People with smartphones are constantly taking photos and making videos. Due to the large file size, it is still quite a challenge to store the footage safely. The latest NAS from QNAP helps you with this. This affordable model has room for four or even six hard drives. Read this article to find out what you can do with this innovative device.
A NAS is a central storage station that is connected to the home network. You can then access the stored files anywhere in the world, as long as there is internet available. This can be done, for example, from a browser on a laptop or with an app on a smartphone. In this way, you always have all your personal photos, videos and documents with you, wherever you are. QNAP is known for its extensive and user-friendly arsenal of (mobile) apps.
Store files securely
With a NAS you can safely store all your data. In fact, you create your own personal cloud with this network drive. Depending on which version you choose, you can place four (TS-432X) or six (TS-632X) storage media in the housing. You use normal 2.5 or 3.5 inch hard drives for this. You can also place fast SSDs. In contrast to a computer or laptop, the storage media in this NAS are protected against disk failure. If a hard drive or SSD unexpectedly fails, you can recover the data. This works via the widely appreciated RAID standard. So don’t worry about losing your precious photos after a crash. Incidentally, placing storage media is a piece of cake. The front has four or six so-called hot swap modules. With the help of two USB ports you can also connect external storage media. The USB port on the front is easy to reach.
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The TS-632X has room for up to six hard drives or SSDs at the front
Future-proof NAS
A good NAS lasts for years. A prerequisite is that the technical specifications are in order. That is certainly the case with these brand new products from QNAP. For example, a fast quad-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 2 GHz is at the helm. Due to the available computing power, you will not experience any waiting times anywhere. In short, you can retrieve that digitized VHS video from the 80s, 4K film and any other file almost immediately. A nice bonus is the available memory module of 4 GB. This allows you to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Incidentally, you can upgrade to a maximum of 16 GB RAM at a later time if necessary. A plus is that this NAS communicates with the fastest wired networks. In addition to two 2.5 Gbit connections, the device also has a lightning-fast 10 Gbit port. The TS-632X even has two! Favorable for those who regularly transfer large amounts of data, such as business users in a (home) office. In addition, you can set up a lightning-fast download server.
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Thanks to its good computing performance and fast network connections, you are fully prepared for the future with this new NAS from QNAP
Versatile operating system
QNAP has its hardware and software in order. Using the Dutch operating system QTS, you can configure the NAS step by step. This is not difficult and you can also use any computer for this, such as a Windows PC, Mac or Linux machine. You operate the NAS from your favorite browser. Once you have completed the configuration, a clear desktop will appear. Decide for yourself which apps you want to install. You can view an extensive range of available applications in the App Center. The manufacturer regularly releases updates and upgrades of QTS. This ensures that you have a safe and up-to-date working environment.
More than just data storage
In addition to safely backing up your files, you can do much more with these new QNAP products. For example, if you have security cameras at home or in the office, you can save all of their recordings. Due to the large storage capacity, the QNAP TS-432X or TS-632X is ideally suited for this. A condition is that the video watchdogs used can communicate with a NAS. Thanks to the timeline in the Surveillance Station app, you can see exactly what is happening in and around your home or business premises. You can even request live images from multiple cameras. Another option is to set up your own media server with films, series and music. You can then stream these centrally stored media files to any computer, tablet or smart TV within your home network. Finally, technical users can set up a web server and virtual machine, among other things. The possibilities of this modern NAS are therefore legion!
Want to buy a QNAP TS-432X or TS-632X?
Interested in a new NAS? With its recently released TS-432X and TS-632X, QNAP focuses on consumers and business users who want to safely store large amounts of data. The devices are versatile, user-friendly and affordable. Connect this NAS to a router or switch with a network cable and get started right away.