{"product_id":"qnap-ts-432x","title":"QNAP TS-432X 4-Bay 2.5GbE 10GbE Tower NAS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-ts-432x-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-ts-432x-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Its 10GbE SFP+ connection and dual 2.5GbE ports provide a practical route beyond a Gigabit-only network. Start with a sensible drive layout, then plan memory, optional PCIe hardware and separate backups around the work your NAS will actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Headroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 10GbE SFP+ and 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose compatible fibre modules or a DAC for the SFP+ connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage That Fits the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 SATA bays accept compatible HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan storage pools, snapshots and independent backups together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoom for Qualified Upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable memory with a supported 16GB maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne PCIe Gen3 ×4 slot for a supported card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear Recording Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight free QVR Surveillance channels after registration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional recording licences and actual workload limits remain separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePut the Right Network Behind Your NAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TS-432X provides one 10GbE SFP+ connection alongside two 2.5GbE copper Ethernet ports. This gives you different routes for client access and backup traffic. Use suitable switches, transceivers or DACs and client networking. Port trunking depends on the switch and configuration; adding the rated speeds together does not guarantee that speed for one file transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose a Drive Layout with Recovery in Mind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopulate the 4 hot-swappable SATA bays with qualified drives and select an appropriate RAID or storage-pool layout. Compatible SATA SSDs can support suitable flash or caching workloads. RAID can help with certain drive failures, but it does not protect against every deletion, theft or ransomware event. Keep a separate, current backup and test your recovery process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade the Part That Your Workload Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4GB DDR4 SODIMM installed in one occupied slot; up to 16GB by replacing the module. Factory memory is non-ECC; supported ECC memory requires an exact qualified module. The PCIe slot accepts supported network or storage expansion cards. There are no built-in M.2 slots; adding compatible M.2 storage requires a suitable QM2 card, which uses the same expansion slot. Check card clearance, compatibility and thermal requirements before choosing an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse QTS for Everyday File and Backup Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQTS provides supported file sharing, permissions, snapshots and applications for the model. Hybrid Backup Sync can organise supported backup and synchronisation to separate destinations. The 64-bit ARM platform has a different application set from x86 models, so verify any business package or container requirement rather than assuming every QNAP application is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate Camera Entitlement from Recording Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQVR Surveillance on compatible QTS: 2 included channels plus 6 after required registration, giving 8 free. Additional channels require licences. QVR Pro is separate and has a 16-channel software ceiling on supported ARM models. QTS recording-only planner estimates up to 44 channels with factory 4GB RAM and 4-drive RAID5. Scenario: 1080p H.264, 30fps, 4.096Mb\/s per camera, without playback or AI load. This ARM estimate is not a tested or guaranteed maximum; actual capacity varies with drives, firmware and other workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Through a Supported Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible expansion choices include up to 2 TR-002, TR-004 or TR-004U USB RAID units; or 1 TL-D800C or TL-R1200C-RP USB JBOD. Supported SATA JBOD choices are 1 TL-D400S, TL-D800S, TL-D1600S, TL-R400S or TL-R1200S-RP with the appropriate compatible QXP host adapter and cables. These are separate model\/connection limits, not an additive total; confirm the complete host and firmware configuration. Confirm the exact host firmware, enclosure, adapter and cabling before purchase. Expansion storage remains dependent on the host and does not itself add camera licences or replace an independent backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepare a Complete Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure is supplied without storage drives. Allow ventilation space, use the supplied adapter and arrange appropriate network and backup equipment. Optional NASCare is a separate service for the eligible registered NAS; choose the tier for all physical drive bays rather than the number of drives installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TS-432X suits teams that need organised shared storage, a dependable backup destination and a supported path for future upgrades. Match its SATA layout and ARM application support to the work, then size camera licensing, recovery and network equipment separately. This keeps the configuration useful and understandable as the business grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre drives included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is the 4-bay NAS enclosure. Select compatible SATA hard drives or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs separately and plan the storage layout before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDo the 10GbE ports use ordinary Ethernet cables?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SFP+ connection needs a compatible optical module and fibre, or a supported DAC. The separate 2.5GbE RJ45 ports use suitable copper Ethernet cabling. Switch, client and drive performance all affect actual throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I add memory or M.2 SSDs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e4GB DDR4 SODIMM installed in one occupied slot; up to 16GB by replacing the module. Factory memory is non-ECC; supported ECC memory requires an exact qualified module. There are no built-in M.2 slots. A qualified QM2 card can add supported M.2 storage through the single PCIe slot, subject to the exact card and drive compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow many surveillance cameras can it record?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eQVR Surveillance on compatible QTS: 2 included channels plus 6 after required registration, giving 8 free. Additional channels require licences. QVR Pro is separate and has a 16-channel software ceiling on supported ARM models. QTS recording-only planner estimates up to 44 channels with factory 4GB RAM and 4-drive RAID5. Scenario: 1080p H.264, 30fps, 4.096Mb\/s per camera, without playback or AI load. This ARM estimate is not a tested or guaranteed maximum; actual capacity varies with drives, firmware and other workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich expansion units can I use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible expansion choices include up to 2 TR-002, TR-004 or TR-004U USB RAID units; or 1 TL-D800C or TL-R1200C-RP USB JBOD. Supported SATA JBOD choices are 1 TL-D400S, TL-D800S, TL-D1600S, TL-R400S or TL-R1200S-RP with the appropriate compatible QXP host adapter and cables. These are separate model\/connection limits, not an additive total; confirm the complete host and firmware configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes RAID replace a backup or security plan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RAID does not replace a separate backup, access controls, updates or a tested recovery process. A snapshot retained only on the same NAS is also not an independent backup. NASCare covers its agreed service scope and is separate from data recovery and backup software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41918893588539,"sku":"TS-432X","price":1106.97,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/qnap-ts-432x-4-bay-25gbe10gbe-tower-nas-377323.png?v=1734603020","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/ja\/products\/qnap-ts-432x","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}