QNAP TS-855eU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Enclosure

How do you ensure your business's data is secure, accessible, and efficiently managed? The TS-855eU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Enclosure is the answer for organizations seeking a reliable, high-performance, and user-friendly storage solution. This compact yet durable NAS system is engineered to meet the demands of flexible IT deployment and comprehensive virtualization applications, even in environments with limited space.The TS-855eU is powered by an Intel 8-core processor, delivering robust performance and computing benefits that facilitate rapid data access, seamless backup and restoration, and efficient file server operations. With the ability to run the intuitive QTS operating system, this NAS enclosure offers the flexibility to switch to the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, depending on your specific storage needs.Space-saving by design, the TS-855eU boasts a depth of just 11.7 inches (297.4 mm), making it an ideal fit for compact racks in offices, audiovisual rooms, or areas with extensive cabling. Its 2U short-depth form factor allows for a significant reduction in size, offering a versatile storage solution without compromising on capacity or performance.For businesses requiring extensive storage, the TS-855eU can be connected to TL-R1620Sep-RP / TL-R1220Sep-RP JBOD units, enabling up to 48 additional drive bays to scale alongside your business growth. Dual 2.5GbE connectivity ensures enhanced network performance and fault tolerance, with backward compatibility for 1G/100M networks.The device's PCIe expandability includes two PCIe Gen 3 slots, ready for a variety of expansion cards such as 5/10/25GbE network cards, QM2 cards, or Fiber Channel cards, further enhancing its capabilities. Optimized SSD performance is achieved through dual M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, which support SSD caching, storage pools, or Qtier auto-tiered storage, ensuring your data is always at your fingertips.Virtualization is a breeze with the TS-855eU, which can centralize your virtualization storage and host multiple virtual machines and containerized apps, supported by certifications from VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. This makes it an affordable and efficient choice for businesses looking to streamline their IT infrastructure.The TS-855eU is not just about raw performance; it also offers comprehensive security features, including privilege settings, IP blocking, and malware protection, ensuring your data remains safe from external threats. With support for multi-version snapshots, your data is safeguarded against ransomware, allowing for quick restoration to a specific point in time.As a file storage and collaboration hub, the TS-855eU excels with support for SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols, facilitating seamless file sharing across different operating systems. Its short-depth design also makes it an ideal surveillance solution for 24/7 security in space-constrained environments.For businesses anticipating growth, the TS-855eU provides flexible and economical storage expansion options. With the App Center, users can access a suite of productivity-boosting applications, expanding the NAS's functionality even further.Choose the TS-855eU for a storage solution that combines high performance, reliability, and capacity, all in a budget-friendly package that's perfect for diverse applications, from high-speed storage and backup to virtualization and surveillance.