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QNAP SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP-US 18-Bay iSCSI NAS 10G-Ready

Unleash High-Speed Storage with Scalable PerformanceIntroducing the QNAP SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP-US, an 18-bay 2.5" iSCSI NAS designed to provide reliable and scalable storage solutions. This 2U NAS supports SAS/SATA 6G drives, features 4 LAN ports, and is 10G-ready, ensuring exceptional throughput and...

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Overview

Unleash High-Speed Storage with Scalable Performance

Introducing the QNAP SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP-US, an 18-bay 2.5" iSCSI NAS designed to provide reliable and scalable storage solutions. This 2U NAS supports SAS/SATA 6G drives, features 4 LAN ports, and is 10G-ready, ensuring exceptional throughput and IOPS. Equipped with redundant power supplies, it guarantees business continuity.

Specifications:

  • Performance: 3,000+ MB/s throughput and 400,000+ IOPS
  • Scalability: Supports up to 146 hard drives for a maximum raw capacity of 786TB
  • Features: SSD caching, thin-provisioned volume
  • Functionality: Virtualization Ready, centralized data storage, backup, sharing, and disaster recovery
  • Hardware: Intel Xeon E3-1245v2 3.4GHz Quad Core processor, 8GB (Max 32GB) ECC RAM

Key Features

3,000+ MB/s throughput and 400,000+ IOPS

Scalable design, maximum 146 hard drives, up to 786TB raw capacity

SSD caching, thin-provisioned volume

Virtualization Ready, centralized data storage, backup, sharing and disaster recovery

Intel Xeon E3-1245v2 3.4GHz Quad Core, 8GB (Max 32GB) ECC RAM

Specifications

Model
SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP-US
Bays
18-Bay
Type
iSCSI NAS
Network Readiness
10G-Ready
Throughput
3,000+ MB/s
IOPS
400,000+
Max Hard Drives Supported
146
Max Raw Capacity
786TB
Processor
Intel Xeon E3-1245v2 3.4GHz Quad Core
RAM (Included)
8GB ECC RAM
RAM (Maximum)
32GB ECC RAM

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves impressive throughput of over 3,000 MB/s, facilitating rapid data transfer and access.
  • Delivers strong I/O performance with more than 400,000 IOPS, suitable for demanding applications.
  • Offers substantial scalability, supporting up to 146 hard drives for a maximum raw capacity of 786TB.
  • Features SSD caching and thin-provisioned volumes, optimizing storage efficiency and performance.
  • Equipped with an Intel Xeon E3-1245v2 3.4GHz Quad Core processor and 8GB ECC RAM, expandable to 32GB.
  • Designed for virtualization readiness, providing centralized data storage, backup, sharing, and disaster recovery.

👎 Cons

  • The base configuration of 8GB ECC RAM, while good, may require an upgrade to 32GB for maximum performance under heavy loads.
  • While scalable to 146 drives, achieving that full capacity requires significant additional investment in expansion units and drives.
  • The Xeon E3-1245v2 processor, though quad-core, is an older generation and may not match the raw processing power of newer CPUs.
  • The maximum raw capacity of 786TB suggests large-scale deployments, which may be an overkill for smaller business or home users.
  • Initial setup and configuration of an 18-bay iSCSI NAS system can be complex for users unfamiliar with enterprise storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

"10G-Ready" means the NAS is equipped to handle 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, allowing for extremely fast data transfer rates when connected to a compatible 10GbE network infrastructure.
Yes, this NAS is described as "Virtualization Ready," making it suitable for centralized data storage for virtual machines, offering robust performance for such environments.
SSD caching significantly improves performance for frequently accessed data by storing it on faster solid-state drives, reducing latency and increasing overall system responsiveness.
The 8GB ECC RAM is a solid starting point, but for very heavy workloads, particularly those involving extensive virtualization or numerous simultaneous users, upgrading to the maximum 32GB would likely enhance performance.
While not explicitly stated in the provided features, as an "18-Bay iSCSI NAS," it is designed to accommodate multiple SAS or SATA hard drives, offering flexibility in storage type.

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