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The TS-231+ is a powerful yet easy-to-use network storage center for backup, synchronization, remote access and home entertainment. With the Notes Station, you can easily create digital notes on a secure private cloud and share with colleagues and friends at no extra cost. Powered by an advanced ARM Cortex-A15 dual-core processor and 1GB RAM, the TS-231+ delivers outstanding multitasking performance as a SOHO NAS featuring three USB 3.0 and dual LAN ports. See how TS-231+ can enhance your working productivity & digital life.
• Build a private cloud-based notebook to share with colleagues and friends with the Notes Station 2.0 and Qnotes mobile app
• 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 your home/small office
• Stream your multimedia library via DLNA, AirPlay & Chromcast and play on TV
• Build your home music library and enjoy music anywhere
• Stream media via DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast
• 24/7 download center
• Access, use, sync and enjoy with your tablets and smartphones
• Install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality
• Energy-saving
• Easy-to-use NAS management tools
Dual-core processor delivers high performance
Equipped with powerful yet energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A15 dual-core 1.4GHz processor and 1GB DDR3 RAM, the TS-231+ is a high-performance NAS for workgroups and SOHO providing outstanding performance of up to 204 MB/s read & 213 MB/s write throughput. The TS-231+'s enhanced hardware-based encryption and decryption engine provides transfer speeds of over 162 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-231+. You can also use the TS-231+ as a multimedia center to watch media content while downloading or backing up files without impacting the TS-231+'s performance. When installed with the latest 802.11ac or dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi USB adapter, the TS-231+ can offer remarkably high speeds for transferring large amount of files and streaming bandwidth-consuming multimedia.
High Efficiency with dual LAN support
The TS-231+ 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-231+ 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.
Create digital notes on your private cloud
The Notes Station 2.0 provides a private & secure way to share and collaborate on digital notes. With just a few steps you can create and edit notes with the intuitive web-based editor and take screenshots for quick note-taking with Qsnap or the Notes Station Clipper extension for Chrome. You can also easily leverage the rich media contents stored on the TS-231+ to enhance your notes and access them on your mobile phones or tablet devices by using Qnotes mobile app anytime, anywhere.
Container Station LXC and Docker Containers inclusive
Qnap Container Station exclusively integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate multiple isolated Linux systems on the TS-231+ as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. It supports container import/export and permission settings and features an informative dashboard and flexible user interface for you to manage multiple containers. You can experience the amazing Container Station and enjoy the playground of virtual containers with the TS-231+.
Enhance productivity with multiple USB 3.0 ports
Equipped with three SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, the TS-231+ 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
The front panel USB port features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly back up data on external drives to the TS-231+ or alternatively to back up data from the TS-231+ to external drives. 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-231+. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis True Image and Symantec Backup Exec are also supported.
Comprehensive security options
In open network environments, business data may be exposed in a potential hack. The TS-231+ 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-231+ 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.
Powerful Qnap flexible volume
Qnap's flexible volume provides a more secure and flexible way to store NAS data. This next-generation volume offers powerful features such as storage pooling with thin provisioned volumes, space reclaim and block-level iSCSI LUN.
Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storage
The TS-231+ supports SMB/CIFS, NFS and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac and Linux/UNIX. Data, logs and ISO image of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored in the TS-231+ and protected by an integrated antivirus solution.
Manage your files via the Internet
The File Station brings conventional desktop-style file operations to web browsers, allowing you to upload, download and manage files on your TS-231+ wherever there is an internet connection. Supporting file extraction, folder creation and smart search for files and folders, File Station also allows you to easily share files with friends & family via unique URLs. With reliable security features, SSL and password options, managing & sharing your files is simple and safe with the File Station.
A private cloud without constraints
In contrast to the limited storage space and potential security concerns of public cloud services, the TS-231+ is advantageous for establishing a secure and large-capacity private cloud. The myQnapcloud service allows remote access to files stored on the TS-231+, allowing you to play & share multimedia from the TS-231+ or to conveniently check the system status from anywhere.
Dropbox-like file synchronization across computers and mobile devices
With Qsync, your TS-231+ is turned into a safe data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-231+ 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-231+'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 16 camera channels by purchasing additional licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings.
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.
Archive your photo memories. Share your life
The TS-231+ acts as your photo vault for you to back up your favorite photos. The Photo Station makes photo sharing simple and you can designate your own access right controls. Simply upload your photos to the TS-231+ to create & organize your photo albums through a web browser and share with your family and friends through social networking sites such as Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest. With the Qfile and Qphoto mobile apps (for iOS and Android), you can also instantly upload your new photos from your mobile device to the TS-231+.