Qnap TS-x31P3 Series 2-Bay and 4-Bay NAS With 2.5GbE Port and Annapurna Labs AL314 Quad-core 1.7GHz Processor

Qnap Systems, Inc. launched the quad-core 1.7GHz 2.5GbE TS-x31P3 series NAS.

Available in 2-bay and 4-bay models, it provides multimedia playback, supports Snapshot backup and HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) for local, offsite and cloud backup. This series is recommended for home and office users that want to benefit from 2.5GbE networking to accelerate everyday usage and DR.

4-bay TS-431P3 front and rear

With 1GbE and 2.5GbE ports, the TS-x31P3 series allows users to adopt fast networking. Existing CAT5e/CAT6 cables can be used to connect a TS-x31P3 series model to a 2.5GbE switch to enable faster backup and smoother media streaming. 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports allow users to connect various peripherals and devices – including expansion enclosures to flexibly expand the TS-x31P3’s storage capacity. This NAS series comes with 2 or 4GB RAM as standard and supports up to 8GB RAM.

2-bay TS-231P3 front and rear

“The TS-x31P3 series provides homes and offices with an accessible solution for adopting a 2.5GbE NAS. With a quad-core 1.7GHz processor and up to 8GB RAM, the TS-x31P3 is dependable for everyday usage in a wide range of tasks, including storage, backup, media streaming, and more,“ said Jason Hsu, product manager.

Notification Center
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The TS-x31P3’s Notification Center consolidates all QTS system events and alerts, providing users with a single-app notification solution. Security Counselor evaluates and recommends security settings to improve NAS security. HBS allows users to backup NAS data to another NAS or to cloud storage for an off-site copy to ensure higher data security. Snapshots are also supported to assist users in mitigating the threat of ransomware and accidental deletion/modification of files.

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The built-in QTS App Center provides a range of applications to boost productivity: Surveillance Station allows for building a secure surveillance system; Qsync automatically synchronizes files between NAS, mobile devices and computers; Container Station allows the direct hosting of LXC and Docker apps; QmailAgent centralizes management of multiple email accounts; Notes Station 3 enables collaborative note-taking; Qfiling automates file organization; and Qsirch allows users to find files. Users can also download companion mobile apps to remotely access their NAS to improve work.

Key specs:

TS-231P3-2G: Annapurna Labs AL314 quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 2GB RAM
TS-231P3-4G: Annapurna Labs AL314 quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 4GB RAM
TS-431P3-2G: Annapurna Labs AL314 quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 2GB RAM
TS-431P3-4G: Annapurna Labs AL314 quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 4GB RAM

Tower model; Single DDR3L SODIMM memory slot (supports up to 8GB); hot swappable 2.5/ 3.5-inch 6Gb SATA HDD/SSD drive bays; 1×2.5 GbE RJ45 port, 1xGbE port; 3xUSB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; 1xUSB ‘One Touch Copy’ button

TS-431p3 2G NAS specs

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