Description

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya

The Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is 8 Bay IP-SAN Storage Solution with 10GbE Bundle and functions as both IP-SAN (iSCSI) and NAS. It is easily employable in various business and enterprise applications, as a backup center and for disaster recovery, file sharing, virtualization and video editing storage. Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya offers a variety of security options to prevent unauthorized access to your data, even in the event that the hard drive or device is stolen. Sophisticated RAID configurations and hot-swap capabilities are present that offer high performance, protection and minimized rebuilding time. The dual OS embedded on the DOM architecture offers extra assurance that the system will boot up. Set up local or remote Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya access easily with no need of IT skills. Easy management tools like instant SMS or Email alert, the hard drive S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature and system resource monitor are integrated to keep administrators up-to-date on their NAS at all times.

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya features an Intel Core i3 Processor, 2 GB DDR3 memory, 10 Gigabit network capability and a 6 GBps SATA interface for high performance and fast data transfer rates. It also provides fast data backup via USB 3.0. Also, Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is compatible with SMB / CIFS, NFS and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac and Linux or UNIX networks. It also features Real-Time Remote Replication (RTRR) between the system and a remote QNAP NAS, FTP server or external drive. It supports Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive cloud storage backup. The built-in iSCSI feature offers an affordable IP-SAN (Storage Area Network) alternative for businesses. Moreover,  Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya provides AES 256-bit encryption which functions as an all-in-one server, boasting file, FTP, backup, web, RADIUS, Syslog and print servers, as well as a surveillance station. It also features Multiple LAN deployment

Key Features

Security

While data may seem insecure when open in a network, the system offers a variety of security options like encrypted access, IP filtering, policy-based automatic IP blocking, and more. Additionally, complete control of the NAS is offered as you have folder access rights, to determine who is able to access the NAS and what is or is not accessible. The server is loaded with security features that prevent unauthorized data access, including AES-256 volume-based encryption. This feature stops sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized users and prevents data-breach, even in the event that the hard drive or device is stolen.

Reliability

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is reliable with built-in safety precautions that protect your data from unforeseen problems. With numerous built-in features to guarantee that nothing interrupts the workflow of your business, the system is a highly efficient asset. The server features sophisticated RAID configurations and hot-swap capabilities that offer high performance, protection and minimized rebuilding time. The dual OS embedded DOM architecture ensures that the system boots up. In the event that 1 of the 2 operating systems fail, the healthy OS will boot up and operate normally while the failed one is repaired. The dual Gigabit LAN ports are also configurable for failover, allowing the NAS server to sustain one network port failure and continue to provide continuous service.

Simple

Set up Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya, without need of IT support. All setup processes have been simplified to the point where most of the necessary steps are either automatic or may be completed via an installation wizard. With the user-friendly web GUI you can easily manage the NAS without extensive knowledge of complicated commands. Simple management tools like instant SMS or Email alert, the hard drive S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature and system resource monitor are included to keep you up-to-date on the NAS at all times.

High Performance

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya features an Intel Core i3 Processor, 2.0 GB DDR3 memory, 10 Gigabit network capabilities and a 6 GBps SATA interface. The server satisfies the most demanding requirements in data center or corporate networks. It has an exceptional data transfer rate of over 1,000 Mbps throughput. The 100,000 IOPS* allows intensive business applications and concurrent tasks to be fulfilled with ease. With RAID 5, the server boasts 1,619 Mbps read and 1,319 Mbps write speeds (throughput), as well as 179,064 IOPS read and 156,385 IOPS write speeds, leaving other 1.0 GbE NAS servers in the dust.

NAS + iSCSI / IP-SAN Solution for Server Virtualization

As IT resources become increasingly virtualized, the need for high performance storage is more critical than before. Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya provides class-leading system architecture paired with 10GbE networking performance is engineered to meet the requirements of demanding server virtualization, which includes VMware, Citrix and Windows Hyper-V. The 10GbE network speed greatly enhances the ability of data transmission in a virtualized environment, improving NFS and iSCSI connection performance.

Windows AD / LDAP support

The support of Windows AD and LDAP Directory Service saves a great amount of time for account management and authentication. Users can use their Windows AD or LDAP server account and password to log into the Turbo NAS allowing Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya also serve as an LDAP server.

