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TVS-1582TU - Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 NAS, ideal for SNG/OB van live production
Exclusively providing a Thunderbolt/NAS/iSCSI SAN triple solution, the TVS-1582TU offers four high-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 ports for optimizing 4K video transfer and online editing. It is a perfect match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users for 4K workflows, file storage and high-speed sharing. The compact rack-mounted form factor makes the TVS-1582TU especially useful for SNG/OB van live media production that requires frequent relocation. The TVS-1582TU adopts 7th Generation Intel 14nm multi-core processors and was designed around the concept of tiered storage, application-based partitioning and network traffic distribution to fulfill critical tasks with sophisticated capabilities.
Note:
1. Requires MacOS Sierra 10.12.3 (or later) for using Thunderbolt connection on Mac.
2. Thunderbolt 3 reaches the maximum theoretical transfer rate of 40 Gigabits per second. Actual performance may vary due to hardware/software limitations and usage environment.
3. Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) doubles its theoretical potential for speed when compared to Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gbps). This results in the TVS-1582TU's file transfer speed increasing from 900 MB/s to 1,600 MB/s.
Thunderbolt 3 NAS, extraordinary performance
Featuring high-performance 7th Generation Intel processors, the TVS-1582TU provides two options powered by an Intel Core i5 quad-core processor with 16GB DDR4 RAM and Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with 32GB DDR4 RAM (both upgradable to 64GB RAM), driving outstanding system performance for CPU-demanding applications. The TVS-1582TU Thunderbolt 3 NAS not only features Thunderbolt 3 technology for faster data transfer but also has dual 10GbE ports giving you incredible flexibility for network connectivity. The Thunderbolt 3 ports on the TVS-1582TU are also compatible with USB Type-C cables/devices and supports 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2, allowing compatibility with newer, faster USB external drives/enclosures for transferring large-sized media files.
Note: Thunderbolt cables are sold separately. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converters may not be compatible with certain Windows PC models.
Thunderbolt 3 certified cable
Next-generation Thunderbolt 3 delivers bi-directional 20 Gbps speeds. Use a certified Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps cable (with the Thunderbolt icon and "3") and an SLC/MLCSSD RAID5 configuration to enjoy the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS.
Note:
1. Please ensure your cable is Thunderbolt 3 certified.
2. Mac OS 10.11.5 (and later) enables SMB signing by default, which may impact the connection speed to the NAS. To improve the connection speed, users can disable SMB signing or use Qfinder Pro to connect to the NAS.
A reliable NAS solution for SNG/OB van live production
TV and film productions and outdoor broadcasting require on-location recording, and need their videos to be backed up immediately to prevent file loss. For live outdoor broadcasting of sporting events, concerts or seminars, the videos usually require on-site editing before sending to TV stations for broadcast. The rackmount TVS-1582TU can fit in a standard 19" rack to function well on a moving vehicle or in an outdoor media editing environment. Coupled with its Thunderbolt 3, 10GbE network and USB 3.1 ports for high-speed data transfer and backup tasks, the TVS-1582TU provides an ideal storage center for these working environments.
Highly-efficient media collaboration for Mac and Windows
The TVS-1582TU is a perfect match for Thunderbolt 3-capable MacBook Pro, and is backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 2 devices via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converter. The higher bandwidth is especially suited for creative professionals and enthusiasts from photographers, filmmakers to graphic designers who focus more on 4K or 3D workflows. The latest Final Cut Pro X 10.3 adds support for the SMB protocol, allowing you to easily store files in the TVS-1582TU and share files with Windows, and other devices using Thunderbolt, 10GbE or 1GbE connection. Up to 4 Thunderbolt devices can connect to the TVS-1582TU to process real-time video editing simultaneously without impacting NAS performance, while 4K videos can be directly displayed using the NAS HDMI output. The TVS-1582TU's large capacity potential provides an ideal storage solution with unmatched performance for high-resolution file storage and I/O-intensive tasks to increase productivity in multi-workstation environments.
Robust and reliable hardware
The TVS-1582TU is a 15-bay hybrid storage solution supporting 3.5" hard drives and 2.5" hard drives/SSDs in one chassis. Businesses can create the most cost-effective storage by implementing suitable drives based on their needs.
Perfect storage trio: tiered storage, application-based partitioning & network traffic distribution
The advanced hardware design of TVS-1582TU can facilitate optimized storage deployment based on different usage scenarios.
Tiered Storage
With Qtier Technology that empowers Auto Tiering, the TVS-1582TU can automatically move frequently-used "hot" data to high-performance SSD storage tiers and less-accessed "cold" data to lower-cost, higher-capacity SATA drives, making the TVS-1582TU an extremely efficient shared resource. Qtier now supports "On Demand Allocation Priority", providing customizable flexibility to arrange tiered storage suited for your system environments and application demands.
Application-based Partitioning
Every application requires different performance. For example, Surveillance Station requires higher-priority access to storage to ensure the integrity of recordings, while normal transmission speeds are sufficient for file sharing. However, when multiple applications are running on the same storage media, the required throughput level cannot be guaranteed as the storage media is busy handling I/O requests from all of them. The TVS-1582TU supports SSD and SATA hard drives, and they can be configured as independent partitions for different applications, ensuring a sufficient throughput level for every application.
Network Traffic Distribution
With 1GbE ports, 10GbE ports and Thunderbolt3 ports, the TVS-1582TU allows applications to use dedicated interfaces to meet network traffic distribution requirements. Network interfaces can also be easily managed with the Network & Virtual Switch app, which enables optimized network resources for TVS-1582TU, virtual machines and containerized apps. No matter if they are business organizations or individual users, they can effortlessly manage network connections by using the Network & Virtual Switch.
Optimize 4K workflows with 4K HDMI output
The TVS-1582TU supports4K @30Hz through HDMI output, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display. While the rack-mountable TVS-1582TU makes it easily usable in SNG/OB vehicles, it provides a quality, efficient 4K storage environment for fast-paced media industries. Powered by 14nm 7th Generation Intel multi-core processors with Intel HD Graphics, the TVS-1582TU delivers superior real-time 4K (H.264) and 1080p video transcoding to convert videos to universal formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices and Smart TVs.
Note:
1. Which video formats support hardware acceleration?
2. Supported video formats depend on the hardware and software specifications of the devices. Playback capability and quality may vary due to factors including the original file formats/quality, hardware and software limitations, and output devices.
Access 10GbE networks over Thunderbolt with Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet (T2E)
As Apple computers do not natively support 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Mac users previously needed to purchase a Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet adapter to connect to high-speed Ethernet networks. The innovative Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet (T2E) allows computers without Ethernet ports (such as MacBook Pro) to access 10GbE network resources over a Thunderbolt connection to the TVS-1582TU. This saves users from having to buy adapters or converters and greatly streamlines the connectivity process.
Note: T2E transmission speed may be affected when using a virtual switch. QNAP aims to continue improving and optimizing T2E performance.
Thunderbolt 3/NAS/iSCSI SAN triple solution
The TVS-1582TU can simultaneously run general Ethernet services in addition to the Thunderbolt 3 network, completely independently and with no bandwidth interference. As an unmatched NAS that combines Thunderbolt, NAS and iSCSI SAN into one box, the TVS-1582TU prevents the restriction of DAS connecting to only one device, and breaks the cost barrier for creating 10GbE high-speed network environments.
Thunderbolt NAS mode
Simply attach your computer to the TVS-1582TU with a Thunderbolt 3 cable, and you will find the TVS-1582TU in Finder/File Explorer with accessible shared folders available for you. It is plug-and-use, and completely simple.
Ethernet NAS mode
The TVS-1582TU also features Ethernet networking for flexible file sharing across multiple devices simultaneously using SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS for sharing across Windows, Mac and Linux/UNIX networks. Use Qfinder Pro to find the TVS-1582TU attached to your computer, and you can find the Thunderbolt IP and Ethernet IP for file sharing based on your needs.