QNAP TS-1655 16-Bay Tower NAS

High-Performance 2.5GbE Hybrid Storage Solution

Advanced Storage for Diverse Business Needs

The TS-1655 is a powerful NAS solution designed to meet the demands of diversified business IT environments. With its 16-bay high capacity, 8-core performance, and long-term availability, this NAS is ideal for businesses seeking a secure, scalable, and comprehensive storage solution for file sharing, collaboration, backup, disaster recovery, virtualization, and intensive data transmission.

Highlights

High-Speed Dual 2.5GbE Connectivity

• Accelerates intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and multimedia transfer with high-speed 2.5GbE.

SSD Caching and AI Acceleration

• Two M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 slots for SSD cache acceleration or storage pools, and optional Coral M.2 accelerator for AI image recognition.

Flexible PCIe Expansion

• Three PCIe slots for 5/10/25GbE adapters, Fibre Channel cards, or QM2 cards, enhancing application performance.

Virtualization and Containerization

• Hosts virtual machines and containerized apps, optimizing resource utilization and IT budgeting. Supports SR-IOV for improved performance.

Hybrid Cloud Integration

• Works with cloud gateways for low-latency access to cloud data, facilitating hybrid cloud applications.

Scalable Storage

• Connects to QNAP expansion enclosures, satisfying growing storage needs.

Powerful 8-Core Processor

• Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core processor with QuickAssist Technology and upgradable to 128 GB memory, delivering robust performance.

Impressive Transmission Efficiency

• Demonstrates high SMB sequential throughput in various network configurations, showcasing its capability in handling large data volumes.

Virtualization Support

• Certified for virtualization applications, enhancing its utility in virtualized IT environments.

2.5GbE Network Upgrade

• Upgrades network speeds using existing cables, with Port Trunking and failover support for demanding applications.

M.2 Slots for SSD Caching and AI-Powered Image Recognition

• Boosts NAS performance and supports Edge TPU for AI applications.

Comprehensive Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Supports various backup applications for PCs, laptops, NAS, and cloud data, ensuring data safety and easy restoration.

Multi-Version Snapshots

• Protects data with block-based snapshots, allowing restoration to specific points in time to mitigate ransomware threats.

Hosting Virtual Machines and Containers

• All-in-one solution for running multiple virtual machines and containers, increasing management efficiency and saving hardware costs.

Summary

The TS-1655 is a versatile and robust NAS solution, perfect for businesses looking for a balance between performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. Its advanced networking capabilities, combined with powerful processing and flexible expansion options, make it suitable for a wide range of business applications, from file sharing and data backup to virtualization and AI projects. The focus on security and data protection ensures that business data remains safe and accessible, even in challenging scenarios.