QNAP TS-855EU-RP - 8-Bay NAS Enclosure w/ 2 x M.2 PCIe Slot (8GB RAM)

QNAP TS-855EU-RP 8-Bay NAS Enclosure
The QNAP TS-855EU-RP QuTS hero 8-Bay NAS device is designed for flexible IT deployment and comprehensive virtualisation applications. The short-depth TS-855eU-RP 2.5GbE NAS can easily fit in a compact rack in offices or audio visual rooms. Powered by an Intel 8-core processor, the TS-855eU-RP packs excellent performance and computing benefits to empower fast data access, backup/restoration, file server, and virtualisation applications, while including redundant power supplies to ensure maximum system uptime. Running the QTS operating system as standard, the TS-855eU-RP can be switched to use the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system based on your requirements. Key Features

• Compact, space saving
  The TS-855eU-RP has a depth of only 11.7 inches (297.4 mm) and is perfectly suited for installation in a compact rack, or places with a lot of cabling.
• Flexible storage expansion
  Connect TL-R1620Sep-RP / TL-R1220Sep-RP (both sold separately) JBOD units to the TS-855eU-RP for adding up to forty-eight (48) additional drive capacity to match your business growth.
• Dual 2.5GbE connectivity
  Features two (2) 2.5GbE ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M). Supports port trunking for enhanced performance and fault tolerance.
• PCIe expandability
  Features two (2) PCIe Gen 3 slots for installing 5/10/25GbE network cards, QM2 cards or Fibre Channel cards (sold separately).
• Optimised SSD performance
  Dual M.2 PCIe NVMe slots enable SSD caching, SSD storage pools, or Qtier auto-tiered storage.
• Virtual machines and containers
  Centralise your virtualisation storage, and host multiple virtual machines and containerised apps.

2U short-depth design for up to 38% reduction in size
The rackmount TS-855eU-RP has a short depth design of only 11.7 inches (297.4 mm), making it an excellent choice for smaller racks, wall-mount AV rack cabinets, and network rack cabinets. The space saved by the short depth design can be reserved for cabling or ventilation. The TS-855eU-RP is space-saving for flexible deployment and is especially suitable for compact offices, audiovisual rooms, and security surveillance recording. Ultimate 8-core performance with up to 64 GB RAM and Intel QuickAssist Technology
Designed for heavy business workloads, the TS-855eU-RP delivers exceptional 8-core performance for running multiple concurrent tasks. AES-NI encryption and Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) is supported to offload computationally-intensive compression and improving IPsec/SSL cryptography performance. Up to 64 GB ECC RAM is supported and redundant power supplies are included to ensure 24/7 system stability. Combining high performance, reliability, and capacity, the TS-855eU-RP is an all-round budget-friendly storage solution for diverse applications, such as file servers, high-speed storage/backup/recovery, and virtualisation. Affordable 2.5GbE meets high-bandwidth demands
With two (2) 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-855eU-RP allows businesses to easily upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit using existing CAT5e cables. Port Trunking and failover also reinforce applications demanding higher bandwidth and reliability, including virtualisation, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches (sold separately), assisting organisations in implementing high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget. M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition
The TS-855eU-RP comes with two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots that allow for installing M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs or Edge TPU (sold separately) to boost NAS performance.

• SSD caching
  Configure SSD caching with M.2 SSDs and obtain optimal I/O and reduced latency without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays.
• Auto Tiering
  Qtier technology empowers the TS-855eU-RP with auto tiering to continuously optimise storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.
• Faster image recognition with Edge TPU
  Coral M.2 Accelerator with Edge TPU provides an affordable solution to leverage AI acceleration for faster image recognition in your NAS applications.

Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansion
The TS-855eU-RP has two (2) PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards (sold separately) for expanding application potential.

