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01/06/2018
Promise Atlas S8+ 10GBaseT 8-Bay - Brand New 10GBASE-T NAS for Q3
Promise Atlas S8+Shared storage for small workgroups
* ANNOUNCED APRIL 2018 *
Product Overview
- Promise Atlas S8+ is the ideal shared storage for small groups working with hi-res video-editing and production workflows. Optional cards allow Thunderbolt3 or 10G connectivity based on your ecosystem with iSCSI support for Windows/Linux.
- The speedy processor, fast interface, capacity options and simple GUI make it perfect to store, access, share and backup your content. Setup is simple and is a breeze to manage, monitor with minimal maintenance. The Enterprise-class features included give you full flexibility and control of managing and protecting your content for maximum efficiency.
- Promise provides fully integrated solutions with Enterprise-class 3-year warranty and 24/7 web/chat support*.
- Shared storage for small workgroups
- High performance for working with compressed video
- Massive capacity using 14TB 7200 rpm SATA HDDs
- Feature rich data services and included software
- Enterprise class warranty, available up to 5 years*
- NAS for small workgroups- over 40Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3 or 10GBaseT, and 1G
- 8 drives in a compact desktop system- get up to a massive 112TB*
- Optional SSD module for caching
- Enterprise-class NAS Operating System and advanced data protection
- Virtualization Ready- VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V certified Enterprise-level Data services
- Enhanced data protection and security features
- Complete backup solution
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28/05/2018
World First 10GbE, RDX Tape and Thunderbolt 3 NAS - TVS-882BRT3-RDX-i5-16G
TVS-882BRT3All-in-one Thunderbolt 3 Blu-ray NAS for disc backup, video playback, and file sharing
The TVS-882BRT3 uses 7th Generation Intel® 14nm multi-core processors and features Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) connectivity, including a unique Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet (T2E) 10 GbE converter, and is ideal for online video editing and high-speed file sharing. The TVS-882BRT3 comes with an optical disc drive (ODD) slot, allowing you to install compatible disc drives (including Blu-ray Disc drives). QNAP also provides models with a preinstalled Blu-ray Disc drive, allowing you to experience extensive disc applications right way. You can back up the content of your discs to NAS for long-term storage and easier sharing, or you can write NAS-based files to disc for an extra layer of data protection. Blu-ray Discs can also be played by the NAS when used with an HDMI display with virtual machines or Linux Station (third-party media player software required - may require separate license purchase). The TVS-882BRT3 comes with three PCIe Gen.3 slots. Two slots are preinstalled with dual-port Thunderbolt 3 expansion card, while the third slot allows for adding 10GbE/40GbE NIC, SAS storage expansion card, or a USB 3.1 10GbE adapter, making the TVS-882BRT3 ideal for diverse storage applications.
- Four Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) and dual 10GbE network ports for on-the-fly video editing and rapid file sharing
- 5.25-inch SATA ODD for installing an optical disc drive or two slim disc drives; TVS-882BRT3 also supports USB disc drives
- Two M.2 SATA 6Gb/s slots and Qtier auto-tiering for optimized storage efficiency
- Triple HDMI output enables direct disc playing through virtual machines
- Qfiling enables automatic file organization; Qsirch full-text search helps locate files faster
- Supports QRM+ unified remote server management, QvPC technology, virtual machine and container applications, and storage for virtualization
- The Network & Virtual Switch app assists network traffic distribution and re-routes dedicated bandwidth for diverse applications
- Virtual JBOD (VJBOD) allows using the free space of a QNAP NAS to expand the capacity of other QNAP NAS
TVS-882BRT3 supports Blu-ray disc drives, enabling direct backup of your discs to NAS. Not only does it solve the difficulty of backing up countless discs but also helps make file management much easier. Coupled with Qfiling's automatic file organization and Qsirch's full-text search engine, the TVS-882BRT3 brings a whole new experience for you to easily manage all your disc files on a private cloud. Files stored on the NAS can also be written to disc for additional backup protection. Diversified application scenarios include:
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24/05/2018
EVEN FASTER NVMe with the Samsung SSD 970 PRO
Unreal Performance,Realized.
The SSD that goes beyond
Experience the best. For intensive workloads on PCs and workstations, the 970 PRO gives utmost performance enabled by Samsung's NVMe SSD leadership.
The latest V-NAND technology and new Phoenix controller in a compact M.2 (2280) form factor surpass the demands of tech enthusiasts and professionals.
Fearless Performance
Performance that puts you in command. The 970 PRO combines the next-gen PCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe interface with the latest V-NAND technology and a newly enhanced Phoenix controller to achieve fearless read/write speeds up to 3,500/2,700 MB/s*, approximately 30 percent faster than the previous generation.
* Sequential and random performance measurements are based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Performance may vary based on the SSD's firmware version, system hardware and configuration.
* Test system configuration: Intel® Core i7-7700K CPU@4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Window 10 Built 10240, Chipset-ASUS PRIME Z270-A
Exceptional Endurance
Get the ultimate sustainable performance. The 970 PRO delivers up to 1,200 TBW* with a 5-year limited warranty, achieving 50 percent greater endurance than the previous generation, all powered by the latest V-NAND technology.
