QNAP has launched the TS-435XeU 4-bay NAS powered by a Marvell OCTEON TX2 CN9131 quad-core 2.2 GHz processor. Featuring a 1U short-depth chassis, the TS-435XeU is an entry-level rackmount NAS that finds a nice balance between cost and performance. It comes equipped with dual 10GbE and dual 2.5GbE ports, two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD slots, storage scalability, and both business and media features. QNAP indicates that the TS-435XeU is ideal for media and comms equipment cabinets.
Under the hood, QNAP’s new compact rackmount features four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and up to 32GB DDR4 memory (4GB DDR4 comes standard). In addition, the dual 10GbE and dual 2.5GbE ports mean workflows that deal with large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and multimedia transmission will be fast and efficient. It also supports port trunking and load balancing for improved performance and reliability.
Two M.2 NVMe SSD slots can be used for caching to boost application performance and reduce latency, or Qtier auto-tiering to maximize storage utilization and efficiency. The TS-435XeU’s storage capacity is scalable by connecting the NAS to QNAP storage expansion units.
Other features of the new TS-435XeU include:
- Qsync support, which helps to streamline cross-team file sync.
- Block-based snapshots, ensure data protection, provide instant restoration, and can help protect against the impact of ransomware attacks.
- HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync), which facilitates local/remote/cloud backup tasks enclosures.
In addition, the TS-435XeU users will have access to QNAP’s built-in App Center, which allows users to do things like host containers, deploy a cloud storage gateway, and implement a professional video surveillance system.
QNAP TS-435XeU Key Specifications
- 1U short-depth rackmount (292 mm/11.5 inches deep)
- Marvell OCTEON TX2 CN9130 series CN9131 ARMv8 64-bit Cortex-A72 quad-core 2.2 GHz processor
- 4 GB DDR4 memory, expandable to 32 GB (1 x 32 GB)
- 4x hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays
- 2x M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x1 NVMe SSD slots
- 2x 10GbE SFP+ ports, 2x 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) RJ45 LAN ports
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports
QNAP TS-435XeU Detailed Specifications
| CPU | Marvell OCTEON TX2™ CN9130 / CN9131 ARMv8 Cortex-A72 4-core 2.2GHz processor |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit ARM |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes |
| Encryption Engine | Yes |
| System Memory | 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 4GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB (1 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Yes |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Yes |
| Jumbo Frame | Yes |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 2 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB, M.2 SSD 1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.7 × 16.93 × 11.5 inch |
| Weight (Net) | 9.19 lbs |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 100W PSU, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 17.367 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 30.878 W |
| Fan | 3 x 40mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Yes |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 1500 |
QNAP TS-435XeU Availability and Pricing
The QNAP TS-435XeU is available now for roughly $669.
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