Taipei, Taiwan, July 2, 2021 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today released the QTS 5.0 Beta, the latest version of the acclaimed NAS operating system. QTS 5.0 has upgraded with Linux Kernel 5.10, improved security, WireGuard VPN support, and enhanced NVMe SSD cache performance. The DA Drive Analyzer, powered by a cloud AI engine, helps predict the expected life of drives. The new QuFTP app helps fulfill personal and business file transfer needs. QNAP now welcomes users to join the Beta Program and provide their feedback so QNAP can further improve QTS and provide a more comprehensive and secure user experience.

Learn more about the QTS 5.0 Beta Program at https://www.qnap.com/go/qts/5.0

Key new apps and features in QTS 5.0:

• Optimized user interface:
  Includes smoother navigation, a comfortable visual design, a notice board for simplifying first-time NAS installation, and the search bar in the main menu for quickly finding apps.
• Increased security:
  Supports TLS 1.3, automatically updates QTS and apps, and provides SSH keys for authentication to secure NAS access.
• WireGuard VPN support:
  The new QVPN 2.0 will integrate the lightweight and reliable WireGuard VPN and provides users with an easy-to-use interface for setup and secure connectivity.
• Boosted NVMe SSD cache performance:
  The new kernel improves NVMe SSD performance and utilization. When cache acceleration is activated, SSD storage can be utilized more efficiently while also offloading memory resources.
• Enhanced image recognition with Edge TPU:
  By leveraging Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), QuMagie can perform faster face and object recognition while QVR Face strengthens real-time video analytics for instant facial recognition.
• DA Drive Analyzer with AI-powered diagnostics:
  The DA Drive Analyzer leverages cloud-based AI to predict the expected life of drives, assisting users in planning drive replacement in advance to protect against server downtime and data loss.
• QuFTP fulfills secure file transfer:
  QNAP NAS can perform as an FTP server featuring encrypted SSL/TLS connection, QoS bandwidth control, setting FTP transfer limitations or speed limitations for users and groups. QuFTP also supports FTP Client.

Availability
The QTS 5.0 Beta can be downloaded from https://www.qnap.com/go/qts/5.0
Check your NAS compatibility with QTS 5.0 Beta
Note: Features are subject to change and may not be available for all QNAP products.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions in software development, hardware design and in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, QNAP now introduce a revolutionary Cloud NAS solution that joins our cutting-edge subscription-based software and diversified service channel ecosystem. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

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Taiwan, Taipei, June 3, 2021 - QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, and storage solutions innovator, today launched the high-performance 6-bay TVS-672X and 8-bay TVS-872X 10GbE NAS with Intel® Core™ i3 processors. With expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps, both models support M.2 NVMe SSD cache acceleration, PCIe expansion, multi-cloud backup, 4K@60Hz HDMI output, real-time transcoding, support for Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), and many more features to enhance the workflows and productivity of small and medium businesses.

“The 10GbE-ready TVS-x72X is a step up from the TVS-x72N 5GbE NAS. Users can take advantage of the built-in dual M.2 SSD slots for SSD caching or Qtier auto-tiered storage, enjoying optimized storage efficiency and performance while maximizing 10GbE potential,” said Joseph Chiang, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “Secure remote access and comprehensive file management also make the TVS-x72X series ideal for a remote working file center to improve teamwork and productivity.”

The TVS-x72X series features an Intel® Core™ i3-8100T quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with dual-channel DDR4 memory (upgradable to 64 GB). It provides two Gigabit and one 10GBASE-T RJ45 (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port to increase virtual machine performance, intensive file access, high-speed backup/restore, and media file transfer. Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports also allow compatibility with newer, faster USB drives/expansion enclosures for transferring large media files. The TVS-x72X series is perfectly suited for use with QNAP’s budget-friendly managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches for high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments.

Users can configure SSD caching by using either 2.5-inch SSDs or two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs (sold separately) in the TVS-x72X. PCIe expandability empowers greater NAS usage potential by installing QNAP’s QM2 cards, 2.5/5/10/25GbE network cards, Fibre Channel cards, and storage expansion cards. The TVS-x72X series provides an HDMI 2.0 output that supports up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @60Hz, and allows for directly displaying multimedia, virtual machines, or an Ubuntu® desktop on a monitor or TV.

