Qnap TS-855eU released

Exciting news for all NAS enthusiasts! Qnap has just released the TS-855eU and TS-855eU-RP models, equipped with powerful Intel Atom C5125 8-core processors and 8 GB of DDR4 memory (with support for up to 64 GB), making them the perfect choice for heavy-duty data storage and processing tasks.

These 2U rackmount devices feature eight hot-swappable drive bays that support both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives and solid state drives, as well as two M.2 2280 slots for PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD caching acceleration. Plus, with two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (and the option to add 5, 10, or 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports via a network adapter), the TS-855eU and TS-855eU-RP provide lightning-fast data transfer speeds.

Other features include two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and the option to add an HDMI output via a PCIe graphics card. Plus, with a 250W PSU and three 60mm fans, the TS-855eU and TS-855eU-RP stay cool and quiet during operation.

Overall, the Qnap TS-855eU and TS-855eU-RP are excellent options for businesses and individuals looking for reliable and high-performing NAS devices that can handle even the most demanding tasks. So don’t wait, get your hands on one of these powerful machines today!

 

TS-855eU-8G / TS-855eU-RP-8G

CPU Intel ® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz
CPU Architecture 64-bit x86
Floating Point Unit
Encryption Engine  (AES-NI)
System Memory 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB)
Maximum Memory 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB)
Memory Slot 2 x SODIMM DDR4
Support ECC memory
For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
Flash Memory 5GB (Dual boot OS protection)
Drive Bay 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
The system is shipped without HDD.
For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/
Drive Compatibility 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA solid state drives
Hot-swappable
M.2 Slot 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen3 x x4)
SSD Cache Acceleration Support
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) Optional via a network adapter
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Optional via a network adapter
25 Gigabit Ethernet Port Optional via a network adapter
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Only the 2.5GbE port
Jumbo Frame
PCIe Slot 2 x PCIe Gen3 (x4)
Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 (x4)
Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 (x4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 4
HDMI Output Optional via a PCIe graphics card
Form Factor 2U Rackmount
LED Indicators HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB, Power
Buttons Power, Reset
Dimensions (HxWxD) 88.6 × 432 × 297.4 mm
Weight (Net) 7.61 kg
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20 – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F)
Relative Humidity 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Power Supply Unit 250W PSU, 100 – 240V
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode 49.799 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical 79.113 W
Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
Fan 3 x 60mm, 12VDC
System Warning Buzzer
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory 2000

 

Compatible RAM


RAM-16GDR4ECK0-SO-3200
16GB ECC DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, SO-DIMM, K0 version

RAM-16GDR4K0-SO-3200
16GB DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, SO-DIMM, K0 version

RAM-32GDR4ECK0-SO-3200
32GB ECC DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, SO-DIMM, K0 version

RAM-32GDR4K0-SO-3200
DDR type: DDR4(260PIN)

Capacity: 32GB

Spec: 2G X 8

Frequency: CBD32D4S2D8MF-32

Form(PIN): DDR4-3200

with ECC Supported: 260PIN

Power Supply: 1.2V

Dram Organization: 4G*64

Temperature: 0℃~85℃

Environmental Regulation: RoHS


RAM-8GDR4ECK0-SO-3200
8GB ECC DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, SO-DIMM, K0 version

RAM-8GDR4K0-SO-3200
8GB DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, SODIMM, K0 version

 

Compatible 10GbE cards


QXP-1620S-B3616W
4-port miniSAS HD host bus adapter, Broadcom Mercator SAS3616W, PCIe 3.0 x 16 for TL SAS JBOD series

Dimension (L × W × H): 12.40 × 19.50 × 5.30 (cm)

Weight: 0.28 (kg)


QXP-16G2FC
Dual-port 16Gb Enhanced Gen 5 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with SFP+ transceivers

Dimension (L × W × H): 19.00 × 14.30 × 5.00 (cm)

Weight: 0.40 (kg)

Note: The FC adapter can only be supported on QNAP QTS & QTS Hero NAS operating systems.


