QNAP Introduces QuTScloud Virtual NAS Solution, and Discontinues Support for vQTS

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Taipei, Taiwan, August 5, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today announced that it is ending support for vQTS and the feature will be removed from Virtualization Station. vQTS virtual machines will not be creatable from Virtualization Station v3.4.6 onwards, but existing vQTS virtual machines will still be usable – only with no future updates or support from QNAP.

Users looking for alternatives to vQTS can utilize QuTScloud, which is a licensed software and available for installation from the Virtualization Station VM Marketplace.

To learn more about QuTScloud, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/solution/qutscloud-hypervisor/.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

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QNAP Releases HybridMount 1.2, Enabling Users to Locally Mount Remote Server Folders for Easy File Sharing

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Taipei, Taiwan, August 4, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released HybridMount 1.2 , which allows users to mount folders from remote servers on a local NAS to act as local shared folders. HybridMount allows NAS users to access mounted remote folders based on local access rights, making it an ideal remote file sharing solution for multi-site workplaces and international companies.

“Remote folders that were mounted on a local NAS through HybridMount were previously only accessible to those who performed the mounting task. From HybridMount 1.2, IT staff can set access permissions to mounted remote folders for local users, allowing their entire organization to benefit from greater file sharing convenience and coordinated access to cloud-based files,” said Josh Chen, Product Manager of QNAP.

IT staff can mount a remote server’s folder on the local NAS as a local shared folder using HybridMount (via SMB or NFS protocol). Local users with permissions can then connect to the local NAS (via SMB, AFP or NFS protocol) for convenient remote file access and editing.

HybridMount also allows for mounting public cloud storage to a NAS or servers as a cloud storage gateway. Local caching can then be enabled to provide low-latency cloud file access.

To learn more about HybridMount, please visit www.qnap.com/go/solution/hybridmount

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

Media Contacts

marketing@qnap.com

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QNAP Launches QuTScloud, a Virtual NAS Solution for Running QTS on Server Virtualization Platforms

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Taipei, Taiwan, August 4, 2020 – QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP), a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today announced that the QuTScloud, a virtual appliance based on QTS NAS operating system, supports server virtualization platforms. QuTScloud is available through license subscription and can be implemented on enterprises’ private data centers as a virtual machine that is hosted on hypervisors, including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™, as well as on a QNAP NAS (via VM Marketplace in Virtualization Station).

With QuTScloud, organizations can set up a virtual NAS on their existing on-premise data centers to easily acquire multiple advanced NAS features without the need for additional investments in NAS hardware. In addition to saving costs, energy, and storage space, QuTScloud provides a perfect storage gateway for enterprises looking for private and hybrid cloud solutions.

“We view the license-based QuTScloud as an important step to introducing QNAP’s QTS features to more enterprises and workgroups that demand resource elasticity and budget flexibility,” said Aseem Manmualiya, Product Manager of QNAP, adding, “By licensing QuTScloud for virtual device applications, QuTScloud provides an exciting solution that enables flexible deployment and management with access to app-aware QuTScloud instances in a variety of virtualization environments.”

QuTScloud provides users with a near-identical user experience and feature set as QTS. The inclusive App Center offers a wide range of free and premium apps for boosting QuTScloud functionality and adding more features. Key features include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Supports CIFS/SMB, NFS, AFP, and iSCSI protocols for easy file access.
  • Windows AD and LDAP integration simplify directory management.
  • Data uploaded to major cloud storage (via HBS, HybridMount or VJBOD Cloud) can be mounted in the QuTScloud instance.
  • Streamline backup and restoration processes with snapshots and versioning.
  • A comprehensive search engine Qsirch to locate enterprise files instantly.
  • Supports myQNAPcloud Link service for connecting to QuTScloud with a unique domain name without the need to configure a static IP address.

QuTScloud can be quickly launched in three steps:

  1. Deploy QuTScloud as a virtual machine on virtualization platform. Watch video tutorials: KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, QNAP Virtualization Station
  2. Purchase a license from the QNAP Software Store. Watch video tutorial
  3. Generate a QuTScloud license key using the QNAP License Manager and initialize QuTScloud. Watch video tutorial

QuTScloud provides pay-as-you-go software licensing with monthly license and yearly license options: https://software.qnap.com/qutscloud.html
For more information about QuTScloud on hypervisors, please visit: https://www.qnap.com/go/solution/qutscloud-hypervisor/

 

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP, named from Quality Network Appliance Provider, is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions from software development, hardware design to in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, we strive to build a technology ecosystem upon subscription-based software and diversified service channels. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than a simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.

