QNAP ES2486dc 24-Bay Dual-Controller All-Flash Rackmount NAS
High-Performance, All-Flash Enterprise ZFS NAS
Unleashing the Power of All-Flash Arrays
The ES2486dc Enterprise ZFS NAS, a trailblazer in QNAP’s high-availability NAS series, is designed for businesses demanding superior performance and reliability. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® D-2142IT processor and optimized for inline deduplication and all-flash applications, this NAS is a robust solution for a wide array of enterprise needs.
Highlights
Dual Active-Active Controllers
- Ensures high availability with Intel® Xeon® D dual active-active controllers, providing uninterrupted services and exceptional uptime.
Superior Performance with All-Flash Arrays
- Supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS 12Gbps SSDs, delivering excellent I/O throughputs and enhanced random write performance, crucial for demanding applications.
Advanced Data Management with ZFS
- Utilizes ZFS for logical volume management, inline data deduplication, and compression, significantly reducing I/O and storage consumption while extending SSD lifespan.
Robust Data Protection and Recovery
- Offers near-limitless snapshots and SnapSync for efficient data protection, ensuring business continuity and rapid recovery in case of data loss.
Optimized for Virtualization and Cloud Environments
- Fully supports VMware® vSphere®, Windows Server® 2019, Citrix® XenServer®, and OpenStack® cloud environments, making it ideal for storage virtualization.
High-Speed Connectivity
- Features four 10GbE SFP+ ports and flexible PCIe expansion, enhancing large file sharing and data transfer capabilities.
Efficient Storage Management
- Allows for easy management of storage space and settings via Storage & Snapshot Manager on the host NAS.
Active-Active High Availability
- Both controllers can simultaneously provide services, optimizing computing resources and ensuring high-speed, uninterrupted storage service.
Summary
The ES2486dc stands out as a powerful and cost-efficient solution for enterprises, offering a blend of performance, reliability, and scalability. Its all-flash array design, coupled with the advanced capabilities of the QES 2.1.1 operating system, makes it an ideal choice for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, medium-sized data centers, and other intensive data applications. The ES2486dc not only meets the current demands of data management but also offers a future-proof solution that can evolve with your business needs.
