QNAP TS-231 2TB (2 X 1TB WD Red) 2 Bay Desktop NAS

Product Description

The TS-231 is a powerful yet easy-to-use network storage center for backup, synchronization, remote access, & home entertainment. With the Notes Station, you can easily create digital notes on your private cloud & share with friends & colleagues at no extra cost. Powered by an advanced ARM® Cortex® A9 dual-core processor, the TS-231 delivers incredible performance as a home NAS with three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, one e SATA, & dual LAN ports. See how TS-231 can enhance your digital lifestyle. Contains WD Red HDD's NAS optimised for up to 8 bays Desktop solutions, Designed for Low duty cycle environment with 3 years warranty Build a private cloud-based notebook & share with friends & colleagues with the Notes Station & Qnotes mobile app Organize & manage files & backup tasks in one centralized location Synchronize files between computers, laptops, & mobile devices Archive, manage, enjoy & share media collections with the dedicated Photo Station, Video Station & Music Station apps Enjoy family videos, movies, music, & photos on your TV with DLNA & Air Play streaming Transcode videos offline & enjoy smooth video streaming even when your network connection is restricted Create digital notes on your private cloud Notes Station provides a private & secure way to share & collaborate on digital notes. With just a few steps you can create notes from web pages (or by importing from the TS-231), edit notes with the intuitive web-based editor, & take screenshots for quick note-taking with Qsnap or the Notes Station Clipper extension for Chrome. You can also easily leverage the rich media contents stored on the TS-231 to enhance your notes, & access them on your mobile phones or tablet devices by using Qnotes mobile app anytime, anywhere. With flexible privilege settings for editing & sharing notes, you can build a secure environment to work together with friends & colleagues. In addition, the Notes Station enables you to create to-do lists & calendar alerts that can be updated to your Google Calendar, helping manage your daily tasks more efficiently. Create a 24/7 surveillance center for your home/small office Dual-core processor delivers high performance Equipped with powerful yet energy efficient Freescale™ ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.2 G Hz processor, the TS-231 is a high-performance home NAS providing incredible performance of up to 110MB/s read & 80MB/s write throughput. The TS-231’s enhanced encryption & decryption performance provides transfer speeds of over 30MB/s with AES-256 bit full NAS volume encryption, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive personal data stored in the TS-231. You can also use the TS-231 as a home multimedia hub to enjoy your photo, music & videos while downloading or backing up files without impacting the TS-231’s performance. When installed with the latest 802.11ac or dual-band 2.4 G Hz/5 G Hz 802.11n Wi-Fi USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter, the TS-231 can offer remarkably high speeds for transferring large amount of files & streaming bandwidth-consuming multimedia. * Tested in QNAP Lab. Figures could vary by environment. High Efficiency with dual LAN support The TS-231 supports multiple port-trunking modes, enabling IT administrators to set up link aggregation to increase total data transmission capability. Failover & dual IP are also supported to ensure continuous system operations. The supported port-trunking modes include: Balance-rr (Round-Robin), Active Backup, Balance XOR, Broadcast, IEEE 802.3ad, Balance-tlb (Adaptive Transmit Load Balancing) & Balance-alb (Adaptive Load Balancing). QTS
- Simple & efficient Thanks to QTS intuitive user interface, system operations of the TS-231 are smooth & handy. Its intelligent desktop means that you can find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, & open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency. Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storage The TS-231 supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, & AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac & Linux/UNIX. Data, logs & ISO image of CDs & DVDs can be centrally stored in the TS-231 & protected by an integrated antivirus solution. Well-rounded backup solutions to secure data By connecting external drives to the Turbo NAS via e SATA or USB (Universal Serial Bus), you can easily configure & copy shared folders on the TS-231 to external devices. The front panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) port features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly back up data on external drives to the TS-231 or alternatively to back up data from the TS-231 to external drives. QNAP’s Net Bak Replicator supports real-time & scheduled data backup for Windows (including Outlook email archiving) & Mac OS X users can use Time Machine to effortlessly back up data to the TS-231. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis® True Image & Symantec® Backup Exec are also supported. A private cloud without constraints In contrast to the limited storage space & potential security concerns of public cloud services, the TS-231 is advantageous for establishing a secure & large-capacity private cloud. The my QNAPcloud service allows remote access to files stored on the TS-231, allowing you to play & share multimedia from the TS-231 or to conveniently check the system status from anywhere. Manage your files via the Internet The File Station brings conventional desktop-style file operations to web browsers, allowing you to upload, download, & manage files on your TS-231 wherever there is an internet connection. Supporting file extraction, folder creation, & smart search for files & folders, File Station also means that you can easily share files with friends & family via unique URLs. With reliable security features, SSL & password options, managing & sharing your files is simple & safe with the File Station. Archive your photo memories. Share your life. The TS-231 acts as your photo vault for you to back up your favourite photos. The Photo Station makes photo sharing simple, & you can designate your own access right controls. Simply upload your photos to the TS-231 to create & organize your photo albums through a web browser, & share with your family & friends through social networking sites such as Facebook, Google+, Twitter & Pinterest. With the Qfile mobile app (for i OS® & Android™) you can also instantly upload your new photos from your mobile device to the TS-231. Build your home music library & enjoy music anywhere The Music Station helps categorize your music collection, & displays album covers to easily organize your personal playlists. Through the music station web player, you can enjoy your music anytime, anywhere with a few clicks. Thousands of local & global online Internet radio programs are also built-into the Music Station for you to enjoy. Listen to your favorite songs streamed from i Tunes Server, or play music via web browsers on your PC. Stream music to DLNA-compatible music systems for a high-quality sound experience. Stream music via Air Play to compatible devices. Listen to your music on mobile devices through the Qmusic app. Supports DLNA & Air Play for media streaming