QNAP Launches the World's First Thunderbolt NAS TVS-871T - DAS/NAS/iSCSI SAN Triple Solution for 4K Workflows

QNAP Launches the World's First Thunderbolt NAS TVS-871T - DAS/NAS/iSCSI SAN Triple Solution for 4K Workflows

TAIPEI, Taiwan, October 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    QNAP(R) Systems, Inc. announced the world's first Thunderbolt(TM) 2 Turbo vNAS
TVS-871T that features 20Gbps bandwidth, 4K video capable Thunderbolt 2 and compatibility
with Thunderbolt-ready storage expansion enclosures TX-500P and TX-800P. With the high
transfer speed of DAS and the convenient accessibility of NAS, the TVS-871T is an
extremely flexible and efficient storage solution for creative media professionals looking
to streamline large 4K video and design workflows.

    Powered by a high-performance Intel(R) Haswell processor with options including Quad
Core(TM) i5 and Quad Core(TM) i7, the 8-bay TVS-871T not only features Thunderbolt 2
technology but also has dual 10GbE ports giving incredible flexibility to deliver
incredible performance. It can simultaneously run general Ethernet services in addition to
the Thunderbolt 2 network, completely independently and with no bandwidth interference.
With dual Thunderbolt 2 ports available, users can flexibly arrange their workstation
connections with the TVS-871T and its storage expansion enclosures based on their needs to
enjoy high accessibility, optimal collaboration and seamless expand the storage capacity
up to 448 TB.

    "Most current Thunderbolt DAS users are frustrated with being unable to share large
amount of files quickly to increase productivity. The TVS-871T Thunderbolt 2 Turbo vNAS
perfectly integrates the high-speed storage of Thunderbolt DAS and flexible file sharing
of 10GbE networks, completely solving the obstacles faced by conventional Thunderbolt DAS
users," said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP.

    The TVS-871T is a perfect match for Thunderbolt 2-capable Macs. Up to 2 Mac
workstations can connect to a TVS-871T to process real-time video editing simultaneously.
Mac users can effortlessly back up Mac(R) data to the TVS-871T with Apple Time Machine(R).
Assisting in creative workflows, the TVS-871T delivers powerful and stable throughput for
real-time non-linear video editing and also allows multi-track video editing with the
lowest latency. Users can connect a 4K display to the TVS-871T via HDMI to directly play
4K videos and organise videos with Video Station.

    Featuring the latest QTS 4.2 operating system, the TVS-871T performs as an easy-to-use
yet powerful NAS for file storage, backup, sharing & synchronisation. With QvPC technology,
users can simply connect a keyboard, mouse and HDMI display for using the TVS-871T as a
cost-effective PC substitute, directly accessing stored data, running multiple VMs,
surfing the web, enjoying 4K videos with Kodi(TM), monitoring surveillance live feeds from
IP cameras, and much more. The built-in App Centre provides various install-on-demand apps
developed by QNAP and third-party developers, adding even more value to the TVS-871T and
providing near-unlimited functionality for users.

    Key specifications 

    Thunderbolt 2 Turbo vNAS 

       
        - TVS-871T-i7-16G [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=198 ]: Intel(R)
          Core(TM) i7-4790S 3.2 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB DDR3 RAM
        - TVS-871T-i5-16G [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=198 ]: Intel(R) Core
          (TM) i5-4590S 3.0 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB DDR3 RAM
          8-bay tower model, AES-NI hardware encryption engine; hot-swappable 3.5"/2.5" SATA
          6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDD or SSD; 2 x Thunderbolt 2 high-speed ports, 3 x USB 3.0; 2 x 10
          Gigabit Ethernet port (10GBased-T), 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet port; 1 x HDMI port

    Thunderbolt 2 NAS expansion enclosures 

       
        - TX-800P [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=200 ]: 8-bay tower unit
        - TX-500P [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=199 ]: 5-bay tower unit
          Hot-swappable 3.5"/2.5" SATA 6Gb/s,3Gb/s HDD; 2 x Thunderbolt 2 high-speed ports

    Availability 

    The new Thunderbolt 2 Turbo vNAS TVS-871T and its storage expansion enclosures TX-500P
and TX-800P are now available. For more information regarding new products and to see the
full QNAP Turbo NAS line-up (including where to buy) please visit http://www.qnap.com.

    About QNAP System Inc. 

    QNAP Systems, Inc., as its brand promise "Quality Network Appliance Provider", aims to
deliver comprehensive offerings of cutting edge network attached storage (NAS) and network
video recorder (NVR) solutions featured with ease-of-use, robust operation, large storage
capacity and trustworthy reliability. QNAP integrates technologies and designs to bring
forth quality products that effectively improve business efficiency on file sharing,
virtualisation applications, storage management and surveillance in the business
environments, as well as enrich entertainment life for home users with the offering of a
fun multimedia centre experience. Headquartered in Taipei, QNAP delivers its solutions to
the global market with nonstop innovation. More information is at http://www.qnap.com.

QNAP Systems, Inc

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