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QNAP QGD-1602 Smart Edge Switch VM Hosting NAS

8GB DDR416GB DDR4USB 3.2PCIe Gen3

Unleash the Power of Edge Computing with QNAP QGD-1602The QNAP QGD-1602-C3558-8G-US Guardian is a groundbreaking smart edge switch, engineered to revolutionize your network infrastructure. This diskless unit seamlessly integrates QNAP’s QTS operating system, enabling it to host virtual machines, ...

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Overview

Unleash the Power of Edge Computing with QNAP QGD-1602

The QNAP QGD-1602-C3558-8G-US Guardian is a groundbreaking smart edge switch, engineered to revolutionize your network infrastructure. This diskless unit seamlessly integrates QNAP’s QTS operating system, enabling it to host virtual machines, containers, and a suite of cloud applications. Experience an all-in-one networking solution tailored for SMBs, offering unparalleled versatility for IP surveillance, storage expansion, robust network security, and streamlined wireless LAN management. Plus, its SD-WAN capabilities facilitate seamless connectivity to other QNAP devices across multiple sites.

Specifications:

  • Processor: 4-Core Intel Atom C3558 2.2 GHz processor
  • Memory: 8GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM (Expandable to 64GB)
  • Ports: 8 x Gigabit RJ45 ports, 8 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, 2 x 10 SFP+ (10G/1G) ports
  • Layer 2 Management: Comprehensive features including VLAN, LACP, QoS, IGMP Snooping, and Wake-on-LAN
  • Drive Bays: 2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s Drive Bays
  • SSD Slots: 2 x PCIe Gen3 x 1 NVMe M.2 SSD Slots
  • Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe Gen3 x2 slots for 10GbE network cards, QM2 dual-port M.2 SSD/10GbE cards, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) cards, or wireless adapters

Key Features

4-Core Intel Atom C3558 2.2 GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM or 8-Core Intel Atom C3758 2.2 GHz processor with 16GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM (Max 64GB)

8 x Gigabit RJ45 ports, 8 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports & 2 x 10 SFP+ (10G/1G) ports

QGD-1602 provides comprehensive Layer 2 management features, such as VLAN, LACP, QoS IGMP Snooping, and Wake-on-LAN

2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s Drive Bays

2 x PCIe Gen3 x 1 NVMe M.2 SSD Slots

2 x PCIe Gen3 x2 slots allow users to install 10GbE network cards, QM2 dual-port M.2 SSD/10GbE cards, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) cards, or wireless adapters.

Specifications

Processor Options
4-Core Intel Atom C3558 2.2 GHz (8GB DDR4 RAM) or 8-Core Intel Atom C3758 2.2 GHz (16GB DDR4 RAM)
Max RAM Capacity
64GB DDR4 SODIMM
Gigabit RJ45 Ports
8
2.5 GbE RJ45 Ports
8
10 SFP+ Ports
2 (10G/1G)
Layer 2 Management Features
VLAN, LACP, QoS IGMP Snooping, Wake-on-LAN
Drive Bays
2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
M.2 SSD Slots
2 x PCIe Gen3 x 1 NVMe
PCIe Gen3 x2 Slots
2

Frequently Asked Questions

The QNAP QGD-1602 is available with either a 4-Core Intel Atom C3558 2.2 GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM or an 8-Core Intel Atom C3758 2.2 GHz processor with 16GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM, with a maximum capacity of 64GB RAM.
It provides 8 x Gigabit RJ45 ports, 8 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, and 2 x 10 SFP+ (10G/1G) ports for comprehensive connectivity.
The QGD-1602 offers comprehensive Layer 2 management features, including VLAN, LACP, QoS, IGMP Snooping, and Wake-on-LAN.
It includes 2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s Drive Bays for traditional storage.
Yes, it features 2 x PCIe Gen3 x2 slots and 2 x PCIe Gen3 x 1 NVMe M.2 SSD slots, allowing users to install 10GbE network cards, QM2 dual-port M.2 SSD/10GbE cards, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) cards, or wireless adapters.

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