot technology for creating reliable backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS): Consolidates data backup, recovery, and synchronization. Utilizes high-speed 10GbE connectivity for efficient data transfer.
• Qsync: Turns the NAS into a secure data center for file synchronization. Supports file access and syncing across various devices for enhanced collaboration.
• Productivity Boosting Applications: QNAP File Station for centralized file management. Qfiling for automated file organization. Qsirch for quick file searches. Qfile mobile app for accessing NAS files from mobile devices.
• QuMagie-Enabled AI Automated Photo Categorization: Uses AI deep-learning algorithm for facial recognition, object identification, and geography tagging of photos. AI Albums group similar photos together, providing an enhanced photo management experience.
• File Encryption and Data Security: File Station can encrypt sensitive files into .qenc files with a password. Recipients need QENC Decrypter to decrypt and use the files.
• Snapshots for Data Protection: Block-based snapshots to record system state and metadata. Supports up to 32 snapshots per volume or LUN and up to 64 snapshots in total.
• Notification Center and Security Counselor: Notification Center consolidates system events and alerts. Security Counselor evaluates and recommends security settings to improve NAS security.
• Comprehensive Surveillance Solution: Surveillance Station for real-time monitoring, video and audio recording, and playback. Supports over 3,000 compatible IP cameras and expandable IP camera channel licenses.
• Container Station: Integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies. Allows for the deployment of application services across different platforms.
• Flexible Storage Expansion: RAID capacity upgrade by hot-swapping lower-capacity drives. Attach expansion enclosures (TR-004, TR-002) or USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD (TL-D800C) for easy capacity expansion. Migrate to a new NAS by installing existing hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS while retaining data and configurations.