TS-431U

Affordable rack-optimized 4-Bay 1U NAS with business-class features

Dual-core processor delivers high performance

Equipped with powerful yet energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB DDR3 RAM, the TS-431U is a high-performance NAS for small and home offices, providing high performance of up to 148 MB/s read & 119 MB/s write throughput. The TS-431U’s enhanced hardware-based encryption and decryption engine provides transfer speeds of over 33 MB/s with AES-256 bit full NAS volume encryption, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive personal data stored in the TS-431U.

* Test Environment:

NAS:
- OS: QTS 4.1.3; volume type: RAID 5 (Seagate) ST1000NM0033 x4; Direct connection between NAS and PC, 1GbE LAN (MTU 1500);

Client PCs:
- Intel® Core™ i7-4790 3.6GHz, DDR3 1600Hz 16GB, ST500DM002 HDD, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bit
- IOMeter configuration： Transferring 8GB file continuously to/from 2 PCs for 3 minutes. Block size： 64KB for SMB2.0 (Throughput)

High efficiency with dual LAN support

The TS-431U supports multiple port-trunking modes, enabling IT administrators to set up link aggregation to increase total data transmission capability. Failover and dual IP are also supported to ensure continuous system operations. The supported port-trunking modes include: Balance-rr (Round-Robin), Active Backup, Balance XOR, Broadcast, IEEE 802.3ad, Balance-tlb (Adaptive Transmit Load Balancing) and Balance-alb (Adaptive Load Balancing).

Learn more: Network setting

QTS - Simple and efficient

Thanks to QTS intuitive user interface, system operations of the TS-431U are smooth and handy. Its intelligent desktop allows you to find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency.

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Comprehensive security options

In open network environments, business data may be exposed in a potential hack. The TS-431U provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and more. IT administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The TS-431U supports AES 256-bit encryption, preventing sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard drives or the entire system were stolen.

A private cloud without constraints

In contrast to the limited storage space and potential security concerns of public cloud services, the TS-431U is advantageous for establishing a secure and large-capacity private cloud. The myQNAPcloud service allows remote access to files stored on the TS-431U, allowing you to play & share media files or large-sized files from the TS-431U or to conveniently check the system status from anywhere.

Learn more: myQNAPcloud

Dropbox-like file synchronization across computers and mobile devices

With Qsync, your TS-431U is turned into a safe data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-431U will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers in managing files and ensuring that different devices have the most up-to-date files. Qsync provides multiple ways for file synchronization and group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.

Comprehensive surveillance solution providing 24/7 security

The TS-431U’s Surveillance Station offers a professional surveillance solution with a user-friendly management interface, a wide range of over 2,700 compatible IP camera models, and default 2 free IP camera licenses that can be expanded up to 8 camera channels by purchasing additional licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile app on your iOS® or Android™ devices to manage the monitoring of cameras anytime, anywhere, to safeguard your office environment, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your TS-431U.

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Signage Station - Creatively present your animated content and ads

With the Signage Station, it is easy to create content for a wide range of materials such as menu boards, advertisements, posters, and business profiles. The Signage Station is a great tool to invigorate your advertisements or animated materials for promoting your services, and to update contents in a timely manner. The iArtist Lite application, with intuitive editing tools, helps you create these signs with simple drag & drop tools. Your creativity can now travel around the world with a few simple steps to instantly get published, revised, and shared.

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Supports DLNA, AirPlay & Chromecast for media streaming

You can use DLNA-compatible devices such as Smart TVs, Sony® PlayStation™, Microsoft® Xbox 360® and media players to watch HD quality videos stored on the TS-431U. You can also use the Qfile app on an iOS device to browse videos and photos stored on the TS-431U and play on the TV via Apple TV®. By installing the Media Streaming add-on app from the QTS App Center, you can stream your media content directly on a TV via Apple TV or Chromecast™ from File Station, Photo Station, Music Station or Video Station. The TS-431U's support for Plex Media Server organizes all of your media with rich information and transforms the TS-431U into a powerful & easy to use streaming machine with DLNA, Roku®, Amazon® Fire TV, and Google TV™ support.

Learn more: DLNA, Video Station

Install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality

The TS-431U has a built-in App Center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and much more. It is also a centralized location for managing & updating installed apps. In addition, QNAP’s development platform embraces the open-source spirit to enable developers to create their own apps, adding potentially limitless opportunities for the TS-431U.

Learn more: App Center