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The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports SAS 6Gbps hard drives driving over 3,000 MB/s throughput and 400,000 IOPS*. Featuring with Intel Xeon 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor and 8GB DDR3 ECC RAM, the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP greatly enhances efficiency of CPU-consuming tasks and serves more concurrent tasks at the same time.
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports SSD caching which can greatly boost IOPS performance of storage volumes. It is perfect for improving overall workflow of IOPS demanding applications such as virtualization.
Testing Environment:
Host PC:
1. CPU: Intel(R) Core i7-4770 3.4GHz 3.4GHz;
2. Memory size:16GB
3. OS: Windows 7 professional SP1 64bit
4. HDD: Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162
NAS configurations:
1. Firmware v4.0.4 build:20130923;
2. 3.5"HDD:Seagate ST4000NM0033*8 with RAID 5
3. SSD HDD: ATA OCZ-VERTEX4*4
10GbE ready
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP offers four inbuilt Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports 10 Gigabit high speed network by installing 10GbE network adapter. The 10GbE-reay TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP delivers lightening data throughput. Coupled with the support for large storage capacity, the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP is perfect for data centers to storage big data and excel in fast data transmission, and for editing large size videos on-the-fly without transferring the videos between the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP and desktop computers.
Learn more: 10GbE solution
Seamless capacity expansion
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports online capacity expansion by cascading multiple RAID expansion enclosures to meet the needs of growing business data. With the QNAP scale-up solution, raw storage capacity can be gradually expanded to 576TB. It is especially useful for large data applications, such as video surveillance, data archiving, and TV broadcast storage, to name few.
The maximum raw storage capacity available by connecting RAID expansion enclosures:
Turbo NAS Model |
RAID Expansion Enclosure |
No. of RAID Expansion Enclosure |
Total HDD No. (NAS + Enclosure) |
Max. Raw Capacity (TB) |
TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP |
REXP-1200U-RP |
1 |
28 |
112 |
2 |
40 |
160 |
3 |
52 |
208 |
4 |
64 |
256 |
5 |
76 |
304 |
6 |
88 |
352 |
7 |
100 |
400 |
8 |
112 |
448 |
REXP-1600U-RP |
1 |
32 |
128 |
2 |
48 |
192 |
3 |
64 |
256 |
4 |
80 |
320 |
5 |
96 |
384 |
6 |
112 |
448 |
7 |
128 |
512 |
8 |
144 |
576 |
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Learn more: RAID Expansion Enclosures.
Powerful QNAP flexible volume
QNAP flexible volume provides a more secure and flexible way to store the NAS data. This next generation volume offers powerful features such as storage pooling with multiple RAID group protection, thin provisioned volume with space reclaim, block-level iSCSI LUN, and online capacity expansion. The QTS Storage Manager neatly presents tools and options for managing system storage which simplifies the process of NAS capacity expansion and QNAP RAID expansion enclosure management.
Learn more: QTS Storage Manager, QNAP Flexible Volume
Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storage
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Data, logs and ISO image of CDs and DVDs can be centralized store in the NAS and protected by integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or NAS build-in LDAP service.
Learn more: Windows Active Directory (AD), LDAP Directory Service, Antivirus, ISO share, Syslog service
Well-rounded backup solutions to secure data
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP offers well-rounded backup solutions as a reliable backup center. QNAP NetBak Replicator supports scheduled and real-time data backup on Windows OS. Mac Time Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with an effortless solution to back up data to the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP.
Learn more: NetBak Replicator , Time Machine backup
Disaster recovery solutions brings peace of mind
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP offers various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled data backup to a remote Turbo NAS or FTP server and synchronizes files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup efficiency and reduced backup time. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP also supports rsync protocol to back up data to another remote server on scheduling basis. Besides, data can be backed up to cloud storage, such as Amazon S3, ElephantDrive, Symform, Dropbox and Google Drive, and restored to the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP anytime.
Learn more: RTRR, Cloud storage backup
Comprehensive security options
In the open network environment, business data might be exposed in potential hack. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and so on. Besides, IT administrators can control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP is validated with military level FIPS 140-2 AES 256-bit encryption, preventing the sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard disk drives or the entire system were stolen.