* TBW: Terabytes Written
* Warrantied TBW for 970 PRO: 600 TBW for 512GB model, 1,200 TBW for 1TB model.
* 5-years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.
Unparalleled Reliability
Achieve a new level of drive confidence. Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 PRO enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.
Samsung Magician
Advanced drive management made simple. The Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.
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20/05/2018
HDMI, 10GBASE-T and SSD Slots in a 9-Bay NAS in the TS-951X
Announced April 2018 - specs tbc !
7th Gen Intel Celeron 3865U 1.8Ghz Dual Core
1x HDMI
1x 10GbE RJ45 (10 /5/2.5/1Gbe backwards compatible)
3+1 USB 3 ports
Quick Copy Button
5x HDD + 4x SSD slots
Intel® HD Graphics 610 - transcoding engine
DDR4 RAM
Spanstor Build And Test 7th Gen Intel Celeron 3865U 1.8Ghz Dual Core
1x HDMI
1x 10GbE RJ45 (10 /5/2.5/1Gbe backwards compatible)
3+1 USB 3 ports
Quick Copy Button
5x HDD + 4x SSD slots
Intel® HD Graphics 610 - transcoding engine
DDR4 RAM
If you buy this Qnap Desktop NAS and hard drives we do free build and test for the unit and hard drives. So you can use this device straight out of the box. All free of charge in TVS-951X-2G price.
Same Day and Next Day Delivery available in UK and fast WorldWide delivery for products in stock.
FREE Business Quotes available for products with specific requirements or quantities. Often cheaper than Amazon.
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16/05/2018
Qnap PCI-Express WAP - AC2600 Dual Band Dual Concurrent Wireless Access Point
Turn your Ubuntu/Linux PC or QNAP NAS into a high-performance and secure wireless access point/base stationThe QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC), 4 x 4 Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), low-profile PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x1 wireless adapter with two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs that supports up to 2533 Mbps (800 Mbps for IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz) and 1733 Mbps for IEEE 802.11ac (5 GHz)). The QWA-AC2600 can be used as an access point or a base station with Ubuntu/Linux PCs or QNAP NAS. Combining the higher compatibility of 802.11n and faster connection of 802.11ac, the QWA-AC2600 enables versatile applications including wireless LANs in the workplace and Internet of Things (IoT) deployment in the field.
- The QWA-AC2600 utilizes the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards and offers speeds up to 2533 Mbps to deliver a low-latency, high-speed wireless experience.
- The QWA-AC2600 supports Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) for acting as an access point or a base station, adding more possibilities to your investment.
- The QWA-AC2600 supports 4 x 4 MU-MIMO technology for communicating with multiple clients with multiple signal lanes (spatial streams).
- The QWA-AC2600 comes with four 5 dBi detachable omni-directional high-gain antennas. The universal RP-SMA connectors enable antenna replacements for boosting signals and coverage.
- The QWA-AC2600 features an 80 cm high-frequency coaxial cable for extending the antennas' magnetic stand base for flexible deployment and coverage.
- The QWA-AC2600 has an active cooling module to ensure optimal heat dissipation. The fan will adjust its speed to match the temperature of the module.
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12/05/2018
Exciting NEW Thunderbolt 3 NAS Announced - The Atlas S8+
Product Overview
- Promise Atlas S8+ is the ideal shared storage for small groups working with hi-res video-editing and production workflows. Optional cards allow Thunderbolt3 or 10G connectivity based on your ecosystem with iSCSI support for Windows/Linux.
- The speedy processor, fast interface, capacity options and simple GUI make it perfect to store, access, share and backup your content. Setup is simple and is a breeze to manage, monitor with minimal maintenance. The Enterprise-class features included give you full flexibility and control of managing and protecting your content for maximum efficiency.
- Promise provides fully integrated solutions with Enterprise-class 3-year warranty and 24/7 web/chat support*.
- Shared storage for small workgroups
- High performance for working with compressed video
- Massive capacity using 14TB 7200 rpm SATA HDDs
- Feature rich data services and included software
- Enterprise class warranty, available up to 5 years*
- NAS for small workgroups- over 40Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3 or 10GBaseT, and 1G
- 8 drives in a compact desktop system- get up to a massive 112TB*
- Optional SSD module for caching
- Enterprise-class NAS Operating System and advanced data protection
- Virtualization Ready- VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V certified Enterprise-level Data services
- Enhanced data protection and security features
- Complete backup solution
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08/05/2018
QNAP Desktop NAS TS-832X-2G 8-Bay + 10GbE SFP+
Cost-effective 10GbE NAS, expandable PCIe wireless network adapter turned WiFi base station
The TS-832X supports 8 hard drives and is a powerful, cost-effective quad-core NAS solution. With built-in 10GbE SFP+ dual-network ports, you can easily enjoy enterprise-class 10GbE high-speed transmission at a popular price. It also supports Qtier. TM Automatically layered storage ARM architecture NAS with both capacity and performance. Diversified PCIe expandability adds NAS application potential, and with QNAP's new PCIe wireless network card QWA-AC2600 (coming soon), the TS-832X can become a dedicated wireless base station, allowing multiple devices to enjoy direct access to the NAS's proprietary network frequency width.
