QNAP TS-831X is a new cost-effective 8-bay business NAS with a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU to provide users with enhanced system performance for daily business operations. Alongside the standard models with 8GB or 16GB RAM, there is also a model with 4GB RAM (TS-831X-4G) to provide an affordable option for budget-conscious users. The new TS-831X uses an AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-314 quad-core 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A15 processor, and features 4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3 RAM (upgradable to 16GB), hardware-accelerated encryption, and SSD caching.

The powerful 8-bay, quad-core TS-831X includes two 10GbE SFP+ ports to fully support 10GbE high-speed networks at a budget price with maximized ROI. The TS-831X provides versatile all-in-one functionalities and unique features including VJBOD (Virtual JBOD), which introduces an economical way to utilize unused NAS storage space for expanding the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS, and Container Station, which allows you to rapidly develop and deploy Internet of Things (IoT) apps. The TS-831X is a cost-effective storage solution designed for growing businesses looking for backup, restoration, private cloud, storage for virtualization, and to future-proof their IT infrastructure for 10GbE networks.

Key features:
• 10GbE readiness, SSD cache, and hardware-accelerated encryption engine
• VJBOD allows using the TS-831X to expand the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS
• Enjoy containerized virtualization and IoT app development with Container Station
• Build a private cloud to centrally organize & manage files and backup tasks
• Secure access with VPN Server & VPN Client
• Quickly find files using a real-time, natural search with Qsirch
• Scalable design with 2 QNAP expansion enclosures UX-800P for total storage capacity of up to 24 drives