Supersize and speed up networked storage with the TS-832PX-4G 8-Bay NAS Enclosure from QNAP. Featuring eight drive bays, this NAS enclosure accepts 2.5 or 3.5" SATA III drives. The Annapurna Labs Alpine AL324 SOC incorporates a 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core CPU and utilizes 4GB of DDR4 RAM for efficient processing. Network ports include two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports. Supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, JBOD, and Single modes, the QNAP TS-832PX-4G is capable of read and write speeds up to 2349 and 814 MB/s, respectively. Connect wired accessories via three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. Use the available PCIe 2.0 x2 slot to install various adapter cards, including wireless networking, USB 3.2 Gen 2, or M.2 adapter cards, each available separately.

Optimize performance with support for SSD caching, port trunking, snapshots, multi-point file backup and syncing, smart photo management, file- or block-based cloud storage, and more. Keep data secure with 256-bit AES encryption, a Kensington Lock slot, and audible alarms. Plus, LED indicators allow you to monitor system status and LAN, USB, and drive activity at a glance. Utilizing a desktop form factor, this NAS array features two 120mm system fans a 60mm CPU fan to keep components cool. A rated noise level of 19.6 dBA translates to quiet operation. The QNAP TS-832PX-4G 8-Bay NAS Enclosure runs on the QTS 4.4.2 operating system and is compatible with machines running on Windows 7 or later, Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, and macOS 10.10 or later. It is also compatible with machines running on IBM AIX 7 and Solaris 10 or later UNIX system, and Ubuntu 14.04, CentOS 7, RHEL 6.6, SUSE 12, or later Linux systems.

8 x 2.5/3.5" SATA III Drive Bays    1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 Quad-Core CPU    4GB DDR4 RAM    2 x 2.5GbE Ports, 2 x 10GbE SFP+ Ports    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports    RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, JBOD & More    Supports Read Speeds up to 2349 MB/s    Supports Write Speeds up to 814 MB/s    AES 256-Bit Volume Encryption    QTS 4.4.2 Operating System

Qtier auto-tiering technology and SSD caching enable constant storage optimization.

Powered by a 64-bit quad-core 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 processor and 4GB of DDR4 RAM (expandable to 16 GB), the TS-832PX remains energy efficient without impacting system or application performance. Using a single 2.5GbE port, this NAS array is capable of read and write speeds up to 254 and 295 MB/s, respectively. Or, use two 2.5GbE ports to achieve read and write speeds up to 490 and 589 MB/s or two 10GbE ports to achieve reads and writes up to 2349 and 814 MB/s.

The TS-832PX sports two 10GbE SFP+ and two 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 ports, providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting port trunking and failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provides other high-speed networking solutions, including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches and network adapters, allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment.

With a PCIe Gen 2.0 slot, the TS-832PX provides flexibility in extending NAS functionality and potential applications. Optimize system performance by installing a QNAP QM2 card for M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD caching or 10GbE connectivity. Employ Qtier SSD caching for optimal system performance. You can also use a QNAP Wi-Fi 6 (802.11AX) network card to create a wireless environment. Additional options include QXG 5GbE/2.5GbE network adapter cards and USB 3.2 Gen 2 cards, ensuring that the TS-832PX can be upgraded to fit future requirements.

Snapshots fully record the NAS system state and metadata and can be used to quickly restore files to previously recorded states if they are accidentally deleted/modified or if the system is compromised by ransomware. QNAP snapshots are block-based and only record modified data. Not only does this save storage space, but it also reduces the time required to back up and restore data. The TS-832PX supports up to 256 snapshots per NAS and up to 64 snapshots per volume or LUN.

The TS-832PX supports common file sharing protocols including SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS for Windows, Mac, and Linux or UNIX devices. Coupled with Qsync, a utility that transforms a QNAP NAS into a secure, high-capacity data center for file synchronization, any file uploaded to the TS-832PX becomes available for all linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. Hybrid Backup Sync helps you easily backup or synchronize data on the TS-832PX to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage platform including Microsoft One Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox for disaster recovery.

QuMagie integrates QuMagie Core AI image recognition technology for facial recognition, subject identification, and geotagging photos. Similar photos are categorized into People, Places, and Things albums. QuMagie also features a built-in timeline scroll, customizable folder covers, iOS Live Photo display, and a powerful search tool, all to provide you with a comprehensive photo management and image sharing solution.