TS-832X
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. If the NAS device has multiple memory modules, use the QNAP module of the same specifications.
Warning: Using unsupported modules may reduce performance, cause errors, or make the operating system unbootable.
* Noise value test environment:
Reference standard: ISO 7779; Load the maximum number of hard disks depending on the number of Bays; Measured by Bystander Position; Take average data at one meter in front of the machine.
Unicom Technology reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. .
The TS-832X supports 8 hard drives and is a powerful, cost-effective quad-core NAS solution. With built-in 10GbE SFP+ dual-network ports, you can easily enjoy enterprise-class 10GbE high-speed transmission at a popular price. It also supports Qtier. TM Automatically layered storage ARM architecture NAS with both capacity and performance. Diversified PCIe expandability adds NAS application potential, and with QNAP's new PCIe wireless network card QWA-AC2600 (coming soon), the TS-832X can become a dedicated wireless base station, allowing multiple devices to enjoy direct access to the NAS's proprietary network frequency width.
TS-832X
| processor | AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-324 Quad Core 1.7GHz ARM® Cortex-A57 Processor, 64-bit |
| Hardware encryption acceleration | |
| Standard system memory | 8GB DDR4 2400 (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum expandable memory | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
| Memory slots | 1 x SODIMM slot |
| Flash memory | 512 MB NAND Flash |
| Support hard drive quantity | 8 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s HDD or SSD with hot-swappable support |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 2 x Gigabit RJ45 |
| USB port | 3 x USB 3.0 (Front: 1; Rear: 2) |
| PCIe expansion slot | Slot 1: Gen2 x1 (Wi-fi AIC only) Slot 2: Gen2 x2 |
| Sound source | 1 x speaker; 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack Note: Speaker and line-out jack cannot be used at the same time |
| LED indicator | Status/Power, Network, USB, Hard Disk 1 - 8 |
| Buttons | Power, reset, USB single-button backup |
| Warning tone | Wisdom voice prompts |
| model | desktop |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 188.2 x 329.3 x 279.6 mm 7.41 x 12.96 x 11.01 inch |
| weight | Net weight: 6.52 kg (14.37 lbs) |
| fan | System: 2 x 120 mm Smart Fan (12V DC) processor: 1 x 60 mm |
| power supply | 250W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 3.5A |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 0 ~ 40 ̊C (32 ̊F ~ 104 ̊F), 5~95% non-condensing environment, wet bulb temperature: 27 ̊C (80.6 ̊F) |
| Other interfaces | Kensington Security Lock |
Warning: Using unsupported modules may reduce performance, cause errors, or make the operating system unbootable.
* Noise value test environment:
Reference standard: ISO 7779; Load the maximum number of hard disks depending on the number of Bays; Measured by Bystander Position; Take average data at one meter in front of the machine.
Unicom Technology reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. .
TS-832X-2G Qtier
| Comparison | Qtier | SSD Cache | Full SSD |
| 1.Available SSD Space | Expandable as needed | Limited by available memory* | Expandable as needed |
| 2.Price | Low | Low | High |
| 3.Applicable storage | Volume/LUN | Volume/LUN | Volume/LUN |
| 4.Data Migration Method | Scheduled | Automatic | - |
| 5.Data migration Mechanism | Moves data to different tiers depending on access frequency | Replicates frequently-accessed data to SSD storage | All data stored on SSDs |
| 6.Application Scenarios | Used for predictable I/O workloads such as file/web/email servers, application virtualization or video editing. | Used for highly frequent data access environment such as application virtualization or video editing. | Used for applications requiring fast/intensive I/O such as databases or virtualized environments. |
Read more about Qnap TS-832X-2G auto tiering.
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03/05/2018
Brand New Synology DS1618+ 6-Bay NAS Coming May 2018
Synology DS1618+
Synology have lined up a new release of DS1618+ for May 2018. It seem to be replacement for DS1517+ with added extra bay allowing it to be expanded to 16 drives in total using two expansion enclosures. The DS1618+ will allow you to have mixed RAID solutions like RAID5+RAID5 or RAID5 + RAID 1. Having half filled with HDD and other half with SSD will be very attractive solution for photo/Video editors. 4 LAN ports on the DS1618+ will potentially let you have bandwidth speed of around 400MB/s. If you decide to install 10GbE card than SSD solution could let you work at around 1000MB/s. Unfortunately Synology still haven’t used same design as DS918+ for NVMe SSD cache. But they did announce new card (M2D18) which will be SATA/NVMe dual SSD card for system cache. Perfect for web servers, virtual machines and multi-user environments. As you know SSD speed is around 500MB/s whereas NVMe SSD is around 3000MB/s. It is the shame that 10GbE port is still not built into but it comes with 4x 1GbE ports instead.
