QuTScloud for Private Cloud
Implement QuTScloud – a virtual appliance based on QNAP NAS operating system – as privately-hosted virtual machines on Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™.
Flexibly run on private data centers, easily acquire app-aware NAS advantages
A virtual NAS solution suited for enterprises and workgroups
QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on QNAP’s QTS NAS operating system. For enterprises and workgroups that demand resource elasticity and budget flexibility, QuTScloud can be implemented as virtual machines (VMs) running on existing on-premise data centers. This allows for building business-focused private clouds and acquiring advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware. It is cost-saving, space-saving, and flexible!
Benefits of QuTScloud virtual NAS
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Optimized resource utilization
Run QuTScloud VMs on existing private servers to optimize resource usage (CPU, memory, storage, and network) for greater application potential.
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Agility and cost savings
QuTScloud makes it easy to acquire feature-rich QTS services and on-demand NAS applications.
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Valued-added App Center
The built-in App Center includes numerous free apps and several value-added premium apps for boosting QuTScloud functionality.
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Cloud storage gateways
QuTScloud supports apps that provide cloud storage gateway functionality for enterprises looking for private and hybrid cloud solutions.
Quickly launch QuTScloud in a wide range of virtual environments
QuTScloud can be quickly launched on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™, and also on QNAP Virtualization Station. Organizations can increase their budget flexibility by using existing virtual environments, saving hardware space and additional maintenance efforts, and by leveraging the application advantages of the app-aware QuTScloud operating system.
QuTScloud feature highlights
Easy connection and anywhere access
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Access via Samba share with file browser
Users can access QuTScloud via familiar protocols (including SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP) for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Connection through iSCSI is also supported.
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Quick access via myQNAPcloud Link
myQNAPcloud Link allows connecting to QuTScloud using a unique domain name, making it easy to access, manage, and share data without requiring a static IP. Dedicated mobile apps also provide hands-on ways to control QuTScloud’s file access, system management, and multimedia.
Console Management – A convenient way for troubleshooting
When performing maintenance or troubleshooting, or if IT/tech support staff are unable to access QuTScloud via HTTP/S, Console Management can be used to perform basic configuration and debugging. Console Management is available using SSH or the management console of each cloud platform.
Note: Console Management is only available after initializing QuTScloud.
QuTScloud virtual NAS available through license subscription
Install QuTScloud on your hypervisors and enjoy an intelligent, feature-rich QTS experience.
Excellent Pricing + Pay as You Go + Numerous Free Apps + Value-added Paid Apps
Setup your QuTScloud in 5 easy steps
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Step 1
Download QuTScloud images
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Step 2
Purchase QuTScloud licenses
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Step 3
Upload the QuTScloud image on the virtualization platform’s hypervisor of your choice
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Step 4
Launch the QuTScloud Virtual Machine
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Step 5
Enter the license and start using QuTScloud
Download QuTScloud Images
Learn more about our premium apps
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QuMagie
Entertainment
Easily browse, organize, and find your photos. Enjoy the AI-powered image recognition for AI albums.
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Qsirch
Productivity
Instantly search for files, and preview, download, and share files after finding them.
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Qfiling
Productivity
Categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling automates your file organization.
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OCR Converter
Productivity
Easily extracts text from images to facilitate file organization, editing, and searching.
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McAfee Antivirus
Security
Ensure the safety of your data by scanning and quarantining harmful files. Virus definitions are automatically updated to keep your data protected.
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Boxafe
Backup/Sync
Backup or sync files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365®.
Share your creative apps with the world!
Reach a global audience by submitting your apps and package designs to the QuTScloud App Center. We welcome app submissions from software developers, network/system integrators, and independent coders alike, providing an effective way for you to distribute your apps and solutions with users around the world.
Apply now to become a QuTScloud App Center developer
QNAP looks forward to cooperating with you. Apply now and we’ll get in touch.
FAQ
When you first enter the QuTScloud, the system will inform you to setup the "SMTP service" and "Forgot Password Settings" of the Options to activate the forgot password service.
After trying to log in with an incorrect password, the "Forgot password" button will appear. Click this button, follow the instructions, and QuTScloud will send a recovery email to your registered mailbox based on its SMTP settings. Click the link in the email and follow the instructions to reset your password.
Every service of QuTScloud, excluding "License Center" and "myQNAPcloud" will be disabled when the license expires. Please note that licenses are automatically renewed by default.
Your data will remain on the QuTScloud virtual hard drive. When you renew the license, you will be able to use your QuTScloud just like before.
QuTScloud can update itself, and you can also manually update the system to the latest version.
QTS and QuTScloud share the same security features, including: Security Counsellor, QVPN Service, snapshots, McAfee Antivirus, Malware Remover, and more.
You can back up QuTScloud using 2 different methods – and neither require additional licenses. The first method is to use snapshots or tools provided in the App Center (for example: HBS 3). Snapshots provided by QuTScloud requires free space in the storage volume. The second method is to perform a VM-level backup to back up the whole instance at once. This method is provided by your cloud platform/VPS provider or VM hypervisor.
QuTScloud supports the same protocols as QTS, including: Samba, AFS, NFS, iSCSI, and FTP. However please note that firewalls provided by your cloud platform/VPS provider may block the ports required by these protocols. Refer to the documents provided by your cloud platform/VPS provider to allow QuTScloud to receive data from the Internet.
QuTScloud features a Resource Monitor app that’s similar to the QTS-based Resource Monitor app. Some resource information is not provided due to lack of hardware (for example: virtual hard drives lack disk SMART data).
System Requirements
A minimum of 2 GB of memory is required for running QuTScloud (at least 4 GB memory is recommended). Allocate sufficient memory to your QuTScloud virtual machine to ensure system stability and performance.
QuTScloud supports maximum 25 disks. The first disk only includes QuTScloud OS image. The rest 24 slots are free for data. Only hard drives more than 48 GB will be recognized and listed as data storage disk in QuTScloud.
The minimum disk size needed to create a storage pool is 144 GB, and 200 GB is recommended.
QuTScloud requires an Internet connection to verify licenses.
Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge are recommended for accessing QuTScloud.
QuTScloud requires port numbers 8080 and 443 for NAS web service. Click to learn more.
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