Qnap Shipping 4GB RAM Version of TS-x51 NAS

QNAP, Inc. is shipping its 4GB model of the TS-x51 Series Turbo NAS, which features a potent Intel Bay Trail Celeron dual-core processor, an upgrade from the Atom processor, and comes standard with the latest QTS 4.1 OS and is designed for Virtualization Station, a feature that allows users to run and manage a VM directly on the NAS.

In addition, the 4GB upgrade also gives this series the capability to run multiple memory-intensive applications simultaneously.

It supports Intel VT-x and VM applications. Just download the Virtualization Station App from the QNAP App Center, and you can install and manage multiple OSs such as Windows, Linux and even Android on your NAS. The VMs can be used in variety of different ways to boost the functionality of your Turbo NAS.

About Virtualization Station
It realizes both cloud storage and virtual computing on its NAS devices. With the introduction of the Virtualization Station, users not only can have their own private cloud storage but also have the ability to set up and run their own virtual servers on the NAS. On the private cloud platform, you can host different VMs on the NAS for your home or a small business.

Feature highlights:

Direct access to files and data via VM – Admins can install Windows, Linux or Android OS on the Turbo NAS to run any support application file
Save bandwidth and time – Data is not transmitted via physical network cables
Enhanced security – Data is not transmitted outside the NAS providing a secure environment that prevents sensitive data from being intercepted
User-based permissions settings – Admin can assign VMs to users and set different permissions
Monitor all NIC traffic and assign a specific NIC exclusively to a single VM
Operate VMs using remote desktops for utmost convenience