How the DS1618+ and DS3018xs Compare
| NAS Model | Synology DS3018xs | Synology DS1618+ |
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| CPU Model | Intel Pentium D1508 | Atom Denverton C3538 |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| CPU Frequency | Dual Core 2.2 GHz 2.2 (base) / 2.6 (turbo) GHz | Quad Core 2.1Ghz |
| Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI) | YES | YES |
| Memory | ||
| System Memory | 8 GB DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM | 4 GB DDR4 NON-ECC SO-DIMM |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 8GB (1 x 8GB) | 4GB (1 x 4GB) |
| Total Memory Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Memory Expandable up to | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
| Storage | ||
| Drive Bays | 6 | 6 |
| Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit | 30 | 16 |
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| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 72 TB (12 TB drive x 6) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) | 72 TB (12 TB drive x 6) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
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| Hot Swappable Drive | YES | YES |
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| RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) | 4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support) |
| USB 3.0 Port | 3 | 3 |
| Expansion Port | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe | ||
| PCIe Expansion | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link) | 1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link) |
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| Notes | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. | exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center. |
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30/04/2018
and ANOTHER big QNAP NAS for 2018 - The 9 Bay 10Gbe
QNAP TS-963X Key features
6Gb/s SATA to 1GbE and 10GbE
2GB RAM
AMD GX-420MC
2yr Warranty
| processor | AMD G-Series GX-420MC Quad Core 2.0 GHz |
| Cryptographic acceleration engine | AES-NI |
| Standard system memory | 8 GB DDR3L (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum expandable memory | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, 2 SODIMM memory sockets) |
| Support hard drive quantity | 5 x 3.5 吋/2.5 吋 SATA 6Gbps + 4 x 2.5 吋 SATA 6Gbps |
| Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 1 x RJ45 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 1 x RJ45 10GBASE-T, Supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Five Speeds Note: To use 10GbE speed over long distances, use Cat 6a or Cat 7 network route (sold separately). |
| USB port | 2 x USB 3.0 (front one, rear one) + 2 x USB 2.0 (rear) |
| Sound source | 3.5 mm audio output hole, speaker, buzzer |
| Buttons | Power, one-button backup, reset |
| Other interfaces | Kensington Keyhole |
| model | desktop |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 188.2 x 329.3 x 279.6 mm 7.41 x 12.96 x 11.01 inches |
| net weight | 3.53 kg (7.78 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 0 - 40 ̊ C (32 - 104 ̊ F) Relative Humidity 5 - 95%, Non-condensing, Wet Bulb Temperature 27 ̊ C (80.6 ̊ F) |
| power supply | 120W 100-240V AC Transformers |
| fan | 1 x 120mm system fan |
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26/04/2018
QNAP NAS TS-932X-2G 9-Bay (5x 3.5", 4x 2.5"), RAID 0/1/5/6 (2GB RAM, AMD AL-324) + 10GbE SFP+
QNAP TS-932X Key features
6Gb/s SATA to 1GbE and 10GbE
2GB RAM
Alpine AL-324 Quad Core 1.7GHz ARM® Cortex-A57 Processor, 64-bit
2yr Warranty
TS-932X
Small size, large capacity:
Hybrid 10GbE NAS supporting 9 hard drives, can load 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives at the same time
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. If the NAS device has multiple memory modules, use the QNAP module of the same specifications.
Warning: Using unsupported modules may reduce performance, cause errors, or make the operating system unbootable.
Small size, large capacity:
Hybrid 10GbE NAS supporting 9 hard drives, can load 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives at the same time
| processor | AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-324 Quad Core 1.7GHz ARM® Cortex-A57 Processor, 64-bit |
| Hardware encryption acceleration | ✔ |
| Standard system memory | 2GB DDR4 2400 (1 x 2 GB) or 8GB DDR4 2400 (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum expandable memory | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
| Memory slots | 1 x SODIMM slot |
| Flash memory | 512 MB NAND Flash |
| Support hard drive quantity | 5 x 3.5 SATA 6 Gbps Hard Disk 4 x 2.5 SATA 6 Gbps Hard Disks Support Hot Swap |
| Support hard disk type | 3.5 SATA Hard Disks • 3.5 SATA HDDs • 2.5 SATA HDDs • 2.5 SATA SSDs 2.5 吋 Hard Disks • 2.5 SSDs |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 2 x Gigabit RJ45 |
| USB port | USB 3.0 (Front: 1; Rear: 2) |
| Sound source | 1 x speaker 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack Note: The speaker and line-out jack cannot be used at the same time |
| LED indicator | Status/Power, Network, USB, Hard Disk 1 - 5, SSD 1 - 4 |
| Buttons | Power, reset, USB single-button backup |
| Wisdom voice prompts | Warning buzzer |
| model | desktop |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 224.7 x 182.7 x 223.6 mm 8.8 x 7.2 x 8.8 inch |
| Power consumption (watts) | Hard disk standby: 21.66 W in operation: 42.15 W (installs 5 HDDs and 4 SSDs) |
| Noise value | Sound pressure (LpAm): 18.7 dB(A) |
| weight | Net weight: 3.53 kg (7.78 lbs) Gross weight: 5.06 kg (11.15 lbs) |
| fan | 1 x 14cm Smart Fan (12V DC) |
| power supply | 120W AC Transformer, 100-240V |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 0 ~ 40 ̊C (32 ̊F ~ 104 ̊F), 5~95% non-condensing environment, wet bulb temperature: 27 ̊C (80.6 ̊F) |
| Other interfaces | Kensington Security Lock |
Warning: Using unsupported modules may reduce performance, cause errors, or make the operating system unbootable.
