QNAP expands Turbo NAS line-up
The new TS-239 Pro II (a two-drive model) and TS-439 Pro II (a four-drive model) incorporate the new Intel Atom D410 single-core processor, which delivers up to 8TB of performance and networked storage. the TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II NAS servers are compatible with VMware's vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform and are designed for departmental file sharing, storage, and advanced server applications in the office environment.
VMware's vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness, according to Laurent Change, QNAp's product manager. The TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II Turbo NAS servers ship with new version 3.2 of the QNAP NAS management software which supports features such as iSCSI service; supports SPC-3 Persistent Reservation for clustering in VMware and Windows Server 2008. MPIO and MC/S are also supported.
As well as new DFS support (Folder Aggregation), import of user-list, and customizable Daylight Saving Time for easier administration, the next-generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, has been incorporated for future networking evolution. QNAP's Web File Manager 2 features an entirely redesigned user interface and functionality for improved file sharing and management. WebDAV is also available for users to collaboratively share, access, and edit files over HTTP and HTTPS. Additionally, Apple Time Machine back-ups are now supported.
The new TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II Turbo NAS servers are currently available through QNAP global commercial distributors, resellers, and retailers. Contact QNAP for pricing options.