The TVS-x72X series meets storage demands for security, backup, file sharing, and central management. Block-based snapshots ensure data protection and instant restoration, helping users protect against ransomware threats. HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) facilitates local/remote/cloud backup tasks and saves time and storage with the help of QuDedup technology that deduplicates backup files at the source. The TVS-x72X NAS can also act as a business-class backup center by supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google™ Workspace, Microsoft 365®, VMware® and Hyper-V). Team collaboration can be greatly improved with Qsync for file synchronization. The built-in App Center increases NAS application potential, such as hosting multiple virtual machines and containers and deploying a cloud storage gateway.

TVS-x72X NAS users can switch the operating system from QTS to QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

Key Specifications

• TVS-672X-i3-8G: 6 drive bays, 8 GB memory (1 x 8 GB)
• TVS-872X-i3-8G: 8 drive bays, 8 GB memory (1 x 8 GB)

Tower model; Intel® Core™ i3-8100T quad-core 3.1 GHz processor, dual-channel DDR4 SODIMM memory slots for up to 64 GB; hot-swappable 2.5-inch/3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps hard drives or SSDs; 2x M.2 2280 NVMe Gen 3 x2 SSD slots; 1x 10GBASE-T RJ45 port (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M), 2x Gigabit ports; 2 x PCIe Gen 3 slots; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) port, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports (2 x Type-C + 2 x Type-A); 1x HDMI 2.0 4K@60Hz output

 

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions in software development, hardware design and in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, QNAP now introduce a revolutionary Cloud NAS solution that joins our cutting-edge subscription-based software and diversified service channel ecosystem. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

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Taiwan, Taipei, June 9, 2021 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP), a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today released the QMiro-201W and the QMiroPlus-201W. Both routers provide a Home Cloud and Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi SD-WAN solution to empower high-coverage Mesh Wi-Fi and storage applications. With QuWAN SD-WAN cloud deployment, Zero Trust security, and a home cloud solution, the QMiro Series enables simple and secure home Wi-Fi, cloud storage with remote networking applications.

“As QNAP’s first Mesh Wi-Fi router series, the QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W provide both stable Mesh Wi-Fi in homes and an SD-WAN VPN connection for remote workers”, said Frank Liao, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “With the Home Cloud 2.0 solution, QMiroPlus-201W both greatly simplifies home private cloud deployment to offer a user-friendly experience for home users and also provides remote workers with efficient access between company, home and public clouds.”

The QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W support tri-band Wi-Fi 5 wireless transmission and Mesh Wi-Fi handover, ensuring stable Wi-Fi connections and greater signal quality via a Mesh Wi-Fi network. The QMiroPlus-201W also includes two 2.5-inch SATA drive bays to provide an integrated Mesh Wi-Fi Router and NAS solution for deploying a secure Home Cloud. The Home Cloud 2.0 solution provides a user-friendly interface and various apps (including QuMagie, File Station, PLEX, and QUSBCam2) for users to enjoy a simplified cloud experience. Along with Qsync, Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) and HybridMount, users can easily enjoy data syncing, backup or a public cloud storage solution. The smart home cloud network deployment is made even easier with QNAP’s exclusive QuRouter mobile app, where the device connection status, network traffic, wireless users, and other information is always at the user’s fingertips.

By utilizing the QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W’s built-in QuWAN SD-WAN solution to set up secure Mesh VPN tunnels with various QNAP devices (including NAS, QGD switches, and QHora routers), remote workers can not only enjoy smooth online meetings and data/voice transmission, but also mount storage from their company’s NAS to their QMiroPlus-201W for quick and convenient access to important files. The QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W follow the Zero Trust security concept which enhances access security between enterprise VPN and edge connections for remote working. With enterprise-level VAP (Virtual AP), IT staff can configure up to four exclusive SSID groups for different departments or application services. Wi-Fi encryption ensures that users can enjoy high-speed wireless transmission with the utmost security. QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W also support Parental Controls to protect kids from inappropriate content. SD-WAN also provides IPsec encryption VPN and Deep Packet Inspection to ensure the security of VPN network transmission.

Built for modern homes, the stylish morandi-grey QMiro-201W and QMiroPlus-201W feature a low-noise design to ensure cool, stable, and quiet operations even when under heavy load. Users can flexibly purchase one QMiroPlus-201W and multiple QMiro-201W Mesh Wi-Fi routers to build a complete home Wi-Fi environment and enjoy a high-coverage Mesh Wi-Fi experience*.