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23/04/2018
Want a QNAP NAS but want power without Video or your own GPU Card?
QNAP TS-473 Key features
6Gb/s to Gigabit Ethernet (1,000 Mbit/s)
4GB RAM
AMD R Series RX-421ND Quad Core 2.1 GHz, Turbo to 3.4 GHz
2yr Warranty
TS-473-4G
| processor | Processors: AMD R Series RX-421ND Quad Core 2.1 GHz Processor, Turbo Core Up to 3.4 GHz Processor Architecture: 64-bit Encryption Engine: AES-NI |
| Standard system memory | 4 GB DDR4 (2 x 2 GB) |
| Maximum expandable memory | 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) |
| Memory slots | 4 x SODIMM DDR4 (pairs of DDR4 memory with the same speed, capacity, and die type are required for two or four DIMM configurations) |
| Flash memory | 512MB DOM |
| Support hard drive quantity | 4 x SATA 6 Gbps |
| Support hard disk type | • 3.5-inch SATA HDD • 2.5-inch SATA HDD • 2.5-inch SATA SSD |
| M.2 SSD 埠 | 2 x M.2 2260/2280 SATA 6Gb/s SSDs (Optional) Note: 1. The system does not ship with M.2 SSD 2. The M.2 SSD is prone to high temperatures during operation. It is recommended to use the SSD controller. Install QNAP or third-party SSD heat sinks. |
| SSD cache support | • Hard Disk Slots: 1 to 4 • M.2 Slots: 1 to 2 • Other Configurations: Through the QM2 PCIe expansion card |
| Hard disk hot swap | The following items do not support hot swap: M.2 SSD, SSD cache hard disk, SSD configured through PCIe expansion slot |
| Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 4 x RJ45 |
| PCIe expansion slot | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 Note: The semi-high 10GbE network card, USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) expansion card, QM2 expansion card PCIe wireless network card, or graphics card without additional power input can be flexibly installed. |
| USB port | 4 x USB 3.0 (Front: 1; Rear: 3) |
| Sound source | • 2 x 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jack • 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack • 1 x speaker Note: Speaker and line-out jack cannot be used at the same time |
| USB one-button backup | Positive: USB 3.0 |
| Infrared (IR) receiver | Buy QNAP RM-IR004 Remote Control |
| model | desktop |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 188.2 x 199.3 x 279.6 mm 7.41 x 7.85 x 11.01 inch |
| net weight | 4.84 kg (10.67 lbs) |
| power supply | 250W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| fan | System: 1 x 120 mm processor: 1 x 60 mm |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 0 ~ 40 ̊C (32 ̊F ~ 104 ̊F), 5~95% non-condensing environment, wet bulb temperature: 27 ̊C (80.6 ̊F) |
| Other interfaces | Kensington Security Lock |
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19/04/2018
QNAP Reveal a New Powerful 16-Bay NAS - TS-1677X-1200-4G
New QNAP NAS for 2018
4GB RAM
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Quad Core / 4 Threaded 3.1 GHz processor, Turbo Core 3.4 GHz
2yr Warranty
THIS NAS COMES IN 4 CPU / RAM OPTIONS.
