Qnap TS-431XeU-8G NAS 4 Bays 1x10GbE SFP+ 1U

The high-performance, shallow quad-core TS-431XeU includes a 10GbE SFP+ port to fully support high-speed 10GbE networks at an affordable price with maximized ROI. The shallow design is perfectly suited for installing the TS-431XeU in a compact rack, or in locations with a large amount of cabling. The TS-431XeU provides versatile multifunctional functionality and unique features, including VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) - an economical way to utilize unused NAS storage space to expand the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS - and Container Station - which allows users to quickly develop and deploy Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The TS-431XeU is a cost-effective storage solution designed for growing businesses looking to be able to backup, restore, private cloud, virtualize storage, and future-proof their IT infrastructure for 10GbE networks.
 
A smaller footprint for greater opportunities
Compared to a traditional 4-bay rackmount NAS, the TS-431XeU has a depth of only 294 mm (11.46 inches). This makes the TS-431XeU an excellent choice for smaller racks, and unused space can be reserved for cabling or ventilation. The TS-431XeU saves space for flexible deployment and is especially suitable for multiple locations and applications, including offices, audiovisual rooms and security surveillance recording.

Quad-core CPU and integrated 10GbE SFP+ port
The TS-431XeU is equipped with an Alpine AL314 quad-core 1.7 GHz ARM® Cortex-A15 processor from Annapurna Labs, the Amazon company, with SATA 6Gb/s and up to 8GB DDR3 RAM. Its encryption acceleration engine provides unmatched encryption performance in its class with AES 256-bit full NAS volume encryption, boosting system performance and security while ensuring data security confidential business files stored on the TS-431XeU. In addition to two Gigabit Ethernet ports, the TS-431XeU also includes a 10GbE SFP+ port to support high-speed 10GbE networks in businesses that require higher bandwidth for virtualization and fast backup and restore of a quantity. of ever-increasing data.

High reliability design that guarantees business continuity
The professional-grade TS-431XeU is designed to provide 24/7 operations and services. Support for full RAID configurations and hot swapping allows hard drives to be replaced without service interruption. QNAP's advanced RAID recovery technology also helps in case a healthy drive is accidentally deleted from a degraded RAID volume. The system can be recovered by reinserting improperly removed hard drives so that data can remain accessible. The TS-431XeU offers high reliability and efficiency with support for multiple port-trunking modes including fail-over support.

VJBOD: Maximize Storage utilization across multiple QNAP NAS
In addition to using expansion chassis, there is an additional option to expand the storage capacity of the NAS. QNAP VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) is a network-based JBOD, which allows you to expand the storage of a QNAP NAS with multiple QNAP NAS units. The TS-431XeU offers great potential to economically expand the storage of other QNAP NAS with VJBOD and to create virtual storage pools and virtual disk volumes for running NAS services.

Quickly deploy IoT applications with Container Station
QNAP Container Station exclusively integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate multiple isolated Linux® systems on the TS-431XeU, as well as download applications from the integrated Docker Hub® Registry for unlimited containerized applications. Container Station is supported by the QIoT Containers platform that helps you quickly structure your IoT environment and deploy to your private IoT cloud, empowering microservices and modernizing legacy applications to drive more business opportunities.

QTS – The intelligent NAS operating system
With multiple applications and features, QTS improves management efficiency, personal productivity, entertainment and much more. The simple QTS features a smart desktop that allows you to find desired functions quickly, monitor important system information in real time, open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks simultaneously with greater operational efficiency, and provides an App Center integrated with applications. on-demand installation to expand NAS functionality. Empowered by intelligent agent services that simplify system operations and management, QTS breaks down the barriers of devices, platforms and geography to give you an optimal cloud experience.

Characteristics

CPU
- CPU: AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL314 32-bit ARM Cortex-A15 4-core 1.7GHz
- CPU architecture: 32-bit ARM
- Floating point unit
- Encryption engine
Memory
- System memory: 8GB DDR3 SODIMM memory (1 8GB module)
- Maximum memory: 8GB (1 8GB module)
- Memory slot: 1 DDR3 SO-DIMM memory module
Storage
- Flash memory: 512MB (dual boot operating system protection)
- Drive bay: 4 x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drives
- Drive Compatibility:
   3.5" bays:
   - 3.5" SATA hard drives
   - 2.5" SATA hard drives
   - 2.5" SATA solid state drives
- Hot swappable
- SSD cache acceleration support
File System
- Internal units: EXT4
- External drives: EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT (optional for ARM model)
Supported RAID Types
- 8-bay (and more): JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- 6-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
- 4-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
- 2-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1
Storage management
- Maximum individual volume size: 250 TB
- Maximum number of internal volumes: 128
- Maximum shared folder size: 250 TB
- Maximum number of shared folders: 512
Connections
- 2 x GbE ports (RJ45)
- 10 GbE port: 1 SFP+ 10GbE port
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen ports
Characteristics
- Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
- Jumbo Frame
- File server:
   File sharing on Windows, Mac and Linux/UNIX
   Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB)
   Apple Networks (AFP)
   NFS services version 3/4
- FTP Server:
   QuFTP
   FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols
   FTP over SSL/TLS (Explicit FTPS)
   FXP Support
- Maximum FTP connection: 1024
- File Station (Web)
- Object storage
- Local user account: 4096
- Local group account: 512
- Domain user/group account: 200,000
Physics
- Format: 1U rack mount
- LED indicators: HDD 1-4, Status, USB, LAN 1-3
- Buttons: Power, Reset
- Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 - 70°C
- Relative humidity: 5 ~ 95% relative humidity non-condensing, wet bulb: 27 ºC
- Power supply unit: Open frame 100 W, Input: 100 V - 240 V ~ / 3.5 A, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
- Power consumption: HDD sleep mode: 12.42 W
- Power consumption: Operating mode, typical: 30.99 W
- Fan: System fan: 3 x 40mm, 12V DC
- System Warning: Doorbell
- Kensington security slot
- Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory: 400
Dimensions and weight
- 44 × 439 × 291mm
- 4.15kg