QNAP TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 is the world's first unified NAS
supporting Auto Tiering to deliver ongoing optimization of data
across high-performance SSD, 12Gbps SAS drives and high-capacity
SATA disks. Powered by an Intel® Xeon E3 CPU, the
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 delivers exceptional performance and supports
cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions, iSCSI
& virtualization applications, and more practical business
functions. With the powerful QTS operating system, the
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 performs as a reliable, scalable and
unbeatable unified and tiered storage solution for
businesses.
Built-in 10GbE, highly-efficient storage solution with high speed
network for HD video editing and sharing
- 3,800+ MB/s throughput and 260,000+ IOPS
- Qtier Technology drives Auto Tiering for optimal storage
efficiency
- Built-in 256GB mSATA modules for caching, beneficial to
IOPS-demanding applications
- Scalable design, up to 140 drives
- Virtualization-ready, centralized data storage, backup, sharing
and disaster recovery
- Backward compatible with SAS/SATA 6Gbps drives
Enable Auto Tiering with Qtier Technology
QNAP’s Qtier Technology empowers the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 with
Auto Tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency.
With Auto Tiering, the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 can automatically move
hot data to high-performance storage tiers and cold data to
lower-cost, higher-capacity drives, making the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP
R2 an extremely efficient shared resource. Businesses will no
longer have to invest heavily in expensive Flash technology, but
can still enjoy exceptional application performance and lower TCO
of storage from Auto Tiering with the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2.
12Gbps DataBolt™ Advantage
Implementing DataBolt technology, the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 can
deliver twice the throughput for 6Gbps SAS drives by automatically
aggregating the bandwidth from 3Gbps and 6Gbps drives to fully
utilize 12Gbps, effectively accelerating the existing
infrastructure.
Excellent performance
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports 12Gbps SAS drives to provide
fast data transmission speeds and drive up to 3,817 MB/s throughput
and 260,441 IOPS*. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® E3 v3 quad-core
processor with 16GB or 8GB DDR3 ECC RAM, the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2
greatly enhances the efficiency of CPU-demanding tasks and serves
more concurrent tasks.
SSD cache acceleration
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 features 2 pre-installed 128GB mSATA
modules, and there are no limits on using SSDs for caching. By
installing high-performance SSDs, the IOPS performance of storage
volumes can remarkably boost. It is perfect for improving overall
workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as database and
virtualization. The internal cache port design reserves the space
of hard drive tray for more storage capacity.
Removable motherboard drawer for easy maintenance
With the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2's removable motherboard drawer, IT
administrators have easier access in upgrading/installing RAM, the
internal cache, 40GbE adapter and other components. The motherboard
itself can be removed and replaced without needing to remove the
heavy TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 from the rack cabinet, making it
especially useful in maintaining the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 in data
centers with multiple rack cabinets.
Get ready for 40GbE to your TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 offers four inbuilt Gigabit Ethernet
ports and features two inbuilt 10GbE SFP+ ports to deliver 10
Gigabit high speed network. If 10GbE is insufficient for some
workloads, the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports Mellanox® ConnectX-3
Pro adapter cards with 10/40/56 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to
deliver the most cost-effective computing and storage Ethernet
Interconnection solution. It helps achieve significantly higher
throughput for high-performance embedded I/O applications and
virtualization acceleration. Businesses can greatly benefit from
the fast, flexible storage network of the 40GbE-expandable
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 for boosting their mission-critical IT
performance.
QTS - Simple and efficient
Thanks to the intuitive user interface of QTS, your NAS experience
is smarter, smoother and spectacular. Its modern flat design
streamlines loading times, and the intelligent desktop allows you
to find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or
group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a
real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run
multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater working
efficiency.
QRM+: Centralized management solution for networked computing
devices
QRM+ is QNAP's Centralized Management Solution, designed for IT
teams, for networked computing devices. It provides a single-point
solution to discover, map, monitor and manage all of the critical
computing devices (including servers, PCs, and thin clients) in
your network, and facilitates device discovery with the graphical
topology diagram. QRM+ supports IPMI 2.0, provides remote KVM
(Keyboard, Video, Mouse) for certain IPMI devices, and supports
tracking every action using KVM recording and playback. Simply
install QRMAgent on your Windows® and Linux® devices and you will
see their system status on the QRM+ management interface. With
centralized management using QRM+ on the NAS, IT infrastructure and
device security is enhanced while troubleshooting and network
resource performance analysis is greatly simplified.
Volume & LUN snapshot simplifies restoration
QTS Storage Manager adds an easy-to-use web-based snapshot tool for
you to easily back up and restore data on the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2
back to any point of time to prevent loss of important data. You
can take snapshots for both volumes and LUN, efficiently replicate
volume/LUN snapshots to remote servers by copying only the changes
made, and quickly clone a volume /LUN snapshot as a local volume
without interrupting the current system operation. You can even set
up the system to automatically take a snapshot of the volume before
backup via RTRR/rsync, even when the file is opened.
Seamless capacity expansion
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports online capacity expansion by
cascading multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures to meet the needs
of growing business data. With QNAP scale-up solution, total
storage capacity can be gradually expanded on demand. It is
especially useful for large data applications, such as video
surveillance, data archiving, and TV broadcast storage.
Powerful QNAP flexible volume
QNAP's flexible volume provides a more secure and flexible way to
store NAS data. This next-generation volume offers powerful
features such as storage pooling with multiple RAID group
protection, thin provisioned volume with space reclaim, block-level
iSCSI LUN, and online capacity expansion. The QTS Storage Manager
neatly presents tools and options for managing system storage which
simplifies the process of NAS capacity expansion and QNAP RAID
expansion enclosure management.
Qsirch – A smarter, faster way to search
Quickly and easily find documents, photos, videos, and music with
Qsirch, QNAP’s new built-in NAS search application lets you find
what you need by real-time, natural search. Simply type in as much
as you know about what you are trying to find, including parts of
the file name or even words/phrases in the document, and Qsirch
will display a list of matches – complete with thumbnails – as you
type. Qsirch even remembers your search history so you can quickly
navigate to files you’ve previously searched for. Qsirch is a huge
productivity boost that greatly reduces the time spent looking for
files on the NAS, allowing you to focus on other tasks.
Monitor and manage multiple NAS with Q'center
Q'center turns your TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 into a central management
system to manage multiple QNAP NAS units. After installing Q'center
in the QTS App Center, you can use the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 to
centrally manage multi-site QNAP NAS for monitoring system logs,
manage firmware updates & maintenance, and enjoy major benefits
including ease-of-use, cost-efficiency, convenience and
flexibility. Managing multiple QNAP NAS becomes effortlessly easy
and efficient.
Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storage
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols
for file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX networks.
Data, logs and ISO images of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored
on the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 and protected by an integrated
antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system
administrators to configure user permissions by using existing
Windows AD server, LDAP server or NAS build-in LDAP services.
Well-rounded backup solutions to secure data
The QNAP NetBak Replicator supports real-time and scheduled data
backup on Windows including Outlook email archiving. Apple Time
Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with a solution
to effortlessly back up data to the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2.
Disaster recovery solutions brings peace of mind
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 offers various data recovery options.
RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled
data backup to a remote QNAP NAS or FTP server and synchronizes
files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup
efficiency and reduced backup time. The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 also
supports rsync protocol to back up data to another remote server on
a scheduled basis. Data can also be backed up to and restored from
a range of cloud storage services, including Amazon® S3, Amazon
Glacier, Microsoft® OneDrive, Windows Azure, ElephantDrive®,
Dropbox®, Google® Drive, Yandex, Google Cloud Storage, and
more.
Comprehensive security options
In an open network environment, business data may be exposed in a
potential hack. The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 provides numerous
security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and more.
Besides, IT administrators can control the access rights of each
user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to
important files. The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 is validated with
military-level FIPS 140-2 AES 256-bit encryption, preventing
sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if
the hard drives or the entire system were stolen.
Storage for comprehensive virtualization applications
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports VMware® and Citrix®, and is
compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-V™ and Windows Server 2012,
benefiting flexible deployment and management in virtualization
environments. The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports VMware VAAI and
Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading
for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere
Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced efficiency of
operations and management in virtualization applications.
Run multiple operating systems on the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP
R2
The Virtualization Station transforms the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2
into a 2-in-a-box NAS that can function as an all-in-one NAS and a
virtualization platform supporting multiple operating systems, fast
virtual machine (VM) creation, VM backup & restoration, VM
import/export, snapshot, and enables desktop operations in web
browsers. With an easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage
every VM created on the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 with minimal effort.
You can download VMs on demand from online VM markets and import
them to TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 to use directly without any complex
procedures.
Container Station – LXC and Docker Containers
inclusive
QNAP Container Station exclusively integrates LXC and Docker
lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate
multiple isolated Linux systems on the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 as
well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. It
supports container import/export and permission settings, and
features an informative dashboard and flexible user interface for
you to manage multiple containers. You can experience the amazing
Container Station and enjoy the playground of virtual containers
with the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2.
Highly-efficient storage solution for video editing
Digital video production produces a significant amount of data that
requires high-performance storage with sustainable throughput to
meet the demanding output of video editing. The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP
R2 fulfills storage and video editing needs with a high-speed 10GbE
network interface. Videos can be quickly stored and edited on the
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 directly over the network.
File synchronization across multiple devices
The Qsync utility turns your TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 into a safe data
center for file synchronization with a large storage capacity. Any
file uploaded to the TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 will be made available
for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile
devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers to
manage files and always have the most updated files on different
devices. Qsync provides multiple ways of file synchronization and
group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of
collaboration.
Comprehensive surveillance solution with 24/7 security
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2’s Surveillance Station offers a
professional surveillance solution with a user-friendly management
interface, a wide range of over 3,000 compatible IP camera models,
and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time
monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide
range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile
app on your iOS® or Android™ mobile devices to manage the monitored
channels anytime and anywhere to safeguard your office environment,
or install the Vcam app to turn your mobile device into a network
camera to instantly record any moment around you to your
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2.
Install-on-demand apps extend NAS features
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 has a built-in App Center that provides
over 100 install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party
developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content
management, communications, download, entertainment, and much more.
It is also a centralized location for managing & updating
installed apps. In addition, QNAP’s development platform embraces
the open-source spirit to enable developers to create their own
apps, adding potentially limitless potential for the
TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2.
Additional SMB-ready features
The TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2 supports various business applications
as an all-in-one Turbo NAS with cost-efficiency.
The Turbo NAS supports FTP server to share large size files, coming
with user-defined settings including bandwidth limitation, number
of connections, and write-only permission.
The Turbo NAS supports VPN server which provides an easy way for IT
administrators to build up a secure private network and allows the
staff to log on from outside the office and access business
resources securely such as files and Internet connections.
General
Configuration
Universal Plug And Play (UPNP): |
Yes
|
Cooling System
Cooling Type: |
Active
|
Fan Diameter: |
6
|
Number of Fans: |
4 fan(s)
|
Security
Security Algorithms: |
256-bit AES
•
FIPS 140-2
•
HTTPS
•
SNMP
•
SSH
•
SSL/TLS
|
Power Consumption
Sleep Mode: |
111.26 W
|
Typical: |
178.65 W
|
Specification
Network Protocols: |
CIFS/SMB
•
AFP (v3.3)
•
NFS (v3)
•
FTP
•
FTPS
•
SFTP
•
TFTP
•
HTTP(S)
•
Telnet
•
SSH
•
iSCSI
•
SNMP
•
SMTP
•
SMSC
|
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN: |
Yes
|
Ethernet LAN Data Rates: |
10
•
100
•
1000 Mbit/s
|
Ethernet LAN Ports (RJ-45): |
4
|
Management Features
Management Protocols: |
SNMP
|
Web-Based Management: |
Yes
|
Protocols
DHCP Client: |
Yes
|
DHCP Server: |
Yes
|
Ports
HDMI: |
1
|
USB 2.0 Ports: |
4
|
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports: |
4
|
Package Contents
Cables: |
AC
•
LAN (RJ-45)
|
Number of Screws: |
96
|
Physical Specification
Item Depth (mm): |
530.5
|
Item Height (mm): |
88
|
Item Width (mm): |
442.5
|
LEDs: |
LAN
•
Status
•
eSATA
|
Noise Level: |
49.4 dB
|
On/Off Switch: |
Yes
|
Reset Button: |
Yes
|
Weight (kg): |
14.2
|
System Requirements
Linux Operating Systems Supported: |
Yes
|
Mac Operating Systems Supported: |
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
•
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
•
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
|
Windows Operating Systems Supported: |
Windows 10
•
Windows 10 Education
•
Windows 10 Education x64
•
Windows 10 Enterprise
•
Windows 10 Enterprise x64
•
Windows 10 Home
•
Windows 10 Home x64
•
Windows 10 IOT Core
•
Windows 10 Pro
•
Windows 10 Pro x64
•
Windows 7
•
Windows 7 Enterprise
•
Windows 7 Enterprise x64
•
Windows 7 Home Basic
•
Windows 7 Home Basic x64
•
Windows 7 Home Premium
•
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
•
Windows 7 Professional x64
•
Windows 7 Starter
•
Windows 7 Starter x64
•
Windows 7 Ultimate
•
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
•
Windows 8
•
Windows 8 Enterprise
•
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
•
Windows 8 Pro
•
Windows 8 Pro x64
•
Windows 8 x64
|
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