• 5/10/25GbE network card
  Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks (virtualisation, mass data transmission, and fast backup/restore).
• QM2 card
  Add M.2 SSDs or 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity to the TS-855eU-RP for optimised performance and bandwidth.
• SAS / SATA storage expansion cards
  Connect the TS-855eU-RP to SAS 12Gb/s or SATA 6Gb/s expansion units for petabyte-scale storage capacity.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb /32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-855eU-RP, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security. Simple Backup
Superior hardware performance with an all-in-one Backup Solution to speed up backup/recovery tasks.

• PC and Mac backup
  Sync your computer files to NAS with Qsync. TS-855eU-RP also supports Time Machine for Mac computers.
• Licence-free VM backup
  Back up multiple VMware and Hyper-V VMs using Hyper Data Protector.
• File server backup
  Supports multiple protocols such as Rsync, FTP and CIFS for backing up different file servers.
• SaaS Business Backup Solution
  Use Boxafe to easily back up Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 business account data.
• Google Photos and WordPress backup
  The exclusive MARS service enables backing up Google Photos and WordPress databases and files to NAS.

Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-855eU-RP supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

• Volume and LUN snapshots
  Take snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.
• Instantly restore snapshots
  Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.
• Back up snapshots
  Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-855eU-RP to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time and bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.

Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualisation
The TS-855eU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualisation environments. It supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively. All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-855eU-RP, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.

• Virtualisation Station
  Run multiple Windows, Linux, UNIX, Android, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualised server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.
• Container Station
  Experience Docker, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualisation technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.
• Linux Station
  Run Linux applications (including apps from the Software Centre) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.
• Single Root I/O Virtualisation (SR-IOV)
  By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-855eU-RP, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reduced CPU overheads.
• QuTScloud virtual NAS
  QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.

Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-855eU-RP is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.

• myQNAPcloud secures remote access
  myQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-855eU-RP through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.
• Simplified privilege settings
  The TS-855eU-RP supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.
• QuFirewall protection
  Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.
• Superior security with QVPN
  A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-855eU-RP as a VPN server, and WireGuard VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.
• QuWAN SD-WAN
  To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.
• Security Counsellor
  A security portal for the TS-855eU-RP to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
• Malware Remover
  Regularly scan your TS-855eU-RP using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.
• TeamViewer remote access
  TeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.

The best file storage and collaboration centre
The TS-855eU-RP integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronising, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.

• File Station
  Manage, access, and share all the files in the TS-855eU-RP and view snapshots files - all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.
• Qsync
  Make any file uploaded to a TS-855eU-RP available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.
• Qsirch
  QNAP's powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, colour, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.
• Qfiling
  Automate your file organisation - all you need to do is categorise files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.

Short-depth Surveillance NAS - ideal video surveillance solution for factories
The short-depth TS-855eU-RP is exceptionally suitable for wall mount rack cabinets or space-limited IT rooms, allowing production lines to maximise their space utilisation. Enterprises can benefit from the TS-855eU-RP as an all-in-one Surveillance NAS, designed with superb hardware performance and integrated QNAP surveillance software, and take advantage of its large capacity, high expandability, and high transmission efficiency for building the most cost-effective and reliable surveillance system in manufacturing facilities and factories. Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP's subscription-based (sold separately) smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-855eU-RP and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-855eU-RP storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

• Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
  Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-855eU-RP, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
• Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
  Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-855eU-RP while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
• Migrate to a new NAS
  Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
• Upgrade RAID capacity
  Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.

More productivity-boosting applications
The TS-855eU-RP provides an App Centre that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

• QuObjects
  Run a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-855eU-RP to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.
• Notification Centre
  Consolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.
• QuFTP
  The TS-855eU-RP can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.

A health check for your hard drives
Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.

• S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanning
  If any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.
• DA Drive Analyser
  The DA Drive Analyser leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.
• Seagate IronWolf Health Management
  When using supported IronWolf or IronWolf Pro hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.

Switch to QuTS hero operating system for optimal data integrity and reliability
The TS-855eU-RP also supports QuTS hero - QNAP's ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

• QTS
  Suited for cross-teams file sync, and HDD-SSD hybrid storage applications.
• QuTS hero
  Featuring highly reliable data protection and data reduction, and optimised for SSD-based applications.