Note: Up to four QMiroPlus-201W smart routers and QMiro-201W Mesh Wi-Fi routers (1 Router + 3 Satellites) can be deployed in one site.

Main Specifications

• QMiro-201W
  Qualcomm quad-core processor, 512MB DDR3 Memory, two hidden dual-band (2.4G/5G) antennas, two hidden single-band (5GHz) antennas; Supports Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac, and 802.11a/b/g/n) 2.4GHz/5GHz tri-band Mesh wireless transmission, MU-MIMO, OFDM; 2 x 1GbE RJ45 port (1G/ 100M/ 10M); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port; Port forwarding, VPN, and Access Control.

• QMiroPlus-201W
  Qualcomm quad-core processor, 512MB DDR3 Memory, 2.5-inch SATA drive bays, two hidden dual-band (2.4G/5G) antennas, two hidden single-band (5GHz) antennas; Supports Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac, and 802.11a/b/g/n) 2.4GHz/5GHz tri-band Mesh wireless transmission, MU-MIMO, OFDM; 1 x 2.5GbE host management port, 4 x 1GbE RJ45 port (1G/ 100M/ 10M); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port; Port forwarding, VPN, and Access Control.

 

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions in software development, hardware design and in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, QNAP now introduce a revolutionary Cloud NAS solution that joins our cutting-edge subscription-based software and diversified service channel ecosystem. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

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Taipei, Taiwan, May 31, 2021 – QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today launched the new QXG-10G2T-X710 10GbE network expansion card. Featuring an Intel® Ethernet Controller X710, the QXG-10G2T-X710 is a PCIe Gen 3 card (compatible with PCIe Gen 2) that can be installed in a QNAP NAS or a Windows®/Linux® PC to add two 10GbE ports.

 

 

The QXG-10G2T-X710 supports is compatible with five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M) and can achieve up to 20Gbps transfer speeds by using both ports with Port Trunking. Network efficiency is boosted with SR-IOV and iSCSI support, and I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive virtualization applications and data centers will greatly benefit. The QXG-10G2T-X710 is also a perfect match for QNAP’s 10GbE switches to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment.

 

 

“The QXG-10G2T-X710 network card offers home and business users a fantastic way to upgrade to 10GbE for greater performance and stability,” said Stanley Huang, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “The QXG-10G2T-X710 is also compatible with 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE, and can be used with QNAP switches for easily building high-speed network environments.”

 

 

When installed in a Windows or Linux PC, users must install the QXG-10G2T-X710 driver. No driver is required when installing in a QNAP NAS, but QTS 4.5.2/ QuTS hero h4.5.1 (or later) is required.

 

 

You can purchase QNAP NICs from the QNAP Accessories Store. For more information, and to view the full QNAP NAS lineup, please visit www.qnap.com.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions in software development, hardware design and in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, QNAP now introduce a revolutionary Cloud NAS solution that joins our cutting-edge subscription-based software and diversified service channel ecosystem. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

 

 

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A snapshot a day keeps data loss away!

Whether you are a home or business user, ransomware is a real and growing threat to your computers and network-based devices. A simple yet effective method of mitigating the threat of ransomware is to ensure that you always have up-to-date, remotely-stored backups. QNAP NAS is an ideal backup center that supports point-in-time snapshots to help you protect important data, restore files, and avoid downtime.

 

Snapshots: Quickly back up and restore your system and data

Snapshots record the metadata of files outside the file system and allow you to preserve and restore multiple versions of the same file, folder or even the entire volume. If ransomware attacks or if files/data are unexpectedly modified, you can quickly and easily revert to a previously-recorded state stored by a snapshot.

 

1First

Disconnect your computer from the network – removing cables where possible to prevent the ransomware from spreading to other devices.

2Second

When connecting to the NAS, ensure that your computer does not mount any infected shared folders until the snapshot is restored.

3Next

Open “Storage & Snapshots” on your NAS to view your current snapshots.

4Last

Select a snapshot taken before the ransomware attack, delete all files in the infected folder, then restore those files with the snapshot.

 

All QNAP NAS support Snapshots Do not buy a NAS that can’t take snapshots!

Snapshots and Backups are two essential ways of protecting important data. Make sure you buy a NAS that supports Snapshots!

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