TS-1677X-1200-4G
| processor | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Quad Core / 4-Tap 3.1 GHz Processor, Turbo Core 3.4 GHz |
| Standard system memory | 4 GB DDR4 (1 x 4 GB) |
| processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-core / 12-threaded 3.2 GHz processor, Turbo Core 3.6 GHz |
| Standard system memory | 8 GB DDR4 (2 x 4 GB) |
| processor | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Eight-core / 16-thread 3.0 GHz processor, Turbo Core 3.7 GHz |
| Standard system memory | 16 GB DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) |
| processor | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Eight-core / 16-thread 3.0 GHz processor, Turbo Core 3.7 GHz |
| Standard system memory | 64 GB DDR4 (4 x 16 GB) |
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
processor architecture: 64-bit
graphics: Expandable (PCIe expansion card)
encryption engine: AES-NI
| Maximum expandable memory | 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) |
| Memory slots | 4 x Long-DIMM slots (pairs of DDR4 memory with the same speed, capacity, and die type are required for two or four DIMM configurations) |
| Support hard drive quantity | 12 x 3.5 SATA 6 Gbps hard disk 4 x 2.5 SATA 6 Gbps hard disk |
| Support hard disk type | 3.5 SATA Hard Disks • 3.5 SATA HDDs • 2.5 SATA HDDs • 2.5 SATA SSDs 2.5 吋 Hard Disks • 2.5 SSDs |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 2 x 10GBASE-T RJ45, Supports 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Five Speeds Note: Please use CAT6a or CAT 7 network (optional) to achieve 10GbE transmission speed |
| Gigabit Ethernet 埠 | 4 x RJ45 |
| USB port | 8 x USB 3.0 • Front: 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A (this one can be used with a one-button backup button) • Rear: 6 x USB 3.0 Type-A; 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| PCIe expansion slot | Slot 1: Gen3 x8 Slot 2: Gen3 x4 Slot 3: Gen2 x4 |
| HDMI output port | Expandable via PCIe expansion card |
| USB one-button backup | Front: USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Sound source | • 2 x 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jack • 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack • 2 x speaker • Warning beeps Note: Speaker and line-out jack cannot be used at the same time |
| Infrared (IR) receiver | There is a note: need to use with the extended graphics card and RM-IR004 remote control |
| model | desktop |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 303.84 x 369.89 x 319.8 mm 11.96 x 14.56 x 12.59 inch |
| weight | 13.39 kg (29.52 lbs) |
| power supply | 550W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| fan | System: 3 x 9.2cm (12V DC) processor: 2 x 9cm |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 0 ~ 40 ̊C (32 ̊F ~ 104 ̊F), 5~95% non-condensing environment, wet bulb temperature: 27 ̊C (80.6 ̊F) |
| Other interfaces | Kensington Security Lock |
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16/04/2018
Synology DS918+ and DS718+ now available with 16GB Memory Unofficially
Powerful and scalable 4-bay NAS for growing businessesHigh-speed scalable storage server
Synology DS918+ is designed for small and medium-sized businesses and IT enthusiasts. With a powerful built-in AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS918+ provides exceptional encrypted file transmission. Also capable of transcoding up to two channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time, DS918+ is ideal for sharing and storing ultra-high definition media content.
CPU - Quad-core 1.5GHz burst up to 2.3GHz
Network - Dual 1GbE LAN ports
Memory - 16GB DDR3L
Performance - Over 225 MB/s and 221 MB/s encrypted sequential reading and writing
* Supplied with 2x 8GB boxed Crucial RAM. Please note, this is not officially supported by Synology.
If we are building a NAS solution to your specifications, the RAM will be installed and tested; the original Synology RAM will also be included.
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DiskStation DS718+ (16GB RAM) *
High performance NAS optimized for intensive workloads
Flexible scalability meeting growing needs
Powered by a quad-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS718+ delivers excellent file transfer speeds. With the scalability to expand up to 7 drives with Synology Expansion Unit DX517 and the support for real-time 4K/1080p video transcoding, DS718+ is ideal for centralizing data backup and storing ultra-high definition media contents.
CPU - Quad-core burst up to 2.3GHz
RAM options - DDR3L 16GB
Encryption Performance - Up to 226 MB/s reading and 184 MB/s writing
Transcoding - 2-channel 4K H.264/H.265 video transcoding
* Supplied with 2x 8GB boxed Crucial RAM. Please note, this is not officially supported by Synology.
If we are building a NAS solution to your specifications, the RAM will be installed and tested; the original Synology RAM will also be included.
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08/04/2018
Brand New iStorage diskAshur DT2 12TB Drive Featuring USB3.1 HDD - 256-bit Encryption
iStorage diskAshur DT
- USB 3.1 Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive
- Capacities up to 8TB*
- Designed to be certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NCSC CPA, Common Criteria and NLNCSA
- XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption – no software required
- OS & Platform independent
- Employs EDGE* Technology
What is diskAshur DT2?
An easy to use ultra-secure, PIN authenticated, USB 3.1 desktop hard drive with capacities of up to 8TB and real-time AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption, software free design and super-fast data transfer speeds. The diskAshur DT2 is designed to be certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NCSC CPA (Foundation Level), Common Criteria and NLNCSA government accreditations. The diskAshur DT2 has an easy-to-use keypad design enabling you to securely access the drive with your own unique 7-15 digit PIN and with software free setup and operation, the diskAshur DT2 is platform/device independent and works across all operating systems including all versions of MS Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients and embedded systems. In fact, it will work on any device with a USB port! One of the unique and underlying security features of the GDPR compliant diskAshur DT2 is the dedicated hardware-based secure microprocessor (Common Criteria EAL4+ ready), which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass attacks and more. Unlike other solutions, the diskAshur DT2 reacts to an automated attack by entering the deadlock frozen state, which renders all such attacks as useless. In plain and simple terms, without the PIN there’s no way in!