By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TS-832PX, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access, providing an innovative hybrid cloud experience.

Flexibly expand your storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage via HybridMount, a file-based cloud gateway. Leverage QTS apps to manage and edit your cloud files or monitor multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.

VJBOD Cloud backs up NAS data to block-based cloud storage. Block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only block-based volume or LUN changes are transmitted, making this method ideal for backing up LUN, databases, and confidential files.

The TS-832PX provides greater convenience for managing files. Quickly find images, music, videos, documents, emails, and other files by using keywords, colors, and different filters via Qsirch. Meanwhile, Qfiling automates file organization or recycling based on self-configured rules for improved work efficiency.

Use myQNAPcloud Link to access, share, download, and manage files stored on an HQ-based NAS via the internet. This QNAP NAS also supports VPN services for remote workers to access storage and resources on a private network from the Internet. You can also use QVPN Device Client powered by QNAP's proprietary QBelt protocol to easily connect to your TS-832PX and use measurement tools to know the speed of your VPN connections and connection history.

QNAP provides several ways to expand the storage capacity of the TS-832PX to accommodate data growth. Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand the TS-832PX. Connect two expansion enclosures such as the 4-bay TR-004 or 2-bay TR-002, or one expansion enclosure such as the 8-bay TL-D800C, 4-bay TL-D400S, or 8-bay TL-D800S JBOD and use the Storage & Snapshots Manager to handle NAS capacity expansion. Finally, if you need to migrate to a new NAS array, install your hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

Build a secure surveillance environment without any extra software needed. QVR Pro provides free embedded channels and you can also purchase QVR Pro licenses to deploy a large-scale surveillance network.

Consolidate all QTS system events, alerts, and notifications for easy NAS management, keeping yourself informed of your NAS status at all times.

This security portal checks for weaknesses and provides recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the drive limitations? What size capacity does the unit recommend?

A: The QNAP TS-1232PXU-RP-4G 12-Bay NAS Enclosure, B&H # QNTS1232PXU4, supports up to 24TB 3.5'' hard drives at the time of this message. For a full list of the drives compatible with the QNAP TS-1232PXU-RP-4G, please visit the compatibility list provided by QNAP on the link below. https://bhpho.to/3MLTjPV

Q: 2. Can this be connected through USB directly to a computer?

A: It would not be possible to connect this to your computer via USB. To connect to a computer directly, you'd have to connect via ethernet.

Q: 3. How few of the 9 drive bays can remain unoccupied while the device remains functional?

A: You can technically use only a single bay in order for this to work. If you are setting the unit up in a RIAD, then depending on the RAID configuration you might need 2 drives, 3 drives or more.

Q: 4. How does it perform as a Plex server?

A: Yes, this QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS Enclosure will work as an excellent Plex server.

Q: 5. Will this work with a standard 1GB ethernet port?

A: Yes, the QNAP TS-932PX-4G 9-Bay NAS Enclosure will this work with a standard 1GB ethernet port.

Q: 6. Are the ssd bays intended for storage or for cache?

A: The 2.5" drive bays on the QNAP TS-932PX-4G 9-Bay NAS Enclosure can be configured for storage or cache.

Q: 7. I have an older TS 569L can the drives that have data on them be swapped into this unit w/o any additional configuration?

A: NAS drives should not be moved from one unit to another unit until the data has been backed up and relocated to another device. RAID configurations and hardware can vary and differences can corrupt or destroy data on drives. This would be true of the QNAP TS-932PX-4G 9-Bay NAS Enclosure BH #QNTS932PX4G and most other NAS on the market.

Q: 8. What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed?

A: The most RAM the QNAP TS-453E 4-Bay NAS Enclosure will support is 8GB.

Q: 9. Is the RAM expandable?

A: Yes, the RAM in the QNAP TS-462 4-Bay NAS Enclosure is upgradable to 16GB.

Q: 10. I've never had a NAS before. Have always used DAS for video editing. Can I format multiple RAID arrays in this single enclosure? For example, I want to make the 3.5" drives one array for media storage (4K-8K RED and BRAW footage), and the 2.5" SSDs a separate array for render cache.

A: You can setup the NAS with multiple RAID arrays.