Learn more: Encrypted access, IP blocking, Hard drive encryption
Storage for comprehensive virtualization applications
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP is VMware Ready, Citrix Ready, compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V certification and Windows Server 2012, benefiting flexible deployment and management in the virtualization environments. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading ESXi server loading, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications.
Learn more: VMware Ready, Citrix /Ready , VMware VAAI, Microsoft ODX, SMI-S provider for Microsoft SCVMM
Highly-efficient storage solution for video editing
Digital film and video production produces volumes of data that require high performance RAID storage with sustainable throughput to balance with the demanding output of video editing. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP fulfills storage and video editing needs with a high speed 10GbE network interface. Digital videos can be quickly stored and edited on the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP directly over the network.
HIPAA compliant storage solution
While medical data (e.g ePHI) constantly increases, IT administrators are required to develop a strategy of strong storage platforms within their medical organizations. The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP meets the electronic requirements of HIPAA for storing PHI data by providing a base to protect the confidentiality and security of individually identifiable health information.
Learn more: HIPAA
File synchronization across multiple devices
Feel Dropbox short of storage to satisfy your needs? The Qsync utility turns your TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP into a safe data center for file synchronization with large storage capacity. Any file uploaded to the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers to manage files and always have the most updated files on different devices. Qsync provides multiple ways of file synchronization and group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of collaboration.
Learn more: Qsync
Comprehensive surveillance solution with 24/7 security
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP Surveillance Station Pro offers a professional surveillance solution with the user-friendly NVR (network video recorder) management interface, a wide range of over 1,200 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback with flexible options to customize. You can also install the VMobile app on your iOS or Android mobile devices to manage the monitoring channels anytime and anywhere, and safeguard your office environment.
Learn more: Surveillance Station Pro
Additional SMB-ready features
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP supports various business applications as an all-in-one Turbo NAS with cost-efficiency.
FTP Server |
Web Server |
RADIUS Server |
The Turbo NAS supports FTP server to share large size files, coming with user-defined settings including bandwidth limitation, number of connections, and write-only permission.
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The Turbo NAS supports Web server which allows numerous websites built on the same server conveniently. Administrators can manage up to 32 websites on the single one Turbo NAS with reduced IT cost.
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The Turbo NAS supports RADIUS server which provides centralized authorization management for computers to connect and use a network service.
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VPN Server |
Print Server |
Surveillance Station |
The Turbo NAS supports VPN server which provides an easy way for IT administrators to build up a secure private network and allows the staff to log on from outside the office and access business resources securely such as files and Internet connections.
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The Turbo NAS supports Printer server to send remote printing request over the Internet (max. 3 USB printers), and supports IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), Samba, print job management and Bonjour printing for Mac OS X.
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The Turbo NAS supports Surveillance Station to connect and manage multiple IP cameras remotely, including real-time monitoring, video recording, playback, and event notifications.
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Click here to learn more other business features.
Install-on-demand apps extend NAS features
The TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP has built in App Center providing various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and so on. Its also a central place to manage and update installed apps. Besides, QNAPs development platform brings forth the open-source spirit to welcome program developers to develop various applications, adding values to the TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP for extensive opportunities.
Learn more: App Center
Optional Accessories
Storage expansion accessorie |
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REXP-1600U-RP |
- 3U 16-bay RAID expansion enclosure
- Up to 8 REXP-1600U-RP can be connected to TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP.
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REXP-1200U-RP |
- 2U 12-bay RAID expansion enclosure
- Up to 8 REXP-1200U-RP can be connected to TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP.
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CAB-SAS10M-8088 |
Mini SAS external cable (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088), 1.0 m |
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CAB-SAS05M-8088 |
Mini SAS external cable (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088), 0.5 m |
Rail kit |
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RAIL-A01-35 |
A01 series (Chassis) rail kit, max. load 35 kg |
LAN card |
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LAN-10G2T-U |
Dual-port 10GBase-T network expansion card for A01 series rack mount model, low-profile bracket |
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LAN-1G2T-U |
Dual-port 1 GbE network expansion card for A01 series rack mount model, low-profile bracket |
RAM |
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RAM-4GDR3EC-LD-1600 |
4GB DDR3 ECC RAM, 1600 MHz, long-DIMM |