QNAP TS-531X-2G

The QNAP TS-531X-2G is a data storage solution for businesses that require backup options, private cloud, virtualisation, and connections to IT infrastructure. The NAS is equipped with a high-speed 10-gigabit GbE interface along with the standard Gigabit Ethernet ports. The NAS is an efficient storage solution with cross-platform synchronisation, data archiving, and is suitable for building a private, constantly accessible cloud. It can also serve as a multipurpose NAS and virtualisation platform supporting multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, imaging, and desktop operations in a web browser.

Key features

• NAS features tailor-made for small businesses
• Share and synchronise file files across platforms (including Qsync mobile app)
• QTS intuitive user interface + application installation for enhanced functionality
• Storage for hosting virtual machines and container applications
• Comprehensive backup data protection solution (works with third party software)
• Hardware accelerated encryption
• Simple recovery - remote realtime replication (RTRR)
• Virtual JBOD (VJBOD) to maximise storage space on multiple QNAP NAS units
• Expansion options up to 210TB with 2 QNAP UX-800P units with 21 HDDs
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 2 10GbE SFP+ + PCIe slot for the third 10 GbE port

Modernised environment

The upgraded QTS 4.2 system continues the evolution of the NAS user interface and adds a fresh graphic look and many new features and enhancements to achieve better operating performance. Among the improvements that you can’t see at first glance are optimised data management, SSD cache acceleration, and comprehensive backup solutions. QTS 4.2 also adds a handy snapshot tool, allowing you to systematically back up volume and LUN snapshots for future retrieval. QTS keeps your data safe, yet available from anywhere in the world.

One station for all scenarios

The updated Virtualization Station introduces the software-defined network concept (SDN), and the new Container Station exclusively integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualisation technologies. This makes it possible to operate several isolated operating systems as well as download applications from the integrated Docker Hub Registry. The whole range of virtualisation solutions is designed to cover all your needs, whatever they may be.

Work with documents in right environment

Among the available applications, Notes Station is particularly notable, as it enables you to create notes in a secure environment and share them with your colleagues and friends in real-time. The interface was newly optimised for greater user-friendliness and provides collaborative document creation and tracking of revisions. It also offers useful editing tools. Documents can be viewed directly on Google Docs and Office Online. You can even play embedded media files using the built-in media browser without actually downloading the files.

Rule your e-mail accounts

Using multiple e-mail accounts can be time consuming. With QmailAgent you can centralise multiple e-mails, making managing and backing up your e-mails simple and easy. This online e-mail client gives you access to all your e-mails by easily switching between different accounts. It provides complete functionality for creating, reading, and organising e-mail messages. Of course, you can also directly upload files stored on the NAS or automatically back up all communications.