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QNAP TS-EC880U-E3 8-Bay 2U NAS iSCSI Server

High-Performance Storage Solution for Demanding Business Environments The QNAP TS-EC880U-E3-4GE-R2-US is a powerful 8-bay 2U NAS designed for enterprise-level storage needs. Featuring a high-performance Intel Xeon processor, ample ECC RAM, and advanced networking capabilities, this NAS delivers ...

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Overview

High-Performance Storage Solution for Demanding Business Environments

The QNAP TS-EC880U-E3-4GE-R2-US is a powerful 8-bay 2U NAS designed for enterprise-level storage needs. Featuring a high-performance Intel Xeon processor, ample ECC RAM, and advanced networking capabilities, this NAS delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and scalability.

Specifications:

  • Bays: 8 x 3.5" SATA 6G
  • Processor: Intel Xeon E3 Quad Core
  • Memory: 4GB (Max 32GB) DDR3 ECC RAM
  • Networking: 4 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GbE (SFP+), 40GbE-ready
  • Power Supply: Redundant PSU

Key Features

QNAP 8-Bay 10GbE iSCSI NAS, 2U, SATA 6G, 4 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GbE (SFP+), 40GbE-ready, Redundant PSU Intel Xeon E3 Quad Core, 4GB (Max 32GB) DDR3 ECC RAM

Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance

Manufactured In Taiwan

Specifications

Drive Bays
8
Form Factor
2U Rackmount
Networking
4 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GbE (SFP+)
Processor
Intel Xeon E3 Quad Core
RAM
4GB DDR3 ECC (Max 32GB)
Storage Interface
SATA 6G
Power Supply
Redundant PSU
Features
10GbE iSCSI NAS, 40GbE-ready

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an Intel Xeon E3 Quad Core processor, providing robust performance for demanding server tasks
  • Offers 8 bays for extensive storage capacity, suitable for large data requirements and scalable needs
  • Equipped with 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM (expandable to 32GB), ensuring stable and reliable operation with error correction
  • Comes with dual 10GbE (SFP+) ports and quad 1GbE ports, offering versatile high-speed networking options
  • Includes a redundant PSU, enhancing reliability and ensuring continuous operation in case of a power supply failure

👎 Cons

  • The base 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM might be insufficient for highly demanding applications without an upgrade to the maximum 32GB
  • Utilizes SATA 6G interface, which while fast, is not the latest NVMe standard for absolute peak storage performance
  • Requires 2U rack space, which might not be suitable for small office environments without a dedicated server rack
  • Details regarding included hard drives or the maximum individual drive capacity are not specified
  • The "Manufactured In Taiwan" statement does not offer specific functional benefits to the end-user beyond origin

Frequently Asked Questions

The QNAP TS-EC880U-E3 is an 8-bay NAS server, offering extensive capacity for your storage needs.
This NAS server is powered by an Intel Xeon E3 Quad Core processor, providing strong performance for server applications.
Yes, the QNAP TS-EC880U-E3 comes with 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM, which is expandable up to a maximum of 32GB.
It includes 4 x 1GbE ports and 2 x 10GbE (SFP+) ports, offering flexible and high-speed network connectivity. It is also 40GbE-ready.
Yes, this NAS server features a redundant PSU (Power Supply Unit), enhancing reliability by ensuring continued operation if one power supply fails.