QXP-32G2FC
Dual-port 32Gb Gen 6 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with SFP+ transceivers

Dimension (L × W × H): 19.00 × 14.30 × 5.00 (cm)

Weight: 0.40 (kg)

Note: The FC adapter can only be supported on QNAP QTS & QTS Hero NAS operating systems.


QXP-820S-B3408
2-port miniSAS HD host bus adapter, Broadcom Tomcat SAS3408, PCIe 3.0 x 8 for TL SAS JBOD series

Dimension (L × W × H): 12.40 × 19.50 × 5.30 (cm)

Weight: 0.26 (kg)


USB-U31A2P01
USB-U31A2P01

Dimension (L × W × H): 11.30 × 18.50 × 5.20 (cm)

Weight: 0.17 (kg)

Note: USB cabe is not included.

 

Compatible cards for SSD upgrades


  • QM2-2P-244A
    Dual M.2 22110/2280 PCIe SSD expansion card

    Dimension (L × W × H): 5.50 × 26.50 × 12.00 (cm)

    Weight: 0.26 (kg)

    Note: Please check the M.2 SSD compatibility list and QM2 Installation Guide


    QM2-2P-344
    Dual M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; supports up to two M.2 2280/22110 formfactor M.2 PCIe (Gen3 x4) SSDs; PCIe Gen3 x4 host interface

    Dimension (L × W × H): 19.50 × 5.30 × 12.30 (cm)

    Weight: 0.30 (kg)


    QM2-2P-344A
    Dual M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; M.2 2280/22110 PCIe NVMe(Gen 3×4) SSDs; PCIe Gen3x4 host interface

    QM2-2P-384
    Dual M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; supports up to two M.2 2280/22110 formfactor M.2 PCIe (Gen3 x4) SSDs; PCIe Gen3 x8 host interface

    Dimension (L × W × H): 19.50 × 5.30 × 12.30 (cm)

    Weight: 0.30 (kg)


    QM2-2P-384A
    Dual M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; M.2 2280/22110 PCIe NVMe(Gen 3×4) SSDs; PCIe Gen3x8 host interface

    QM2-2P10G1TB
    Dimension (L × W × H): 15.27 × 6.89 × 1.89 (cm)

    Weight: 0.30 (kg)


    QM2-2P2G2T
    QNAP QM2 series, 2 x PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD slots, PCIe Gen3 x 4 , 2 x Intel I225LM 2.5GbE NBASE-T port

    Dimension (L × W × H): 5.20 × 19.50 × 12.50 (cm)

    Weight: 0.32 (kg)


    QM2-2P410G1T
    QM2 series, 2 x PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD slots, PCIe Gen4 x 8, 1 x AQC113C 10GbE NBASE-T port

    QM2-2P410G2T
    QM2 series, 2 x PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD slots, PCIe Gen4 x 8, 2 x AQC113C 10GbE NBASE-T port

    QM2-2S-220A
    Dual M.2 22110/2280 SATA SSD expansion card

    Dimension (L × W × H): 19.50 × 5.30 × 12.30 (cm)

    Weight: 0.30 (kg)


    QM2-4S-240
    Quad M.2 2280 SATA SSD expansion card

    Dimension (L × W × H): 5.50 × 26.50 × 12.00 (cm)

    Weight: 0.32 (kg)

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the TS-855eU 2.5GbE NAS is an excellent choice for businesses seeking a compact and flexible storage solution. Its short-depth design and scalability make it ideal for deployment in small spaces, such as offices and audiovisual rooms. The Intel® 8-core processor and PCIe expandability provide exceptional performance and computing power, making it suitable for various applications, including virtualization and file servers. The TS-855eU also supports the QTS operating system, which can be switched to the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system based on business requirements. Its dual 2.5GbE connectivity and M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching and auto-tiered storage enable high-speed data access and transfer. Furthermore, QNAP supports the TS-855eU for an extended period, making it an ideal choice for businesses requiring long-term deployment of NAS models.

 

 

 


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