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marketing@qnap.com

Synology Announces C2 Expansion into North America

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Data residency now available in the U.S. and Germany

Taipei, Taiwan—July 1, 2020—Synology Inc. today announced the launch of a new data center in Seattle for its cloud backup service Synology C2. The data center is the second location to offer C2 services with the first operating from Frankfurt. The expansion extends the reach of Synology C2 service to markets in America and Asia, offering new subscribers the choice of where to host their data.

“Augmenting on-premises data security with cloud-based backup is a growing trend among personal and business users alike. The new data center in Seattle allows us to provide a more efficient and localized experience to customers in the Americas and Asia,” said Hewitt Lee, Director of Synology Product Management Group.

Synology C2 is designed to provide owners of Synology products a secure way to back up their data in the cloud. C2 users now have the option to host their data in Frankfurt or Seattle, with each site independently compliant with local regulations and laws.

 

“Over the past two years, Synology C2 usage has grown considerably around the world. The addition of the new data center will enable users to protect their data while allowing them to more easily meet regulation and security policies associated with data residency,” said Jia-Yu Liu, Vice President and Head of the Application Group at Synology.
Synology C2 offers two data backup plans for users:

Plan I targets essential backup needs:

  • Automatic versioning, stores up to 11 versions, going back 30 days
  • Versioning doesn’t count towards data usage
  • Flexible plan selection of 100 GB, 300 GB, and 1 TB storage capacities

Plan II provides advanced data protection capabilities:

  • Flexible backup rotation and retention policies
  • Data deduplication for storage usage optimization
  • ≥1 TB of storage capacity

Synology C2 Backup offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers. For more information, please visit the Synology C2 Backup website at https://c2.synology.com/backup

Synology at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.

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Synology Introduces DiskStation DS220j, Simple Data Backup and Multimedia Streaming

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Personal cloud storage made simple

Taipei, Taiwan—March 12, 2020—Synology Inc. today launched DiskStation DS220j, an entry-level 2-bay network-attached storage (NAS) built for data consolidation and management. 

“The ease of taking photos and videos has allowed anyone to become a content creator. Effective management and safekeeping of digital assets, whether for personal use or to share with others, has become a common challenge,” said Michael Wang, Product Manager at Synology Inc. “The cost-effective DS220j allows anyone to easily set up a personal cloud to store and organize their data from other devices.”

Start backing up your data

Enable automatic photo backups on your mobile device for easy management of content. The personal photo management solution, Synology Moments, allows you to view your entire collection of photos and videos on the go while freeing up valuable space on your mobile device.

Create your own personal cloud with Synology Drive for multi-versioned backups of your files on computers. Easily share and synchronize files with other people and across devices.

 

Additional features:

  • Supports up to 32 TB 
  • MacOS Time machine support
  • Back up and synchronize with other devices or public clouds

 

Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager

DS220j runs on DiskStation Manager, the solid platform for data management, featuring data security and work efficiency. Synology has received numerous media accolades, topping the mid-range NAS category in TechTarget’s storage solution survey and winning PCMag Business Choice for the sixth time.

For more information on DS220j, please visit https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/DS220j

Synology at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.

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Synology is Awarded the Best NAS Brand by the Reader’s Choice of HWM+HardwareZone Tech Awards 2020

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Synology announced a variety of NAS products in 2019 and voted for the Best NAS Brand category in Readers’ Choice of HWM+HardwareZone Tech Awards 2020.

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Synology Introduces SA3200D, Protecting Core Business Services

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Give your business the data protection and service availability it needs

Taipei, Taiwan—January 30, 2020—Synology Inc. has announced the availability of the SA3200D dual controller storage system, delivering maximum system availability in a single device. SA3200D joins the Synology SA family of scalable and high-performance storage systems built to simplify and centralize data management.

“Businesses are looking for on-premises data management solutions due to data privacy concerns, but at the same time they’re expecting the ease of use and reliability of public clouds,” said Jason Fan, Product Manager at Synology Inc. “Synology has invested heavily into both the hardware and software components powering the SA3200D to achieve maximum system uptime in a single easy to deploy package.”

 

Maximize service uptime, minimize disruptions

Featuring an active-passive controller design, SA3200D provides hardware redundancy at every level to prevent a single point of failure. Dual storage controllers provide automatic failover protection, while the hot-swappable architecture ensures business-critical services are up and running at all times. The shared storage design and up to 500 TB1 scalable architecture reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO). 

Per controller:

  • CPU: Intel® Xeon® quad-core processor 
  • 10GbE built-in: Supports faster network interface card for higher throughput 
  • SATA DOM: Isolate operating system files from the stored data

Integrated data protection and availability

Easy to deploy by IT departments and greatly simplifies operations with comprehensive tools designed for businesses to safeguard their data. 