EDGETM* (Enhanced Dual Generating Encryption) Technology
Offering advanced portable data security via built-in FIPS PUB 197 validated AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption engine. The data encryption key is randomly generated by a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready Random Number Generator and protected by NCSC, FIPS and Common Criteria validated wrapping algorithms. Uniquely featuring a dedicated onboard Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor to enhance security through true random number generation and built-in cryptography. The security component employs physical protection mechanisms to protect itself from any external tamper, bypass laser attacks and fault injections and incorporates active-shield violation technology. More specifically, the secure microprocessor reacts to all forms of automated hacking attempts by entering the deadlock frozen state where the device can only restart through a ‘Power On’ Reset procedure (i.e. power off/power on). The security lock feature protects the device against any unauthorised firmware modifications from the host side (fully protected against BadUSB). The diskAshur DT2 uniquely incorporates a secure microprocessor providing secure algorithms to encrypt both the data and the encryption key, giving you confidence that your data is protected to the highest standards at any given time.
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04/04/2018
StarTech Release a whopping 40GbE LAN PCIe Card for PC and Mac Systems
DescriptionGet fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this dual-port QSFP+ Network Interface Card. It adds two open QSFP+ slots to your server or workstation. The 40G NIC features an Intel® controller and provides redundant network links with reliable performance. It's ideal for high-demand database servers, virtualized servers and agile data centers that require infrastructure updates with no downtime.
Increase your network speed
This dual port QSFP+ server NIC card lets you take advantage of the speed and stability of a 40 Gigabit network, with data transfers of up to 40Gbps.
Add redundant connections in zero-downtime environments
With two QSFP+ ports, the PCIe NIC helps to prevent network downtime by adding fault-tolerant connections using two modules, to provide high-bandwidth network links to your mission-critical servers or workstations.
Add scalable network connections
With its open QSFP+ slots, the network interface card supports QSFP+ transceiver modules and is compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber, providing a scalable networking solution.
Enhance your network capabilities
The 40G NIC uses an Intel XL710 chipset providing reliable connectivity and convergent network features. It offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity.
The PEX40GQSFDPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Add two open 40G QSFP+ slots to your server or workstation for fast, high-bandwidth connectivity
- Provides redundant network links to mission-critical systems
- Compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber
Applications
- Add ultra-fast 40Gbps network connectivity to database, file or application servers and high-performance workstations
- Transmit full 40Gpbs network speeds to a remote terminal over longer distance than copper cabling
- Ideal for agile and high-demand data centers that require data security, no downtime, and infrastructure updates
- Supports secure setups - a direct fiber connection means no electronic interference, which can be a problem with RJ45 network cards
- Create a video/audio editing console with 40Gbps access to network storage
- Ideal for remote embedded industrial monitoring system, and high-speed video surveillance
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30/03/2018
New QNAP 10Gbe Card for NAS and Windows PCs
Model: QXG-10G1T
Category: Network expansion card
Description: Single-port (10Gbase-T) 10GbE network expansion card, PCIe Gen3 x4, Low-profile bracket pre-loaded, Low-profile flat and Full-height are bundled
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x 4
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
System Requirement:
Supported operating systems: QTS 4.3.4 or newer, Windows, Linux
Supported QNAP NAS: Models with PCIe slot(s) (1 free slot required; Compatibility list)
Bracket: Low-profile bracket pre-installed; full-height and specialized (for selected QNAP NAS) brackets are bundled
Port and cable: RJ-45; Cat 6a cable recommended
EAN: 4713213512739
UPC: 885022014668
Driver download: From Aquantia (not required for QTS)
Category: Network expansion card
Description: Single-port (10Gbase-T) 10GbE network expansion card, PCIe Gen3 x4, Low-profile bracket pre-loaded, Low-profile flat and Full-height are bundled
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x 4
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
System Requirement:
Supported operating systems: QTS 4.3.4 or newer, Windows, Linux
Supported QNAP NAS: Models with PCIe slot(s) (1 free slot required; Compatibility list)
Bracket: Low-profile bracket pre-installed; full-height and specialized (for selected QNAP NAS) brackets are bundled
Port and cable: RJ-45; Cat 6a cable recommended
EAN: 4713213512739
UPC: 885022014668
Driver download: From Aquantia (not required for QTS)
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26/03/2018
Brand New SSD from Toshiba - The XG5-P SSD 2TB KXG50PNV2T04A M.2 2280 NVMe
2TB Data
Super Fast R/W Speed
3000MB/s Read speed
3yr Warranty
Toshiba XG5 NVMe Solid State Drive
XG5 series SSDs feature Toshiba’s latest 64-layer, 3D TLC (3-bit-per-cell) flash memory BiCS FLASH™. This new line of NVMe™ based client SSDs deliver high performance up to 3000 MB/s of sequential read and 2100 MB/s of sequential write with a maximum interface bandwidth of 32 GT/s. XG5 series SSDs also feature an SLC cache to accelerate burst type workloads, as well as improved power consumption comparing to prior generation XG3, making these SSDs an efficient option for high performance mobile computing.
XG5 Series SSDs are available in 256GB, 512GB and 1024GB capacities in compact single-sided M.2 2280 form factors.
Self-encrypting drive (SED) models supporting TCG Opal Version 2.01 are also offered, making the new series highly suited to address data security needs for commercial PCs or other business applications.
