The 4-bay TS-431U offers the optimal price/performance in a compact 1U chassis network storage server for file sharing, backup, synchronization, remote access, and more. Powered by an advanced ARM® Cortex®-A9 dual-core processor and 1GB RAM, the TS-431U delivers outstanding multitasking performance as a business NAS featuring four USB 3.0 and dual Gigabit LAN ports while maintaining low power consumption for 24/7 always-on usage. See how the TS-431U can enhance your working productivity & offers a private cloud for accessing data easily and securely.

• Organize & manage files and backup tasks in one centralized location
• Full NAS encryption by volume-based technology and hardware acceleration
• Synchronize files between computers, laptops, and mobile devices
• Create a 24/7 surveillance center for business environment
• Build a private cloud-based notebook to share with group members with the Notes Station and Qnotes mobile app
• Stream multimedia library via DLNA, AirPlay & Chromecast and watch on TV

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.

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).

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.

Enhance productivity with multiple USB 3.0 ports

Equipped with four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, the TS-431U allows you to flexibly arrange tasks with a wide range of external devices without interrupting your current workflow. You can back up files to USB drives, access data stored on SD cards via USB card readers, share up to 3 printers via network, and connect to a UPS to ensure a continual power supply.

Well-rounded backup solutions to secure data

QNAP’s NetBak Replicator supports real-time and scheduled data backup for Windows (including Outlook email archiving) and Mac OS X users can use Time Machine to effortlessly back up data to the TS-431U. The front panel USB port features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly back up data on external drives to the TS-431U or alternatively to back up data from the TS-431U to external drives. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis® True Image and Symantec® Backup Exec are also supported.