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QNAP TVS-EC1080-E3-16G-US Network Attached Storage NAS

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Secure and Scalable NAS Solution for Your Business The QNAP TVS-EC1080 provides a reliable and scalable network attached storage (NAS) solution for data backup, file synchronization, and remote access. With its easy-to-use QTS operating system, 10GbE-ready connectivity, and comprehensive business...

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Overview

Secure and Scalable NAS Solution for Your Business

The QNAP TVS-EC1080 provides a reliable and scalable network attached storage (NAS) solution for data backup, file synchronization, and remote access. With its easy-to-use QTS operating system, 10GbE-ready connectivity, and comprehensive business features, the TVS-EC1080 is the ideal choice for SMBs looking to secure their important business data.

Specifications:

  • Brand: QNAP
  • Model: TVS-EC1080-E3-16G-US
  • Operating System: QTS
  • Connectivity: 10GbE-ready
  • Applications: Data Backup, File Synchronization, Remote Access, Virtualization

Key Features

2,000+ MB/s throughput and 223,000+ IOPS

Two internal mSATA cache ports and up to 4 SSDs for caching, beneficial to IOPS demanding applications

Scalable design, up to 400TB raw capacity

Enjoy 4K2K UHD videos HDMI local display and transcoding with new HD Station 2.0

Monitor and manage multiple QNAP Turbo NAS with Q’center Multi-NAS management system

Use the TVS-EC1080 as a PC with exclusive QvPC Techonology

Virtualization-ready, centralized data storage, backup, sharing and disaster recovery

Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 3.4GHz Quad Core, 16GB (Max 32GB) DDR3 RAM

Specifications

Product Type
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Processor
Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 Quad Core
Processor Speed
3.4GHz
RAM
16GB DDR3 (Max 32GB)
Throughput
2,000+ MB/s
IOPS
223,000+
Maximum Raw Capacity
400TB
Cache Ports
Two internal mSATA
SSD Support for Caching
Up to 4 SSDs
Video Output
HDMI (for 4K2K UHD videos)
Features
HD Station 2.0, Q’center Multi-NAS management system, QvPC Technology

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Delivers exceptional data transfer speeds with over 2,000 MB/s throughput for demanding applications
  • Achieves impressive processing power, boasting more than 223,000 IOPS for efficient task handling
  • Offers flexible storage expansion with a scalable design, supporting up to 400TB raw capacity
  • Features two internal mSATA cache ports and supports up to four SSDs for advanced caching benefits
  • Includes HDMI local display output and transcoding with HD Station 2.0 for 4K2K UHD video playback
  • Allows for the NAS to function as a PC through exclusive QvPC Technology, enhancing versatility
  • Comes with Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 Quad Core processor and 16GB DDR3 RAM for robust performance

👎 Cons

  • The Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 processor is an older generation, potentially limiting future-proofing compared to newer models
  • Maximum RAM capacity is 32GB, which might be a limitation for extremely demanding virtualization environments over time
  • Utilizes DDR3 RAM, which is an older and slower standard compared to current DDR4 or DDR5 memory technologies
  • While scalable, achieving the full 400TB raw capacity requires significant additional investment in hard drives
  • HDMI local display and transcoding capabilities are tied to HD Station 2.0, which users must leverage for these features

Frequently Asked Questions

The QNAP TVS-EC1080-E3-16G-US NAS is powered by an Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 3.4GHz Quad Core processor.
This NAS comes with 16GB DDR3 RAM, and it can be upgraded to a maximum of 32GB DDR3 RAM.
Yes, it can display 4K2K UHD videos through its HDMI local display and supports transcoding with the new HD Station 2.0.
Yes, it features two internal mSATA cache ports and can use up to 4 SSDs for caching, which is beneficial for IOPS demanding applications.
This NAS has a scalable design that allows for up to 400TB of raw capacity, offering extensive storage potential.
Yes, users can utilize the TVS-EC1080 as a PC by leveraging the exclusive QvPC Technology, offering versatile usage.
The QNAP TVS-EC1080-E3-16G-US NAS boasts a throughput of over 2,000 MB/s and more than 223,000 IOPS.