Intel Xeon D desktop QuTS hero NAS with four 2.5GbE ports designed for real-time SnapSync data backup and virtual machine applicationsN/AN/ADelivering enterprise performance at SMB prices the TS-h686 features an Intel Xeon D processor and DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory (expandable to 128 GB) with dependable reliability. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system the TS-h686 ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression near-limitless snapshots and real-time SnapSync. The TS-h686 helps your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance in various use cases including mission-critical file servers virtualization servers collaborative video editing or efficient data backup and recovery applications.N/AN/APowerful Intel Xeon D processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memoryN/AThe TS-h686 uses an Intel Xeon D-1600 series processor and DDR4 ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss. Supporting up to 128 GB RAM to cope with higher workloads the TS-h686 provides a high-performance and reliable NAS solution for demanding business IT environments.N/AN/ASet SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSDN/AWhile SSD prices continue to fall and SSD capacity and performance continue to increase organizations can easily take advantage of SSD strengths. The TS-h686 comes with two 2.5-inch SSD drive bays and two M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance and reduce storage volume latency. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. Without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays the TS-h686 allows you to maximize both your storage capacity and performance.N/AN/AQuad-port 2.5GbE meets todays high-bandwidth demandsN/AFeaturing four native 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M) the TS-h686 allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. The support of Port Trunking and failover further satisfies bandwidth and reliability demanding applications including virtualization large file transfers high-speed backup/restoration and any real-time application. QNAP also offers numerous options of managed and unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches assisting organizations in implementing high-speed secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.N/AN/AVerified as Veeam Ready ObjectN/AQuObjects is verified Veeam Ready ensuring both compatibility and reliability for achieving efficient backup and recovery with Veeam Backup & Replication.N/AN/AZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityN/AQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management comprehensive data protection and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management virtualization to collaborative media workflows QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.N/AN/AData integrity is keyN/AQuTS heros self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once Read Many (WORM) is also supported.N/AN/AData reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceN/AInline data deduplication compression and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.N/AN/AMulti-level cache technologyN/AMain memory read cache (L1 ARC) SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC) and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power fail protection are simultaneously supported to boost performance and security.N/AN/ARAID Z enables robust data protectionN/AMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.N/AN/AQSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionN/ARAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure improving your data protection and system reliability.N/AN/AApp Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityN/AApps for backup/sync virtual machines/containers content management productivity and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h686.N/AN/ATiered storage configuration for a QuTS hero NASN/ABasic requirements for setup are similar to QTS. We recommend you to follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.N/AN/AInline data deduplication compression and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyN/AQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication compression and compaction) to reduce file sizes conserve storage capacity and optimize performance. For example if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage the TS-h686 optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.N/AN/AReal-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recoveryN/AReal-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.N/AN/ASnapshots multiply backup protectionN/AAttain peace of mind with near-limitless instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS simplifying data protection with version control.N/AN/AHBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansN/AHBS centralizes backup restoration and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h686 to another QNAP NAS remote server or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.N/AN/AAll-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solutionN/AYou can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines containers QNAP NAS and other physical devices on the network you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.N/AN/AVirtualization StationN/ARun multiple Windows Linux UNIX and Android virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.N/AN/AContainer StationN/AExperience LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry import and export containers and create abundant microservices.N/AN/ASingle Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)N/ABy installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-h686 you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs. With traffic bypassing the Hypervisor vSwitch it helps enhance I/O throughout and network efficiency ensuring reliable VM applications and reduced CPU overheads.N/AN/APCIe expansion for upgrading 10GbE transmission or enabling GPGPU computingN/AThe TS-h686 features two PCIe Gen 3 x8 slots (each slot provides up to 64 Gb/s bandwidth) and supports installing expansion cards to enable additional functions and greater application potential.N/AN/AMove business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based dataN/AThe TS-h686 perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TS-h686 using M.2 SSD slots (M.2 SSDs purchased separately) organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage backup and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective flexible and secure hybrid cloud applications.N/AN/AHybridMount file-based cloud gatewayN/AFlexibly expand storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.N/AN/AVJBOD Cloud block-based cloud gatewayN/AVJBOD Cloud supports streamlined NAS backup to object cloud storage. The block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks and only transmits block-based volume or LUN changes (such as addition modification or deletion). This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements such as databases VM volumes and videos.N/AN/ASwitch operating systems to upgrade current storageN/AThe TS-h686 can also switch to using QTS - QNAPs standard NAS operating system. This allows you to migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the more powerful TS-h686 to upgrade your storage infrastructure.N/AN/AAttention: QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-h686 before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.N/AN/AMore productivity applicationsN/ABoxafeN/ASafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files emails calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 to the TS-h686.N/AN/ASecurity CounselorN/AA security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.N/AN/AQsirchN/AQNAPs powerful Google-like search tool for quickly finding specific images music videos documents and emails by keywords color and more search conditions.
