QNAP TVS-882ST3 8-Bay Ultra-High Speed & Compact Thunderbolt 3 NAS Enclosure/iSCSI IP-SAN, i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz 8GB RAM

TVS-882ST3 - 8-bay 2.5" Thunderbolt 3 NAS with 10GbE connectivity

The TVS-882ST3 is powered by a 6th Generation Intel Core quad-core processor with AES-NI accelerated encryption, 10GbE connectivity, USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps Type-C and Type-A ports, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports with an innovative software-based Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet (T2E) Converter. Exclusively providing a Thunderbolt/NAS/iSCSI SAN triple solution, the TVS-882ST3 supports higher bandwidth for optimizing 4K video transfer and online editing. The TVS-882ST3 is a perfect match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users for 4K workflows, file storage and high-speed sharing.

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.

Flagship Thunderbolt 3 NAS with Intel Core i7/i5 Quad-core processor
Powered by an energy-efficient 6th Generation 14nm Intel Core i7/i5 quad-core processor and dual-channel 8GB/16GB DDR4 RAM (upgradable up to 32GB), the TVS-882ST3 provides two Thunderbolt 3 ports along with USB 3.1 10Gbps connectivity as a powerful storage center to accelerate data transfer and performance-demanding workflows. Featuring eight 2.5" drive bays and supporting SATA 6b/s drives, the TVS-882ST3 is compact and ideal for using an all-SSD configuration for extreme performance.

Note:
1. Thunderbolt cables are sold separately. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converters may not be compatible with certain Windows PC models.
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.

Thunderbolt 3 certified cable
Next-generation Thunderbolt 3 delivers bi-directional 20Gbps speed. Use a certified Thunderbolt 3 40Gbps cable (with the Thunderbolt icon and "3") and an SLC/MLC SSD RAID 5 configuration to enjoy the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS. The Thunderbolt 3 ports on the TVS-882ST3 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: Please ensure your cable is Thunderbolt 3 certified.

Highly-efficient media collaboration for Mac and Windows
The TVS-882ST3 is a perfect match for Thunderbolt 3-capable MacBook Pro, and is backward-compatible with Mac Pro and iMac featuring Thunderbolt 2 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-882ST3 and share files with Windows, and other devices using Thunderbolt, 10GbE or 1GbE connection. While up to 2 Thunderbolt devices can connect to the TVS-882ST3 to process real-time video editing simultaneously, the TVS-882ST3 provides an ideal storage solution with unmatched performance to increase productivity in multi-workstation environments.

Note: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 (and later) supports file sharing using Samba on NAS

World's first NAS with USB 3.1 10Gbps Type-C & Type-A
USB 3.1 Gen2 provides speeds up to 10Gb/s - double that of USB 3.0 - to greatly boost data transfer performance. The TVS-882ST3 comes with a USB 3.1 10Gbps Type-C and a Type-A port, providing greater flexibility and ensuring future-proof compatibility with new and upcoming USB devices. The front Type-C port provides One-touch-copy functionality that allows you to quickly back up files while the rear Type-A port is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 drives.

10GbE 10GBASE-T connectivity
The TVS-882ST3 provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual-port 10GbE 10GBASE-T connectivity to provide connectivity for conventional and high-speed 10GbE networks, making it especially useful for companies and organizations looking to future proof their IT infrastructure and for users with 10GbE networks to supercharge bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization and intensive backup/restoration.

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-882ST3. 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-882ST3 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-882ST3 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-882ST3 with a Thunderbolt 3 cable, and you will find the TVS-882ST3 in Finder/File Explorer with accessible shared folders available for you. It is plug-and-use, and completely simple.

Ethernet NAS mode:
The TVS-882ST3 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-882ST3 attached to your computer, and you can find the Thunderbolt IP and Ethernet IP for file sharing based on your needs.

iSCSI SAN block-based mode:
The TVS-882ST3 supports iSCSI SAN configuration, while the Thunderbolt interface can contribute a lot to iSCSI SAN storage performance. After creating an iSCSI target on the TVS-882ST3, you can access the iSCSI with your computer through Thunderbolt IP.

Flexibly attach, share, and expand in 4 ways
With two Thunderbolt 3 ports on the TVS-882ST3, you can flexibly arrange the connection of your computer workstations with the TVS-882ST3 and its storage expansion enclosures based on your needs.

High accessibility (Mac+JBOD)
Attach one Mac workstation to the TVS-882ST3 via Thunderbolt 3 ports for online video editing, while the remaining Thunderbolt 3 port is used for storage expansion by connecting up to six NAS expansion enclosures (TX-500P / TX-800P). You can also take advantage of the built-in 10GbE LAN card for multi-device file sharing over a 10GbE network at the same time.

Optimal collaboration (Mac+Mac)
When using multiple workstations to work together to speed up a project, you can connect each workstation separately to the Thunderbolt 3 ports on the TVS-882ST3 to enjoy simultaneous, speedy video editing.

Dividing resources (Mac+NAS)
Large-sized video production studios often require multiple servers to increase productivity with different workflow stages, such as capturing, editing, production, post-production, and dubbing. In this situation it can be helpful to daisy chain an additional 6 TVS-882ST3 units to the original TVS-882ST3 and arrange each NAS for dedicated workflow stages, while the other Thunderbolt 3 port is connected to the workstation for smoothly accessing large-sized video files. Meanwhile, each TVS-882ST3 allows file sharing with multiple devices through 1GbE or 10GbE network.

Seamless expansion (JBOD+JBOD)
Rest assured your massive files are safely stored in the TVS-882ST3 which supports seamless capacity expansion to offer you abundant storage. You can connect up to six NAS expansion enclosures (TX-500P / TX-800P) to the TVS-882ST3 through Thunderbolt 3 ports to enjoy up to 56 SSD/HDD total storage capacity, and share files via 10GbE network.

4K HDMI output with a free remote control for an excellent audiovisual experience
The TVS-882ST3 has an HDMI port that supports up to 4K @30hz output. By connecting it to a HDTV or A/V receiver and using the free QNAP remote control it can be used as a brilliant media player for entertainment purposes or to directly preview your latest projects. Besides using the bundled remote control, you can also use your mobile devices as remote controls by installing the Qremote app. HD Station supports multi-tasking and user authentication so only authorized users can access the stored data. You can customize the actions of individual buttons of your QNAP remote control using QButton. From playing music, to viewing surveillance feeds in Surveillance Station, to shutting down or restarting the NAS, everyday and common tasks can be just a button press away with QButton.

QTS - The most intelligent and intuitive NAS operating system
The intuitive QTS features a modern flat design to help you manage QNAP NAS easily. QTS provides an intelligent desktop, graphical dashboard, drag-n-drop icons and grouped shortcuts to make storage and file management extremely simple. You can even open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency.