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QNAP TS-431X3 Specifications

Hardware

Hardware

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  • CPU

    AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL314, quad-core, 1.7GHz

  • CPU Architecture

    32-bit ARM

  • Floating Point Unit

    Yes

  • Encryption Engine

    Yes

  • System Memory

    4 GB SO-DIMM DDR3 (1 x 4 GB)

  • Maximum Memory

    8 GB (1 x 8 GB)

  • Memory Slot

    1 x SO-DIMM DDR3

  • Flash Memory

    512 MB (Dual boot OS protection)

  • Drive Bay

    4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

  • Drive Compatibility

    3.5-inch bays:
    3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
    2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
    2.5-inch SATA solid state drives

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

  • SSD Cache Acceleration

    Yes (Support)

  • Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)

    1

  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    1 (2.5G/1G/100M)

  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    1 x 10GbE SFP+

  • Jumbo Frame

    Yes

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

    3

  • Form Factor

    Tower

  • LED Indicators

    Power, Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-4

  • Buttons

    Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy

  • Operating temperature

    32 Degree F - 104 Degree F (0 - 40 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 80.6 Degree F (27 Degree C)

  • Power Supply Unit

    90W Adapter, 100-240V

  • Fan

    1 x 120mm, 12VDC

  • System Warning

    Buzzer

  • Kensington Security Slot

    Yes

  • Max. Number of Concurrent

    400 Connections (CIFS)

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    6.65 x 6.3 x 8.6" (169 160 219mm)

  • Weight

    4.43 lbs (2.01kg)

Software

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  • Operating System

    QTS 4.4.2 (embedded Linux)

  • Supported Client Operating Systems

    Apple Mac OS 10.10 or later
    Ubuntu 14.04, CentOS 7, RHEL 6.6, SUSE 12 or later Linux
    IBM AIX 7, Solaris 10 or later UNIX
    Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and 10
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016, 2019

  • Supported Browsers

    Apple Safari 7 or later
    Google Chrome
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later
    Mozilla Firefox

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (traditional and simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish

  • Supported File Systems

    Internal hard drive (EXT4)
    External hard drive (EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT)

  • Network & Virtual Switch

    TCP/IP: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)
    Jumbo frame
    Port trunking (Link aggregation):
    failover
    Load balancing

    DHCP server and client
    RADVD
    USB Wi-Fi adapter
    Virtual switch:
    Network Address Translation (NAT)
    Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

  • Network & Virtual Switch (Contd.)

    Software-Defined Switch mode

    Static Route
    NCSI (Network Connectivity Status Indicator)
    DDNS settings (Customize & Multiple Service)

  • Web Server

    HTTP/HTTPS Connections (TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2)
    Supports WebDAV Connection
    Supports Virtual Host (Max: 32)
    Importable SSL Certificate

  • Security

    Network access protection with auto-blocking (SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP)
    Host access control for shared folders (CIFS/SMB)
    AES 256-bit folder-based and volume-based encryptions which are validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP (Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program)

  • Security (Contd.)

    256-bit external drive encryption (AES)
    Importing of SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt
    Instant alerts through email, SMS, push service, and audio
    2-step verification

  • Storage Management

    Supported RAID types: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, Single
    RAID Hot Spare and Global Hot Spare
    RAID Rebuild Speed Customization
    Online RAID capacity expansion
    Online RAID level migration
    SSD RAID Over-provisioning
    SSD RAID Performance evaluation (with SSD Profiling Tool)
    SSD TRIM for RAID 0,1,10
    Bitmap support
    Disk auto S.M.A.R.T. data migration

  • Storage Management (Contd.)

    Disk bad block scan and S.M.A.R.T test.
    Disk bad block recovery
    Disk secure data erase
    Ironwolf Health Management
    Storage pools
    Online volume expansion
    Volume type conversion
    Volume shrink
    Storage space utilization
    Storage expansion using QNAP expansion units
    JBOD enclosure roaming

  • Storage Management (Contd..)

    SSD read-only and read-write cache
    SSD write-only cache
    Flexible volumes and LUNs with thin provisioning and space reclaiming
    If the NAS has less than 4GB RAM, then the maximum volume capacity is 144TB.
    If the NAS has at least 4GB RAM, then the maximum volume capacity is 250TB.

  • Storage Management (Contd...)

    Snapshots
    Volume and LUN snapshots
    Snapshot Dashboard
    Snapshot Manager
    Snapshot local restore and revert
    Snapshot Clone
    Snapshot Replica and Snapshot Vault
    Snapshot remote restore and revert
    Unified Snapshot Directory
    Support for Windows Previous Versions (CIFS/SMB)

  • iSCSI (IP SAN)

    iSCSI targets with multiple LUNs per target
    LUN mapping (LUN can be moved between iSCSI and FC if supported)
    LUN masking
    Online LUN capacity expansion
    SPC-3 persistent reservation
    MPIO & MC/S
    iSCSI LUN backup, one-time snapshot, and restoration
    Virtual disks using iSCSI initiator
    Stack chaining master

  • Notification Center

    Added support for sending notifications via SMS center (SMSC) or providers, including Nexmo, Twilio, and Clickatell
    Added Outlook as an SMTP service option
    Added support for sending notifications via instant messaging applications, including Skype and Facebook Messenger
    Added support for Overview and History in Notification Center
    Added support for 23 languages for notification messages

  • Notification Center (Contd.)

    Added support for creating custom notification rules to specify notification criteria, including application categories, severity levels, and keywords
    Delivery method and message recipient settings are now more flexible
    Added support for creating multiple notification rules at the same time
    Added support for sending notifications for a single system event

  • Power Management

    Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
    Standby mode for internal drives
    Scheduled power on and off
    USB and network UPS support with SNMP management

  • Access Rights Management

    Multiple user creation
    User data importing and exporting
    User quota management
    Local user access control (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and WebDAV)
    Application access control (File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video Station)
    Subfolder permissions (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)

  • Domain Authentication

    Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and domain controller support
    LDAP server and client
    Domain user login (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)

  • myQNAPcloud

    Free host name registration (DDNS)
    Optional myQNAPcloud SSL certificates (DDNS)
    Auto router configuration using UPnP
    Web-based file manager with HTTPS 2048-bit encryption
    myQNAPcloud Link for remote access without complex router setup

  • Qsync

    File syncing across multiple devices with SSL secure connection
    Selective synchronization for specific folders or subfolders
    Team folders as file center for better collaboration
    File sharing using email links
    Policy settings for conflicting files and file type filter
    Version control for a maximum of 64 versions

  • Qsync (Contd.)

    Unified privilege and configuration management
    Central configuration mode
    Remote erase and restore
    Qsync client supported platforms: Windows, Mac, Ubuntu, Android and iOS

  • Resource Monitor

    Monitoring of NAS system resources such as CPU, memory and network
    Monitoring of NAS storage resources such as volumes, RAID, and disk activity
    Monitoring of NAS application resource use
    Creation of extra swap space when SSDs are installed

  • Helpdesk

    Reporting of issues to the QNAP support team, with automatic collection of system information
    Remote connection between QNAP support engineers and NAS for issue resolution (with user permission)

  • Web Desktop Administration

    Multi-window, multitasking system management
    Smart toolbar and dashboard for system status display
    SNMP versions 2 and 3
    Resource monitor
    Network recycle bin:
    Recover files deleted using AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station
    Automatic cleanup
    File type filter

    Comprehensive logs (events and connections)
    Syslog server and client

  • Web Desktop Administration (Contd.)

    Backup and restoration of system settings
    Qmanager: Mobile application for remote system monitoring and management
    Qboost

  • File Server

    File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX
    Microsoft networking (CIFS/SMB)
    Apple networking (AFP)
    NFS version 3/4 services
    Windows ACL (CIFS/SMB)
    Advanced folder permissions (AFP, CIFS/SMB, and FTP)
    Shared folder aggregation (CIFS/SMB)

  • FTP Server

    FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols
    FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS)
    FXP support

  • File Station

    Document viewing using Office Online, Google Docs, and Chrome extension
    Microsoft Office file editing using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
    ISO file mounting (maximum: 256 ISO files)
    Mount smart phones as external storage
    Read access for compatible optical disc drives
    Read access for compatible smartphones (MTP)
    Download and upload link sharing
    File dragging and dropping (Chrome and Firefox)

  • File Station (Contd.)

    File compression (ZIP and 7z)
    Download link creation and sending for publicly shared files, with expiration date and password protection
    Subtitle display (SRT and UTF-8)
    Slideshow playback in media viewer
    Convert image files to pdf by "Image2PDF" integration
    Qfile: Mobile app for file browsing and management

  • Qfiling

    Auto filing
    Recipe function
    Archiving through iSCSI, USB, DVD and remote NAS
    Advanced settings:
    Source File Filters
    File Editing
    File deletion
    Data integrity check
    File conflict policy

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)

    Cloud storage backup to Amazon Glacier, Amazon S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud Storage, HKT Object Storage, OpenStack Swift, WebDAV
    Cloud storage syncing with Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, HiDrive, hubiC, OneDrive, OneDrive For Business, ShareFile, Yandex Disk
    RTRR server & client with bandwidth control
    Rsync server with download bandwidth control

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) (Contd.)

    Remote server syncing (CIFS/SMB, FTP, Rsync, and RTRR)
    Scheduled backup to local and remote storage spaces
    Backup versioning
    Encryption, compression, and file filters
    Centralized management for backup, restoration, and sync jobs
    Support for Apple Time Machine
    Data backup to multiple external storage devices

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) (Contd..)

    Desktop backup with QNAP NetBak Replicator for Windows
    Support for the following third-party backup software: Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis True Image, Arcserve Backup, Retrospect, Nakivo Backup & Replication, and Veritas Backup Exec

  • Multimedia Console

    Integrating indexing, transcoding, thumbnail generation, and content management
    New content management design, configuring content sources for QTS multimedia applications
    View the status of multimedia apps and services all on the same screen.

  • QuMagie

    Browse photos in timeline view or folder view
    Virtual albums and smart albums
    AI-assisted photo management, classifying people, things, places, etc.

  • Photo Station

    Photo organization by thumbnail, list, timeline, or folder
    Virtual and smart albums
    Validity control for album sharing
    Photo tagging with text, colors, and ratings
    Slideshows with background music and transition effects
    Album configuration backup and restoration
    Advanced folder permissions
    Support for domain users
    Qphoto: Mobile application for online browsing and sharing

  • Music Station

    Music playing and sharing through web browsers
    Music streaming to multiple devices
    Changing of album covers through Google search or by uploading photos
    Internet radio (MP3)
    Eight music alarms
    Switching between spotlight mode and manage mode
    Advanced search
    Scrolling lyrics
    Qmusic: Mobile application for music streaming and management

  • Video Station

    Video organization by thumbnail, list, timeline, or folder
    Virtual and smart collections
    Video tagging with text, colors, and ratings
    Video link sharing through social media and email
    Movie information and poster display from Internet sources or user-uploaded files
    Subtitle display (SRT, ASS, SSA)
    Subtitle search and downloading
    Subtitle file importing
    Subtitle display style adjustment
    Playback speed adjustment

  • Video Station (Contd.)

    Direct video streaming for certain file formats
    Facebook login
    Advanced folder permissions
    Support for LDAP users
    Video uploading to YouTube and Youku
    Multi-zone video display
    Qvideo: Mobile application for online video browsing and management

  • Container Station

    Support for LXC and Docker
    Application downloading from the built-in Docker Hub Registry
    One-click installation
    Container importing and exporting
    Console mode
    Three networking modes (Note: Docker containers support Bridge, NAT, and Host mode. Linux containers (LXC) support only NAT.)
    Auto-start containers
    Docker certificate downloading
    Private registry addition

  • Container Station (Contd.)

    Application repository for switching to any repository on GitHub.com

  • Qsirch

    Full-text search
    Data distribution using a bar chart
    Previews for photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others
    Advanced search operators and search scope
    Customized search filters with included or excluded conditions
    Related files suggestion in Viewer
    Chrome, Firefox and Safari extension

  • Surveillance Station

    Support for up to 5,000 IP cameras
    2 free camera licenses
    Instant playback for recent surveillance events
    Visual options for e-maps
    Playback speed control
    Supporting for displaying preview snapshots on the timeline
    Intelligent video analytics (IVA) for advanced video searching
    Surveillance client designed for macOS

  • Surveillance Station (Contd.)

    Mobile surveillance application (Vmobile) for iOS and Android
    Mobile recording application (Vcam) for iOS and Android

  • QVPN Service

    VPN server:
    Secure remote access with PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt(QNAP proprietary) protocol
    Support for a maximum of 100 clients
    Support public/ NAS default/ manually DNS server
    Support manually assign/auto detect/none outgoing network interface
    Support privilege settings for domain/Local users

  • QVPN Service (Contd.)

    VPN client:
    Support PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt(QNAP proprietary) protocol
    Support using VPN as a NAS default gateway
    Support connection log check

    Support utility and Mobile apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android

  • DLNA Server

    Support for DLNA/UPnP TVs and players such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
    Support for CUE indexing file for APE and FLAC

  • Q'center (NAS CMS)

    Monitoring of multiple NAS devices
    Utilization history reports
    Unified configuration management
    Monitoring of NAS devices behind NAT routers with Connect to Q'center

  • Qfinder Pro

    QNAP NAS location on the same local network
    NAS shared folder mounting
    Basic setting configuration (firmware, SMTP server, and network settings)
    Direct connection with USB QuickAccess and Thunderbolt (specific models only)
    Storage Plug & Connect (Windows only):
    Creation and mapping of NAS shared folders
    Creation of and connection to iSCSI targets and LUNs

  • Qfinder Pro (Contd.)

    Media upload (Windows only):
    Media file upload to the NAS
    Automatic creation of thumbnails or transcoding of videos using the computer

  • App Center

    Official and community software add-ons
    Automatic updates and notifications for new versions
    Repository for imported third-party content
    User-specified volume for storing applications

  • Chromecast

    Video, photo and music streaming to Apple TV (via Qmedia) or Chromecast using the following:
    NAS applications: File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video Station
    Mobile applications: Qfile, Qmusic, Qphoto, and Qvideo

  • Download Station

    PC-less downloads (BitTorrent, FlashGet, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, QQDL, and Thunder)
    BitTorrent: Support for search, magnet links, private trackers, and proxy
    Scheduled download and bandwidth control
    RSS subscription and download (broadcatching)
    Support for add-ons that extend download functionality
    Qget: Mobile application for download browsing and management

  • Notes Station 3

    Insert Evernote Notes in Notes Station 3
    Enable Embedding YouTube video into Notes
    Table creation using the insert table editor

  • Qcontactz

    One-way scheduled sync of contacts from multiple Google accounts
    Contact importing from CSV or vCard 3.0 files
    Contact exporting to CSV or vCard 3.0 files
    Duplicate contact searching and merging
    Contact management: Groups, favorites, lock, search, delete and restore
    Support for Android and iOS

  • IFTTT Agent

    Daily task automation
    Social media data archiving
    File synchronization between the NAS and various cloud services
    System event notifications on Line, Skype, Gmail, and mobile phones
    Music playback on Music Station using Amazon Echo voice commands
    Usage of motion detection sensors as trigger for camera recording on Surveillance Station

  • Qmiix Agent

    Trigger based file synchronization between the NAS and various cloud storage services
    View miixes made using the Qmiix web portal that include triggers and actions involving QNAP apps
    Create miixes for web-based and NAS-related apps
    Create miixes on the Qmiix web portal that include File Station, a QNAP app
    System event notifications on Line, Skype, Gmail, and mobile phones

  • Security Counselor

    Multiple Security Policies (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced/Custom)
    Checks NAS settings for security weaknesses
    Integrates with existing anti-virus services
    Integrates with existing anti-malware services
    Integrates with the Security Advisory service

  • Malware Remover

    Detects and removes malware from your QNAP NAS

  • General Notes

    Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice
    Some features may vary by model
    QTS does not support DRM content and some IPv6 services
    Some data encryption features may be unavailable because of country-specific legislative restrictions

  • UPC Code

    885022018888

About QNAP TS-431X3

Because high-speed connectivity and expansive storage are essential for modern businesses, the TS-431X3 4-Bay NAS Enclosure is designed to meet these needs. Powered by the Annapurna Labs Alpine AL314 Quad-Core 1.7GHz processor and equipped with 4GB RAM, expandable up to 8GB, this device offers robust performance for data backup, recovery, and virtualized storage.

The TS-431X3 NAS Enclosure features built-in 10GbE SFP+ and 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, ensuring high-speed data transmission. When paired with a QNAP 10GbE switch, it allows you to establish a high-speed 10GbE network environment, enhancing team file sharing and collaboration efficiency.

This NAS enclosure also supports comprehensive local, off-site, and cloud backup, along with secure Snapshot technology. This ensures a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan, protecting your data from accidental deletion and malware attacks.

The TS-431X3 is also designed for versatility, supporting LXC and Docker containers for rapid application service deployment across various platforms, including cloud, servers, and PCs. The Qfiling feature automates file organization, improving work efficiency, while the VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) technology allows for storage space expansion of other QNAP NAS.

With the TS-431X3, you can easily create a high-speed network environment, thanks to its 10GbE connectivity that improves overall network performance. The Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) consolidates data backup, recovery, and synchronization, making it easy to backup or sync data to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage.

QNAP's suite of applications, including File Station, Qfiling, Qsirch, and Qfile, enhance productivity by providing centralized file management, automated file organization, quick file searches, and mobile access to NAS files.

The TS-431X3 also prioritizes data security, offering file encryption for sensitive or confidential files. Its Snapshot feature protects your data by recording the NAS system state and metadata, allowing for quick data restoration in case of accidental deletion or modification.

With the TS-431X3 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, you can take full control of your NAS system status and data security, stay informed about system events and alerts, host container applications, and enjoy flexible and economical storage expansion. This makes it an ideal solution for businesses seeking to enhance their data management and storage capabilities.

QNAP TS-431X3 Features

  • High-speed 10GbE SFP+ and 2.5GbE connectivity for rapid data transmission and network efficiency
  • Annapurna Labs Alpine AL314 Quad-Core 1.7GHz processor with expandable 4GB RAM for robust NAS performance
  • Comprehensive backup solutions with HBS and secure Snapshot technology for reliable data recovery
  • Supports LXC and Docker containers for flexible application deployment in cloud, server, and PC environments
  • QNAP suite of applications including File Station, Qfiling, and Qsirch for efficient file management and organization
  • Advanced data security with file encryption and Snapshot protection against accidental deletion and malware threats

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Utilize the QNAP TS-431X3 as a reliable data backup solution for all your crucial files.
  • Experience fast performance with 10GbE SFP+ port, ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications.
  • Ensure data security with advanced encryption, protecting your sensitive information on the NAS.
  • Scale your storage capacity easily with 4 drive bays, supporting various SATA hard drives/SSDs.
  • Enjoy easy setup and management with QTS operating system for seamless NAS experience.
  • Streamline file sharing and collaboration across devices with QNAP's versatile file management.

What's in the box:

  • TS-431X3 4-Bay NAS Enclosure
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Power Cord
  • 16x Flat Head Screw (for 3.5 " HDD)
  • 12x Flat Head Screw (for 2.5 " HDD)
  • Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Qnap 2 Year Limited Warranty