Key Features
XG5 series SSDs feature Toshiba’s latest 64-layer, 3D TLC (3-bit-per-cell) flash memory BiCS FLASH™. This new line of NVMe™ based client SSDs deliver high performance up to 3000 MB/s of sequential read and 2100 MB/s of sequential write with a maximum interface bandwidth of 32 GT/s. XG5 series SSDs also feature an SLC cache to accelerate burst type workloads, as well as improved power consumption comparing to prior generation XG3, making these SSDs an efficient option for high performance mobile computing.
XG5 Series SSDs are available in 256GB, 512GB and 1024GB capacities in compact single-sided M.2 2280 form factors.
Self-encrypting drive (SED) models supporting TCG Opal Version 2.01 are also offered, making the new series highly suited to address data security needs for commercial PCs or other business applications.
Key Features
- Toshiba 64-Layer BiCS FLASH™
- PCIe® Gen3*4L NVMe™
- capacities up to 1024GB
- M.2 2280 Single-sided
- TCG OPAL 2.01 Optional for SED
- Thin performance Notebook
- Enthusiast Desktop/Laptop
- Mainstream PC Computing
- Server / Storage Boot
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22/03/2018
Areca Thunderbolt Converter Box ARC-4108T3 2x TB3 to 2x 12Gb SAS
ARC-4108T3(Thunderbolt 3 to 12Gb/s SAS Host Adapter)
With dual 12Gb/s SAS ports and dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports configurations, the ARC-4108T3 is an ideal solution to connect a high- performance RAID controller with JBOD enclosure for users looking to achieve the highest I/O and data throughput for 4K workflows.
ARC-4108T3 is equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for connecting to any Thunderbolt 3-enabled host, and offers an additional Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy-chaining other peripherals. The Thunderbolt daisy-chaining allows connection of up to six devices, so customers can connect ARC-4108T3 for massive amounts of video storage with a single Thunderbolt connection to their host computer. ARC-4108T3 can meet the demand of users when working with rich, ultra-high resolution media through Thunderbolt 3 interface.
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18/03/2018
NetStor External ePCIe Expansion NA211A-G3 TurboBox v3
NA211A-G3PCIe 3.0 Expansion Chassis 3-Slot
Specs
Amazingly Single Slot Becoming Three Slots for Work
The best ever and most powerful design for NA211A-G3 is to transform any single PCI Express slot into three available PCI Express slots for users and professionals in support of performance and production.
Integrated High Speed PCIe Gen3 Switch
An ultra fast, high tech PCIe Gen3 switch has been thoughtfully built on the PCIe slots backplane to allow each PCIe 3.0 slot within expansion chassis to be kept at highest, full performance and achievements.
32Gbps Bandwidth – PCIe Gen3 x4
The PCIe expansion chassis implements the latest PCIe 3.0 technology and PCIe Gen3 x4 (four-lane) host interface with 8Gbps throughput per lane, offering blazing-fast data transfer rates of up to 32Gbps between host and expansion chassis, dedicated for varied professional applications.
Host Card Standard / Low-Profile Available Works with Any Form Factor Computers
In addition to working with PC, workstation with standard form factor, the Netstor three PCIe 3.0 slots expansion box also works seamlessly and perfectly with low height server like 1U/2U ones as Netstor host card is adapted to low-profile bracket for application.
Fully Supports Windows/Mac/Linux Platforms
The NA211A-G3 is created to support all kinds of computer operating system platforms, and the expansion chassis itself simply doesn’t require a driver for application. Thus the Netstor unit does work with all computers running Windows/Linux and tower Mac Pro running macOS.
Note: Whether the third-party PCIe card requires a driver depends on if the card needs driver at the O.S. level.
Industrial Server-Grade 300W PSU
The Netstor three PCIe 3.0 slots expansion box is built with an industrial, server-grade 300W PSU that is guaranteed to have the highest reliability and the ultra quiet, lowest ever sound level to the users in favor of any noise-sensitive working environment. In addition, the PSU has considerately reserved two auxiliary 6+2 pin PCIe power cables plus one Molex 4-pin power cable in support of any high-end graphics card and professional, specialty PCIe cards like Red Rocket-X.
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14/03/2018
Qnap Desktop NAS TS-1677X 12/16 Bay NAS is Announced
QNAP and AMD Ryzen take a MASSIVE step forward with the TS-1677X
Until about 6 months ago, the most powerful desktop NAS I had seen here at NASCompares was the QNAP TS-1685 and to be perfectly honest, we were cool with that. With new NAS servers released each year, I was right to think that it would hold the podium top spot for a good year or so at the very least. So you can imagine my surprise when a couple of days ago my opinions were once again undermined when QNAP released an improved and further powerful 16-Bay NAS server was uncovered and this one seemingly leaves the TS1685 in its dust! The newly uncovered QNAP TS-1677X NAS manages to include so many of the current ‘buzz words’ in enterprise and large-scale NAS in its specifications, that right now, unless they release an updated model 6 months from now with a jet engine glued to the back, it really REALLY is the most powerful desktop NAS of 2018 – and it isn't actually even released yet.
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