  • VM, SaaS, and endpoint protection 

Centralized backup solution to protect VMware and Windows Server virtual machines, Windows endpoints, Office 365, and G Suite accounts. Manage all the backup tasks from one single console and restore data instantly with flexible recovery methods. Learn more about Synology Active Backup

  • Prevent data loss with snapshots and replication 

Synology Snapshot Manager integrates with VMware and Windows for application-consistent data protection. Snapshot Replication enables Shared Folder and LUN protection for all other workloads. Learn more about our solutions for virtualization

For more information on SA3200D, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/SA3200D
 
1 SA3200D supports 12 SAS interface drive bays, scalable up to 36 drives with two RXD1219sas expansion units, sold separately.

Synology at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.

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Synology Introduces DiskStation DS420j, Your Essential Home Server

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Build a private cloud for your home

Taipei, Taiwan—January 30, 2020—Synology Inc. today launched DiskStation DS420j, a file syncing and sharing solution that addresses different capacity demands for home users.

“With a vast amount of data generated from mobile devices, laptops and cameras, file syncing and sharing has become a challenge facing personal users. It is inevitable for them to find a reliable way to protect their digital assets,” said Kevin Meng, Product Manager at Synology Inc. “DS420j offers a simple and private solution with massive capacity for you and your family to sync and share memories as you grow them.”

A multimedia storage for homes

DS420j is a 4-bay NAS server designed for home and personal users to efficiently manage and share their multimedia files, making it an ideal choice when it comes to photo storage and video streaming. Powered by its 64-bit 4-core CPU, DS420j ensures smooth photo management and browsing experience.

  • 64-bit 4-core CPU with 1 GB DDR4 memory
  • Over 112 MB/s encrypted reading and writing performance
  • Maximum storage capacity up to 64 TB

Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager

DS420j runs on DiskStation Manager, the solid platform for data management, featuring data security and work efficiency. Synology has received numerous media accolades, topping the mid-range NAS category in TechTarget’s storage solution survey and winning PCMag Business Choice for the sixth time.

For more information on DS420j, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/DS420j

Synology at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.

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Synology Introduces SA3600, High-Performance On-Premises Storage with Petabyte Scalability

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Scale up your enterprise data storage effortlessly

Taipei, Taiwan—January 9, 2020—Synology Inc. has announced the availability of the SA3600 storage system, the latest device in the SA family of high-performance and versatile, petabyte-capable network attached storage servers. Built to tackle both existing and future data storage requirements, SA3600 provides businesses with access to faster and larger on-premises storage in a cost-effective package.

“In response to the rising demand for on-premises data storage, we built the SA series to help businesses reach petabyte-scale storage,” said Michael Wang, Product Manager at Synology Inc. “SA3600 provides massive storage and high performance to meet the ever-growing compute requirements and to facilitate IT transformation for large-scale businesses.”

Versatile architecture to accelerate workloads

Powered by an Intel® Xeon® 12-core processor, the SA3600 is scalable up to 180 drives. SA3600 provides petabyte-scale storage capacity, suitable for massive surveillance deployments, video post-production, and other business environments. Support of both 2.5″ and 3.5″ SAS/SATA drives increases flexibility and prevents vendor lock-in, minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO). 

  • Performance: Over 5,500 MB/s sequential throughput and 176,000 4K random write IOPS1
  • Scalability: Up to 1,536 TB storage capacity with 7 expansion units2
  • 10GbE built-in: 2 x 10GbE and 4 x 1GbE Ethernet ports
  • PCIe 3.0 expansion: 2 x PCIe slots for additional network interface card support
  • Virtualization-ready: Certified for VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer™, and OpenStack Cinder

Integrated data protection and availability

Easy to deploy by IT departments and greatly simplifies operations with comprehensive tools designed for businesses to safeguard their data. 

  • VM, SaaS, and endpoint protection 

Centralized backup solution to protect VMware and Windows Server virtual machines, Windows endpoints, Office 365, and G Suite accounts. Manage all the backup tasks from one single console and restore data instantly with flexible recovery methods. Learn more about Synology Active Backup

  • Prevent data loss with snapshots and replication 

Synology Snapshot Manager integrates with VMware and Windows for application-consistent data protection. Snapshot Replication enables Shared Folder and LUN protection for all other workloads. Learn more about our solutions for virtualization

  • Maximize availability 

Add in another SA3600 to combine two servers into a single high-availability cluster. The active/passive structure ensures smooth service transition between clustered servers in the event of hardware failure. Learn more about Synology High Availability

For more information on SA3600, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/SA3600
 
1 Performance figures may vary depending on environment, usage, and configuration.
2 SA3600 supports up to seven Synology expansion units RX1217sas/RX2417sas, sold separately.
 

Synology at a glance

Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.