Backup solutions for data

QNAP Netbak Replicator supports real-time and scheduled data backup on Windows including Outlook email archiving. Apple Time Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with an effortless solution to back up data to Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis True Image and Symantec Backup Exec are also supported.

Data recovery solutions

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is equipped with various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled data backup to remote Turbo NAS or FTP servers and synchronizes files to remote folders from local folders with better backup efficiency and reduced backup time. Qnap TS-879U-RP also supports rsync protocol to back up data to remote servers on a scheduled basis. Data can also be backed up to and restored from a range of cloud storage services, including Amazon® S3, ElephantDrive®, Symform®, Dropbox® and Google® Drive.

Flexible storage expansion options

The Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya supports large storage capacities; fulfilling business needs to store large amounts of data. It also supports comprehensive RAID management, online RAID capacity expansion, and flexible RAID migration to safely store important data therefore reducing the risks of data loss. With reliable data protection, the Qnap TS-879U-RP is perfect for cross-platform data sharing.

A surveillance solution 24/7

The Surveillance Station turns Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya into a professional surveillance solution with the user-friendly management interface, a wide range of compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It also supports real-time monitoring, recording & playback with a wide range of customizable settings, and with the VMobile app on your iOS® or Android™ devices you can manage the monitoring of cameras anytime, anywhere, for total surveillance of your monitored environment.

Access, sync and share to Smartphones and PCs

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is your private cloud storage that virtually enlarges the capacity of your smart mobile devices. Qfile allows you to access, upload, download, manage, and share stored files easily as if you are carrying tons of files in your pocket. The Qfile app for iOS also allows users to browse videos and photos stored on the Qnap TS-879U-RP and play on the TV via AirPlay. Qmanager lets you monitor and manage the Qnap TS-879U-RP remotely and efficiently without turning on a PC.

Easy Installation

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya provides system installation without using a CD. Simply visit the setup portal start.qnap.com and follow the setup guide to complete the system setup and download the utilities you want. For beginners, the Qnap TS-879U-RP features an “Auto Setup” option to provide an easy way to set up the Qnap TS-879U-RP with recommended settings. All settings can be flexibly changed at a later time after the installation.

Flexible & diverse and simple

Supporting SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s hard drives and various 3.5”/2.5” hard drives and SSDs, the Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya provides users with high flexibility in selecting hard drives. The various inbuilt I/O ports help accommodate different peripherals, including external storage devices and printers. Meanwhile, the Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya allows file sharing and storage on different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX. The simplified system setup process and the friendly-designed graphical user interface enable anyone to easily build up a business private cloud even without IT expertise. Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya has flexible and diverse features, but is simple to use.

Install apps on demand to extend NAS functionality

The QNAP App Center provides a wide range of apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and much more. The App Center is a centralized location for installing, managing, and updating apps on demand. In addition, QNAP’s development platform embraces the open-source spirit to enable developers to create their own apps, adding potentially limitless opportunities for Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya.

High performance

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya is a 12-bay IP SAN/NAS unified storage, for small and medium businesses. Featuring a powerful Intel® Atom™ 2.13GHz Dual Core Processor and 2GB DDR3 RAM (expandable to 3GB), the Qnap TS-879U-RP provides high efficiency for CPU-consuming tasks and serves more concurrent tasks at the same time with up to 222 MB/sec Read, 223 MB/sec Write

Flexible Management

The NAS server supports multiple LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) and iSCSI targets. The LUNs can be flexibly mapped to, unmapped from and switched among different iSCSI targets

Secure Deployment

Designed with CHAP authentication and LUN masking, the advanced ACL (Access Control List) offers the capability to block unauthorized access from the initiators

File Server

The NAS server provides seamless file sharing cross Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX platforms. It also supports WebDAV for easy access to shared folders via HTTP/HTTPS protocol remotely

FTP Server

The IT administrator can establish an FTP server with the NAS server and share files conveniently with colleagues or customers

Backup Center

The NAS server offers a centralized backup center for Mac users using Time Machine and Windows users using QNAP NetBak Replicator utility

