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QTS

QTS

QTS is the operating system for entry- and mid-level QNAP NAS. WIth Linux and ext4, QTS enables reliable storage for everyone with versatile value-added features and apps, such as snapshots, Plex media servers, and easy access of your personal cloud.

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QuTS hero

QuTS hero is the operating system for high-end and enterprise QNAP NAS models. With Linux and ZFS, QuTS hero supports advanced data reduction technologies for further driving down costs and increasing reliablility of SSD (all-flash) storage.

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QuTScloud

QuTScloud

QuTScloud is the operating system for QNAP Cloud NAS virtual appliances. With the possibility of on-premises and cloud deployment, QuTScloud enables optimized cloud data usage and flexible resource allocation at a predictable monthly cost.

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QES

QES

QES is the operating system for dual-controller QNAP NAS models. With FreeBSD and ZFS, QES is flash-optimized, capable of driving outstanding performance for all-flash storage arrays.

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QNE Network

QNE Network

QNE Network is the operating system for QuCPE, QNAP's universal customer premises equipment series. Run virtual network functions, freely configure software-defined networks, and enjoy benefits such as lowered costs and reduced management efforts.

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QSS

QSS

QNAP Switch System (QSS) is the configuration interface for QNAP's managed switch series. Enable management functions such as link aggregation, VLAN, and RSTP, to take care of your network topology with ease.

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QuRouter

QuRouter

QNAP’s QuRouter OS simplifies managing high-speed and high-coverage LAN/WAN. With NAT, VPN, security, and QuWAN SD-WAN, network management is made easier and remote connections more secure.

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QVR Surveillance

QVR Surveillance

QVR Surveillance is QNAP’s network video recorder software solution. It offers subscription-based QVR Elite and perpetual QVR Pro, and can be used with a series of apps, such as face recognition and door access control for a wider range of scenarios.

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QVR Face

QVR Face

QVR Face is a smart facial recognition solution featuring real-time live streaming video analytics from connected cameras. It can be integrated into multiple scenarios to provide intelligent attendance management, door access control management, VIP welcome systems and smart retail services.

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KoiMeeter

KoiMeeter

QNAP smart video solutions provides integrated intelligent packages such as video conferencing and smart retail, boosting productivity for individuals and businesses.

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Network & Virtual Switch

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Network & Virtual Switch
Flexibly allocate virtual and physical network resources on NAS

Network & Virtual Switch supports various network interfaces for allocating network resources. Network & Virtual Switch enables a NAS running multiple applications and virtualization services to connect virtual networks with LAN and WAN for efficient communication and optimal performance of virtual network infrastructure.

Configure network and wireless adapters

In Network & Virtual Switch, you can instantly view network interface information (including network cards, wireless cards, Thunderbolt cards). You can also configure and manage IP address, VLAN, Port Trunking and USB/PCIe Wi-Fi connections.

Deploy reliable high-speed virtual and physical network infrastructure on NAS

Virtual Switch connects physical ports with Virtual Machines and Containers running on NAS and supports TCP/IP, IPv6, Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt interface protocols. Virtual Switch not only offers central management over LAN, WAN, wired and wireless networking on NAS, but also allocates network resources for virtual machines and containers in Virtualization Station and Container Station, allowing for the deployment of a highly-efficient and secure virtual network on NAS.

Learn more: Virtualization Station、Container Station

Flexible modes for optimized virtual network

Configure different network modes with Virtual Switch, including bridged mode, isolated mode, and external mode for various NAS virtualization scenarios:

  • Bridged mode

    Virtual switches allow multiple hosts/servers in LAN to access virtual services on NAS-based virtual machines and containers. For example, an Apache server on a virtual machine can access the MySQL database in a container.

  • Isolated mode

    Creates a secure, closed, virtual network for performing functional verification, internal data computing and Sandbox testing. If Internet access is temporarily needed, DHCP and NAT can be used in isolated mode.

  • External mode

    Assign a dedicated Ethernet port to the virtual network. All packets bypass the NAS and go directly to the physical network, ensuring that the bandwidth of the specific Ethernet port can be fully utilized by the virtual device.

Application Defined Network Micro-Segmentation

A mixed-workload environment consists of multiple models of application deployment (including applications deployed on both virtual machines and legacy physical servers). Virtual switches can define network micro-segmentation for different applications, ensuring the security of mixed-workload environments.

Network & Virtual Switch use cases

1. Deploy virtual router and virtual firewall to enhance security

Add routing and firewall functions to your NAS by deploying RouterOS and pfSense on Virtualization Station and configuring its LAN and WAN ports. Then the network can access virtual services via external mode and provide LAN devices with VPN and QoS functions via bridged mode, enhancing security and optimizing bandwidth.

2. Building a closed virtual network environment for setting up websites

Build a closed virtual network environment and install Nginx, Redis and MongoDB on Container Station. Then enable LAN devices to access the platforms and databases via bridged mode. Your NAS now becomes a comprehensive virtual e-commerce platform.

E-commerce Platform on NAS

Enterprise-grade network management for effective and stable connections

Secure and advanced LAN and WAN management enables stable remote connections to network services and flexible LAN configuration.

Learn more: How to use and set up your Network & Virtual switch?

  • NCSI

    Regularly performs quality checks for network connection speeds and statuses.

  • Dynamic Domain Name System, DDNS

    Supports myQNAPcloud and other DDNS server Hostnames to enter the QTS interface without memorizing IP addresses.

  • RSTP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

    Prevents loops of multiple transmission paths on switches. The NAS can disable the virtual network port to ensure a single transmission path on the network.

  • Port Trunking (LACP)

    Increases bandwidth and adds load balancing for more clients. Provides a failover mechanism to maintain network availability.

  • DHCP Server

    Assigns IP address to other physical interfaces in the private network. Assigns IP address to virtual machines via virtual switch.

  • VLAN

    Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) allows groups of devices from different networks to be combined into a single network. It also ensures the network will not be affected by duplication of packets to enhance network access security.

Visualized topology interface for easy virtual and physical network management

The on-screen display matches physical ports and the virtual service network topology to help IT staff control the physical and virtual network status in real time.

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