QNAP ES2486DC-2142IT-128G - Enterprise ZFS NAS, Black

The QNAP ES2486DC-2142IT-128G is a 2U rack-mounted ZFS NAS designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It serves as a central storage unit, using the ZFS file system to maintain data integrity through snapshots and inline data management. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon D-2142IT processor, featuring eight cores and sixteen threads with a base frequency of 1.9 GHz. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 ECC RAM, which can be expanded to 512 GB across eight slots. Twenty-four hot-swappable bays accommodate 2.5-inch SAS hard drives or solid-state drives. Six RJ45 Ethernet ports and eight SFP+ fiber ports provide connectivity, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbit/s.

Dual 700 W redundant power supplies prevent system downtime. Active cooling is managed by six 60 mm fans that regulate internal temperatures during operation. A built-in LCD screen provides status updates, alongside LED indicators for power and system alerts. Security features include 256-bit AES hardware encryption and FIPS 140-2 compliance. The unit supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through standard network protocols, including CIFS/SMB and NFS. Administrators can manage the system via a web-based interface that supports access control lists and detailed system logging.

• RAID support: compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD configurations.
• Processor performance: features a boost frequency of up to 3.0 GHz for demanding tasks.
• USB connectivity: includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for external peripheral expansion.
• Backup options: supports data redundancy via cloud, USB drive, and iSCSI LUN targets.
• Connection capacity: manages up to 1,500 concurrent connections.
• Advanced networking: includes jumbo frames and Wake-on-LAN functionality.
• Integrated services: provides built-in FTP, TFTP, and HTTP(S) server support for file distribution.