Web Server

The IT administrator can host multiple websites on the NAS server with the built-in web server and virtual host feature

RADIUS Server

The RADIUS server centralizes and consolidates user authentication by maintaining a list of user accounts that are authorized for remote network access through dial-up equipment, Wi-Fi access point or VPN connections

Syslog Server

The RADIUS server centralizes and consolidates user authentication by maintaining a list of user accounts that are authorized for remote network access through dial-up equipment, Wi-Fi access point or VPN connections. By collecting and storing the logs of other network devices on Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya with the Syslog server feature, the IT administrator can easily monitor the status of these devices and troubleshoot problems when necessary

Printer Server

The NAS server offers printer sharing over the network and remote printing over the Internet via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). Print job management and Bonjour printing for Mac OS X are also supported

Surveillance Station Pro

The Surveillance Station Pro supports over 1,400 IP cameras, ranging from high-end to low-end models and is compatible with ONVIF specifications. Administrators can purchase additional licenses to increase the number of channels based on their surveillance needs. iOS and Android users can install the VMobile app to monitor the surveillance channels anytime and anywhere with the functions of camera live view, motion-detection recording, PTZ control, instant event notifications, video snapshot and advanced playback and search functions

IPv6

The NAS server supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) which makes Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya a dual-stack IP host running IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time

VPN Server

The VPN (Virtual Private Network) service allows you to access Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya and other resources on the same local network from the Internet

LDAP Server

LDAP Server service allows devices with LDAP protocol enabled to be joined in the directory and share the same user accounts and groups

Software Expansion via QPKG Center

QPKG Center is a software expansion platform to install third-party software on QNAP NAS. Instead of abstruse Linux command line installation process, QPKG center facilitates the operation by providing one-click installation

Proxy Server

With the help of Squid QPKG, the Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya can be used as a proxy server. Internet cache speeds up web browsing; web filtering and monitoring enhances business Internet security

Private Cloud Storage

The NAS server helps you reap all the benefits of cloud computing. A private cloud for business use can be built easily. This cloud provides flexible ways for data access, sharing and backup, virtually anytime, anywhere

MyCloudNAS Service

The MyCloudNAS service simplifies the process of publishing contents in the NAS server over the Internet. It provides a web-based portal for file management and access, and supports backing up important data from the NAS server to other cloud storage providers such as Amazon S3, ElephantDrive and Symform

Email Invitation

The MyCloudNAS service provides an easy way to send out an email invitation to friends. The invitation contains step-by-step instructions on accessing the server. It also provides a link to download the Windows application MyCloudNAS Connect, which allows you to easily set up and connect to the NAS server even without proficient networking skills

Mobile Apps for On-the-Go Access and Monitoring

Qfile is an app that allows you to browse and manage files on the Turbo NAS. The Qmanager app turns your mobile devices into a remote control and helps monitor and manage the Turbo NAS. The terabytes of photos, music and videos stored on the Turbo NAS are ready to be streamed by Qmobile from anywhere regardless of the actual storage size of the mobile devices. Qmobile also provides a convenient way for uploading photos from the mobile devices to the Turbo NAS for instant sharing

Advanced RAID Management with Hot-Swap Design

The Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya offers RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 5+hot spare, single and JBOD disk configurations. It also supports hot-swap design so that a failed member drive of a RAID configuration (RAID 1 or above only) can be replaced by hot swapping without turning off the server

Online RAID Capacity Expansion

The storage capacity of a RAID configuration can be expanded by replacing larger hard drives. All the data will be kept and seamlessly moved to the newly installed hard drives without turning off the server

Online RAID Level Migration

You can upgrade the disk configuration to a higher RAID level with the data retained, without turning off the server

IP-SAN/ iSCSI Storage and Virtual Disk Drives (VDD) for Storage Expansion

The NAS server provides a cost-efficient iSCSI solution to set up an IP-SAN storage. With the built-in iSCSI initiator, the NAS server can also connect to other iSCSI targets over the network and turn them into virtual disk drives (VDD)

Instant SMS and Email Alert

Configure the SMTP server and SMS server settings on the Turbo NAS in order to receive instant system warning or error messages via email and SMS

Qnap TS-879U-RP Kenya Specifications