QNAP ES1686dc 16-Bay Dual-Controller SAS/SATA Rackmount NAS
Next-Generation Enterprise ZFS NAS
Elevating Enterprise Storage with High Availability and Performance
The ES1686dc Enterprise ZFS NAS is a testament to QNAP’s commitment to high availability and performance in enterprise storage solutions. Powered by Intel® Xeon® D processors and featuring dual active controllers, this NAS is designed to meet the rigorous demands of mission-critical applications across various business environments.
Highlights
Dual Active-Active Controllers
- Intel® Xeon® D processors power the dual active-active controllers, ensuring supreme uptime and redundancy for high availability.
Advanced ZFS Support
- Utilizes ZFS for logical volume management, offering near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level data deduplication, and inline data compression.
High-Performance and Reliable Storage
- Battery-protected DRAM write to cache and Flash read acceleration provide industry-leading random access performance.
Extensive Connectivity Options
- Includes 2 PCIe Gen 3 slots and 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, enhancing virtualization, large file sharing, and intensive data transfer capabilities.
Virtualization and Cloud Readiness
- Supports VMware® vSphere® 6.5, Windows Server® 2016, Citrix® XenServer® 7.0, and is compatible with OpenStack® cloud environments.
Efficient Storage Management
- Offers up to 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory per controller and supports various RAID configurations for optimal storage efficiency and performance.
Active-Active High Availability
- Both controllers can simultaneously provide services, optimizing computing resources and ensuring uninterrupted, high-speed storage service.
Enhanced Data Protection and Recovery
- Real-time SnapSync and near-limitless snapshots ensure quick data recovery and business continuity.
Summary
The ES1686dc stands as a robust solution for businesses requiring a high-performance, reliable, and scalable NAS system. Its advanced features and dual-controller architecture make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, VDI, medium-sized data centers, video streaming, surveillance storage, and efficient file backup and recovery. The ES1686dc not only delivers exceptional performance and reliability but also offers the flexibility and scalability needed to support the evolving demands of modern enterprise IT environments.