You can use DLNA-compatible devices such as Smart TVs, Sony® PS3, Microsoft® Xbox 360 & media players to enjoy HD quality videos stored on the TS-231. You can also use the Qfile app on an i OS device to browse videos & photos stored on the TS-231 & play on the TV via Apple TV. By installing the QAirplay app from the QTS App Center, you can stream your media content directly on a TV via Apple TV. The media contents are streaming on Apple TV, bypassing your mobile device, thus saving the energy of your mobile device. Offline Video transcoding With offline transcoding, if you can only connect to a slow, limited or restricted Internet connection, you can still enjoy smooth video streaming by playing a version of the video with a pre-rendered, optimized resolution. By setting an automatic transcoding folder, the TS-231 will automatically convert the videos in this folder to a range of resolutions for use on many different devices & internet speeds. As this transcoding is a background task, you can schedule the TS-231 to work during off-peak hours such as when you are at work or asleep, allowing you to enjoy a perfect stream of your favorite videos when you’re off work or wake up. * The offline transcoding capability of the TS-231 is 3 times faster than single-core ARM-based NAS. 24/7 download center The TS-231 is a perfect download center for high speed BT, Magnet, PT (Private Trackers), e Mule, FTP, & HTTP downloads. After the download tasks are set ready, you can turn off the computer, & the TS-231 will download as many HD videos as you want. With the QGet utility you can manage your download tasks on multiple Turbo NAS devices remotely on the local network or the Internet. You can also install Happy Get app to back up abundant online videos to your TS-231. Dropbox-like file synchronization across computers & mobile devices With Qsync, your TS-231 is turned into a safe data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-231 will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops & mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers in managing files & ensuring that different devices have the most up-to-date files. Qsync provides multiple ways for file synchronization & group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects & collaboration. Access, use, sync & enjoy with your tablets & smartphones The TS-231 is your private cloud storage that virtually enlarges the capacity of your mobile devices. Qfile means that you can access, upload, download, manage, & share stored files easily as if you are all of your files in your pocket. If Qfile is installed on an i OS device, users can also browse videos & photos stored on the TS-231 & play via Apple TV. Qmanager lets you monitor & manage the TS-231 remotely & efficiently without turning on your PC, while Qmusic means that you can stream or download music from your TS-231 to mobile devices. Comprehensive surveillance solution providing 24/7 security The TS-231‘s Surveillance Station offers a professional surveillance solution with a user-friendly management interface, a wide range of over 2, 700 compatible IP camera models, & default 2 free IP camera licenses that can be expanded up to 8 camera channels by purchasing additional licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video & audio recording & playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the VMobile app on your i OS® or Android™ devices to manage the monitoring of cameras anytime, anywhere, for total surveillance of your monitored environment. Install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality The TS-231 has a built-in App Center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP & third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, & 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 opportunities for the TS-231. Enhance productivity with e SATA & multiple USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports Equipped with an e SATA & three Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports, the TS-231 means that you can flexibly arrange tasks with a wide range of external devices without interrupting your current workflow. You can back up files to USB (Universal Serial Bus) drives & e SATA enclosures, access data stored on SD cards via USB (Universal Serial Bus) card readers, share up to 3 printers via network, & connect to a UPS to ensure a continual power supply. Energy-saving The TS-231 features an energy-efficient dual-core ARM processor that maintains high performance in system operations & is suitable for an always-online personal cloud without running up a high electricity bill. Additional energy-saving features include hard disk standby, scheduled power on/off, & Wake on LAN. Easy-to-use NAS management tools The TS-231 provides comprehensive system tools to increase management efficiency. Instant Alert Notifications
- With the SMTP & SMS settings on the Turbo NAS, system administrators will get notifications via SMS or email if an error occurs. Resource Monitor
- Easily monitor CPU, memory, disk & network bandwidth usage, as well as currently-running Turbo NAS apps & services. Wake on LAN
- Administrators can turn on the Turbo NAS via LAN to save energy & improve security. Scheduled Power on/off
- Administrators can turn on the Turbo NAS via LAN to save energy & improve security. S.M.A.R.T. & Advanced Hard Drive Health Scan (HHS)
- The Turbo NAS supports HDD S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) which monitors the hard drive status, & sends out email notifications for administrators to take action. The HHD Health Scanning technology can also examine hard drive status & prevent possible data loss. Comprehensive Event Logs
- The Turbo NAS supports Syslog server that collects logs from various connected devices over the Internet & saves the data, enabling centralized log management with greater efficiency. Additional features The TS-231 supports various applications for home offices as an all-in-one Turbo NAS with cost-efficiency. FTP Server
- The Turbo NAS supports FTP server to share large size files, coming with user-defined settings including bandwidth limitation, number of connections, & write-only permission. Web Server
- The Turbo NAS supports Web server which allows numerous websites built on the same server conveniently. Administrators can manage up to 32 websites on the single one Turbo NAS for reduced IT costs. RADIUS Server
- The Turbo NAS supports RADIUS server which provides centralized authorization management for computers to connect & use a network service. VPN Server
- The Turbo NAS supports VPN server which provides an easy way for IT administrators to build up a secure private network & allows the staff to log on from outside the office & access business resources securely such as files & Internet connections. Printer Server
- The Turbo NAS supports Printer server to send remote printing request over the Internet (max. 3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) printers), & supports IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), Samba, print job management & Bonjour printing for Mac OS X. Surveillance Station
- The Turbo NAS supports Surveillance Station to connect & manage multiple IP cameras remotely, including real-time monitoring, video recording, playback, & event notifications.