QNAP TS-431XeU-2G NAS Rack 1U Ethernet LAN Black, Stainless steel Alpine AL-314

The QNAP TS-431XeU-2G is a short-depth rackmount NAS with a quad-core CPU and a 10GbE SFP+ port, offering high performance and versatile features. Here's a breakdown of its key specifications and functionalities:

Overview

• Compact Design: Short depth design with only 11.46 inches (291 mm), suitable for smaller racks and spaces with a lot of cabling. Ideal for deployment in compact racks, offices, audiovisual rooms, and for security surveillance recording.
• Quad-Core CPU and 10GbE SFP+ Port: Powered by Annapurna Labs' quad-core 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A15 processor. Built-in one 10GbE SFP+ port for high-speed network connectivity, catering to businesses requiring higher bandwidth for virtualization and fast data backup/restoration.
• SSD Cache Acceleration: Supports SSD caching to enhance IOPS performance for storage volumes, improving operational efficiency by combining SSDs with HDDs.
• Snapshots for Data Protection: Supports snapshots to record the system status and data at any single moment, reducing the impact of ransomware or unexpected system failures.
• High Reliability and RAID Support: 24/7 business-ready design with comprehensive RAID configurations and hot-swapping for uninterrupted services. Advanced RAID recovery technology for accidental drive removal from degraded RAID volumes.
• VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) Support: Utilizes unused NAS storage space for expanding storage capacity of other QNAP NAS units through VJBOD.
• Container Station for IoT Apps: Integrates Container Station, supporting LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies. Facilitates the rapid development and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
• QTS Operating System: QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, and entertainment. Intelligent desktop, multiple applications, and built-in App Center for extending NAS functionality.
• Cross-Platform File Sharing and Sync: Supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX networks. Qsync utility enables high-capacity data synchronization across linked devices.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Flexible backup solutions for both Windows and Mac users. Hybrid Backup Sync consolidates backup, restoration, and synchronization functions for data transfer to local, remote, and cloud storage spaces.
• Comprehensive Security: Multiple security options, including antivirus, encrypted access, IP blocking, 2-step verification, and AES 256-bit encryption. Control access rights for each user to different folders.
• VPN Support: Functions as a VPN server with L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN, and PPTP support. Can also work as a VPN client to connect to other VPN servers for secure data transmission.
• Qsirch Search Engine: Proprietary search engine (Qsirch) for quick file searching, with features like thumbnails, content abstract, and keyword hints.
• QmailAgent for Email Management: Online email client (QmailAgent) for managing multiple email accounts, composing, reading, and organizing emails.
• Comprehensive Surveillance Solution: Surveillance Station is a professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 3,000 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses.