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QNAP Introduces QSW-M408 10GbE L2 Web Managed Switch Series, a User-friendly Network Management Solution for SMBs

Taipei, Taiwan, August 5, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP), a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released the QSW-M408 series 4-port 10GbE SFP+ and 8-port Gigabit Layer 2 Web managed Switches, designed for meeting versatile needs in a hybrid high-speed network infrastructure. Featuring practical Layer 2 management functions, QSW-M408 series switches enable efficient deployment of bandwidth utilization to offer an entry-level network management solution for SMBs.

QSW-M408 series switches (QSW-M408-4C, QSW-M408-2C and QSW-M408S) come with four 10GbE SFP+ ports and eight Gigabit ports, for connecting multiple devices with SFP+ or RJ45 interfaces. The QSW-M408-4C and QSW-M408-2C include four and two additional 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports that are compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to support five networking speeds (10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps), allowing administrators to realize higher network speeds with existing Cat 5e and 6a cables. QSW-M408 series switches also provide Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) via a user-friendly Web GUI for efficient network bandwidth control and enhanced network security.

“With the increasing need for high-speed networking, SMBs with tight budgets and limited manpower may be unable to afford or maintain standard 10GbE switches,” said Frank Liao, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “Combining 10GbE, 1GbE and SFP+ and RJ45 interfaces, the affordable and easy-to-use QNAP QSW-M408 series switches allow users to flexibly deploy speeds and cabling for connecting different devices and efficiently maintaining networks.”

The QSW-M408 series is one of the few web-managed switches on the market that supports the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and IEEE802.3x Flow Control in full-duplex mode. You can easily and efficiently deploy small/medium-scale networks that support expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention, while avoiding packet loss from unparalleled bandwidth, and reducing power consumption for low-speed and inactive connections. When coupled with other QNAP 10GbE solutions (including NAS, network adapters and PCIe cards) QSW-M408 series switches provide exceptional value and performance for deploying high-speed networks.

Key specifications

  • QSW-M408-4C: 12-port (4 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 copper combo ports and 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports)
  • QSW-M408-2C: 12-port (4 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, 2 SFP+/RJ45 copper combo ports and 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports)
  • QSW-M408S: 12-port (4 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports)

Compliant with IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3az; Auto Negotiation; QSW-M408-4C and QSW-M408-2C compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to support five network speeds (10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps).

Availability

The QSW-M408-4C, QSW-M408-2C and QSW-M408S are now available. For more information and to view the full QNAP product lineup (including switches, NAS, and more) please visit www.qnap.com.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a 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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QNAP Releases HybridMount 1.2, Enabling Users to Locally Mount Remote Server Folders for Easy File Sharing

Taipei, Taiwan, August 4, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released HybridMount 1.2 , which allows users to mount folders from remote servers on a local NAS to act as local shared folders. HybridMount allows NAS users to access mounted remote folders based on local access rights, making it an ideal remote file sharing solution for multi-site workplaces and international companies.

“Remote folders that were mounted on a local NAS through HybridMount were previously only accessible to those who performed the mounting task. From HybridMount 1.2, IT staff can set access permissions to mounted remote folders for local users, allowing their entire organization to benefit from greater file sharing convenience and coordinated access to cloud-based files,” said Josh Chen, Product Manager of QNAP.

IT staff can mount a remote server’s folder on the local NAS as a local shared folder using HybridMount (via SMB or NFS protocol). Local users with permissions can then connect to the local NAS (via SMB, AFP or NFS protocol) for convenient remote file access and editing.

HybridMount also allows for mounting public cloud storage to a NAS or servers as a cloud storage gateway. Local caching can then be enabled to provide low-latency cloud file access.

To learn more about HybridMount, please visit www.qnap.com/go/solution/hybridmount

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a 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.

Media Contacts

marketing@qnap.com

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QNAP Launches QuTScloud, a Virtual NAS Solution for Running QTS on Server Virtualization Platforms

Taipei, Taiwan, August 4, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP), a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today announced that the QuTScloud, a virtual appliance based on QTS NAS operating system, supports server virtualization platforms. QuTScloud is available through license subscription and can be implemented on enterprises’ private data centers as a virtual machine that is hosted on hypervisors, including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™, as well as on a QNAP NAS (via VM Marketplace in Virtualization Station).

With QuTScloud, organizations can set up a virtual NAS on their existing on-premise data centers to easily acquire multiple advanced NAS features without the need for additional investments in NAS hardware. In addition to saving costs, energy, and storage space, QuTScloud provides a perfect storage gateway for enterprises looking for private and hybrid cloud solutions.

“We view the license-based QuTScloud as an important step to introducing QNAP’s QTS features to more enterprises and workgroups that demand resource elasticity and budget flexibility,” said Aseem Manmualiya, Product Manager of QNAP, adding, “By licensing QuTScloud for virtual device applications, QuTScloud provides an exciting solution that enables flexible deployment and management with access to app-aware QuTScloud instances in a variety of virtualization environments.”

QuTScloud provides users with a near-identical user experience and feature set as QTS. The inclusive App Center offers a wide range of free and premium apps for boosting QuTScloud functionality and adding more features. Key features include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Supports CIFS/SMB, NFS, AFP, and iSCSI protocols for easy file access.
  • Windows AD and LDAP integration simplify directory management.
  • Data uploaded to major cloud storage (via HBS, HybridMount or VJBOD Cloud) can be mounted in the QuTScloud instance.
  • Streamline backup and restoration processes with snapshots and versioning.
  • A comprehensive search engine Qsirch to locate enterprise files instantly.
  • Supports myQNAPcloud Link service for connecting to QuTScloud with a unique domain name without the need to configure a static IP address.

QuTScloud can be quickly launched in three steps:

  1. Deploy QuTScloud as a virtual machine on virtualization platform. Watch video tutorials: KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, QNAP Virtualization Station
  2. Purchase a license from the QNAP Software Store. Watch video tutorial
  3. Generate a QuTScloud license key using the QNAP License Manager and initialize QuTScloud. Watch video tutorial

QuTScloud provides pay-as-you-go software licensing with monthly license and yearly license options: https://software.qnap.com/qutscloud.html
For more information about QuTScloud on hypervisors, please visit: https://www.qnap.com/go/solution/qutscloud-hypervisor/

 

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a 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.

Media Contacts

marketing@qnap.com